About us

It has been built with active rest seekers in mind. Our main aim has been to create a unique place which will enable you to take pleasure in discovering local nature and landscape values in the Kowaniec stream valley.

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Opening Hours of Our Center

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last entry to the Gate at 5:00 PM

An ideal place for you and your family

An attractive terrain with good infrastructure is an ideal option to spend free time with family or friends.

A shepherd’s hut, viewing towers, a gallery in tree tops, rich gastronomic, educational and recreational infrastructure will surely meet the needs of all the visitors.

Moreover, scheduled expositions and open-air events, shows, workshops and exhibitions will make you a frequent visitor in the Centre.

Attractions

Photos - Brama w Gorce
Our path will take you through all the attractions of the Natural Educational Centre. It starts right behind the ticket office on the level of the forest ground cover. You will gradually rise above the ground.
Photos - Brama w Gorce
Gorce forests are a paradise for many winged inhabitants. During the trip, look for the capercaillie, black grouse, golden eagle. Woodpeckers and owls also live here. They may be right next to you, keep your eyes peeled.
Attractions
Go inside to see what our expert Gorce nature lovers have prepared for you.
Tunel podziemny
It is high time we looked underground. We have reached the entrance to the tunnel. You will learn here what rocks there are in the mountains around you. Perhaps you want to know where the Mały Kowaniec stream, which you can here under your feet, comes from?

Audioprzewodnik

Zachęcamy do skorzystania z naszego audioprzewodnika i pełniejszego odkrycia uroku Gorców podczas spaceru po Centrum Przyrodniczo-Edukacyjnym. Przygotowaliśmy wersje dostosowane zarówno dla dzieci, jak i dorosłych, aby każdy mógł cieszyć się pięknem natury zgodnie z własnymi preferencjami.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brama w Gorce offers much more than just a treetop path. We provide over 50 attractions across a vast area of more than 8 hectares. Our attractions are unique on a national and European scale. We have the longest three-level treetop path in Europe, the only underground tunnel, a nature and education pavilion with an incredible multimedia exhibition created in cooperation with the Gorce National Park, a cinema room with nature films, an audio guide for both children and adults, a paddock with animals native to the Gorce region, playgrounds, and much more. Check the details in the Attractions section of our website.

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Yes, our Center is open almost every day throughout the year. However, please check the exact opening hours on our website, as they vary depending on the high or low season.

Yes, pets are very welcome! Animals must remain under the constant supervision of their owners, who are fully responsible for them. Dogs and other pets are allowed in all attractions except for food service areas.

Absolutely! We organize tours for school groups, summer camps, seniors, and adult visitors. Qualified educators are available, and we also offer the possibility of additional workshops or nature film screenings.

Group offer

Yes, starting in May we invite you to our full-size Gorce-style restaurant where we serve delicious regional dishes. You will also find mountain huts with local delicacies, a food truck with a variety of options, and two unique cafés offering aromatic coffee, pastries, and other sweets.

Absolutely! We are the only facility of this kind in Poland and Europe offering attractions independent of the weather. You can visit our nature and education pavilion with an extraordinary exhibition and a cinema room. Starting in May, we also invite you to our restaurant, which features an indoor jungle gym for children.

You can reach us either from Waksmund or Nowy Targ. Parking is available in Waksmund (Kościelna Street, Rówień), with transportation by tourist train or minibus. During the low season, parking and transport are included in the ticket price; in the high season, they are charged additionally.

From Nowy Targ, you can park near the Długa Polana ski station – from there, enjoy a 1 km walk along the Mały Kowaniec stream. In the low season, direct access to the site is possible (Waksmund, Kościelna → Gorczańska → Partyzantów).

How to get here

The ticket includes almost all of the more than 50 attractions, including: treetop walk (the highest path in Europe), 2 viewing towers, underground tunnel, educational pavilion, cinema room, audio guide, rope park, playground, slide, and many more. Extra charges apply for: carousel, jungle gym, and in winter – snow tubing, sleigh rides, and snowcat expeditions.

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