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Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump

About

Wielka Krokiew in Zakopane is Poland’s most iconic ski jumping hill, dramatically set on the forested slope of Krokiew mountain. Built in 1925 and later named after legendary athlete Stanisław Marusarz, it has hosted major international competitions for nearly a century, including World Cup events that draw huge, energetic crowds. The hill’s impressive HS140 profile and long‑standing records make it a favourite among top jumpers and fans alike. Visitors can ride a chairlift to the top for panoramic views and a close look at the steep in‑run, gaining a vivid sense of the athletes’ perspective. Surrounded by Tatra scenery and lively local attractions, Wielka Krokiew remains one of Zakopane’s defining landmarks, blending sporting heritage with an unforgettable mountain atmosphere.

Zakopane Poland
Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump
Location

Wielka Krokiew is located in Zakopane, Poland, on the northern slope of Krokiew mountain at the junction of Bronisława Czecha and Józefa Piłsudskiego streets. It sits in a forested area close to the Tatra Mountains, with easy access from Zakopane town center. Nearby, you can find the Tatra Museum sites, local restaurants and bars, walking paths, and other Zakopane attractions such as Muzeum Oscypka, Giewont Mountain, Gubałówka, and the Kasprowy Wierch cable car area.

The Tatra Museum The Tatra Museum Museum Muzeum Stylu Zakopiańskiego im. S. Witkiewicza Muzeum Stylu Zakopiańskiego im. S. Witkiewicza Museum Willa Koliba Willa Koliba Museum Karol Szymanowski Museum – Villa Atma Karol Szymanowski Museum – Villa Atma Museum Palace Museum of Struggle and Martyrdom Palace Museum of Struggle and Martyrdom Museum Oscypek Museum Oscypek Museum Museum Chałupa Sabały Chałupa Sabały Museum Be Happy Museum Zakopane Be Happy Museum Zakopane Museum Kornel Makuszyński Museum Kornel Makuszyński Museum Museum Jan Kasprowicz Museum Jan Kasprowicz Museum Museum Centrum Edukacji Przyrodniczej TPN Zakopane Centrum Edukacji Przyrodniczej TPN Zakopane Museum Władysław Hasior Gallery Władysław Hasior Gallery Museum Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre Theatre Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa Church Kościół Najświętszej Rodziny Kościół Najświętszej Rodziny Church Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Jaszczurówka Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Jaszczurówka Chapel Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Church Kasprowy Wierch Kasprowy Wierch Mountain Willa Oksza Willa Oksza Museum Giewont Mountain Giewont Mountain Mountain Nosal Peak Nosal Peak Mountain Peak Tatra National Park Tatra National Park Park Dolna Rówień Krupowa Dolna Rówień Krupowa Park Strążyska Valley Strążyska Valley Park Dolina Białego Dolina Białego Park