Winter holidays 2026 in Poland - schedule | PolishTrains
** The winter holidays are the perfect time for a family trip to the mountains. In 2026, the winter school break runs from 19 January to 1 March and is divided into three rounds, depending on the province. Check the holiday dates for your province and plan your winter holiday in the mountains!
At a glance
At a glance
- Winter holidays 2026 run in three regional rounds from 19 January to 1 March
- First round (19 Jan–1 Feb): Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie
- Pendolino from Warsaw reaches Zakopane in about 4 hours; from Kraków the journey takes around 2 hours
- Szklarska Poręba is reachable directly from Wrocław, Poznań and Warsaw by train
- Wisła is accessible from Katowice in approximately 1.5 hours, with slopes at Cieńków and Soszów
- Skis and snowboards in a cover are treated as hand luggage on PKP Intercity and POLREGIO trains
Winter holiday dates 2025/2026
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19 January - 1 February: Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie (including Warsaw, Gdańsk, Białystok, Kielce, Olsztyn)
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2 - 15 February: dolnośląskie, kujawsko-pomorskie, łódzkie, zachodniopomorskie, małopolskie, opolskie (inter alia Wrocław, Kraków, Łódź, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz, Opole)
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16 February - 1 March: podkarpackie, lubelskie, wielkopolskie, lubuskie, śląskie (including Katowice, Poznań, Lublin, Rzeszów, Zielona Góra)
Travel to the mountains by train - travel during the holidays without traffic jams and stress
Don't have a car or prefer a comfortable journey? Good news - many Polish mountain destinations can be reached by train. This is an environmentally friendly, comfortable and often faster way to start your winter holiday.
Zakopane and Podhale - the Tatras
The Pendolino from Warsaw takes about 4 hours to reach Zakopane, and from Cracow the journey takes about 2 hours. On the way, trains stop in Rabka-Zdrój (Maciejowa slopes, aquapark) and Nowy Targ. In Zakopane, the slopes of Kasprowy Wierch and Gubałówka, Wielka Krokiew and dozens of cross-country skiing trails await.
Szklarska Poręba and Świeradów-Zdrój - Karkonosze and Izera Mountains
You can get there directly from Wrocław, Poznań and Warsaw. In Szklarska Poręba, the slopes of Ski Arena Szrenica are in operation. Karpacz (the Śnieżka Ski slope) can be reached by bus. Świeradów-Zdrój offers, among other things, the modern Jizerky Ski Arena and a scenic viaduct.
Kłodzko Valley - Table Mountains and Sudetes
The Lower Silesian Railway takes you to Kłodzko and Kudowa-Zdrój. From here, it is close to Błędne Skały and Szczeliniec Wielki. Skiers can use the slopes of the Zieleniec Ski Arena - one of the largest complexes in Poland.
Wisła and Ustroń - Silesian Beskid
You can get there from Katowice in about 1.5 hours. In Wisła, the slopes of Cieńków, Soszów and Nowa Osada await, as well as the cross-country trails to Kubalonka. Ustroń is a paradise for families - the gentle slopes of Poniwiec and Palenica plus thermal pools.
Krynica-Zdrój, Muszyna and Piwniczna-Zdrój - Beskid Sądecki
Getting there from Cracow takes around 3.5-4 hours. Krynica-Zdrój offers the slopes of Jaworzyna Krynicka and Słotwin Ski, as well as a historic promenade and pump rooms. Muszyna and Piwniczna-Zdrój offer intimate slopes, thermal pools and peace and quiet away from the crowds.
Zywiec and surroundings - the Zywiec Beskids
Trains from Katowice reach Żywiec, Węgierska Górka (slope of Ski Arena Jurków), Zwardoń (border crossing, trails to Wielka Racza) and Sucha Beskidzka - gateway to Zawoja and Babia Góra. The region is ideal for skiing and hiking.
Bielsko-Biała - the gateway to the Beskids
Bielsko-Biała is an important railway junction with fast connections from all over Poland. The town is home to the Dębowiec and Szczyrk Ski slopes (accessible by bus). An excellent transfer point for further exploration of the Beskids.
Plan your holiday trip today!
Winter holidays 2026 are the perfect opportunity to discover the Polish mountains without getting behind the wheel. Check the timetable on the EuroPodroże website or mobile app and enjoy your winter holiday without stress!
We wish you happy holidays!
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Frequently asked questions
The 2026 winter holidays run from 19 January to 1 March and are split into three rounds. The first runs from 19 January to 1 February, the second from 2 to 15 February, and the third from 16 February to 1 March.
You can reach Zakopane from both Warsaw and Kraków by train. The journey takes approximately 4 hours from Warsaw and around 2 hours from Kraków — check the current timetable before you travel.
Yes, you can get to Szklarska Poręba from both Wrocław and Warsaw. Some services run directly, whilst others require a change, so check the latest information before you travel.
The nearest stations are Kłodzko and Kudowa-Zdrój. From there, you continue to Zieleniec by local transport. Check the latest connections before you travel.
Yes. On PKP Intercity and POLREGIO, skis and a snowboard in a cover are treated as hand luggage. Detailed baggage rules depend on the carrier — check the latest information before you travel.
The 2026 winter holidays run from 19 January to 1 March and are split into three rounds. The first runs from 19 January to 1 February, the second from 2 to 15 February, and the third from 16 February to 1 March.
You can reach Zakopane from both Warsaw and Kraków by train. The journey takes approximately 4 hours from Warsaw and around 2 hours from Kraków — check the current timetable before you travel.
Yes, you can get to Szklarska Poręba from both Wrocław and Warsaw. Some services run directly, whilst others require a change, so check the latest information before you travel.
The nearest stations are Kłodzko and Kudowa-Zdrój. From there, you continue to Zieleniec by local transport. Check the latest connections before you travel.
Yes. On PKP Intercity and POLREGIO, skis and a snowboard in a cover are treated as hand luggage. Detailed baggage rules depend on the carrier — check the latest information before you travel.