Nazar
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Very disappointing experience at Chochołowska Valley.
There were way too many people. Long lines just to get in. There are two separate queues — one for buying tickets with cash, and another to show that you bought your ticket online — but this is never explained anywhere. We only found out by asking other visitors standing in line. There’s absolutely no clear information: not on the internet, not on signs at the entrance, and not even at the ticket booth.
The staff were unhelpful and visibly annoyed when asked simple questions about how to buy a ticket. We started our hike in a terrible mood and honestly, it ruined the whole experience.
If you’re planning to visit, do your research beforehand, or you’ll waste time, energy, and your mood.
Another major issue is the overcrowding. There are just too many people. The best solution would be to significantly raise the ticket prices — fewer people would come, and those who do would have a much better experience.
The only positive thing I can say is that the nature itself is beautiful, and the trail isn’t too difficult. But sadly, everything else overshadowed that.