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The Tatra Mountains are the highest part of the Carpathian range, forming a natural border between Poland and Slovakia. About one-third of the Tatras lie in Poland, and two-thirds on the Slovak side. The highest peak, Gerlach (2,655 m), is in Slovakia, while Poland’s highest mountain, Rysy (2,499 m), can be climbed from both countries.

The Polish Tatras are part of the Tatra National Park (Tatrzański Park Narodowy), a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its crystal-clear lakes, alpine meadows, and wildlife such as chamois and marmots. The region’s heart is Zakopane, a lively mountain town famous for its wooden architecture, ski slopes, and folk culture.

Visitors come year-round for hiking, climbing, skiing, or simply enjoying breathtaking views. The Tatras offer dramatic landscapes and a sense of wilderness rarely found elsewhere in Europe - all within a few hours from Kraków.

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Karolina - Polsca Tours

Tatromaniak thanks a lot for these amazing photos!

Whenever I welcome a group to Gdańsk, I always encourage them to take a short trip to Malbork Castle - it’s close by, and absolutely worth it. Recently, I visited it again with one of my Danish groups, who come to Poland every year for a few days stay in Gdansk.

Malbork is not just a castle - it’s a monument to history, power, and resilience. Built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, it was once the largest Gothic fortress in Europe and the center of their religious-military state. For centuries, the Order ruled this part of Poland, often in conflict with its people. The tension between the Polish Kingdom and the Teutonic Order culminated in the great Battle of Grunwald in 1410, one of the most famous victories in Polish history.

This dramatic chapter inspired Henryk Sienkiewicz, one of Poland’s greatest writers and a Nobel Prize laureate, to write his epic novel “The Teutonic Knights” (“Krzyżacy” in Polish). His story - full of heroism, oppression, and hope - helped Poles preserve their national identity during hard times.

If you’re ever in Gdańsk, don’t miss it! Malbork is more than a castle - it’s a living page of Poland's past. 🏰🇵🇱