5 Winter Activities in Poland to Build a Day Around

1.Winter Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $48Our pick

Join Szymon or another English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour winter paddle through Gdansk’s Motlawa River and Radunia Canal. You’ll use a tandem kayak, dry suit, boots, spray skirt, and paddle muffles, then warm up with hot chocolate beneath the Olowianka Footbridge. Groups are limited to six people, and participants must be at least 15 and able to swim.

“Highlight of the trip! It was such a unique experience and our guide was amazing and went above and beyond! Could not have asked for anything better and will be a memory we will cherish.”

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2.Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Explore Gdańsk’s Motława River, Granary Island, Shipyard, and Old Town waterfront in a small guided kayak group. You’ll use a stable double kayak, drysuit, safety gear, and waterproof bag, then warm up with hot chocolate on the water. Guides such as Nick and Szymon help beginners feel secure.

“Fantastic group activity. Symon was a great guide, felt in safe experienced hands. Kit was quality and the Hot Chocolate outstanding. Would definitely recommend this trip. Thanks Symon for a great time.”

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3.Skiing and Zakopane Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver, ride the Gubalowka cable car, explore Krupowki, then ski for up to three hours at Witow Ski. Equipment rental, a ski pass, hotel pickup, cottage cheese, and flavored vodka tasting are included. An instructor is available if you select that option.

“Look foward to booking again, our driver oskar was friendly ,polite and proffessional, he went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience thank you. I highly recommend this company”

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4.Zakopane & Gubalowka Funicular – Private Winter Tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

You leave Krakow at 8:00 am for a private winter tour to Zakopane with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your guide takes you up Gubalowka by funicular, along Krupowki Street, past Wielka Krokiew, through Chocholow, and to Jaszczurówka. Guides such as Pawel and Tomas add local insight, while the 8 to 9-hour schedule leaves time for food, views, and browsing.

“Pawel was fantastic making our trip to Zakopane a memory we will never forget. We had lively discussions & he was very caring & attentive. We did the add on of the sleigh ride which was a bucket list item. It and the bonfire afterwards exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend This tour company. Raph, the owner, picked us up at the airport & also did our salt mine tour. We were changing hotels that day & while just a block away, offered to move our luggage for us. Definitely great service!!!!”

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5.Siepraw Skiing for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $0

Leave Krakow for Siepraw Ski Complex, about an hour away, and spend up to three hours on slopes suited to beginners. Choose independent skiing, rental equipment, an instructor, or both. Drivers such as Piotr, Mayer, and Martin have helped first-timers manage the day with patience and practical advice.

“Skiing was a new and enjoyable experience. Piotr was a true gentleman who could not help us enough. He is a nice man who is a brilliant driver”

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