May Break in the Mountains - a Vacation in the Polish Mountains
When spring is in full swing in the valleys, and the peaks still beckon with patches of snow and breathtaking views, it’s worth taking a moment to plan a May Day getaway in the mountains. A long weekend is a great time to take a break from the city, unwind, and recharge your batteries in nature, far from the daily rush.
The mountains at this time of year offer exceptional conditions for relaxation—fresh air, increasingly warmer days, nature coming to life, and more and more accessible trails. It’s the perfect setting for active relaxation, hiking and biking trips, as well as for spending peaceful moments with loved ones. More and more people are opting for a long weekend in the mountains, booking comfortable apartments in advance to ensure the best location.





Modern Apartment in Karpacz | Balcony and Parking
Karpacz, Przemysłowa 18A
Perfect
(8 reviews)
35.02 m²
1 room
3 beds





Apartment with Mountain View | Balcony | Parking
Wisła, Bukowa 17A
Perfect
(1 review)
3.25 m²
1 room
2 beds





Spacious Apartment for 14 people | Terrace | Garden | Parking
Bystra, Juliana Fałata 208
Perfect
(2 reviews)
360 m²
5 rooms
7 beds





Spacious Apartment in Bystrá | Parking | Balcony
Bystra, Juliana Fałata 208
Perfect
(2 reviews)
110.09 m²
1 room
2 beds





Comfortable Apartment | Mountain View, Parking, Air Conditioning
Zakopane, Hrube Wyżne 21C
Perfect
(8 reviews)
48.8 m²
2 rooms
3 beds





Apartment with Mountain View | Parking | Air Conditioning
Zakopane, Hrube Wyżne 21A
Perfect
(5 reviews)
48.96 m²
2 rooms
3 beds





Comfortable Studio | Wellness & Spa | Free Parking
Zakopane, Szymony 17e
Perfect
(10 reviews)
29.45 m²
0 rooms
2 beds





Stylish Apartment with Mountain View | Balcony | Parking.
Zakopane, Salwatoriańska 26B
Perfect
(10 reviews)
41 m²
1 room
2 beds





Stylish Apartment | Mountain View, Balcony, Parking
Szklarska Poręba, Waryńskiego 3A
Perfect
(1 review)
36.05 m²
1 room
2 beds





Apartment with a View of the Tatra Mountains | Spa Access | Parking
Zakopane, Nowotarska 24
Perfect
(10 reviews)
59.46 m²
1 room
3 beds





Family Suite with Terrace | Balcony | Mountain View
Siedlęcin, Dolna 9
Perfect
(1 review)
60 m²
2 rooms
4 beds





Mountain Apartment with Terrace | Playground | Two Bedrooms
Siedlęcin, Dolna 9
Perfect
(1 review)
60.02 m²
2 rooms
4 beds





Stylish Apartment with a Balcony | Parking
Szklarska Poręba, Piastowska 16
Perfect
(1 review)
28.69 m²
1 room
2 beds





Air Conditioned Apartment with Balcony | Parking
Karpacz, Strażacka 8
Perfect
(1 review)
38.5 m²
1 room
2 beds





Modern Studio in the Center | Balcony | Close to Market Square
Nowy Sącz, Aleje Wolności 13
Perfect
(10 reviews)
43 m²
1 room
2 beds





Comfortable Apartment | Close to Karpacz Attractions | Smart TV
Karpacz, Gimnazjalna 15
Perfect
(10 reviews)
47.01 m²
1 room
3 beds





Modern Apartment | Terrace | Parking | Air Conditioning
Szczyrk, Plażowa 6
Perfect
(10 reviews)
4.92 m²
1 room
2 beds





Family Suite with Balcony | View of the Tatra Mountains | Parking.
Zakopane, Słodyczki 199G, 34-521 Nowe Bystre
Perfect
(10 reviews)
40.32 m²
1 room
3 beds





Mountain Suite | Pool, Sauna and Balcony
Zakopane, Seweryna Goszczyńskiego 27
Perfect
(10 reviews)
35 m²
1 room
2 beds





Atmospheric Apartment | Mountain View and Workspace
Zakopane, Salwatoriańska 26
Perfect
(10 reviews)
51 m²
1 room
2 beds





Spacious Apartment in Zakopane | Balcony | Close to Krupówki Street
Zakopane, Henryka Sienkiewicza 3
Perfect
(10 reviews)
5.76 m²
1 room
2 beds





Modern Apartment | Mountain View and Balcony
Zakopane, Ciągłówka 6
Perfect
(10 reviews)
3.72 m²
1 room
2 beds





Elegant Apartment | Wellness, Parking, Mountain View
Zakopane, Szymony 17e
Perfect
(10 reviews)
37.07 m²
1 room
2 beds





Stylish Apartment in Szczyrk | Terrace | Garden | Parking
Szczyrk, Plażowa 6
Perfect
(9 reviews)
4.46 m²
1 room
2 beds





Modern Apartment in Karpacz | Balcony and Parking
Karpacz, Przemysłowa 18A
Perfect
(8 reviews)
35.02 m²
1 room
3 beds





Apartment with Mountain View | Balcony | Parking
Wisła, Bukowa 17A
Perfect
(1 review)
3.25 m²
1 room
2 beds





Spacious Apartment for 14 people | Terrace | Garden | Parking
Bystra, Juliana Fałata 208
Perfect
(2 reviews)
360 m²
5 rooms
7 beds





Spacious Apartment in Bystrá | Parking | Balcony
Bystra, Juliana Fałata 208
Perfect
(2 reviews)
110.09 m²
1 room
2 beds





Comfortable Apartment | Mountain View, Parking, Air Conditioning
Zakopane, Hrube Wyżne 21C
Perfect
(8 reviews)
48.8 m²
2 rooms
3 beds





Apartment with Mountain View | Parking | Air Conditioning
Zakopane, Hrube Wyżne 21A
Perfect
(5 reviews)
48.96 m²
2 rooms
3 beds





Comfortable Studio | Wellness & Spa | Free Parking
Zakopane, Szymony 17e
Perfect
(10 reviews)
29.45 m²
0 rooms
2 beds





Stylish Apartment with Mountain View | Balcony | Parking.
Zakopane, Salwatoriańska 26B
Perfect
(10 reviews)
41 m²
1 room
2 beds





Stylish Apartment | Mountain View, Balcony, Parking
Szklarska Poręba, Waryńskiego 3A
Perfect
(1 review)
36.05 m²
1 room
2 beds





Apartment with a View of the Tatra Mountains | Spa Access | Parking
Zakopane, Nowotarska 24
Perfect
(10 reviews)
59.46 m²
1 room
3 beds





Family Suite with Terrace | Balcony | Mountain View
Siedlęcin, Dolna 9
Perfect
(1 review)
60 m²
2 rooms
4 beds





Mountain Apartment with Terrace | Playground | Two Bedrooms
Siedlęcin, Dolna 9
Perfect
(1 review)
60.02 m²
2 rooms
4 beds





Stylish Apartment with a Balcony | Parking
Szklarska Poręba, Piastowska 16
Perfect
(1 review)
28.69 m²
1 room
2 beds





Air Conditioned Apartment with Balcony | Parking
Karpacz, Strażacka 8
Perfect
(1 review)
38.5 m²
1 room
2 beds





Modern Studio in the Center | Balcony | Close to Market Square
Nowy Sącz, Aleje Wolności 13
Perfect
(10 reviews)
43 m²
1 room
2 beds





Comfortable Apartment | Close to Karpacz Attractions | Smart TV
Karpacz, Gimnazjalna 15
Perfect
(10 reviews)
47.01 m²
1 room
3 beds





Modern Apartment | Terrace | Parking | Air Conditioning
Szczyrk, Plażowa 6
Perfect
(10 reviews)
4.92 m²
1 room
2 beds





Family Suite with Balcony | View of the Tatra Mountains | Parking.
Zakopane, Słodyczki 199G, 34-521 Nowe Bystre
Perfect
(10 reviews)
40.32 m²
1 room
3 beds





Mountain Suite | Pool, Sauna and Balcony
Zakopane, Seweryna Goszczyńskiego 27
Perfect
(10 reviews)
35 m²
1 room
2 beds





Atmospheric Apartment | Mountain View and Workspace
Zakopane, Salwatoriańska 26
Perfect
(10 reviews)
51 m²
1 room
2 beds





Spacious Apartment in Zakopane | Balcony | Close to Krupówki Street
Zakopane, Henryka Sienkiewicza 3
Perfect
(10 reviews)
5.76 m²
1 room
2 beds





Modern Apartment | Mountain View and Balcony
Zakopane, Ciągłówka 6
Perfect
(10 reviews)
3.72 m²
1 room
2 beds





Elegant Apartment | Wellness, Parking, Mountain View
Zakopane, Szymony 17e
Perfect
(10 reviews)
37.07 m²
1 room
2 beds





Stylish Apartment in Szczyrk | Terrace | Garden | Parking
Szczyrk, Plażowa 6
Perfect
(9 reviews)
4.46 m²
1 room
2 beds

Why Should You Choose the Mountains as a Place to Spend the May Weekend?
There’s something incredibly soothing about the mountains—they let you slow down, take a step back, and enjoy the moment. A May Day getaway in the mountains is a chance to combine active recreation with relaxation, surrounded by nature and friendly local attractions. You can hike a mountain trail, visit a mountain hut, have a bonfire by the house, or simply relax on the terrace overlooking the valley.
It’s also a great option for families—a May Day holiday with children in the mountains can be full of adventures: hikes, encounters with animals, mini rope courses, local museums, and even spring sleigh rides in the higher elevations. Couples, on the other hand, will appreciate the romantic atmosphere of places like Zakopane, Wisla, Szklarska Poreba, or Karpacz.
Mountain towns organize many local events during the May holiday—from fairs and outdoor concerts to craft demonstrations. It’s a great opportunity to explore the region’s culture and sample local flavors. And after a full day of activities, you can return to a cozy apartment or house and enjoy the peace and quiet surrounded by mountain nature.
Where Should I Stay in the Mountains for the May Break?
At Heyrent.com, you’ll find a wide selection of homes and apartments in the mountains, perfect for a long May weekend. Available options include modern studio apartments, spacious apartments with balconies offering mountain views, and comfortable vacation homes with gardens or fireplaces.
If you’re planning a trip with your family, choose an apartment with a kitchenette and additional amenities that will give you freedom and independence. For couples and solo travelers, studios in a quiet location or apartments in the center of a mountain resort are a great option.
Another interesting option is a May Day getaway in Zakopane—for those who enjoy the atmosphere of the Tatra Mountains and highlander traditions. Other popular destinations include the Bieszczady Mountains, the Silesian Beskids, and the Table Mountains—each of these locations offers a different experience, but the same level of relaxation and closeness to nature.
Whether you’re planning an active May Day holiday on the trail or peaceful mornings with a view of the mountains—it’s worth booking your spot in advance. A May Day holiday in the mountains is one of the most popular ways to spend the break between April and May. And a comfortable apartment in a good location can make this weekend the beginning of a lifelong love for the mountains.

