Where Christmas smells like snow

There is no better place to spend Christmas and New Year than Zieleniec. In the heart of the Orlickie Mountains, at an altitude of more than 950 m above sea level, everything is conducive to winter recreation: alpine microclimate, excellent snow conditions and a unique, family atmosphere that cannot be faked.

This year (even better than 2024), the calendar is extremely favorable — by taking just seven days off, you can gain as many as eighteen days of holiday (from December 20 to January 6). Sounds like the perfect plan? Definitely yes — especially since winter in Zieleniec can be truly fabulous.

Snow, sun and mountain calm

Residents of Lower Silesia and the whole of Poland know well that Zieleniec is a guarantee of winter. The microclimate here means that the snow lasts a long time, and the driving conditions are excellent for many weeks. It is also no secret that the case also applies to the festive and New Year period. In addition, since last year, snow factories have been operating in Zieleniec - which are a guarantee of snow regardless of temperatures.

The high location, frequent rainfall and low pressure promote this regeneration of the body — it is not for nothing that it is said that a few days stay in Zieleniec acts as a natural super therapy. Therefore, even on holidays near Orlica, you can hear the noise of skis from morning to evening.

However, after sunset, the slopes are not deserted - many then choose a night ride, which has something of Christmas magic in it. Illuminated routes, stars overhead, light frost in the air — this is a combination that is hard to forget.

Mountain magic of Christmas

Zieleniec is not only ski slopes, but also full of charm pensions, hotels and Inns, in which the festive mood is felt from the threshold. Spruce smells, crackling fire in the fireplace, homemade food and hospitality of the owners make everyone feel at home here. After a day on the slopes, you can relax in the SPA zones, drink hot tea with ginger and admire the panorama of the Orlice Mountains from the hotel terrace.

Many families come here every year just for Christmas - to take a break from the rush, to be together and enjoy the real winter. Children are waiting for the visit of Santa Claus, adults for long conversations by the fireplace, and everyone for a joint rustling in the festive scenery.

From December 20, the lifts operate daily until 20:00. The only exception is the day of Christmas Eve - on this day the lifts will be open until 16:00.

New Year's Eve on the slopes

If you are looking for an idea for a truly special end to the year, New Year's Eve on the slope in Zieleniec is a hit. On the last day of the year, the stations operate extremely long — you can ride until 1:00 at night, welcoming the New Year on skis or snowboarding, in the glare of headlights and music, which echoes from the mountain inns.

This is the only night of the year when the slopes under Orlica light up with thousands of lights, and the clock counting down to midnight can be heard even on the routes. The New Year is greeted here in a really special way - with poles in hands, with friends next to you and snow under the skis.

And after midnight, the fun does not end at all — in Zieleniec establishments and guesthouses it lasts until dawn. Many places organize musical parties, New Year's Eve dinners and intimate gatherings by the fireplace. So you can combine an active evening on the slopes with a truly mountain celebration — exactly as only Zieleniec can.

New Year's Eve Pass Price:

• 140 PLN — normal ticket
• 115 PLN — discount ticket

The pass is valid from 19:00 on 31 December until 01:00 on New Year's Day. All other options from the price list are valid until 20:00. The pass will be available for sale at the resort's ticket offices on New Year's Eve.

It is worth booking in advance

Although the season is still ahead, places in Zeleniec hotels and guesthouses Decreases with each week. The Christmas and New Year period is of great interest - not only among skiers, but also those who are looking for a quiet, mountain holiday. Therefore, it is worth booking accommodation now and planning holidays in Zieleniec — the closer to Christmas, the more difficult it is to find free rooms.

Booking in advance is not only a guarantee of a place, but also a greater choice of standards and more attractive prices. And winter in Zieleniec always comes safely and on time — no one is worried about the lack of snow here.

Christmas in Zieleniec — a time that slows down

Many people who once spent Christmas near Orlica return here every year. Because Zieleniec is more than a ski resort — it's climate, memories and the feeling that time can flow differently. What counts here is a morning in the fresh snow, hot tea after the descent, an evening walk along the snow-covered streets and the view of the illuminated slopes and the sound of crackling frost.

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