John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 46
Tatra National Park, Poland (7 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. The Great Krokiew (8 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Kriváň (2 hr 7) Iconic 2,495m-high peak in the High Tatra Mountains featuring marked hiking trails & sweeping views. Kościeliska Valley (21 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Zakopane - Harenda (10 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Świnica (3 hr 38) Named for resembling a swine, this mountain with a marked path is popular for hiking & climbing. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (6 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Nosal (6 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 5) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Dolina Gąsienicowa (6 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Gubałówka (27 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Chochołowska Valley (31 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Polana Szymoszkowa (14 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. High Tatras (1 hr 53) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Giewont (16 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. |