Newsletter 10/2006
Antor.org

October 2006

 

Back to Poland

WINTER FUN IN POLAND
Snowy slopes, bright sun and plenty of skiing fun! Or... a long, relaxing weekend in a spa, with beautifying treatments and long walks in charming surroundings of best Polish resorts.
Winter in Poland has plenty to offer.

Check out our recommendation of the best skiing resorts and best spas.

1.      Szklarska Poreba – a resort in Karkonosze.
The little town in the top of skiing season guests almost as many tourist as it has inhabitants.
There are two chair lifts that will take you to the Mountain Szrenica, where the network of ski trials is situated.
Due to snow making facilities, you can ski on Szrenica from November till April.
Please go to www.szklarskaporeba.pl.

2.      Jakuszyce – Polish centre for cross-country skiing.
Jakuszyce are situated in the neighborhood of Szklarska Poreba.
The Piast Race is that takes place there every last Sunday of January is enumerated on Euroloppet, list of international sports events.
See more on http://www.szklarskaporeba.pl/it/en/narty_snowbord.htm#Trasy_biegowe.

3.      Karpacz – the major resort in Karkonosze, with a great access to Sniezka, the highest mountain of Karkonosze.
There are chair ski-lifts, and three ski runs with different levels of difficulty.
Please have a look at www.karpacz.pl.

4.      Ustron – situated in the neighborhood of Wisla, provides skiers with excellent facilities and is also a renowned spa where especially respiratory diseases are cured.
Read more on www.ustron.pl.

5.      Szczyrk – situated in Beskidy – with the Mountain Skrzyczne is definitely one of most attractive Polish skiing resorts.
The facilities and attractiveness of Szczyrk make it easily compete with major resorts in Alps.
Have a look at www.szczyrk.pl.

6.      Wisla – in Beskidy, a place where world cup in ski jumps holder, Adam Malysz was born.
It is also where the biggest Polish river Vistula springs.
Wisla has got all facilities for alpine skiing and cross-country skiing.
Please go to www.beskidy.pol.pl/wisla for details.

7.      Zakopane – winter capital of Poland.
Nestled at the foot of Tatra Mountains, the highest range of the Carpathians.
Zakopane hosts tourists and winter sports lovers, international sports events and mountain climbers.
The most famous skiing area is Kasprowy Wierch, but one can find many, many more great alpine slopes and cross-country skiing trials.
Zakopane is surrounded by many picturesque little villages and settlements with excellent accommodation facilities, among which you cannot miss Bialka Tatrzanska.
Please go to www.zakopane.pl for more information.

8.      Szczawnica – Palenica has the best facilities for snowboarding.
The Polanica Mountain trails can compare with the most famous European resorts.
See more on www.szczawnica.pl.

9.      Krynica – one of the most charming Polish spas, where you can also ski on Jaworzyna mountain, fully equipped with ski lifts and other necessary facilities.
See www.krynica.pl.

10.  Ustrzyki Gorne – situated in the very south-eastern corner of Poland, in Bieszczady mountains, is probably the least crowded and most genuine resort you can think about. However, all skiing facilities as well as accommodation are on really great level.
Read more on www.bieszczady.pik-net.pl/wsie/ustrz_g.php.


All spas that we present offer wide range of treatments, both curing and wellness, in many different centres and sanatoriums.
Go to the websites to read the details:

Swinoujscie www.swinoujscie.pl
Kamien Pomorski www.uzdrowisko-kamien.prv.pl
Kolobrzeg www.uzdrowisko.kolobrzeg.pl

In central Poland:
Ciechocinek www.ciechocinek.pl
Naleczow www.uzdrowisko-naleczow.pl
Busko Zdroj www.uzdrowisko-busko-zdroj.pl

In the mountains:
Kudowa Zdroj www.kudowa.pl
Ladek Zdroj www.uzdrowisko-ladek.pl
Wieliczka www.wieliczka.pl

SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN POLAND
ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2007 will take place in Warsaw between 22 and 27 January 2007.
Polish capital will be hosting competitors and fans of the discipline for the second time in history, after 99 years!
The tournaments will take place at TORWAR I and TORWAR II, one of the biggest event and sports hall in Warsaw.
Check out www.skatinchampionships.com for more information.

FLY NORWEGIAN – NOW TO BERGEN!
The biggest Scandinavian budget airline Norwegian is opening a connection between Warsaw and Bergen on the west coast of Norway!
The first plane will take of on November 11.
Additionally, Norwegian expands the number of connections between Warsaw and Oslo to 11 per week and up to five per week from Stockholm to Krakow.
Go to www.norwegian.no and book your tickets already today!

FESTIVALS THAT CANNOT BE MISSEDJazzy Warsaw
The oldest Polish Jazz Festival is called Jazz Jamboree and takes place every fall in Warsaw.
This years edition, 28-29 October, will be a true holiday for all jazz lovers.
See more on www.adamiakjazz.pl.

Cinematographic Lodz
International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography in Lodz has been throughout the years by the big of the biggest of international cinema.
This year's edition will take place between 25 November and 3 December.
For the rich program and ticket information go to www.camerimage.pl.

TOURISM IN POZNAN
Tour Salon 2006 in Poznan, next to TT Warsaw, is the biggest event of the kind in Poland.
This year's edition will take place 25-28 October and will cover following fields of interet: The Island of Health, Leisure in History, Business Tourism.
Go to www.tour-salon.pl.

Do not hesitate to contact our office for more information about Poland.
Onwww.antor.orgyou can find many useful information about trips, legal regulations and attractions.
Please pay attention to the “Poland on the Internet” section where all the useful links are collected.
Also, if you are the tourist branch representative, please contact if you are interested in study tours.
We will gladly organize it according to your request!
We would also like you to get acquainted with the official website of The Polish Tourist Organization: www.poland-tourism.pl.
Following travel agencies will help you to organize your trips to Poland:

SWEDEN:

Stockholm:
Airtours: info@airtours.se
ATC Voyager: tel. 0046 08 946260
Orbis Resor: info@orbisresor.se
Destination Polen: info@destinationpolen.se

Göteborg:
Destinastion Polen: info@destinationpolen.se
Excalibur Tours: info@excaliburtours.se
Resekonsluterna AB: info@resek.se
Ostersjoresor: info@ostersjoresor.nu

Malmö:
Baltic Gateway: info@balticgate.se
Polen Experten: info@polenexperten.se
Polen Resor: polenresor@spray.se
Sea Travel POLFERRIES: info@polferries.se

Jönkoping:
Bogu-Tours: resor@bogu-tours.se

NORWAY:

Oslo:
Eavi Tours: post@eavi.no
Polen Tours: post@polentours.oslo.no
Voyager Travel Group: voyager@voyager.no
Porten til Polen : ewaander@online.no

Sarpsborg:
Kragero Kalinka Tours : kalinka@kalinkatours.no
Stabekk: StarTour: spoross@startour.no

Ålesund: Si Reiser: www.si-reiser.no

DENMARK:

Copenhagen:
65 Ferie Danmark: info@65.ferie.dk
Vindrose Rejser: mail@vindroserejser.dk
Rejsehuset&Kurselskabet: rejsehuset@rejsehuset-rejser.dk
Gedser: Gedser Turistfart: gt@gtrejser.dk

FINLAND:

Helsinki: Finnmatkat: www.finmatkat.fi
Matka Vekka:  www.matka-vekka.fi
OK Matkat OY: www.okmatkat.fi
Poltravel: www.poltravel.fi
Saga Matkat Oy: www.sagamatkat.fi
Suomen Matkatoimisto, Etumatkat: www.smt.fi