John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 50
Stożek Wielki (1 hr 15) Popular mountain on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic known for its hiking & climbing. Przełęcz Salmopolska (1 hr 5) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Wisła - Cieńków (18 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Forest Park of Surprises (18 min) In addition to roaming deer & bison, this striking open-air zoo features raptor & owl shows. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 55) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Równica (23 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Skrzyczne (2 hr) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (15 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. The water park Tropikana (9 min) Indoor/outdoor water park at Hotel Gołębiewski featuring pools, slides, saunas & jacuzzis. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (56 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Czantoria Rope Ski Resort (11 min) Chairlift to a wooded hiking area with a lookout tower over the Beskid Mountains, plus ski slopes. Dolna Stacja Kolejki Linowej Wisła - Soszów (9 min) Chairlift serving a ski resort with gentle runs for novices in winter & open for hikers in summer. Barania Góra (1 hr 10) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Czantoria Wielka (19 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. |