Balice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the surrounding area of Balice are Decjusza - Palace, Tomaszowice - Manor House, Przegorzały - Castle and Korzkiew - Castle. Also located in the surrounding area are Sowiniec, Mammoth Cave (Wierzchowska Dolna) and “Kraków. Jasna Cave”. You can rent a holiday apartment in Balice for your stay. For visitors interested in culture, Decjusza - Palace is a notable part of the area around Balice.

Nature

Piłsudski’s Mound is located in the immediate vicinity of Balice.

Geographical Location

Balice lies on the boundary between the Tenczyński Hump and the Cholerzyn Depression.

Walking Routes

The Grzybów Valley runs near Skała Kmity towards the Rudawa Valley and is described as a popular walking route.

History

Balice has a documented historical heritage, including the former Radziwiłł estate and a palace that was later used by the Institute of Animal Husbandry.

Water

In the Balice Podkamycze area, there is a pond complex on the Rudawa River.

Getting There

Balice is home to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice, an international airport 11 km west of Kraków city centre.

Landscape

Balice includes the valley of the Borowy Potok (Baliczanka), as well as partly undeveloped and scenic slopes around Balickie Doły and al. Jurajska. The Las Zabierzowski landscape area is nearby.

Other destinations: Niedźwiedź, Kryspinów, Bolechowice, Zabierzów, Kopanka, Sieciechowice, Kraków, Kocmyrzów.

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