John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 46
Tatra National Park, Poland (25 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Morskie Oko (3 hr 55) Scenic views feature at this tree-ringed lake, the largest & fourth-deepest in the Tatra mountains. High Tatras (1 hr 32) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Gerlachovský štít (1 hr 32) The tallest High Tatras mountain range peak rising 8,709 feet over a glacial valley. Dolina Gąsienicowa (23 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Skalnaté Pleso (1 hr 1) Mountain tarn at 5,745 ft. served by cable car, with food & gift outlets & a scientific observatory. Lomnický štít (1 hr 20) Snow-capped mountain range peak reaching 8,642-feet with an observatory built in 1940 & cable cars. Niedzica Castle (41 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. Giewont (31 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Belianske Tatras (21 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (16 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Gubałówka (39 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Nosal (24 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. The Great Krokiew (26 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Popradské pleso (1 hr 5) Surrounded by woods & mountains, this picturesque lake also features trails, a lodge & restaurant. |