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Summer is slowly coming to an end, but that's no reason to give up on holiday adventures with your kids. Karpacz is the perfect place for a family trip to the mountains. The town offers plenty of attractions that will make saying goodbye to summer unforgettable and full of joy. Read our guide and find out how to make the most of the last days of your holiday in Karpacz!
The end of summer is the perfect time for a short but adventurous trip with the whole family. Karpacz, with its picturesque landscapes and a wide range of tourist attractions, is a great place to say goodbye to the holidays.
The last days of summer are a time to enjoy the sun once again and spend active time with your children before school starts for good. In our guide you will find the best ideas on what to do with children in Karpacz to make the end of your vacation an unforgettable experience.
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Karpacz is a true paradise for families with children, offering a multitude of attractions for children of all ages. In this charming mountain town you will find places that entertain, teach and guarantee wonderful memories for years to come. Here are the most interesting tourist attractions in Karpacz that are worth visiting with children:
This is an interactive and multimedia exhibition presenting the magical side of the Karkonosze Mountains, the kingdom of the Mountain Spirit. The underground of Karkonosze Secrets, arranged by world-famous artists, is one of a kind. It allows you to immerse yourself with all your senses in the fascinating history of Karpacz and legends from the entire region.
Here you will learn who the treasure hunters of the Karkonosze were, and what properties the magical mandrake root has. The museum also has a well-stocked souvenir shop, where you can buy magic stones, a book with legends of the Mountain Spirit and trinkets with his image.
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Opening hours: daily from 10 am to 6 pm, during holidays from 10 am to 8 pm, @ Website
This place combines modern technologies and traditional presentation methods, resulting in interactive educational exhibitions. The history, culture and nature of the Karkonosze Mountains presented in the form of 3D projections and sensory installations is much more accessible and enjoys great interest among the youngest.
A visit to the museum is a wonderful lesson about the secrets of mountain fauna and flora, the legends of the region, and the history of tourism and skiing in the Karkonosze Mountains. An educational hike in a modern version will be an unforgettable experience for both children and parents.
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Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, @ Website
This is the first permanent, interactive exhibition dedicated to Lego bricks in Poland, created in 2015. The museum includes both popular LEGO models and original projects presenting the attractions of Karpacz and its surroundings, e.g. the Wang Temple "from a bird's eye view".
Both the models, display cases and all their software were created from scratch by the Museum staff. There is also a shop with minifigures and LEGO sets.
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Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, @ Website
The year-round Tarzan Park is a great place for outdoor fun for the whole family. There are obstacle courses at different heights that will provide adrenaline and fun for all family members. The Park has around 50 fantastic attractions for children of all ages.
The varied difficulty levels of the routes allow you to test your agility and climbing skills. The Tarzan Rope Park offers a large dose of active recreation and a large dose of positive impressions for those hungry for adventure.
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Opening hours: depend on the given season and weather, so please check them directly on the Park website: @ Website
This place is a true treasure trove of toy history, spanning over 200 years of toy-making. The collections include exhibits from all over the world, such as toys from Japan, Australia, Mexico and many others. The museum is located in a renovated building of the former railway station in Karpacz.
An additional attraction has been prepared for visitors - the Railway Tradition Room. The museum regularly organizes workshops for families with children and thematic events. This is an ideal place for children and for anyone interested in history and culture.
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Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00, @ Website
In the Karkonosze National Park you will find a number of nature educational trails for the whole family. Their task is to present diverse mountain ecosystems and emphasize the importance of nature conservation. For children, it is also a chance to learn to recognize different species of plants and animals. It is a great way to spend free time in Karpacz and a valuable lesson in nature for parents and children.
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This is an attraction for all those looking for excitement and adrenaline - regardless of the season. The sports complex offers plenty of attractions, including a toboggan run, a rope park and many others. It is worth knowing that the toboggan run in Karpacz is one of the longest in Poland!
Each track at the Kolorowa Recreation and Sports Centre is lit, carefully marked and meets the highest safety standards. This is the perfect place for an active holiday for the whole family in Karpacz.
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Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00-20:00, @ Website
In one of the oldest districts of Karpacz - Wilcza Poręba - there is a fairy-tale land. The Fairy Tale Park is a place where you can see exhibitions devoted to iconic fairy tale characters, such as Thumbelina and the Snow Queen.
Each fairy tale has its own cottage located on a forest walking path. In each of them you can see beautiful moving dolls and listen to recordings with the content of the fairy tale. An additional attraction in the Park is a large playground with attractive structures.
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Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, @ Website
This fascinating place is located only 7 km from Karpacz. There you can admire Lower Silesia from a completely new, miniature perspective. The models are made with extraordinary precision and attention to detail (1:25 scale). The exhibits include town halls, churches and castles from Lower Silesia.
One of the most interesting models in the Park is the largest miniature of the Karkonosze mountain range in Europe, with its highest peak - Śnieżka. The model faithfully recreates hiking trails and mountain shelters. The Miniature Park in Kowary is an ideal place for families with children and lovers of local architecture.
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Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00. , @ Website
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The Śnieżka Parrot House in Karpacz is a place that offers visitors the opportunity for direct contact with exotic birds. During your stay, you can not only observe the life of the parrots up close, but also take them on your shoulder, feed them and take a souvenir photo (without flash).
It is a perfect place for family trips and a great lesson in empathy and respect for these magnificent birds. Before visiting, please read regulations. Thanks to this, your stay at the Parrot House will be pleasant both for you and for the birds.
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Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, @ Website
It is a fascinating place for fans of railway modelling and not only. Visitors can enjoy interactive stands with miniature trains, models of picturesque towns and mountain landscapes full of details.
Visitors can individually control trains and cranes, as well as play interesting multimedia games. In addition, in the World of Trains you can meet famous characters from fairy tales and films. Visitors can also use a shop with original souvenirs and a viewpoint with a panorama of the Karkonosze Mountains.
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Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, @ Website
In Karpacz there are several playgrounds for children of different ages. Here are some places worth visiting:
Admission prices: Free
The end of summer doesn't have to mean giving up on holiday adventures. Karpacz, with its many attractions, is the perfect place to make the most of the last days of freedom. Plan a trip, spend time with your family and make the end of summer as special as its beginning. Don't wait - this is the last moment to give your children wonderful holiday memories!
Author: Eliza Tomaka