The sleigh ride route
Sleigh ride on Gubałówka in Ząb: a Tatra panorama from the sleigh
The Ząb route runs along the Gubałówka ridge and shows you the Tatra panorama all the way. It is the highest sleigh ride route in Podhale and a good choice if views matter to you or you travel as a bigger group.
- Route
- along the Gubałówka ridge, Tatra panorama
- Sleigh
- 4-12 people
- Time
- about 1 h sleigh ride and 1 h feast, about 3-3.5 h in total
- Start times
- every day in season, every hour from 14:00 to 20:00
- Pick-up
- from your hotel, your accommodation in Podhale or the nearest stop to where you stay
- Price
- from 180 PLN (adults)
Who the Gubałówka sleigh ride is for
- for view lovers: you see the Tatras all the way,
- for bigger groups: the sleighs seat 4-12 people,
- for everyone who wants a classic sleigh ride: with torches, a fire and a feast with a highland band.
What the route is like
After about 30 minutes in a heated bus, the sleighs and horses are waiting. For an hour you ride along the Gubałówka ridge with burning torches and a Tatra panorama. If there is no snow, you ride comfortable carriages on wheels.
Feast with the band
After the ride we invite you to an hour-long feast in a heated mountain hut or shelter. A fire is burning, a highland band plays live, and the food and drinks are unlimited: hunter's stew (bigos), sausages to roast, bread with lard, pickles, mulled wine and spiked tea. Kids get tea with raspberry syrup and lemon.
Prices
| Date | Adults | Children | Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 23.12 and from 7.01 | 180 PLN | 160 PLN (up to 12) | under 4 |
| 26.12 | 250 PLN | 230 PLN (up to 12) | under 4 |
| 27.12 to 6.01 | 200 PLN | 180 PLN (up to 12) | under 4 |
There are no rides on 24 and 25 December. From 24.12 to 6.01 prices are higher, and the booking calculator works them out once you pick a date.
The price covers the sleigh ride with torches, the feast with a band, unlimited food and drinks, and bus transport from your accommodation and back. There are no extra charges. More on prices: How much does a sleigh ride in Zakopane cost.
Who runs this sleigh ride
Our sleigh rides are run by proven organisers from Podhale. This route is run by Kulig.fan by Hawrań Travel, a travel agency operating since 2010 that specialises in sleigh rides with highland music and Podhale folklore.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sleigh ride on Gubałówka cost?
Outside the holidays adults pay 180 PLN, children up to 12 pay 160 PLN, and children under 4 ride free. From 24.12 to 6.01 prices are higher, and there are no rides on 24 and 25 December.
How many people fit on a sleigh?
The sleighs in Ząb seat 4-12 people, so they work well for bigger groups.
How long does the Ząb sleigh ride take?
About 3-3.5 hours from pick-up to drop-off: about 30 minutes of travel, an hour on the sleigh, an hour of feast and about 30 minutes back.
What time do rides start?
Every day in season, every hour from 14:00 to 20:00.
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel, your accommodation in Podhale or the nearest stop to where you stay. We agree on the pick-up point when you book.
What if there is no snow?
We ride comfortable carriages on wheels, and the rest of the programme stays the same.
Choose your route and date
Three routes, sleigh rides every day in season. Check available dates online or give us a call, and we will match a route to your group.
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