Zywiec na Sniegu - 'Zywiec on the Snow' Festival

Zywiec is a strong contender for the crown of Poland's best-loved beer. It was founded by a branch of the Habsburgs, and their crown adorns each bottle until this day. But what's the brewery up to in snowy Zakopane then? In a nutshell, they're here to party. The 'Zywiec on the Snow' Festival has been a regular fixture in Zakopane life over the last few years. Some of Poland's biggest pop stars will be descending on the highlands for a fortnight of musical mayhem. Stages will be set up specially for the extravaganza, and a string of DJs will be providing backup for the big names in pop and rock. As you'd expect, liberal quantities of beer will be consumed by revellers. And a little tip to warm the cockles. Ask for a 'grzane piwo' (gsharnee peevo), literally, mulled beer. It may sound disgusting - but the adventurous will be rewarded!