John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 38
Chochołowska Valley (29 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. The Great Krokiew (12 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Nosal (10 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Polana Szymoszkowa (12 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Villa Atma (11 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Aqua Park Zakopane (9 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (10 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 54) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Tatra National Park, Poland (11 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (10 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Zakopane - Harenda (15 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Giewont (17 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Gubałówka (25 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (25 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Kościeliska Valley (19 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. |