John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 52
Forest Park of Surprises (20 min) In addition to roaming deer & bison, this striking open-air zoo features raptor & owl shows. The water park Tropikana (9 min) Indoor/outdoor water park at Hotel Gołębiewski featuring pools, slides, saunas & jacuzzis. Czantoria Rope Ski Resort (13 min) Chairlift to a wooded hiking area with a lookout tower over the Beskid Mountains, plus ski slopes. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (58 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Soszów Wielki (1 min) Stożek Wielki (1 hr 16) Popular mountain on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic known for its hiking & climbing. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 57) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Dolna Stacja Kolejki Linowej Wisła - Soszów (12 min) Chairlift serving a ski resort with gentle runs for novices in winter & open for hikers in summer. Wisła - Cieńków (47 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Równica (25 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Moravian-Silesian Beskids (56 min) Forested mountain range in the Carpathians offering hiking, climbing & other activities. Czantoria Wielka (15 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Skrzyczne (2 hr 1) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (47 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. |