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Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery

A sight in Center, Zakopane, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Any.

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Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery in Center, Zakopane
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Why go

Wooden 19th-century church and cemetery with carved highlander grave markers.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zakopane, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Gazdowo Kuźnia and Tatra Museum. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Center
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Any

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Zakopane, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gazdowo Kuźnia

    Timber-walled inn at the top of Krupówki for pierogi and grilled meats.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Tatra Museum

    Museum of Podhale highlander life, nature and art.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Gubałówka

    Funicular to a ridge with a full panorama of the Tatras.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Krupówki

    Main pedestrian street of shops, wooden inns and market stalls.

    Shopping · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Karczma Zapiecek

    Wooden highlander inn serving Podhale dishes, with live folk band most evenings.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Góralski Browar

    Brewery restaurant on Krupówki pouring its own beers.

    Drinks · 0.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery is a stop on our Kraków & the Tatras route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Zakopane

Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery is our only sight pick in Zakopane; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery itself, we suggest: Any.

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 Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Kościeliska 4, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland
Coordinates
49.29602, 19.94633
Destination
Zakopane, Poland

Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery: quick answers

How much time do you need at Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery?

Our pick: Any.

Is Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery free?

Yes, we list Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery?

Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery is at Kościeliska 4, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland, in Center. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery?

Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery appears on Kraków & the Tatras, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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