John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 50
The Great Krokiew (10 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. High Tatras (1 hr 58) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Polana Szymoszkowa (14 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Nosal (14 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Tatra National Park, Poland (14 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Dolina Gąsienicowa (14 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Giewont (10 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Gubałówka (17 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Kościeliska Valley (8 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (7 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Villa Atma (14 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Chochołowska Valley (18 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (12 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 39) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Aqua Park Zakopane (9 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. |