John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 46
The ski resort of Nowa Osada (27 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Wisła - Cieńków (23 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Malinowska Skała (29 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Skrzyczne (1 hr 31) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Klimczok (25 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Beskid (18 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Barania Góra (1 hr 8) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Czantoria Wielka (53 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Błatnia (1 hr 26) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 26) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Żywiec Lake (32 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (5 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Szyndzielnia (32 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Przełęcz Salmopolska (13 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Beskid Sport Arena (10 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding |