John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 36
Silesian Beskids (1 hr 23) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Żar (43 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Barania Góra (1 hr 25) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Beskid (27 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Równica (50 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Skrzyczne (1 hr 27) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Żywiec Lake (25 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szyndzielnia (20 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Błatnia (1 hr 38) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Beskid Sport Arena (20 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Przełęcz Salmopolska (30 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Klimczok (30 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Bielsko-Biała Museum and Castle (21 min) Castle museum housing a modern art & jewelry gallery, archaeology exhibits & historic books. Kozia Góra (8 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (21 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. |