Kampinos National Park - is located just outside the city. It is excellent area for hiking. Zelazowa Wola - is located 70 km west of Warsaw where Fryderyk Chopin was born. This is one of the greatest treasures of Poland. Salt has been extracted from this salt mine of Wieliczka for over 700 years.
Underground tunnels exist which are several hundred kilometers in distance.
When under ground, you will find salt lakes, a museum, St. Kinga's Chapel, salt monuments and a sanitarium. If you are in Krakow , you cannot miss a trip to Wieliczka, which is located only 12 km from the center of the Krakow. You can travel to Wieliczka by bus, train or by one of the frequently running shuttles. A trip to the underground corridors takes about 2.5 hours. Only groups are admitted.