Castles & fortresses — Zakopane

Zakopane sits perfectly positioned to explore some of Poland's most impressive medieval fortresses. Just beyond the mountains, you'll find the dramatic Dunajec Castle perched above the river gorge in Niedzicy, while the equally striking Czorsztyn Castle guards the opposite bank—together they frame one of the country's most breathtaking landscapes. History lovers shouldn't miss the nearby Slovak gems like Orawski and Spišski castles either.