John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 43
Szyndzielnia (1 hr) An easy hike or cable car bring visitors to the top of this forested mountain for 360-degree views. Błatnia (1 hr 21) Mixed forest & grassland clearings on a peak offering gentle hikes to a summit with panoramic views. Silesian Beskids (1 hr 48) Popular hiking & skiing area with nearby hotels & other tourist amenities plus local fare & beer. Szczyrk Mountain Resort (49 min) Small ski area with 13 lifts, 2 nighttime pistes, dining, equipment rentals & lessons. The water park Tropikana (14 min) Indoor/outdoor water park at Hotel Gołębiewski featuring pools, slides, saunas & jacuzzis. Przełęcz Salmopolska (58 min) Mountain pass featuring a large, white cross monument, plus dining options & picturesque scenery. Równica (12 min) This 884m-high mountain features forests, hiking trails, a hostel, restaurants & more. Czantoria Rope Ski Resort (17 min) Chairlift to a wooded hiking area with a lookout tower over the Beskid Mountains, plus ski slopes. Klimczok (1 hr 3) Picturesque mountain peak with hiking trails, a mound at the top, steep sides & rare plant species. Wisła - Cieńków (1 hr 8) Popular ski resort featuring a variety of slopes & lifts, plus a rental shop, lessons & restaurants. The ski resort of Nowa Osada (1 hr) Popular skiing & snowboarding area offering equipment rentals, lessons & casual dining. Forest Park of Surprises (10 min) In addition to roaming deer & bison, this striking open-air zoo features raptor & owl shows. Skrzyczne (1 hr 53) Sweeping views are the draw at this verdant mountain peak, which also offers skiing & hiking trails. Czantoria Wielka (24 min) Mountain featuring various hiking/biking routes, a chairlift to the summit & an observation tower. |