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 Wadowice – town of birth
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 Salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia
 9 spa resorts
 6 national parks
 4 geothermal pools
 Rafting down the Dunajec gorge
 2600 km of bicycle trails
 3360 km of mountain trails
 250 ski runs
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Iwona Baturo, Krzysztof Bzowski
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T. Gębuś, J. Gorlach, M. Zaręba, D. Zaród, iStockphoto.com photo archive,
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Małopolska
Capital of the region: Kraków
Major cities: Tarnów, Nowy Sącz, Oświęcim
Surface area: 15,190 km2 (about 5% of the surface area of Poland)
Population: 3.28 mil. (about 8% of the population of Poland)
Landscape:
 the tallest peak – Rysy: 2499 m asl  mountains – Tatras, Beskids, Pieniny,
Gorce  foothills – Carpathian Foothills  uplands – Kraków-Częstochowa
Upland  lowlands – Vistula valley  main rivers – Vistula, Dunajec, Poprad,
Raba, Skawa, Biała  water reservoirs – Czorsztyński, Rożnowski, Czchowski,
Dobczycki, Klimkówka  the highest located, cleanest lakes – Morskie Oko,
Czarny Staw, the lakes of the Valley of Five Polish Lakes  the largest and
deepest cave – Wielka Śnieżna Cave: over 22 km of corridors, 824 m deep
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The Joy of Water
A waterfall in the Magurski National Park, photo by D. Zaród
Spis treści
Chapter I. Thermal pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter II. Water parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter III. By the water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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hermal baths and water parks have recently become extremely
popular. This doesn’t come as a surprise, as the healthful qualities
of water have been known since antiquity, while it is just the extent
of practical application of that knowledge that has been expanding since
the 19th century. Not many people know that the fashionable term spa is
an acronym of the Latin expression sanus per aquam – healthy through
water. This is why new health clinics and hotels, where water is used for
health purposes, are called spa centres. For health and beauty, one can
also opt for wellness treatments, which improve the mental state, as well
as relax and unwind. They usually include a session in a sauna or a bath,
which lets you feel extremely fresh and invigorated.
In Małopolska, where hydrotherapy has been present for a long time,
a number of towns are renowned health resorts, e.g. Krynica-Zdrój, Szczawnica, Piwniczna-Zdrój, Muszyna, Rabka-Zdrój. Today, next to the old sanatoria, new luxurious spa hotels are constructed, where European standards go hand in hand with exquisite offers. This is confirmed by certificates
and awards, as well as customers appreciating the atmosphere and professionalism in these facilities.
Health through water means not just spa & wellness centres, but
also swimming pools and bathing resorts. Most thermal waters have
therapeutic properties. Poland can boast a wealth of thermal springs,
with a larger number of them only in Słovakia and Hungary. During
the colder months of the year, bathing in warm water becomes a magical experience, and lets you get close to the so sought-after state of
wellness (harmony of body and mind). Water parks constitute another pro-health element of the mosaic. Extremely popular, they combine
relaxation with excellent fun.
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Thermal pools
Podhale Thermal Springs, photo by J. Gorlach
The outdoor pool, photo by J. Gorlach
Bańska Niżna, Podhale Thermal Springs
This cosy thermal bath complex situated 700 m asl is open allyear-round. The pools are fed with geothermal water coming
from a 3000 m deep well. The water makes its way to the baths
through the well, and is cooled down to a temperature of 30–
–38°C. Mineralised water (containing, among other things, calcium, iron, magnesium, sulphur, chromium, manganese, chlorine)
has a beneficial effect on the muscular and articular system,
eases the symptoms of skin diseases and soothes the nerves.
Pools. The facility comprises 4 pools (depth not greater
than 1.2 m) and a paddling pool for children. The indoor
pools are quite small: the first, with a 3-track water slide, is
mainly for children, while the second one, with bubbles, i.e.
hydro massage, is ideal for relaxation. Nearby you will also
find a jacuzzi and a steam bath. The third swimming pool is
much larger and has both a roofed and
an unroofed part, while the fourth pool
is entirely outdoors. Both pools feature
a variety of devices for hydro massage:
power showers, benches and couches
with bubbles, geysers etc. The outdoor
pool also features a separate part with
the so-called rapid river.
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Podhale Thermal Springs, photo by J. Gorlach
Accommodation and food. The bathing resort offers accommodation in suites for 1–4 guests (150–480 PLN per night,
free for children under 3). The price includes buffet breakfast and access to the swimming pools including all the attractions. The complex has two restaurants, one of which
is situated within the pool area. Payment in this restaurant is not made by cash. The transaction is registered on
an electronic chip and settled upon leaving.
Opening hours and prices. The facility is open: daily 8am–
–10pm, last admission at 8:50pm. Tickets: 16–45 PLN, day
pass 50 PLN. Passes: 120–360 PLN.
Podhale Thermal Springs (Termy Podhalańskie), ul. Osiedle Nowe 20, Bańska Niżna, \ +48 18 2001500, / www.termypodhalanskie.pl. The complex is situated 300 m from the
popular Zakopianka (road no. 47), 11 km from Zakopane, and
8 km from Nowy Targ.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Zakopane, which needs no recommendation. Nowy Targ with its wooden
church od St. Anne (Niwa district). There is a number of wooden temples in the
area, i.e. in Harklowa, Łopuszna and Dębno – inscribed on the UNESCO list.
In Ludźmierz you will find the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Podhale.
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Thermal Springs in Bukowina Tatrzańska, photo by J. Gorlach
Bukowina Tatrzańska, photo by J. Gorlach
Bukowina Tatrzańska, Thermal Springs
Bukowina thermal springs is a huge entertainment centre, and
at the same time a recuperation and regeneration centre. On the
vast premises (4 ha), in a sheltered area, with stunning views of
the mountains, you can enjoy several swimming pools with water temperature of 28–36°C. Warm water is sourced from a well
that goes 2500 m underground. Trace elements and other elements contained in the water (sodium, calcium, chlorine, potassium, sulphur, magnesium, chromium) help lose extra pounds,
have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system and speed up
recovery. Guests of the facility can also take advantage of the
modern “Góralskie Łospary” sauna complex, which includes the
benefits of steam baths, as well as aroma- and chromotherapy
(treatment with the use of colours). The centre also offers massages and treatments conducive to faster burning of fatty tissue.
Pools. The thermal springs comprise
12 pools, 4 of which are paddling pools.
Apart from a dedicated zone for children and
young people, the building also houses the
Bulgotnik (hydro massage pool), Bonior basisty (recreational pool) and a jacuzzi. Outdoor pools include: Niebiesko dolina (recreational pool with hydro massage), Cepersko
Płań (swimming pool with a depth of 1.5 m),
Jaskinia nad Porońcem (with hydro massage
and a rocky grotto), Corny staw (recreational
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Thermal Springs in Bukowina Tatrzańska, photo by J. Gorlach
On the trail, iStockphoto.com
pool), the small Zostawnica and a paddling pool. Attractions also
include three water slides with a combined length of over 100 m.
Accommodation and food. Guests can take advantage of two restaurants, an outdoor summer bar and a newly opened hotel.
Opening hours and prices. The facility is open: daily 8am–10pm. Tickets: low season (Apr–Jun, Sep–Dec apart from Sat and Sun and long
weekends) 20–35 PLN, day pass 40–70 PLN; high season (Jul–Aug,
Jan–Mar, all Saturdays, Sundays and long weekends) 25–45 PLN,
day pass 53–85 PLN. Free for children under 90 cm. Admission to
the sauna complex paid separately.
Bukowina Thermal Springs (Terma Bukowina), ul. Sportowa 22, Bukowina Tatrzańska, \ +48 18 2020070, / www.termabukowina.pl. Marked route from the centre of the town;
15 km to Zakopane, 20 km to Nowy Targ.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
There is a beautiful church in Bukowina
Tatrzańska that draws on the tradition of wooden
sacred architecture. More wooden temples can be
found in Białka Tatrzańska (housing an exhibition
of regional items) and in Jurgów. In Czarna Góra,
in the Korkoszów homestead, there is a museum
presenting a rich, old style farm from the Spis region.
The greatest local attraction, however, is Zakopane
itself, as well as mountain trips.
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Szymoszkowa bathing resort, photo by J. Gorlach
Szymoszkowa, photo by J. Gorlach
Zakopane, Szymoszkowa bathing resort
The bathing resort on the Szymoszkowa Glade is a typical openair recreational facility. Around a huge pool filled with geothermal water with a temperature of 30°C, you will find a vast sunbathing area with a dedicated beach volleyball court. One of
the facility’s advantages is its location that guarantees magnificent views of the Giewont mountain and other peaks of the
Tatras. Mineralised water that fills the basin comes from the
Szymoszkowa well that reaches 1700 m underground. Its water has therapeutic properties, and includes precious elements
and trace elements (calcium, magnesium,
sodium, potassium).
Pool. The shape of the basin resembles a natural pond, whose edge (at
least partially) gently descends into the
water. It is split in half by a small causeway. The shallower part includes water
slides for children, as well as a hydro
massage mushroom. The large water
slide (with four tracks) situated on the
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The Gubałówka mountain, photo by J. Gorlach
other side of the basin is available for children above 10 y/o
(and at least 140 cm tall).
Food. There is a tavern on the premises that serves hot meals. The tavern building also houses the changing rooms.
Opening hours and prices. The facility is open only during
the summer (end of June–beginning of September), daily 9am–dusk. Tickets: day pass 17–22 PLN; afternoon pass
(from 3pm) 13–17 PLN.
Szymoszkowa bathing resort (Kąpielisko Szymoszkowa),
Polana Szymoszkowa 2, Zakopane, \ +48 18 2017230, / www.
szymoszkowa.pl/kapielisko. The bathing resort is situated 4 km
from the centre of Zakopane; follow Powstańców Śląskich street to get there.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The Gubałówka mountain, which you can reach by taking the gondola lift.
Chochołów, famous for its well preserved wooden architecture from the turn of
the 18th and 19th centuries.
Wooden churches can be seen in Bukowina and Białka Tatrzańska.
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The Water Park in Kraków, Kraków Water Park photo archive
Water parks
Kraków, Water Park
Kraków water park is the largest indoor water park in Poland. The hall features 2 large pools and a paddling pool.
The number of attractions available here will make you
giddy. The pipes and slides alone, with different difficulty
levels, are more than 800 m long. The facility’s offer also
includes: a 30-metre long rapid river, colourful, floating islands, used for getting to the other end of the pool, a 4-metre high climbing wall and a Tibetan bridge – a challenging
tightrope crossing. The youngest visitors can enjoy a fairsized paddling pool with the pirates’ island and spurting
fountains. Older guests can take advantage of four swimming lanes and various types of hydro massage devices
(power showers, benches and couches with bubbles, geysers etc.). You can also play volleyball, basketball and water polo.
Food. The water park building houses the Aquatio restaurant, as well as the Water Bar (Barek Wodny) in the pool
zone, where you can have a meal as well as a drink. The
price is recorded on a wristband chip, and the transaction
is settled at the till upon leaving.
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The Water Park in Kraków, Kraków Water Park photo archive
Additional offers. The complex also features: children’s
playroom (the so-called figlopark), and a video arcade. Also
available is the beauty and regeneration centre.
Opening hours and prices. The facility is open: daily 8am–
10pm. Tickets: 1-hour “Happy hours” (bought between 8am
and 9am) 10–14 PLN, 1-hour regular 15–21 PLN, 1-hour with
sauna 26 PLN, 1-hour family (2 adults + 1 child) 39–45 PLN
(extra person 13–15 PLN), day pass 32–46 PLN. Admission
free for children under 3.
Water Park (Park Wodny), ul. Dobrego Pasterza 126, Kraków, \ +48
12 6163190, 6163191, / www.parkwodny.pl. The park is located outside Kraków city centre, near the Gen. Bora-Komorowskiego avenue. Access by bus no. 128, 129, 132, 138, 139, 142, 152, 169, 188, 425.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Kraków – old town with the magnificent Main Market Square and Wawel
Hill, as well as the Kazimierz district (inscribed on the UNESCO list). Nowa
Huta, the Kościuszko Mound, the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec and the
Cistercian Abbey in Mogiła. A plethora of attractions can be enjoyed in the
Kraków area during a trip to the Ojców National Park or the Jurassic Kraków
Valleys. Moreover, there is the picturesque Niepołomice Forest and the
incredible salt mine in Wieliczka, also inscribed on the UNESCO list.
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Aqua Planet, photo by M. Zaręba
Trzebinia, Aqua Planet
The Trzebinia complex is a modern sports and recreation
centre. The swimming pools that are part of the complex
have clearly separated functions. The 25-metre pool (depth
1.30–1.80 m) with six marked-off lanes is intended for swimming. Those who prefer relaxation and water fun can take
advantage of the recreational pool. It features hydro massage devices: a water massage mushroom and a cascade,
as well as a separate part for kids and a 68-metre long slide.
There is also a jaccuzzi next to it. From the swimming pool
hall you can enter the sauna complex. It includes a Finnish
style dry sauna and a Roman steam sauna. The swimming
pool guests can also rent deckchairs and swimming equipment (flippers in all sizes, swimming boards for learning to
swim, flotation belts, water wings, life rings, balls...). All fees
in the water zone are recorded on the wristband chip, and
payment is made at the till upon leaving. Parents with small
children (up to 3 years old) can use a special locker room,
which includes, among other things, a baby changing table.
Food. The complex has an Aqua Sfera café which offers
drinks and snacks (bar meals ranging from French bread
pizzas to pierogi).
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Aqua Planet, photo by M. Zaręba
Additional offers. In Aqua Planet you can take advantage of
the modern cryochamber, i.e. a low temperature chamber (the
temperature on the body is -100°C). The treatment, which is
an amazing energy shot that improves skin suppleness, lasts
about 2–3 minutes. The complex also features a gym.
Opening hours and prices. The complex is open everyday from
6am to 10pm. 70-minute tickets 7.50–13 PLN. Passes: monthly 25–80 PLN (several persons can enter at the same time
with the pass), additional seasonal passes and admissions
in the summer. Free admission for children under 3 years
old. Separate fees apply for the sauna and the cryochamber.
Aqua Planet, ul. Kruczkowskiego 1a, Trzebinia \+48 32
6180624, /www.aquaplanet.com.pl. The complex is located in the city centre, next to the Trzebinia refinery.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The natural attraction of Trzebinia, Balaton, is a water reservoir located in the centre,
in a closed excavation of a disused quarry. During the summer, it functions as a bathing
resort, and the waterside climbing walls are popular with climbing enthusiasts.
The Dulowska Forest that provides a break from civilisation. Wygiełzów with
a wonderful heritage park. The ruins of the Lipowiec castle (open to visitors). Beautiful
market square surrounded with historic wooden houses in Alwernia.
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Zakopane Aqua Park, photo by J. Gorlach
Zakopane Aqua Park, photo by J. Gorlach
Zakopane, Zakopane Aqua Park
Apart from water attractions, the Zakopane water park, located on the slopes of Antałówka, guarantees beautiful views, especially of the Giewont mountain. You can relax in three pools
equipped with hydro massage devices (power showers, cascades, couches). Two of them have a separate swimming area.
The swimming pool, filled with geothermal water with a temperature of 30.5°C, looks particularly attractive from an observation terrace outside the hall. As in all water parks, the main entertainment consists of water slides: two pipes of a total length
of over 270 m and three much shorter, typical water chutes.
The characteristic element of the Zakopane water complex is
the exceptionally long, so-called rapid river. A large paddling
pool, with a friendly water-belching dragon, has been prepared
especially for children. The hall also offers a few jacuzzis. The
water park guests can also take advantage of the sauna complex (Finnish, brine and a biosauna), a steam bath, an ice grotto (with a temperature of 10–15°C), and a sunny meadow, i.e.
a relaxation room.
Food. Apart from the restaurant and the café, the pool hall features the so-called wet bar. The purchases at the bar are registered on an electronic chip, and payment is made at the till
upon leaving.
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Additional offers. The complex also features a bowling alley.
Opening hours and prices. The water park is open daily from
9am to 10pm, the outdoor swimming pool and water attractions: 10am–8.50pm, saunas: daily 2pm–9pm. Tickets: low season 10–28 PLN, day passes 30–50 PLN; high season during the
summer (middle Jun until middle Sept) and winter (middle Dec
until Feb) 11–32 PLN; day passes 40–60 PLN. Free admission for
children under 3 years old. Separate fee for the bowling alley.
Zakopane Aqua Park, ul. Jagiellońska 31, Zakopane,
\+48 18 2025815, 2001122, /www.aquapark.zakopane.pl.
The water park is located close to the railway and coach stations.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Zakopane – places less attended by tourists: one of them is the charming
Pęksowy Brzyzek cemetery, where many famous Poles were buried, including
Stanisław Witkiewicz – the creator of the Zakopane style, poet Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer, writer Kornel Makuszyński, and gen. Mariusz Zaruski – the founder
of TOPR (Tatra Voluntary Mountain Rescue Service). Tatra Museum and the
Museum of Zakopane Style (at Kościeliska street), which is situated in the first
villa that represents this picturesque style of wooden architecture.
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Rafting down the Dunajec Gorge, photo by J. Gorlach
By the water
Rafting trips
Rafting down the Dunajec Gorge. This thrilling experience has been one of Poland’s greatest tourist attractions
for more than 160 years. Admire the most stunning views
and historic monuments of Pieniny, while flowing down
the Dunajec River Gorge on original rafts, skilfully controlled by local highlanders. The mountain river makes its
way through calcareous rock formations that dwarf the
rafts and make them look like mere matches. Near the tallest peak of Pieniny – the Three Crowns – Dunajec forms as
many as 7 loops. The length measured along a straight line
connecting both sides of the gorge, amounting to 2.8 km,
extends there to almost 8 km.
The adventure begins in the Sromowce Wyżne–Kąty raft
harbour. Over the course of 2–3 hours, the rafts, very skilfully controlled by local highlanders, cover a stretch of 18 kilometres to Szczawnica or a 23-kilometre route to Krościenko.
Polish Association of Pieniny Rafters, Sromowce Wyżne–Kąty 14, \ +48 18 2629721, / www.flisacy.com.pl.
Rafting trips from April to October from the Sromowce
Wyżne–Kąty harbour to Szczawnica (18 km, 2 h 15 min)
and to Krościenko (23 km, 2 h 45 min). There is a car park
next to the Sromowce harbour, where you can leave your
car and return to collect it by bus from Krościenko or
Szczawnica.
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Rafting down the Dunajec Gorge, photo by T. Gębuś
Down the Poprad river, photo by J. Gorlach
Boating down the Poprad valley
It is a unique tourist attraction of the region. During your trip
down the fast flowing Poprad river, you can admire the beautiful landscape of Beskid Sądecki and see how merchants used
to travel and carry their goods on rafts from Hungary. The route
from Piwniczna -Zdrój to Rytro is covered on a flat boat steered by
two rafters using wooden poles. The trip
down the 10 km route takes about 2 hours.
Piwniczna Harbour, \ +48 18 44684 49,
trips organised by PPHU Centrum, Nowy
Sącz, \ +48 18 4420563, / www.centrum.
nsnet.pl, trips from April to October, starting
point: Piwniczna, ul. Gąsiorowskiego, finishing point: Rytro, near the castle ruins.
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Down the Vistula River, photo by M. Zaręba
Excursion cruises
Rożnowskie Lake. Tourists can set off on a cruise from Bartkowa or Gródek nad Dunajcem. The route takes you, among
other places, through the narrow, lower part of the lake, which
is particularly picturesque thanks to the enchanting landscape
featuring steep forested slopes and flooded valley meanders.
Bartkowa – the “Alka” boat, \ +48 18 4401021, / www.
stalownik.com.pl,
Gródek nad Dunajcem – the “Jaskółka” boat, \ +48 18
4401014, / www.barbara.prospect.pl.
Czorsztyn Lake. An excursion cruise through the amazing
landscape of the Gorce and Pieniny mountains, among the
castles of Czorsztyn and Niedzica, is an unforgettable experience. You can set off from Niedzica.
The “Biała Dama” or “Harnaś” boats, \ +48 18 2750121,
/ www.wolski.pl.
Vistula. It is also worth taking a cruise on an excursion boat
or a river bus down the Vistula in Kraków. You can reach even
as far as to the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, or, going the
other direction, to the Zabłocie and Kazimierz district, or
even further, to the Dąbie staircase lock. Boat trips begin in
the harbour at the foot of the Wawel hill, by the Czerwieński
boulevard. On the Vistula in Kraków, you can also take kayak,
pedal boat or even motor boat trips. The equipment can be
hired above the Dębnicki Bridge at Aquafun.
River Bus, / www.zis.krakow.pl/tramwaj.
The “Nimfa” boat, \ +48 12 4220855, / www.zegluga.krakow.pl.
The “Legenda” boat, \ +48 12 3575001, / www.statek-krakow.pl.
The“PiotruśPan”and“Sobieski”boats,\ 601560250,/ www.ster.net.pl.
Aquafun, ul. Kościuszki 16, \ 606225555, / www.aquafun.net.pl.
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Afternoon at the Zalew Kryspinowski, photo by M. Zaręba
Surfing at Kryspinów, photo by M. Zaręba
Bathing pools
Kraków, Bagry. A bathing pool and an enclave of peace, located close to the centre of Kraków, in the Płaszów district.
You can get almost straight to the shore by car (ul. Kozia i Bagrowa). There are also local municipal buses stopping close
to the pool. The bathing resort is guarded for free. You can
rent water equipment in the KS Płaszowianka sports club
and in the HORN sailing and recreation centre.
Kryspinów. The lake was created in a closed sand mine,
and its advantages include sandy beaches and a short
distance from the Kraków city centre. You can reach
Kryspinów on road no. 780. There are also numerous suburban buses serving the route. You can leave your car in
a paid car park. The bathing resort is guarded (paid) and
offers a water equipment rental point, sports fields and
a playground.
Przylasek Rusiecki. Nearly 20 small lakes in a former
gravel pit. The spot, an enclave of wild nature, is located
very near Kraków. You can reach it by
driving along Igołomska street, and
then to the Przylasek Rusiecki estate,
which is also accessible by municipal
buses. There is a paid car park on the
eastern side of the largest lake, by the
guarded (free) bathing area. The water equipment can be rented from the
lifeguards.
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Czorsztyn Lake, photo by J. Gorlach
Czchowskie Lake. The small artificial lake created on the Dunajec
river, below the large dam in Rożnów, is surrounded by steep, forested hillsides. The pool is particularly picturesque, but not easily
accessible. The only access to water and official bathing area (free
of charge) is situated by the harbour, next to the dam. There is a lifeguard on duty here during the summer. Another bathing resort
is situated nearby – below the dam on the Dunajec river, by the
municipal stadium in Czchów. Road no. 75 from Brzesko to Nowy
Sącz runs along the lake shore, on the western side of the lake.
Rożnowskie Lake. Another artificial lake on the Dunajec river is situated around 15 km from Nowy Sącz and is surrounded
by steep, though rather low hills. On the western side of the lake
runs road no. 75 from Nowy Sącz to Brzesko, whereas on the eastern side, you will find road no. 975 from Nowy Sącz to Wojnicz,
through Gródek nad Dunajcem. In Gródek there is a large, popular guarded bathing resort. You can rent pedal boats and kayaks here. The PTTK Beskid river hostel in Znamirowice (on the
western side of the lake) offers a wide range of water equipment
(beskid.pttk.pl; yachts, boats, windsurfing boards, kayaks, motor
boats). There are numerous holiday centres located by the lake,
which feature their own bathing areas and equipment rentals.
Klimkówka Lake. The lake, hidden among the wild ranges of
the Lower Beskid, was created thanks to the dam on the Ropa
river (around 18 km south of Gorlice). It is accessible by road
no. 28 Nowy Sącz–Jasło from Ropa to Uście Gorlickie. The lake
is known particularly to windsurfing enthusiasts, as it features
perfect conditions for this sport. There are no official bathing
areas or guarded beaches.
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By the river, photo by J. Gorlach
Czorsztyn Lake. The pool is perfect for relaxation, the
shores are usually easily accessible and the surroundings
are particularly picturesque. The lake is accessible by road
no. 969 from Nowy Targ to Krościenko nad Dunajcem and
by the side road from Dębno to Niedzica. There are several
beaches and piers by the lake. In Niedzica, just 200 m from
the castle hill, you can relax in the Zamajerz-Zamek bathing resort (the only guarded one). Next to it, there is a yacht
marina and a water equipment rental point. On the northern shore, you will find the Stara Droga bathing resort in
Kluszkowce. The Aqualand pier features eating places and
equipment rentals.
Chechło. Trzebinia’s largest water reservoir is located on
the edge of the Dulowska Forest. Its southern part is developed and it features a guarded bathing resort (paid).
The holiday resorts provide accommodation, eating places
and water equipment rentals. There are also playgrounds
and sports fields.
Rivers and streams. Safe swimming areas include:
– Dunajec river: next to the hospital in Czchów;
– Raba river: below the dam in Dobczyce, Gdów-Zarabie,
Myślenice, Lubień, Pcim and Stróża;
– Skawa river: in Wadowice, between the bridges;
– Szczawnik stream: in Muszyna-Złockie;
– Porębianka stream: in Poręba.
The quality of water in swimming areas is tested each year
by the sanitary-epidemiological station (Sanepid).
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Małopolska Tourist Information
Punkty
Turystycznej
System Informacji
Points
KraKów
InfoKraków, ul. Powiśle 11, 31-101 Kraków
\+48 513 099 688,
[email protected]
InfoKraków, ul. Św. Jana 2, 31-018 Kraków
\+48 12 421 77 87
InfoKraków Os. Słoneczne 16,
31-958 Kraków
\+48 12 643 03 03
InfoKraków, ul. Józefa 7, 31-056 Kraków
\+48 12 422 04 71
InfoKraków Sukiennice,
Rynek Główny 1/3, 31-042 Kraków
\+48 12 433 73 10
InfoKraków Sanktuarium w Łagiewnikach,
ul. Siostry Faustyny 3, 30-608 Kraków
\+48 12 263 60 64
InfoKraków, ul. Szpitalna 25,
31-024 Kraków
\+48 12 432 01 10 InfoKraków Pawilon Wyspiański
pl. Wszystkich Świętych 2, 31-004
\+48 12 616 18 86
InfoKraków Międzynarodowy Port
Lotniczy w Balicach, 32-083 Balice
\+48 12 285 53 41
Myślenice
Rynek 27, 32-400 Myślenice
\+48 12 272 23 12,
[email protected]
wiśniowa
Wiśniowa 301, 32-412 Wiśniowa
\+48 12 271 44 93,
[email protected]
Dobczyce
ul. Podgórska 1, 32-410 Dobczyce
\+48 12 271 01 53,
[email protected]
olKusz
ul. Floriańska 8, 32-300 Olkusz
\+48 32 72 43 282,
[email protected]
Miechów
Plac Kościuszki 1A, 32-200 Miechów
\+48 41 383 13 11,
[email protected]
Tarnów
Rynek 7, 33-100 Tarnów
\+48 14 688 90 90,
[email protected]
Tuchów
ul. Chopina 10, 33-170 Tuchów
\+48 14 652 54 36,
[email protected]
Dąbrowa TarnowsKa
ul. Polna 13, 33-200 Dąbrowa Tarnowska
\+48 14 657 00 07, [email protected]
waDowice
ul. Kościelna 4, 34-100 Wadowice
\+48 33 873 23 65, it.wadowice@msit.
malopolska.pl
anDrychów
Rynek 27, 34-120 Andrychów
\+48 33 842 99 36,
[email protected]
sucha besKiDzKa
ul. Zamkowa 1, 34-200 Sucha Beskidzka
\+48 33 874 26 05,
[email protected]
oświęciM
ul. St. Leszczyńskiej 12, 32-600 Oświęcim
\+48 33 843 00 91,
[email protected]
chrzanów
Aleja Henryka 40, 32-500 Chrzanów
\+48 32 623 20 44,
[email protected]
Trzebinia
ul. Kościuszki 74, 32-540 Trzebinia
\+48 32 612 14 97,
[email protected]
zaKopane
ul. Kościeliska 7, 34-500 Zakopane
\+48 18 201 20 04,
[email protected]
poronin
ul. Józefa Piłsudskiego 2, 34-520 Poronin
\+48 18 207 42 98,
[email protected]
wiTów
Witów 239A, 34-512 Witów
\+48 18 207 18 98,
[email protected]
biały Dunajec
ul. Jana Pawła II 363, 34-425 Biały Dunajec
\+48 18 200 16 90,
[email protected]
białKa TaTrzańsKa
ul. Środkowa 16, 34-405 Białka Tatrzańska
\+48 18 533 19 59,
[email protected]
nowy Targ
Rynek 1, 34-400 Nowy Targ
\+48 18 266 30 36,
[email protected]
r abKa-zDrój
ul. Parkowa 2, 34-700 Rabka-Zdrój
\+48 18 269 15 53,
[email protected]
nowy sącz
ul. Szwedzka 2, 33-300 Nowy Sącz
\+48 18 444 24 22,
[email protected]
Krynica-zDrój
ul. Zdrojowa 4/2, 33-380 Krynica-Zdrój
\+48 18 472 55 77,
[email protected]
liManowa
Rynek, 34-600 Limanowa
\+48 18 337 58 00,
[email protected]
biecz
Rynek 1, 38-340 Biecz
\+48 13 447 92 47,
[email protected]
sęKowa
Siary 19, 38-307 Sękowa
\+48 18 351 87 70,
[email protected]