Easter in the mountains 2023
Easter in 2023 falls on one of the first weekends of April. They are also an opportunity to enjoy a slightly longer weekend. The time set aside for traditional Easter celebrations - the blessing of food and gatherings with family - is worth combining with leisure, which at this time can be a fantastic opportunity for springtime exploration of the Tatra valleys and the crocuses hiding in them. The favorable weather, the increasingly longer days and the family atmosphere of the holidays is the perfect time to go to the mountains or enjoy the view of the Tatra Mountains a little further.
Easter customs in Podhale
Highland Easter traditions, although similar to those cultivated throughout Poland, enjoy a richer history and are strongly associated with the region and the culture of the Podhale people. Easter-related rituals often originated on Palm Sunday, for which specially decorated willow branches, known as "bazicka," were prepared to be consecrated. Their origin was closely linked to the widely practiced agriculture and the belief that "bazicki" bring good luck and guarantee fertility in the field. An important day during Easter is Saturday's traditional blessing of food. The prepared "kosołek" is supposed to contain "świyncelina," or traditional foods: Easter eggs, oscypek, sausage, home-baked bread, butter, salt or horseradish root. An important role is also played by the decoration of the basket, which often includes an embroidered napkin, catkins, boxwood, fresh flowers and colorful ribbons. The whole thing expresses joy and symbolizes the rebirth of life. Easter Sunday, which follows Saturday, is the time of the most important celebration, which brings families together to this day for a meal and prayer. On Easter Monday, of course, the traditional "polewacka," or pouring water on each other, which, especially for girls, guaranteed beauty and the promise of quick marriage.
Easter in Zakopane
This year we invite you to create a new spring tradition of Easter gathering at the foot of Giewont. Celebrating the coming of spring together, a family carriage ride, the blessing of "kosołek", a festive Easter breakfast with your loved ones, as well as the traditional "polewacka" on Lany Monday are unforgettable memories for the whole family. If they are complemented by relaxation in the coziest interiors of the Aries Hotel - full of homey smells and family atmosphere, we believe you will undoubtedly love your new tradition.
Easter in a 5* hotel in Zakopane
The "Easter in Zakopane" offer is a simple recipe to start this tradition. Three nights' accommodation in a comfortable room or suite, a sweet surprise from the patisserie HALKA to welcome you, a specially prepared Easter basket as a gift from the Hotel, a ride in a horse-drawn carriage to the blessing of food, or a festive Easter meal at the Halka Restaurant is our invitation to make Highland customs enchant your heart and create the most beautiful memories.
In addition, a gift Voucher to the SPA worth 50 PLN for each adult, Easter themed animations for the youngest, unlimited access to the Wellness zone and the care of our irreplaceable Aries Concierge, who will make your dreams of leisure activities come true during this special spring time.
