John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 50
Belianske Tatras (53 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Czorsztyn Castle (20 min) 15th-century castle remains featuring a small exhibition & scenic views of the river valley. Lake Czorsztynskie (11 min) Man-made mountain reservoir, popular for boating, with a nearby village & historic castles. Ośrodek Narciarski Czorsztyn SKI (6 min) Compact resort with ski runs in winter, plus a bike park, hiking trails & a gravity slide in summer. Trzy Korony (21 min) Summit of a mountain massif featuring hiking trails & an observation deck for park & gorge views. Niedzica Castle (15 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. Sokolica (44 min) Tree-covered peak, a destination for hikers seeking panoramic mountain & Dunajec River views. Gorce National Park (1 hr 7) National park established in 1981, with trails & forests, including the Carpathian Beech Forest. Pieniny National Park (34 min) Picturesque & mountainous nature park offering hiking & cycling trails plus rafting. Pieniny (11 min) Prominent border mountain chain with hiking, river rafting, a historic castle & panoramic views. Red Monastery (20 min) Museum at a medieval-era monastery, with preserved rooms detailing the site’s history & inhabitants. Pieniński Park Narodowy (1 min) National park & mountain range with a river, hiking trails, castle ruins & several tourist centers. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (35 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Beskids (1 hr 1) Series of mountain ranges topping out at 5,659 ft., featuring forests, skiing & historic villages. Lubań (18 min) This forested mountain features hiking trails & a wooden observation tower with sweeping views. |