John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 28
Silesian Beskids (1 hr 18) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Bielsko-Biała Museum and Castle (11 min) Castle museum housing a modern art & jewelry gallery, archaeology exhibits & historic books. Klimczok (34 min) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Beskid Sport Arena (18 min) Skiing, ski resort, and snowboarding Błatnia (1 hr 4) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Bielsko-Biała - Dębowiec (10 min) Skiing and winter sports Lake Międzybrodzie (24 min) Lake and mountain Beskid (26 min) Group of Carpathian mountain ranges featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Żywiec Lake (21 min) This reservoir created by a hydroelectric dam on the Sola River offers boating, fishing & more. Szyndzielnia (29 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Dębowiec (15 min) Skrzyczne (1 hr 23) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Żar (39 min) Low peak with a power plant at the summit, offering skiing, hiking & paragliding opportunities. Kozia Góra (13 min) A 2,240-foot mountain covered in forest with a hostel & popular summer & winter retreat. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (20 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. |