John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 39
Chochołowska Valley (18 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Nosal (33 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Chochołowska Baths (10 min) Popular water park offering thermal pools, slides, spas & saunas, plus a gym & restaurant. Gubałówka (22 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (26 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Polana Szymoszkowa (22 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. The Great Krokiew (29 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Villa Atma (23 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Tatra National Park, Poland (33 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Zakopane - Harenda (30 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (31 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Giewont (29 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Museum of Zakopane Style at Villa Koliba (21 min) Museum, art, and architecture Aqua Park Zakopane (28 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. Kościeliska Valley (13 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. |