John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 54
Giewont (16 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Nosal (17 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. PTTK shelter on Hala Ornak (2 hr 5) Alpine tundra and mountain Zakopane - Harenda (17 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Chochołowska Valley (17 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. The Great Krokiew (15 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Gubałówka (11 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (10 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Dolina Gąsienicowa (18 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Tatra National Park, Poland (18 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Villa Atma (10 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (16 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Kościeliska Valley (7 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Polana Szymoszkowa (6 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Aqua Park Zakopane (13 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. |