The Second Route

1 day


Departure from Krakow


Chabówka, The Chabówka Rolling Stock Heritage Park – an open-air museum opened in 1993 on the site of the old steam depot in Chabówka. It’s exchibition consists of interesting steam locomotives, electric and diesel locomotives, snow ploughs and rail mounted cranes plus a selection of heritage carriages and freight wagons. It’s one of the largest and most interesting collections of railway exhibits anywhere in Poland.
In Chabówka tourists can also take part in a trip operated with old steam locomotive.

address: 34-720 Chabówka
GPS: 49°35'41.9"N 19°55'34.4"E

website: http://www.parowozy.pl/steamtrains/

Zakopane, Staro Izba Inn – a dinner in a regional inn on Gourmet Route in Małopolska. „Staro Izba” Inn is located in the middle of Krupówki street – a famous street among tourists. The decor of the inn is based on that of the traditional cottage from Podhale region and it creates a really cozy atmosphere.

address: ul. Krupówki 28, 34-500 Zakopane
GPS: 49°17'37.4"N 19°57'14.6"E

website: http://staroizba.pl/index.php/staro-izba-en

Zakopane, The Museum of the Zakopane Style at "Koliba" Villa (branch of the Tatra Museum) – Koliba Villa is the first building designed in Zakopane Style by Stanisław Witkiewicz – the creator of the Zakopane Style. The architecture of the Villa is inspired by the regional Highlander architecture, arts and folk crafts. Inside tourists can admire furniture and items (even jewellery, ceramics, and coffee set) designed by Stanisław Witkiewicz or inspired by Zakopane Style.
Koliba Villa is a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska.

address: ul. Kościeliska 18, 34-500 Zakopane
GPS: 49°17'39.5"N 19°56'34.6"E

website: http://www.muzeumtatrzanskie.com.pl/index.php?strona,menu,pol,glowna,1445,0,1445,ant.html

Zakopane, the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in „Jaszczurówka” – one of the most beautiful examples of Zakopane Style in Poland. The chapel was designed by Stanisłw Witkiewicz and built in 1904-1906.
The chapel can be only seen from outside.
It’s a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska.

address: ul. Oswalda Balzera 31, 34-500 Zakopane
GPS: 49°17'03.2"N 20°00'05.0"E

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Dębno Podhalańskie, The Parish Church of St. Michael the Archangel (UNESCO) – one of the most precious monuments in Małopolska. The chuch was built in 1490. The wall-painting of the church which is a valuable polychromy also dates back to the end of the 15th century.
The church is a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska. In 2003 it was entered onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.

address: ul. Kościelna 42, 34-434 Dębno
GPS: 49°27'59.3"N 20°12'43.1"E

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Niedzica, "Polana Sosny" campsite - the campsite is situated on the banks of the Dunajec River. It can accommodate caravans as well as camper vans. Each area designated for a car has electricity, water, and sewage systems provided. The campsite features modern sanitary equipment that is adjusted also for the disabled. The Centre was inscribed on a list of Polish Camping and Caravaning Federation with No. 38. It belongs to the two-star category. It is a part of the ACSI International Campinggids BV Association.
On the campsite the guest can use a beach area for ball games, children's playground, barbecue hut, bike rental shop, relax on sandy beach on the banks of the Dunajec River and taste local specialities in "DWÓR" stylish restaurant – one of the restaurants on Gourmet Route in Małopolska.
The architectural features of Polana Sosny are a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska.

address: os. Polana Sosny 1, 34-441 Niedzica
GPS: 49°24'18.1"N 20°19'59.3"E

website: http://www.niedzica.pl/5-Camping



2 day

The Dunajec River Gorge rafting – the most pleasant way of visiting Pieniny National Park – a palace known for its splendid nature, distinction, originality of landscapes, vivid past, precious monuments and still live Goral folklore. The rafting starts in Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty or Sromowce Niżne and there are also two destination marinas: Szczawnica and Krościenko. The rafts are operated by raftsmen in folk costumes.

address: ul. Kąty 14, 34-443 Sromowce Wyżne
GPS: 49°24'21.9"N 20°22'07.6"E

website: http://flisacy.pl/page,27
official FB: https://pl-pl.facebook.com/flisacy

Grywałd, The Auxiliary Church of St. Martin – the chuch dates from the second half of the C15th. The main feature of the building is the spire with a conspicuously overhanging bell-house. The church is made more picturesque by the boarded external arcade (soboty). The chancel and nave have retained polychrome work from 1618. The fittings include three altars, with the main one containing an interesting late-gothic triptych from the early C16th.
The chuch is a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska.

address: ul. Kościelna 6, 34-450 Grywałd
GPS: 49°26'45.3"N 20°22'24.0"E

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Rytro, Karczma nad Potokiem – a dinner in a regional inn on Gourmet Route in Małopolska. The decor of the inn is inspired by regional folklore and tradicional specialities of Beskid Sądecki cusine are served there. The inn is a part of Hotel Perła Południa in Rytro.

address: Rytro 380, 33-343 Rytro
GPS: 49°29'11.8"N 20°39'10.4"E

website: http://perlapoludnia.pl/gastronomia/karczma-potokiem/

Powroźnik, The Greek Catholic Parish Church of St. Jacob the Younger (UNESCO) – one of the oldest Orthodox Churches in Polish Carpathians, built in 1600. It was repeatedly repaired, and in 1813-14, after a flood, it was moved to its current location. Now it  serves as a Roman Catholic Parish Church.
The chuch is a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska. In 2013 it was entered onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

address: Powroźnik, 33-370 Muszyna
GPS: 49°22'10.6"N 20°57'01.2"E

more info: http://drewniana.malopolska.pl/?page=obiekty&id=154&word=powro%BCnik&l=en
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Krynica-Zdrój, Main Mineral Water Pump House – Main Pump House located in the centre of Krynica-Zdrój is a place where tourist can taste mineral water from local sources. Recently it was renovated and now it’s also a venue for many interesting cultural events.

address: al. Nowotarskiego 9/3, 33-380 Krynica-Zdrój
GPS: 49°25'01.2"N 20°57'26.7"E

website: http://pijalniaglowna.pl/
official FB: https://www.facebook.com/pijalniaglowna


Tylicz, Domki w lesie – overnight on a campsite with a place for caravans and campers. On the campsite there is sanitary equipment and a possibility of water and power connection. Tourist can use a swimming pool, a sports field and an arbour with a grill.

address: al. Wolności 1, 33-383 Tylicz
GPS: 49°23'21.3"N 21°00'23.8"E

website: http://www.domkiwlesie.pl/en/
official FB: https://pl-pl.facebook.com/Domki-w-Lesie-179571825465835/



3 day


Departure from Tylicz

Stróże,  Beekeeping Farm „Sądecki Bartnik” – in the Beekeeping Museum – part of „Sądecki Bartnik” - everyone can learn about the life of the bees and the beekeeper’s work, also taking part in interesting workshops. What’s more in „Sądecki Bartnik” children have a chance to see ostriches, hucul horsens and ponies in Zwierzyniec and can spend time in the playground „Pszczela Wioska”. In „Miodowa Spiżarnia” tourists can buy many sorts of honey and other bee products, mead and souvenirs.
There is also a restaurant „Bartna Chata” – one of the traditional inns on Gourmet Route in Małopolska.
The Beekeeping Museum is a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska.  

address: Stróże 235, 33-331 Stróże
GPS: 49°40'11.2"N 20°57'50.0"E

website: http://bartnik.pl/en
official FB: https://pl-pl.facebook.com/sadecki.bartnik

Lipnica Murowana - St Leonard’s Church (UNESCO) – the church dates from the end of the C15th and is one of the oldest and most precious wooden churches in Małopolska. According to tradition it was built on the site of a pagan temple from wchich, supposedly, the so-called Światowid’s pillar, a back support for the St. Leonard altar, comes from.
The chuch is a part of Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska. In 2003 it was entered onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.

address: Lipnica Murowana, 32-724 Lipnica Murowana
GPS: 49°51'37.6"N 20°31'49.7"E

more info: http://drewniana.malopolska.pl/?page=obiekty&id=102&word=lipnica%20murowana&l=en
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Zagórzany – Chata Gieda – a dinner in a regional inn on Gourmet Route in Małopolska. The menu of the inn is based on the dishes typical of the Old-Polish and regional cusine.

address: Zagórzany 171, 32-420 Gdów
GPS: 49°52'35.5"N 20°14'07.5"E

website: http://www.chatagieda.pl/
official FB: https://www.facebook.com/chata.gieda/


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