John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 40
Stożek Wielki (1 hr 5) Popular mountain on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic known for its hiking & climbing. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 45) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Soszów Wielki (16 min) Klimczok (1 hr) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Skrzyczne (1 hr 50) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Forest Park of Surprises (8 min) In addition to roaming deer & bison, this striking open-air zoo features raptor & owl shows. Wisła - Cieńków (1 hr 5) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. The water park Tropikana (15 min) Indoor/outdoor water park at Hotel Gołębiewski featuring pools, slides, saunas & jacuzzis. Czantoria Rope Ski Resort (19 min) Chairlift to a wooded hiking area with a lookout tower over the Beskid Mountains, plus ski slopes. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (46 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Równica (14 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Czantoria Wielka (24 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (1 hr) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Szyndzielnia (57 min) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. |