John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 44
Lake Czorsztynskie (40 min) Man-made mountain reservoir, popular for boating, with a nearby village & historic castles. Giewont (38 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (12 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Belianske Tatras (14 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Lomnický štít (1 hr 13) Snow-capped mountain range peak reaching 8,642-feet with an observatory built in 1940 & cable cars. Pieniński Park Narodowy (35 min) National park & mountain range with a river, hiking trails, castle ruins & several tourist centers. Skalnaté Pleso (54 min) Mountain tarn at 5,745 ft. served by cable car, with food & gift outlets & a scientific observatory. Belianska Cave (21 min) Sizable stalactite cave with lakes, waterfalls & seasonal music shows (only guided tours available). Zelené pleso (1 hr 13) Vast nature reserve with a scenic, moderate hike to its lake & traditional mountain chalet. Gubałówka (46 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Gerlachovský štít (1 hr 25) The tallest High Tatras mountain range peak rising 8,709 feet over a glacial valley. Nosal (31 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Niedzica Castle (34 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. Tatra National Park, Poland (32 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. High Tatras (1 hr 25) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. |