As reported by Polskie Radio, the popularity of the Tatra Mountains in Poland is rapidly increasing, with 2.6 million visitors counted by July this year.

According to the Tatra National Park, a total of 2,622,500 tourists explored the Polish Tatra Mountains between January and July 2024. This represents an increase compared to 2,433,000 visitors in the same period of 2023.

July was an especially busy month, with almost 833,000 visitors flocking to Poland’s highest mountains.

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One of the most popular attractions is the mountain lake Morskie Oko. Between January and July, more than 375,000 hikers walked the trail to Morskie Oko.

Another highlight is Kasprowy Wierch, a popular peak accessible by cable car. The cable car saw heavy traffic in the first half of the year, carrying more than 333,500 tourists to the summit, from where they can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

As the Tatra Mountains continue to record high visitor numbers, local authorities face the challenge of balancing tourism growth with the preservation of the natural environment.