The Iconic Świecący Napis Zakopane: A Symbol of the Tatra Mountains

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, navigate to Zakopane using GPS coordinates 49.2967, 19.9559. From the center of Zakopane, head north on ul. Krupówki towards ul. Kościuszki. Continue straight for about 1.5 kilometers. Look for parking options nearby as you approach the area of the Świecący napis. There are several parking lots, and parking fees may apply, typically ranging from 5 to 10 PLN per hour.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  For those using public transportation, take a bus to Zakopane from nearby towns such as Nowy Targ or Chocholow. Once you arrive at the Zakopane bus station, exit and walk towards ul. Krupówki. The distance is approximately 1 kilometer and takes about 15 minutes on foot. Follow ul. Krupówki to ul. Kościuszki, then proceed towards the Świecący napis. Alternatively, you can catch a local bus (line 10) from the bus station towards the 'Krzeptówki' stop, which is closer to the destination.

• Walking

  If you are already in Zakopane, you can easily walk to the Świecący napis. Start from the main street, ul. Krupówki, heading north. Follow the signs towards the Tatra National Park entrance, and as you proceed, keep an eye out for the illuminated sign on the hillside. The walk is about 2 kilometers and should take around 30 minutes. It’s a scenic route, and ideal for taking photos of the local landscape.