John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 46
Żar (38 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Skrzyczne (1 hr 13) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Beskid (34 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (28 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Zywiec Brewery Museum (7 min) 1856 brewery with guided tours, an interactive history & manufacturing museum & a beer cellar. Przełęcz Salmopolska (37 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Klimczok (42 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 8) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Żywiec Lake (16 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szyndzielnia (44 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Lake Międzybrodzie (28 min) Lake and mountain Malinowska Skała (52 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Little Beskids (38 min) Tranquil, scenic views are offered from this mountain peak, a popular destination for hiking. Beskid Sport Arena (27 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Barania Góra (1 hr 24) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. |