Mount Śnieżka — where to park in Karpacz
For Mount Śnieżka, park near one of three trailheads in Karpacz: at Wang Temple (municipal car park no. 4 on ul. Przewodników Górskich) or by the Kopa chairlift (municipal car park no. 7 on ul. Olimpijska) — both 8 PLN per hour or 40 PLN per day — or at Orlinek at the start of the red trail, where there is a paid car park.
Kopa chairlift (ul. Olimpijska): municipal car park no. 7, next to the chairlift. Rates in 2026: 8 PLN per hour or 40 PLN for the whole day (until midnight), paid 24/7 by card, BLIK, coins or app.
Wang Temple (blue trail): the closest municipal car park is car park no. 4 on ul. Przewodników Górskich in Upper Karpacz — 8 PLN per hour or 40 PLN for the whole day (ticket valid until midnight), paid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (order of the Mayor of Karpacz of 22 October 2025, as of September 2026). Arrive early in summer and at weekends.
The Wang parish suggests leaving your car 500–800 m from the church, at the car park on ul. Karkonoska or at ul. Spokojna 1 — the cheapest, according to the parish, is the car park at the “Przy Lesie” holiday centre. Car parks called “Wang”, “Vang” or similar do not belong to the parish, which has no influence on their prices (wang.com.pl (opens in a new tab), in Polish). More: Wang Temple — parking.
Orlinek (red trail): paid car park by the former Orlinek hotel and ski jump on ul. Olimpijska — check the daily rate on site.
We have not found confirmed free parking at the trailheads. The town recommends buffer car park no. 14 on ul. Wielkopolska, near the railway station and bus stop. All municipal car parks: Parking in Karpacz; the town’s list is on karpacz.pl (opens in a new tab) (in Polish).
Prices, hours and rules may change — please check the official website before you go.
