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Known for showcasing history and heritage, from its engaging cities to its national parks, white-sand beaches, pristine lakes and beautiful mountains, every corner of Poland has something to offer. PAP

The Indian climber Anurag Maloo was attempting to conquer Annapurna in west Nepal when he aborted his attempt at an altitude of about 7,100 metres and went missing during his descent.

Tatra mountains closed to tourists due to heavy snow, wind

The Tatra National Park authorities have barred entry to the whole Polish Tatra Mountains for tourists owing to adverse weather conditions and avalanche danger.

Luxury ‘shepherd hut’ homes win Kraków architects prestigious international award

Situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains on a picturesque clearing near Giewont, the seven 80sqm houses were inspired by traditional shepherd's huts.

Scientists find measurements of Tatra summits are WRONG and say atlases and textbooks need to be rewritten

To accurately gauge the elevations of summits in the High and Western Tatras, the Wrocław researchers travelled over 231 km of trails, climbing an elevation difference (up and down) equal to 39,963 m, which is more than four times the height of Mount Everest.

Foreign tourists avoid Polish mountains due to Ukraine war

Foreign tourists are steering clear of Poland’s Tatra Mountains because of the war in Ukraine with virtually no reservations made by them, the Tatra Chamber of Commerce has told PAP.

Body of tourist found in Polish Tatras

Rescuers in Poland’s Tatra Mountains have found a body, believed to be that of a tourist who went missing on Saturday.

Bodies of three Polish climbers found in Slovak Tatras

The bodies of three Polish mountaineers have been located near the Gerlach peak in the Slovak part of the Tatra Mountains, Slovak rescue services reported on Sunday.

Gran-tastic! Tarnów 78-year-old proves she is fastest granny in the world after running up Tatras in less than two hours

Sprightly Barbara Prymakowska outshone other pensioners in the over 60’s category of the race after running up the Kasprowy Wierch peak 1,986 metres above sea level in a staggering 1hr, 45 minutes.

Two survive avalanche in Polish Tatras

Two men have survived a Saturday avalanche in the Tatra mountain range in south Poland, PAP learnt from local rescuers.

Polish Tatra resorts suffer 40 pct tourist traffic slump - lobby

The Polish Tatra Mountains will be visited by 40 percent fewer tourists in 2020 compared to the previous year as the coronavirus restrictions have scaled down tourist traffic, the Tatra Chamber of Commerce has reported.

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