In the city, football consumes the attention of locals – particularly when the Wisla Krakow club is playing at home. For those who are more interested in shopping, the options are extensive, and many good bargains can be found. Biking: you’ll find a great network of paths criss-crossing the city – some designated for joggers and others for bicyclists. Both types of paths are typically underutilised, so you’ll have ready access to most parts of the city and the suburbs on your bike. Hiking: as soon as the winter snows have receded, the Zakopane ski resort opens up to crowds of camping and hiking enthusiasts. Located in the beautiful Tatra mountains, the resort is surrounded by forests and alpine peaks, in an area that’s home to animal species such as the brown bear, lynx and marmot. Outside the village you’ll find numerous hiking trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. Horseback riding: has been a popular pastime in Poland for ages, and visitors today will find a wide range of options for exploring the countryside around Krakow on horseback. There are stables open to tourists, both near the city and farther into the countryside. Golf: Krakow boasts one of the finest 18-hole championship golf courses in central Europe. Krakow Valley is a complex that beyond golf also includes a shooting range and stables catering to horseback riding enthusiasts. The onsite hotel here means that you can spend a few days enjoying the range of facilities for outdoor recreation and at the same time be close enough to the city to take in the nightlife or go on a shopping excursion. Football: Krakow boasts two football clubs that the locals support with enthusiasm. The club with the better record is Wisla Krakow, which has consistently dominated the country’s premier league over the past several years and often features in European competitions. Depending on the timing of your visit, you might be able to take in a match at the city’s main football stadium. | 
