occupying a 19th-century manor and converted farm buildings, this down-to-earth conference hotel overlooks meadows and forest. activities include archery, ballroom dancing and paintball. . featuring views of the forest, the warmly decorated rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. it's 11 km from zupny castle and 12 km from the siepraw ski resort. other amenities include a restaurant serving international cuisine, as well as a bar, and a terrace overlooking a lush garden. there's also a business center, 7 conference rooms and a convention center. parking is complimentary John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 44 min
Krakow Planty (40 min) 4km chain of gardens with walkways, trees & lawns encircling the historic centre of Kraków. St. Florian's Gate (44 min) Medieval Gothic gate tower dating from the 14th century & adjoining the city's fortified walls. Wieliczka Salt Mine (17 min) Underground tunnels & mine with chapels, chambers & saline lakes, plus themed tours for all ages. Town Hall Tower (38 min) Restoration of 14th-century tower built as part of the city hall & containing city history exhibits. Wawel Cathedral (39 min) Coronation site of the Polish monarchs, with visits to the Sigismund Bell, royal tombs & museum. Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK (37 min) Ultra-modern, 3-story art museum displaying contemporary, sometimes provocative, multimedia works. Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory (36 min) Renovated former administrative office of Schindler, who saved local Jews during Nazi occupation. Smok Wawelski (38 min) Fire breathing statue located near to the home of a legendary dragon that is steeped in folklore. St. Mary's Basilica (47 min) Roman Catholic basilica with a carved altarpiece & hourly trumpet calls from the Gothic watchtower. National Museum in Krakow (38 min) 3 permanent galleries displaying artworks & historical artifacts from Poland & elsewhere in Europe. Rynek Główny (38 min) Large medieval town square, dating to the 13th century, surrounded by palaces & churches. Old Synagogue (38 min) Restored synagogue dating from the 15th century housing a museum of Krakow Jewish culture & history. Wawel Royal Castle (39 min) Fortified hilltop castle, initiated in the 14th century & prettified in a variety of later styles. Kraków Barbican (44 min) Defense gateway from 1490s, once linked to the city walls, now part of the city's Historical Museum. The Cloth Hall (38 min) Renaissance-style market arcade with 13th-century origins & a 19th-century Polish art museum. |