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betako3 Says: Bryjarka is a hill with at least 3 advantages: - it is only about 45 min. from plac Dietla in Szczawnica- it offers a really great view of Szczawnica with the surrounding hills and The Dunajec River Gorge- at the end of the walk there’s a hut with incredible, inexpensive...
Garganta del - Dunajec - Gorge
elpariente Says: The Dunajec Gorge is one of the biggest attractions in the Pieniny National ParkIn Szczawnica we left the car and from here they took us by car upstream , where the boats depart. Then we returned to the point of origin, but down the river by boatThe decline does not have...
Biala Woda Reserve (White Water)
betako3 Says: The landscape reserve of Biala Woda was established to protect the valley of White Water stream in 1963 and covers an area of 33.7 ha. It is an idyllic place, where you can stroll, ride a bike, ride a horse (there are a few horse stables in the area so you don't have to...
betako3 Says: One of the most popular destinations in Pieniny. A 35-hike up a picturesque ravine along Kamionka stream. The trail, steep at places is facilitated with bridges and metal steps with railings. The ravine's name derives from the Ruthenian words “gomo³a”, “homo³a”, which means...
betako3 Says: The biggest tourist attraction of Pieniny is rafting at Dunajec – one of the most beautiful river gorges in Europe. Rafting starts in K¹ty and ends in Szczawnica or Kroœcienko. The most interesting part of the Dunajec Gorge in Pieniny is located between Sromowce Ni¿ne – a...
betako3 Says: Pieniñska Droga (Pieniny Road) is one of the most picturesque roads in Poland. It goes through the Dunajec River Gorge in the heart of Pieniñski Park Narodowy. What’s interesting, for most part the road goes along the Polish-Slovakian border - which is on the river,...
Mineral Water Drink House (Plac Dietla)
betako3 Says: Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych (Mineral Water Drink House) is situated in Plac Dietla, next to Cafe Helenka. Here you can get water from a few different mineral springs in Szczawnica. There's a special counter with a few different taps and a lady bahind will serve you a cup of...
betako3 Says: Plac Dietla is a culmination of Ulica Zdrojowa (Spa street). It is interesting for its history and architecture. Two names behind the place are Józef Szalay and Józef Dietl. Szalay was the owner of Szczawnica from 1839 to1876, who saw its potential as a spa and who gradually...
betako3 Says: Wherever you go you’re are bound to pass this place. This is a little square along the main street (ulica G³ówna) in Szczawnica, next to Halka shopping centre, opposite the chairlift station taking tourists up to Palenica peak. A little down the road there’s a small bus or...
coceng Says: On The Palenica Hill, we could see excellent views over Szczawnica !I took many photos ! The views over Szczawnica village down below look stunning in my photos !If you have the time, do go up The Palenica Hill; By walking, climbing up or just take the hanging chair, just...
coceng Says: I finally reached the top of Palenica Hill.There's a small theme park on top there but no people maybe because too early in the morning.Look at the rolling hills in the background ! They are The Pieniny Mountain Range !Next you would see the views on The Palenica Hill & also...
Bacówka Jaworki: Bacówka near Homole Ravine
betako3 Says: Once again, a typical, mountain restaurant serving regional food, reasonably priced. I heard some people complain about slow service, but visiting the place twice, both times we were served quickly. The second time the waitress came up to us three times before we finally...
Bacowka pod Bereœnikiem: A restaurant with a view
betako3 Says: First of all, it's the location - right under the top of Bereœnik hill, directly above Szczawnica. You get there from the town centre after a 40-minute walk (time for admiring the views included), , passing Bryjarka and the big metal cross on the way. Whether you choose to...
betako3 Says: As most restaurants in Lesser Poland, which have 'Zajazd' or 'Karczma' in the name, Czarda is a typical mountain restaurant, made form thick logs. Inside you'll find wooden tables and benches, the decoration and music gives a good taste of local folklore. The location is...
coceng Says: From Nowy Targ, we took another bus to Szczawnica.Actually, there was a direct bus from Zakopane to Szczawnica but we didn't want to wait; Taking a few buses ( well, if we have the times...) mean we could see more of the beautiful countryside around The Pieniny !
coceng Says: We arrived in Szczawnica from Zakopane, but had to change a bus at Nowy Targ.MY ZAKOPANE PAGE...Bus is the best transportation for getting in & around places around The Pieniny.MY PIENINY PAGE...Please check the time tables beforehand to make sure we catch the right buses as...
coceng Says: To most people, Szczawnica would be the best base to go rafting in the Dunajec River.We took the bus to Nowy Targ, then, another bus to Katy; Although there should be a direct bus from Szczawnica, straight to Katy, near where the wharf of the Dunajec, situated.The rafting...
elpariente Says: The boat design is interesting because it can be disassembled into five pieces like a "Lego"The boat goes down the river to Szczawanica and then they have to take it up to the site of origin and therefore to upload by the river would be long and cumbersome and by road it...
elpariente Says: The Boatmen's Association organize the trips.All boatmen are dressed in their local costumes , with hat, vest and the pole that they use to navigateThe boat is handled by two boatmen, one gets ahead and although at times he helps to navigate, its main mission is to make the...
coceng Says: Here's a photo of me on The Palenica Hill ! It's a theme park up there, with not many people as it was too early in the morning.Asked somebody to take my photo for the memory...Marek was waiting for me downhill & I went up here by the hanging chair, excellent experience &...
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It was inviting me & Marek to take a closer look.I took another photo, feeling intrigued by the experience of discovering the nice looking building."Would this...
Q: Is it possible to get a bus directly on this route or what suggestions do seasoned travellers have for first time visitors to this...
A: From the airport you have to get to the city centre and then take direct bus to Szczawnica. Check out http://en.e-podroznik.pl/ for timetable.
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Szczawnica is placed in Pieniny Mountains and on the border of Beskid Sadecki Mountains, in the valley of the Grajcarek river. It is one of the oldest spa resorts in the Carpathian group. The word......
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I was thinking about putting the information on the Dunajec Gorge in another city, but with a name like "Szczawnica" I could not resist and I decided to devote a chapter. In other languages...
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The Beautiful & Quiet Szczawnica...
ZAKOPANE<<<<<SZCZAWNICA>>>>>PIENINY POLANDFriday 17th May 2002 Boy ! I was sure lucky to be in Szczawnica ! Very hard to pronounce the name but you could learn it down...
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One of the most picturesque spas in Poland. It's got plenty to offer. Firstly, many beautiful hiking trails start or go through Szczawnica, both Polish and Slovakian ones, as Szczawnica is a border......
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We (Anuar & me) came to Szczawnica by bus from Zakopane. We wanted to raft through Dunajecz gorge without our backpacks (even I am not sure luggage is allowed on rafts), so had to come here, find a......
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