Tatra Mountains with record attendance. In August, over a million tourists visited them

Almost 4 million people entered the trails of the Tatra National Park from the beginning of the year to early September, only in August over 1 million – TPN informed. Park director Szymon Ziobrowski assures that despite the record attendance, tourist traffic is controlled, and nature is constantly monitored.

The park's data shows that The Tatra Mountains visited the most tourists this year in August – 1 million 97 thousand. 653, which is a record result. The second month in terms of attendance was July – 794 thousand. 17 entries, and the third June – 589 thousand 443. Statistics are prepared on the basis of the number of admission tickets sold and rope journeys to Kasprowy Wierch.

Most tourists chose the route to Morskie Oko – 467,000 were recorded at the entrance point at Palenica Białczańska. 248 entries. 436 thousand went by queue to Kasprowy Wierch. 7 people, and 358 thousand visited the Kościeliska Valley. 243. The least often tourists visit the Lejowa Valley (3,000 658 entrances), the Olczyska Valley (22,000 140) and the trail from Zazadziej towards Rusinowa Polana – was selected by 29,000 399 people.

The director of TPN Szymon Ziobrowski pointed out in an interview with PAP that such a large turnout shows unflagging interest in the Tatras, but – as he added – “at the same time he sets responsibility for the protection of nature.”

Also pointed to A question arising in public discussions about limiting tourist traffic. In his opinion, there are already significant regulations in the park – above all, navigating only on designated trails, which minimizes the impact of tourism on nature. – From March to November there is also a ban on wandering after dark, so as not to disturb the life of animals – he mentioned.

Ziobrowski pointed out that TPN constantly monitors the state of nature and if necessary reacts – e.g. by temporarily closing the routes due to the presence of bears or falcons. He also emphasized the role of tourist education and management. – We are not planning to introduce further restrictions yet. This is a final solution that can only be considered in the event of a clear deterioration of the state of nature – he added.

The director reminded that national parks are a common good and perform important social functions, and their availability brings many benefits, including improvement of health. He added that TPN implements the principle “do not worsen the state of nature”, and the presence of large predators – a bear, a wolf and a lynx – testifies to the good condition of the ecosystem.

The information provided by TPN indicates the growing popularity of e-tickets that allow you to bypass the queues at the entrance. By the end of August this year. took advantage of this form of purchase 811 thousand. 992 tourists. 228,000 benefited from a free entrance thanks to a large family card. 918 people.

Last year, from January to August, the Tatra Mountains were visited by 3 million 226 thousand. 195 tourists, and the whole 2024 ended with a result of 5 million 91 thousand.

In the Polish Tatras there are 275 km of marked tourist routes with different degrees of difficulty – from easy walking routes to demanding, equipped with chains and buckles. (PAP)

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