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Morskie Oko (Tatra National Park)

Description: Morskie Oko (Morské oko) is the largest and fourth deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains. It is located in the Lesser ... more

Morskie Oko (Tatra National Park) ... Poland Voivodeship. It is situated in the Rybi Potok Valley, at the base of the Mięguszowiecki Summits, and deep within the Tatra National Park. Morskie Oko is one of the most popular destinations in the Tatras, often receiving over 50,000 visitors during the vacation season. It is reached by foot in about two hours from the nearest road that allows motorized access. Many other tourists opt to take the journey by horse-drawn cart, a large number of which are operated by the local Górale inhabitants. In winter, a short section of the journey is in an avalanche danger zone, and the area can remain cold and rainy even in summer. In the advent of its popularity, visitors have been forbidden from swimming in the lake or feeding the trout.

Newest Review: ... a pretty tourist-orientated destination - catering for skiers in winter, hikers in summer - you won't have trouble finding accommodation, dining options or entertainment. There are some excellent restaurants serving tasty, filling food along Krupowki, including a couple featuring enormous barbecues and every kind of meat you can imagine - perfect for a cold night in the mountains! A local ... more

... product worth trying is the cheese, Oszczypek (osh-ee-pek), which has a rubbery, squeaky texture and a distinctive, but not overpowering taste - faintly bitter, like a goat's cheese, but very much one that grows on you. Buses run from the m...more

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Morskie Oko (Tatra National Park): Not a Dry Eye in the House (1365 words)
by - written on 24/05/09 (Very useful, 126 readings)
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Eye of the Sea ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ How the Sea's eye became separated from the rest of its body is unclear, but it certainly chose a good spot in which to hide away. Morskie Oko, "The Eye of the Sea" rests in a natural amphitheatre high in Poland's Tatra Mountains, overlooked by dense pine forests, snow drifts and the highest peak in the range, 2500-metre Mount Rysy. The rather poetic name given to the Lake is a fitting one, as the whole region seems to slumber in a faintly fairytale-atmosphere. The nearest town, Zakopane, is lined with gingerbread-houses and smoking fireplaces, while ... Read the complete review

Express Review on Morskie Oko (Tatra National Park)
by Rachel Harvey-kelly - written on 12/09/07
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Thanks for your comments, useful, as have sat in that 7km line to slovak border, and gave up after 1 1/2hours. Returning, line was 12 km. Like to know what I missed but live in the Alps, so still asking myself if we should have sat there another hour or not. Maybe again some time in the future. Can we see the photos though?

Morskie Oko (Tatra National Park): YOU WON'T BE ALONE IN SEEING THE EYE OF THE SEA (3530 words)
by - written on 01/07/07 (Very useful, 527 readings)
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Whilst, naturally, our primary objective when holidaying in Poland is to spend time with my in-laws, we do also like to get away from the confines of their small flat and enjoy what the Polish do – the great outdoors. And indeed Poland has some GREAT outdoors to enjoy! Over the years I have written several reviews about Poland, my second home, some of its attractions and hotels. During the last six years that I have been visiting the country it has been possible to get under the skin of the place, talking to locals one tends to pick up on THE places to go. One of these places is known outside of Poland – the ski resort town of Zakopane, nestling ... Read the complete review