This Zakopane practical information guide will come in handy if you are planning a vacation to this small town is the south of Poland. Zakopane is commonly known as Poland’s winter capital and is located near the border of Slovak. Here are a few things that will help you plan your vacation.

Visa and Passport Requirement

If you are from the European Union or are from any of the countries under the Schengen agreement, you do not need to have a visa to visit Zakopane. Several other countries including the US, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK do not need a visa.

Time Zone

Zakopane falls in the Central European Time Zone (UTC +1) and also observes summer time by adding one hour to its clock. So, if you are coming in from a country that observes another time zone, you will need to adjust your watches to the Central European Time Zone.

Currency

Zakopane, being part of Poland, uses the Euro (€). You might want to change your money at the money changers at the entry point into Poland. You can also use your ATM card to withdraw Euros while you are in Zakopane.

Customs

Since Zakopane is part of Poland, it is part of a customs union. Items that are exported and imported to Poland from within the European Union are duty free. Travelers above the age of 18 can import a limited quantity of spirits, wine and cigarettes. There are restrictions on the export of artwork, animals and cash from Poland.