How big is Szczyrk?
Szczyrk has 30 trails served by 12 lifts — the most trails 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
Trails
12
Lifts
4,124ft
Top
1,837ft
Base
2,287ft
Vertical
OSR
Nearest airport, 40 mi
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 1,837ft at the base to 4,124ft at the top, a vertical of 2,287ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Poland, that is the 6th highest, with the 4th 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 Szczyrk good for beginners or experts?
The trails 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, 40 mi away in a straight line. Kraków John Paul II (KRK) is 42 mi, Katowice Wojciech Korfanty (KTW) is 53 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 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 ticket 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 OstravaOSR40 mi · major airport
- Kraków John Paul IIKRK42 mi · major airport
- Katowice Wojciech KorfantyKTW53 mi · 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
- 9h 5m · 4,234 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 55 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Kraków John Paul II (KRK)
- Flight
- 9h 10m · 4,285 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 25m · 57 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty (KTW)
- Flight
- 9h 5m · 4,244 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 45m · 71 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 20m
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.
Szczyrk lift ticket 2025/26
PLN 1,1006-day adult Szczyrk Mountain Resort · ≈$289
PLN 183 per day · 0.7 km of trails per € · #6 of 15 for value in Poland
39value scoreAverage value
Szczyrk 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 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 trails and 12 lifts, running from 1,837ft to 4,124ft.
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 level
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 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 Szczyrk
Distances are straight-line, not by road.