How big is Szczyrk?
Szczyrk has 30 pistes served by 12 lifts — the most pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Poland. On lifts it ranks 6th of the 15.
Szczyrk resort guide
Silesia, Poland
Silesian Beskids with excellent facilities
Szczyrk at a glance
30
Pistes
12
Lifts
1,257m
Top
560m
Base
697m
Vertical
OSR
Nearest airport, 65 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced
Szczyrk offers excellent skiing in the Silesian Beskids with modern facilities and diverse terrain.
Your questions about Szczyrk, answered
How high is Szczyrk?
The lifts run from 560m at the base to 1257m at the top, a vertical of 697m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Poland, that is the 6th highest, with the 4th biggest vertical.
The base is below 1,000m, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.
Is Szczyrk good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Szczyrk split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 35% beginner and 16% advanced across the resorts we track in Poland.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
What is the nearest airport to Szczyrk?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR), Czech Republic, 65km away in a straight line. Kraków John Paul II (KRK) is 68km, Katowice Wojciech Korfanty (KTW) is 85km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Szczyrk?
A 6-day adult Szczyrk Mountain Resort costs PLN 1,100 for 2025/26, or PLN 183 a day. For value it ranks 6th of the 15 resorts we price in Poland.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Szczyrk
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Leoš Janáček Airport OstravaOSR65 km · major airport
- Kraków John Paul IIKRK68 km · major airport
- Katowice Wojciech KorfantyKTW85 km · major airport
Travel time to Szczyrk
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR)Quickest
- Flight
- 2h 20m · 1,322 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 20m · 88 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 40m
- Fly to Kraków John Paul II (KRK)
- Flight
- 2h 25m · 1,427 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 25m · 92 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 50m
- Fly to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty (KTW)
- Flight
- 2h 20m · 1,369 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 45m · 115 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 5m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Szczyrk lift pass 2025/26
PLN 1,1006-day adult Szczyrk Mountain Resort · ≈£216
PLN 183 per day · 0.7 km of piste per € · #6 of 15 for value in Poland
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Szczyrk piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Szczyrk. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Szczyrk has 30 pistes and 12 lifts, running from 560m to 1,257m.
Why go to Szczyrk
- Excellent value for money
- Great for beginners and families
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good snow reliability
- Affordable accommodation
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Szczyrk by ability
Beginners
Szczyrk is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Szczyrk offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Szczyrk, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Szczyrk
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: szczyrk.pl
More on Szczyrk
- Szczyrk snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Szczyrk snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Szczyrk lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in PolandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Poland
Ski resorts near Szczyrk
Distances are straight-line, not by road.