How big is Krynica-Zdrój?
Krynica-Zdrój has 25 trails served by 15 lifts — 3rd for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Poland.
Krynica-Zdrój resort guide
Lesser Poland, Poland
Historic spa town with excellent skiing
Krynica-Zdrój at a glance
25
Trails
15
Lifts
3,655ft
Top
1,903ft
Base
1,752ft
Vertical
TAT
Nearest airport, 40 mi
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced
Krynica-Zdrój is a historic spa town offering excellent skiing with access to multiple ski areas and beautiful mountain scenery.
Your questions about Krynica-Zdrój, answered
How high is Krynica-Zdrój?
The lifts run from 1,903ft at the base to 3,655ft at the top, a vertical of 1,752ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Poland, that is the 9th highest, with the 7th biggest vertical.
The base is below 3,281ft, 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 Krynica-Zdrój good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Krynica-Zdrój 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 Krynica-Zdrój?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Poprad-Tatry (TAT), Slovakia, 40 mi away in a straight line. Košice (KSC), Slovakia is 53 mi, Rzeszów-Jasionka (RZE) is 67 mi. 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 ticket at Krynica-Zdrój?
A 6-day adult Jaworzyna Krynicka costs PLN 975 for 2025/26, or PLN 163 a day. For value it ranks 4th of the 15 resorts we price in Poland.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Krynica-Zdrój
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Poprad-TatryTAT40 mi
- KošiceKSC53 mi
- Rzeszów-JasionkaRZE67 mi · major airport
Travel time to Krynica-Zdrój
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Poprad-Tatry (TAT)Quickest
- Flight
- 9h 20m · 4,338 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 55 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Košice (KSC)
- Flight
- 9h 25m · 4,392 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 45m · 72 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Rzeszów-Jasionka (RZE)
- Flight
- 9h 20m · 4,368 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 91 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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.
Krynica-Zdrój lift ticket 2025/26
PLN 9756-day adult Jaworzyna Krynicka · ≈$256
PLN 163 per day · 0.7 km of trails per € · #4 of 15 for value in Poland
40value scoreAverage value
Krynica-Zdrój trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Krynica-Zdrój. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Krynica-Zdrój has 25 trails and 15 lifts, running from 1,903ft to 3,655ft.
Why go to Krynica-Zdrój
- Historic spa town
- Access to multiple ski areas
- Excellent facilities
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for all skill levels
Things to know
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited après-ski
- Smaller resort
Skiing and snowboarding Krynica-Zdrój by ability level
Beginners
Krynica-Zdrój is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and access to multiple ski areas.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Krynica-Zdrój offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Krynica-Zdrój, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Krynica-Zdrój
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: krynica-zdroj.pl
More on Krynica-Zdrój
- Krynica-Zdrój snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Krynica-Zdrój snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Krynica-Zdrój lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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 Krynica-Zdrój
- Jaworzyna Krynicka0 mi
- Słotwiny Arena0 mi
- Tylicz2 mi
- Muszyna6 mi
- Tatranská Lomnica, Slovakia35 mi
- Białka Tatrzańska39 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.