John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 54
Tatra National Park, Poland (23 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. The Great Krokiew (20 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Gubałówka (18 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (21 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Giewont (21 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. PTTK shelter on Hala Ornak (1 hr 57) Alpine tundra and mountain Chochołowska Baths (14 min) Popular water park offering thermal pools, slides, spas & saunas, plus a gym & restaurant. Kościeliska Valley (8 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (15 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Nosal (23 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Chochołowska Valley (13 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Villa Atma (15 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Polana Szymoszkowa (11 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Aqua Park Zakopane (18 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. Zakopane - Harenda (22 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. |