John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 49
Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 2) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Gubałówka (23 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Nosal (6 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. High Tatras (1 hr 53) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Kościeliska Valley (15 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Tatra National Park, Poland (6 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Giewont (10 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. The Great Krokiew (11 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Polana Szymoszkowa (9 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (4 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Villa Atma (17 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Zakopane - Harenda (12 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Chochołowska Valley (25 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Dolina Gąsienicowa (7 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Aqua Park Zakopane (12 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. |