With winter holidays just around the corner, many Poles are already planning their winter breaks. The first round of winter holidays in the 2024/2025 school year starts on January 20, 2025, and will affect children from the Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Lubusz, Lesser Poland, Świętokrzyskie, and Greater Poland provinces. But where can you buy an apartment in the most popular winter resorts, and how much will it cost?
Winter Holidays in the 2024/2025 School Year
Before we dive into the cost of apartments in winter resorts, let’s take a look at the winter holiday schedule for the 2024/2025 school year. The holidays are divided into four periods:
* January 20 to February 2, 2025: Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Lubusz, Lesser Poland, Świętokrzyskie, and Greater Poland provinces
* January 27 to February 9, 2025: Podlaskie and Warmian-Masurian provinces
* February 3 to February 16, 2025: Lower Silesian, Masovian, Opole, and West Pomeranian provinces
* February 17 to March 2, 2025: Lublin, Łódź, Subcarpathian, Pomeranian, and Silesian provinces
The Cost of Apartments in Winter Resorts
According to a press release from Otodom Analytics, the average price per square meter in the top 10 winter resorts in Poland is at least PLN 12,000. The highest prices can be found in Kościelisko, where the average price per square meter is PLN 23,300, a 29% increase compared to Warsaw.
The biggest price increases can be seen in the Cieszyn district, where prices have risen by 13% in Ustroń and 10% in Wisła. These destinations are still among the cheapest winter resorts in Poland.
The Dominance of Investment Apartments
In eight out of ten winter resorts analyzed, there has been an increase in the number of apartments for sale compared to November 2023. The biggest increase can be seen in Szczyrk (217% increase) and Krynica Zdrój (147% increase). Most of these apartments are investment apartments, also known as holiday homes, which account for almost 94% of all apartments for sale on Otodom.
The Most Popular Winter Resorts
According to Otodom Analytics, the most popular winter resorts in Poland are:
* Szklarska Poręba
* Zakopane
* Karpacz
* Bukowina Tatrzańska
* Kościelisko
* Szczyrk
* Krynica Zdrój
* Szczawnica
* Ustroń
* Wisła
The prices of apartments in these resorts vary greatly, with the highest prices found in Bukowina Tatrzańska and Zakopane.
Conclusion
If you’re planning to buy an apartment in a winter resort in Poland, be prepared for high prices. However, if you’re willing to invest in a holiday home, you can find some great deals in destinations like Ustroń and Wisła. Just remember to do your research and consider the seasonality of prices before making a purchase.
Statistics:
* Average price per square meter in Kościelisko: PLN 23,300
* Increase in prices in Ustroń: 13%
* Increase in prices in Wisła: 10%
* Increase in the number of apartments for sale in Szczyrk: 217%
* Increase in the number of apartments for sale in Krynica Zdrój: 147%
Sources:
* Otodom Analytics
* Informacja prasowa
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