Place to visit
Twarda Kopa, Poland: what it is and when to go
Twarda Kopa is a mountain in Poland (Zuberec), at 2,026 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Poland · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Poland
- Elevation
- 2,026 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 94 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.23468, 19.9003
What it is and where
Twarda Kopa is a mountain in Poland (Zuberec), at 2,026 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Zuberec, where this site lists 147 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.23468, 19.9003; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Twarda Kopa is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,026 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:25
- FebBetter not9:53
- MarBetter not11:34
- AprBetter not13:29
- MayBetter not15:06
- JunPossible16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:30
- NovBetter not8:50
- DecBetter not8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Twarda Kopa has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Chuda Przełączka - CiemniakHiking65 m
- CiemniakPeak in the Western Tatras between Slovakia and Poland467 m
- Tomanowy Potok - Chuda PrzełączkaHiking629 m
- KrzesanicaPeak in the Western Tatras between Slovakia and Poland748 m
- Ciemniak - MałołączniakHiking803 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: Nature
- Auschwitz concentration camp: German network of concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland during World War II
- Malbork Castle: castle built in Prussia (now Poland) by the Teutonic Knights
- Rysy: border peak in the main ridge of the High Tatras
- Sněžka: highest mountain of the Giant Mountains at the border of the Czech Republic and Poland
- Gdańsk Bay: bay in the Baltic Sea adjoining the port of Gdańsk and stretching to Kaliningrad
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: salt mine (Wieliczka, Poland)
Every Poland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Twarda Kopa?
It is a mountain in Poland. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Twarda Kopa?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,026 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Twarda Kopa?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Chuda Przełączka - Ciemniak, Ciemniak, Tomanowy Potok - Chuda Przełączka. The rest is in the Poland guide.
Keep reading
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