Wysokogórskie Obserwatorium Meteorologiczne Kasprowy Wierch

The Wysokogórskie Obserwatorium Meteorologiczne Kasprowy Wierch is a weather station positioned on the summit of Kasprowy Wierch at 1987 meters elevation in the Tatra Mountains. It operates continuously with sensors that record temperature, wind, humidity, and pressure data around the clock.

Operations began in 1938 after construction between 1936 and 1937 directed by architects Anna and Aleksander Kodelski. The facility was designed from the start to collect long-term climate data despite the harsh mountain environment.

The staff here work in isolation at high altitude, managing equipment that feeds into worldwide weather networks and scientific databases. Visitors can watch researchers prepare observations and understand how mountain stations like this one support forecasts affecting millions of people.

Access is available via cable car from Zakopane, which brings visitors up to the summit where the station stands. Weather conditions at the top are frequently harsher than in the valley, so bring warm and protective clothing.

This location records some of Europe's most extreme weather conditions, with winds powerful enough to challenge structures and snow depths that reach remarkable levels. These measurements help scientists understand how alpine ecosystems respond to changing climate patterns.