John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 51
Zakopane - Harenda (14 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (7 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Gubałówka (23 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Tatra National Park, Poland (9 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Kościeliska Valley (15 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Villa Atma (16 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. High Tatras (1 hr 55) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Polana Szymoszkowa (10 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 13) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Dolina Gąsienicowa (9 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Aqua Park Zakopane (5 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. Nosal (8 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Giewont (9 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Chochołowska Valley (25 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. The Great Krokiew (4 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. |