John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 52
Dolina Gąsienicowa (17 min) Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop. PTTK shelter on Hala Ornak (2 hr 7) Alpine tundra and mountain Tatra National Park, Poland (17 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Polana Szymoszkowa (5 min) Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & night riding. Giewont (14 min) Popular with hikers, this mountain massif in Tatra National Park features 3 peaks & marked trails. Chochołowska Valley (16 min) Hiking, biking & views are the main draws at this pastoral, high-elevation glacial plain. Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch (15 min) Skiing, ski resort, and winter sports Zakopane - Harenda (16 min) Recreational getaway featuring a winter ski resort & summertime trails for hikes & mountain bikes. Kościeliska Valley (6 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. The Tatra Museum in Zakopane (9 min) Quaint 19th-century cultural museum with ethnological information, art & natural history exhibits. Aqua Park Zakopane (12 min) Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls. Nosal (16 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Villa Atma (8 min) 19th-century villa & former home of a lauded Polish composer, with temporary & permanent exhibits. The Great Krokiew (13 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Gubałówka (13 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. |