Quarry in Zabierzów - what to see? History, geology, and a walk

Zabierzów Reservoir - suitable for strollers. It is less known and less crowded than the quarry at Zakrzówek in Kraków, but just as beautiful. ...

Tenczyn Castle in Rudno - history, visiting information, and top attractions

Tenczyn Castle is located 24 km west of Krakow, near Krzeszowice. ...

Discalced Carmelite Monastery in Czerna and the Carmelite Museum

The monastery was founded in the 17th century by the Discalced Carmelites. It was famous for strict discipline and a hermit way of life — the monks followed rules of silence, prayer, and spiritual work. For centuries it was closed to outsiders. ...

Łokietka Cave

The Łokietka Cave is famous for the legend of King Władysław Łokietek hiding inside. Getting to the Łokietka Cave: We can ...

The Chapel "On the Water" in Ojców

The Chapel "On the Water" of St. Joseph the Worker in Ojców is one of the symbols of Ojców National Park and one of the best-known historic spa buildings in the area. For over 100 years, visitors have admired its delicate wooden shape in the Swiss-Ojców style. Was it really built "on the water" because the Russian tsar banned religious buildings in the Ojców spa? ...

The Poor Clare hermitage and Blessed Salomea in Grodzisko

The Hermitage of Blessed Salomea in Grodzisko, near the town of Skała, is one of the most interesting places in Ojców National Park. It is a quiet place with an unusual history. Many visitors to the Prądnik Valley still do not know it well, so it is worth discovering. ...

Pieskowa Skala Castle

Pieskowa Skala Castle - Directions and Parking There are two parking lots near the castle: 1) Paid unguarded parking under ...

Nature Exhibition in Ojcow National Park

The Nature Museum of Ojcow National Park, known as the nature exhibition, is located in the historic building of Hotel Łokietek at the foot of the Castle in Ojcow. In several rooms, you will learn about the most important topics related to the natural heritage of Ojcow National Park. ...

Ciemna Cave in Ojcow

Ciemna Cave is the second longest cave in Ojcow National Park (209 meters). It is famous for its valuable archaeological finds (Neanderthal tooth), and an additional attraction is the reconstructed Neanderthal camp next to the cave. ...

Ojcow Castle

Ojcow Castle - how to get there? The ruins of the castle are located on Castle Hill in Ojcow, at the entrance to Ojcow National Park. ...

Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine quickly became not only a place of salt extraction but also a tourist attraction. The first tourists appeared here in the Middle Ages! Did you know that the Wieliczka Salt Mine has been listed as one of the first 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? ...

Zapałka (Match) Radar in Zabierzów

The aviation radar in Zabierzów Forest, near Balice, is a distinctive point visible, for example, from the Piłsudski Mound. ...

Labajowa Cave and Labajowa Rock

Labajowa Cave is a spacious rock cave located about a 5-minute walk from Bat Cave. The entrance pr ...

Nietoperzowa (Bat) Cave - Where Bats Hang!

Nietoperzowa Cave is one of the largest caves in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, located in the village of Jerzmanowice near Ojców. ...

Saltworks Castle Wieliczka

Defensive Walls and Towers To protect the mine and the people working in it, Wieliczka was surrounded by high defensive walls. The fortifications were built at the initiative of King Kazimierz the Great. 19 towers were constructed along the walls, and two of them had entrance gates. Only one tower visible in the photo below and a tower incorporated into the castle building at the entrance gate have survived to this day. The defensive walls are freely accessible for sightseeing. ...

Mammoth Cave

This is an open cave with a fairly large chamber, unmarked. Its decoration is an open rock arch. It is located right next to ...

Wierzchowska Cave

Getting to and Accessing the Cave The cave is located on the route from Krakow to Olkusz. When driving towards Olkusz, in the village of Bi ...

THE LAST TRAIN Czernichów Główny Museum Station

Attractions for Little (and Big!) Train Lovers Old steam engines, historic train sets, carriages, and tracks have something magical ...

Korzkiew Castle (near Ojców)

The castle is located 15 km north of Krakow - beyond Zielonki, near Ojców. Getting there from Krakow by suburban buses. ...