John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 19 min
Kraków Zoo (30 min) Zoo in a forest setting with 300 animal species, including an array of brightly colored pheasants. Las Wolski (29 min) Walking, biking & cross-country skiing trails through protected hilly forest home to deer & foxes. Lipowiec Castle (21 min) Medieval castle ruins & an open-air museum with wooden buildings, including a 17th-century church. Piłsudski's Mound (24 min) Mound built in honor of statesman Józef Piłsudski with walking paths leading to views over the city. National Museum in Krakow (34 min) 3 permanent galleries displaying artworks & historical artifacts from Poland & elsewhere in Europe. Kościuszko Mound (29 min) Artificial mound built in 1820 to commemorate Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a recently deceased military hero. Zatorland Amusement Park (31 min) Theme park with animatronic dinosaurs, giant insects, mythical creatures & classic funfair rides. Energylandia (31 min) Large amusement park, featuring roller coasters, water rides & storybook characters. Zamek Tenczyn w Rudnie (20 min) Large, part-ruined, medieval Gothic defensive castle on a hill-top with an intact tower. Zakrzówek (29 min) Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec (26 min) Centuries-old Benedictine abbey, perched on a cliff overlooking the Vistula River. Mnikowska Valley (9 min) Jordan Park (32 min) English-style gardens with sports areas, a pond & several monuments to famous Poles, plus bike hire. Stained Glass Workshop and Museum in Krakow (33 min) Museum showcasing historical & contemporary stained glass & a working studio with demonstrations. |