John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 54
Giewont (19 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Polana Szymoszkowa (9 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. PTTK shelter on Hala Ornak (1 hr 29) Alpine tundra and mountain Villa Atma (13 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Chochołowska Valley (12 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Aqua Park Zakopane (16 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. Kościeliska Valley (2 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. The Great Krokiew (18 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (18 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Gubałówka (15 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Nosal (20 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Kopa Kondracka (19 min) 6,578-ft. mountain featuring trails, sweeping summit views & vibrant green to rusty-red flora. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (13 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Tatra National Park, Poland (20 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Dolina Gąsienicowa (21 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. |