There are many advantages to travelling by train - you don't have to worry about parking spaces and fees, instead of driving and watching the road, you can read a book, watch a movie, or if you are travelling with a child - it's easier to spend time and pay attention to them. Young children usually enjoy train journeys - they don't have to sit strapped in a car seat, it's easier to look out the window and there's always something happening!
10 places near Krakow you can reach by train
Currently, there are many convenient train connections from Krakow. Personally, we prefer to use Kolei Ma艂opolskich - these are comfortable and new railbuses. Below is our list of one-day, train trips:
- 10 places near Krakow you can reach by train
- 1. Salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia
- 2. Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno
- 3. Tarn贸w
- 4. Sucha Beskidzka
- 5. Katowice
- 6. Trzebinia and Balaton swimming area
- 7. Zabierzow Forest and Zabierzow Quarry
- 8. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: sanctuary, walk along the Calvary paths, to 呕ar Mountain and to the ruins of Barwa艂d Castle
- 9. Niepo艂omice Forest - from Stanis艂awice station
- 10. Gr贸dek Park in Jaworzno
- Map of interesting places you can reach from Krakow by train
1. Salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia
Wieliczka is a popular tourist destination with very convenient train access. The station is located in the center of a small town - so everything is close by as soon as you get off the train. Even if you don't want to visit the mine, Wieliczka itself can be an attractive place for a trip - there are ruins of a castle that can be visited for free and a large saline graduation tower.
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? ...
Bochnia is on the route of trains going to Tarnow. The salt mine here is a bit further from the station, but also within about a half-hour walk. The Bochnia salt mine is much more intimate - tourists can enjoy a ride on an underground train:
Bochnia Salt Mine
Bochnia Salt Mine is the oldest and deepest salt mine in Poland. Depending on the age of young tourists, you can choose suitable tour routes: multimedia, nature, or family tours. ...
2. Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno
This is a fantastic, newly renovated swimming area with sandy beaches and a paved path leading around the reservoir. The reservoir is located near the Jaworzno-Szczakowa station: from the station it is best to get to the reservoir by city bus line 307 (departures every about 20 minutes). There are paddle boats on the reservoir and many wooden piers. The place is perfect for family relaxation.
Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno - Bathing Area and Beach
In Jaworzno, about 25 km from Katowice and 50 km from Krakow, there is a fantastic bathing area with sandy beaches! The area has recently been renovated and everything is of high quality. ...
3. Tarn贸w
Tarn贸w is often called "Little Krakow". It has a charming, intimate market square with a town hall, remnants of medieval walls, and Strzelecki Park with a pond and the mausoleum of J贸zef Bem, as well as a great playground for children.
Tarn贸w
Tarn贸w used to be a private city owned by the Sanguszko family. Today, it enchants tourists with its charming market square and the remains of the city walls that surrounded it centuries ago. ...
4. Sucha Beskidzka
Looking for a one-day trip idea with sightseeing, fun, a walk in the forest and legends in the background? We recommend going to Sucha Beskidzka in the 呕ywiec Beskids. The main attraction of Sucha Beskidzka is Suski Castle - "Little Wawel" and the surrounding park, from which we can climb forest paths to Jasie艅 Mountain to the Chapel of the Bar Confederates:
Sucha Beskidzka - atrakcje dla dzieci
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5. Katowice
Katowice is the capital of the Silesian province and the center of the large Silesian agglomeration. Katowice Market Square is a nice place to rest. An interesting feature is the Rawa river bed running under the market square - hence the characteristic fountain in the shape of a flowing river. Next to the fountain are wooden deck chairs, trees providing shade on hot days, many benches and restaurants. There is a shaded playground for children on the market square.
Katowice
Katowice Market Square is a pleasant place to relax. An interesting fact is that the channel of the Rawa River runs under the square. ...
6. Trzebinia and Balaton swimming area
Here you will find a sandy beach and 3 safe swimming pools (lifeguard supervision) with a depth of 0.8m, and two with a depth of 2.5 meters, as well as a safe beach with a paddling pool for toddlers. The swimming area also has a Rope Park, and for older children a large Tyrolean slide over the reservoir. Entrance to the swimming area is paid. The swimming area is a 17-minute walk from the PKP station in Trzebinia.
Trzebinia - Balaton bathing area, Bo偶niowa hill and forest walk through the Dulowska Forest
The flooded quarry - Balaton bathing area is the main attraction of Trzebinia. Beach, safe pools and paddling pool for toddlers ...
7. Zabierzow Forest and Zabierzow Quarry
By train from Krakow, you can also go on a trip to the Zabierzow Forest - the walk from the PKP station to the forest and Zapa艂ka radar is about 2.3 kilometers and takes about 30 minutes - we walk uphill a bit on Le艣na street, unfortunately the end of the street, although not very busy, is a public road without a shoulder.
Zabierz贸w Forest - Trails and Attractions
Zabierz贸w Forest offers trails suitable for strollers and paths for children, as well as parking lots. ...
8. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: sanctuary, walk along the Calvary paths, to 呕ar Mountain and to the ruins of Barwa艂d Castle
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Ma艂opolska. The main attraction of the town is the Marian-Passion Sanctuary, the Bernardine Monastery and the surrounding Calvary paths with picturesque chapels hidden in the forest.
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - sightseeing and attractions
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the Lesser Poland region. The main attraction of the town is the Marian and Passion Sanctuary, the Bernardine Monastery, and the surrounding Calvary paths with picturesque chapels hidden in the forest, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ...
Additional attractions of the town include 呕ar Mountain with Bugaj Hillfort, the ruins of Barwa艂d Castle and the legend of the ghost of the most famous Polish woman - the hetman of the robbers.
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G贸ra 呕ar, Bugaj settlement and Barwa艂d Castle in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
During the Christmas season (from December 25 to February 1) it's worth seeing one of the largest moving nativity scenes in Poland:
Travel by train to the PKP Kalwaria Zebrzydowska station (Krakow - Bielsko-Bia艂a line) or PKP Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - Lanckorona (Krakow - Sucha Beskidzka line).
9. Niepo艂omice Forest - from Stanis艂awice station
Stanis艂awice station is on the route of Krakow-Tarnow trains and is a great base for the Niepo艂omice Forest. Right from the station, a quiet street leads to the forest.
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Niepo艂omice Forest: Cycling to the Black Pond
10. Gr贸dek Park in Jaworzno
A beautiful quarry with turquoise water, walking paths and viewpoints around it, and a large meadow for a family picnic - this is another interesting attraction in Jaworzno. It is located about 3.5 kilometers from the PKP station in Jaworzno Szczakowa - so it is possible, although unfortunately much harder to reach. City buses from the station to Gr贸dek Park depart much less frequently (about every hour), and it's a 45-minute walk from the station.
Park Gr贸dek and Arboretum in Jaworzno - Polish Maldives
Park Gr贸dek, officially known as Arboretum in Jaworzno, is often called the "Polish Maldives" or the "Silesian Croatia" by tourists. It is located in a picturesque former dolomite quarry, about 8 km from the city center of Jaworzno. ...
Map of interesting places you can reach from Krakow by train
You can see the exact location of the places and routes described above on the map in the header of the article.
Publish Date: 2023-08-14
Last Updated: 2024-01-05