Activity Krupówki, Zakopane
Gubałówka
An activity in Krupówki, Zakopane, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

Why go
Funicular to a ridge with a full panorama of the Tatras.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zakopane, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery and Gazdowo Kuźnia.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Krupówki
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Zakopane, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery
Wooden 19th-century church and cemetery with carved highlander grave markers.
Sight · 0.3 km straight-line - 2Gazdowo Kuźnia
Timber-walled inn at the top of Krupówki for pierogi and grilled meats.
Food · 0.3 km straight-line - 3Tatra Museum
Museum of Podhale highlander life, nature and art.
Sight · 0.5 km straight-line - 4Krupówki
Main pedestrian street of shops, wooden inns and market stalls.
Shopping · 0.8 km straight-line - 5Karczma Zapiecek
Wooden highlander inn serving Podhale dishes, with live folk band most evenings.
Food · 0.9 km straight-line - 6Góralski Browar
Brewery restaurant on Krupówki pouring its own beers.
Drinks · 1.0 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Gubałówka is a stop on our Kraków & the Tatras route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Zakopane
Another curated activity in Zakopane. See the full Zakopane guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Zakopane run from -2°C in January to 21°C in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Gubałówka itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Zakopane from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Zakopane weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Gubałówka, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
Gubałówka: quick answers
How much time do you need at Gubałówka?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Gubałówka. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Gubałówka?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Grilled oscypek cheese is sold at the top.
Where is Gubałówka?
Gubałówka is at Na Gubałówkę 4, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland, in Krupówki. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Gubałówka?
Gubałówka appears on Kraków & the Tatras, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Gubałówka to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Zakopane.
Plan Zakopane
- Zakopane travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Zakopane weather by month
- Wieliczka to Zakopane 77 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Zakopane
- Kościeliska Valley Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.


