John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 50
Villa Atma (6 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. Tatra National Park, Poland (6 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Gubałówka (24 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. Zakopane - Harenda (14 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. The Great Krokiew (9 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Kościeliska Valley (17 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Chochołowska Valley (27 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. High Tatras (1 hr 53) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Kasprowy Wierch (2 hr 53) 1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking. Dolina Gąsienicowa (7 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (4 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Polana Szymoszkowa (11 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich (3 hr 55) Valley with popular hiking routes past lakes & waterfalls, offering spectacular mountain scenery. Nosal (6 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Giewont (12 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. |