John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 41
Klimczok (36 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Żywiec Lake (24 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (45 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Przełęcz Salmopolska (31 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Beskid Sport Arena (21 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Błatnia (1 hr 21) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Skrzyczne (1 hr 12) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Barania Góra (1 hr 26) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (23 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 8) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Szyndzielnia (43 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Wisła - Cieńków (41 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Malinowska Skała (47 min) Sandstone bluffs sculpted by the wind, on a summit reached by easy walking or mountain bike route. Żar (41 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Beskid (29 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. |