John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 2 hr 8
Silesian Beskids (2 hr 4) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Czantoria Wielka (32 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. The water park Tropikana (10 min) Indoor/outdoor water park at Hotel Gołębiewski featuring pools, slides, saunas & jacuzzis. Przełęcz Salmopolska (41 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (46 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Stożek Wielki (1 hr) Popular mountain on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic known for its hiking & climbing. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (30 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Forest Park of Surprises (36 min) In addition to roaming deer & bison, this striking open-air zoo features raptor & owl shows. Wisła - Klepki (29 min) Ski resort and skiing Barania Góra (55 min) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. Czantoria Rope Ski Resort (17 min) Chairlift to a wooded hiking area with a lookout tower over the Beskid Mountains, plus ski slopes. Równica (41 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Wisła - Cieńków (30 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. Skrzyczne (2 hr 8) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. |