John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 40
High Tatras (1 hr 48) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Kościeliska Valley (20 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Chochołowska Valley (30 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Nosal (8 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. The Great Krokiew (10 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Tatra National Park, Poland (9 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (11 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Zakopane - Harenda (4 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Villa Atma (12 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Aqua Park Zakopane (10 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. Gubałówka (26 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Giewont (18 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (8 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Polana Szymoszkowa (13 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Kasprowy Wierch (3 hr 39) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. |