John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 43
Lake Czorsztynskie (39 min) Man-made mountain reservoir, popular for boating, with a nearby village & historic castles. Skalnaté Pleso (55 min) Mountain tarn at 5,745 ft. served by cable car, with food & gift outlets & a scientific observatory. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (10 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Nosal (29 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Belianska Cave (23 min) Sizable stalactite cave with lakes, waterfalls & seasonal music shows (only guided tours available). High Tatras (1 hr 27) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Lomnický štít (1 hr 14) Snow-capped mountain range peak reaching 8,642-feet with an observatory built in 1940 & cable cars. Gerlachovský štít (1 hr 27) The tallest High Tatras mountain range peak rising 8,709 feet over a glacial valley. Niedzica Castle (35 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. Belianske Tatras (15 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Zakopane - Harenda (23 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Giewont (37 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Gubałówka (45 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Dolina Gąsienicowa (28 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Tatra National Park, Poland (31 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. |