John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 34
Klimczok (32 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Beskid (21 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (15 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 20) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Bielsko-Biała Museum and Castle (21 min) Castle museum housing a modern art & jewelry gallery, archaeology exhibits & historic books. Przełęcz Salmopolska (23 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Kozia Góra (13 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Skrzyczne (1 hr 24) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Żywiec Lake (23 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Błatnia (1 hr 13) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Barania Góra (1 hr 19) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Beskid Sport Arena (14 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Żar (40 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Dębowiec (24 min) Szyndzielnia (29 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. |