Old towns & squares
The Karpacz promenade is a short, highly tourist-oriented section of Konstytucji 3 Maja Street. Restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops line the centre, but the route is also worth exploring for its links with local history and Himalayan mountaineering. It is not a mountain trail; the main section takes only a few minutes to cross.
The promenade’s key point is Skwer Zdobywców by the Town Hall. Imprints of the boots and crampons of Polish Himalayan climbers are set into the pavement, and the square holds a boulder brought from Mount Everest. It commemorates the first Polish winter ascent of the world’s highest peak, completed by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy in 1980.
Start at the Museum of Sport and Tourism, then walk past the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the historic Court Lime and a park with information about local mining. Further on are the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Skwer Zdobywców and the Town Hall. Higher up, near the end of the promenade, you will find Kolorowa and Karkonosze Secrets. These are separate attractions with their own opening hours and tickets.
The promenade is free public space, accessible around the clock throughout the year. Its revitalisation is under way in 2026, so temporary inconvenience is possible; the town says shops, venues and attractions remain open. Check the latest Karpacz notice before travelling and plan to park outside the narrowest central section.
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