John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 2 hr 10
Skrzyczne (2 hr 10) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Równica (43 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Wisła - Cieńków (32 min) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. The water park Tropikana (16 min) Indoor/outdoor water park at Hotel Gołębiewski featuring pools, slides, saunas & jacuzzis. Wisła - Klepki (31 min) Ski resort and skiing Stożek Wielki (1 hr 1) Popular mountain on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic known for its hiking & climbing. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (32 min) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Czantoria Rope Ski Resort (22 min) Chairlift to a wooded hiking area with a lookout tower over the Beskid Mountains, plus ski slopes. Silesian Beskids (2 hr 6) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Forest Park of Surprises (38 min) In addition to roaming deer & bison, this striking open-air zoo features raptor & owl shows. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (48 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. Czantoria Wielka (33 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. Dolna Stacja Kolejki Linowej Wisła - Soszów (24 min) Chairlift serving a ski resort with gentle runs for novices in winter & open for hikers in summer. Barania Góra (56 min) A scenic panorama is the highlight atop this soaring peak which features trails, streams & woods. |