Top Things to do in Lesser Poland Province
What to do and see in Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Lesser Poland Province, Poland including Pieniny National Park, Strazyska Valley, Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane, Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Giewont Mountain, Energylandia, Gubalowka, Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car.
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1. Pieniny National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By 119rodf
The scenery here is unbelievable. Incredibly beautiful and, away from Trzy Korony and Sokolica, the paths are relatively quiet.
2. Strazyska Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The entrance to this valley is within walking distance from central Zakopane (2.4 km from Krupowki street; 100m up; follow Kasprusie road). A well maintained path, at times more like a small road, leads to the upper part of the valley and takes about 40 minutes. Special about Strazyska is the fact it is a rather narrow valley with a wild stream running through. Not just pine trees, but deciduous trees as well provide a colorful experience. Especially this time of the year (October) when autumn sets in. It is possible to hike out of the valley towards Sarnia Skala 1377 m. (follow a trail with black and white markings towards the east). Add another extra hour to reach the peak.
3. Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By ClogsPL - Warsaw, Poland
We loved the show put on by an old Baca, there is a good interaction going on between the old and the new generation, we thought the presentation was very good, the whole process of coming from sheep milk to Oscypek became living and clear. The old Baca is quite the character, had a good cheer and attitude, the presentation setup is close up, intimate almost, very enjoyable experience. Very good to take kids to.
4. Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,352 reviews
Established by the Nazis in 1940, Auschwitz-Birkenau has become a symbol of terror, genocide and the Holocaust. Although the exact number of victims is unknown, many Jews, Poles and gypsies died here. The museum consists of two parts: Auschwitz I, the first and oldest camp (the number of prisoners fluctuated around 15,000, sometimes rising above 20,000) and Auschwitz II, Birkenau (which held more than 90,000 prisoners in 1944). The greater part of the apparatus of mass extermination was built in Birkenau and the majority of the victims were murdered there.
Reviewed By katiecharlotte18 - Armitage, United Kingdom
I don’t want to call this a review like it’s rating some sort of amusement park but want to share some thoughts and info for those thinking of visiting. One the things our guide repeated various times was this is first and foremost a cemetery for those lost in the holocaust and should be treated as such and he was so so right. I have seen it mentioned many times but personally we never felt rushed on our guided tour, although there were many different languages tours occurring at the same time so it sometimes overlapped but it’s a place of many many visitors and they do need to keep the pace. However there is always time to wander round afterwards and reflect on your own time. After the initial Auschwitz tour which is mainly exhibitions in the original blocks were all the belongings of the prisoners are piled up, this part does feel more like just that..an exhibition, it almost doesn’t feel real and yet the hairs on your neck stand on end at the sight and you feel a continuing sense of sadness and depression all throughout. The guide then invited us to have a break and meet up together again at Birkenau if we wanted to or we could take some time and wander at our own leisure if we wanted. Birkenau itself is a completely different experience and it’s here you really feel the weight of the experience even though most of it lies in ruins. Our tour guide (we think his name was Andres or something similar) was so knowledgable and genuine, you can tell he really feels passionate and humbled to show people through this harrowing experience and really make sure you feel the full impact of what can only be described as be most haunting and evil place on earth. Some people complained at the volume of the tour and we had several stops of people getting new headphones as they kept saying they couldn’t hear properly, poor guide had to hold his microphone the whole way round which he did without complaint. However he very rightly said it’s important for him to remain respectful and not shout in the exhibitions. We felt very grateful for our guide and felt it was the right choice for us. A definite must experience in life.
5. Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26,455 reviews
Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century Gothic Basilica of the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By vickitD6053PZ - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Lovely place to sit Nd people watch , with plenty of atmosphere lots of restaurants with outdoor seating, you can even take your pick and go for a horse and carriage ride or hire a segway or even a scooter, you will never get bored here and can return time after time
6. Wieliczka Salt Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,681 reviews
Reviewed By 622AndrewW - Moreton, United Kingdom
This is one of the best attractions we have ever been to see, you have a guided tour of the mine and see the sculptures created by some of the miners after their shifts had finished, lasts about two hours or more. If you could get to see all the mine workings you'd probably be down there for a couple of days as you only get to see about 3 percent of the mine.
7. Giewont Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By luki1231231 - Krakow, Poland
Very nice hike to the top would recommend visiting. The only downside is the waiting line to get to the top. But once you there really worth the hike. Recommend walking all the way up there from kuznice for the full experience. Bring enough water and DON'T go up there if there's bad weather coming.
8. Energylandia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,817 reviews
Reviewed By 151aleksandral
I can't wait to come back!???????????? It has been very pleasant day for the Whole family.We loved it and reccomend Energylandia with All heart????
9. Gubalowka
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By nitinj8488 - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
If ZakoPane is cake then this is icing on the cake. A must go for every tourist. Funicular ride takes you to the top and you witness a stunning view from there. The top spot has a proper market with lots of souvenir shops on both sides of the street. The main Gubalowka cafe offers magnificent view of the snow clad mountains and you can enjoy couple of drinks sitting there. Overall duration of trip up and down can be 1 hr (excluding lunch). Funicular rides are short (about 10 mins each side) and tickets are easily available at the ground level. We had a private tour so didnt have to pay it though.
10. Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,886 reviews
cable car to summit of Mt Kasprowy Wierch (1985m) Once there stand with one foot in Slovakia and one in Poland. Station at top has restaurant, ski shop, can post mail there also. Spectacular views if weather permits. Skiing in winter (when open) and hiking in summer.
Reviewed By UnitedKingdomWendy - Horsham, United Kingdom
We took a gamble visiting Zakopane in January from Krakow as the journey is over 2 hours and can take longer in the snow! Bargain bus fare of under £10 return and plenty of buses run from the bus station in Krakow. We arrived to find a lovely sunny, cold morning and fresh snowfall overnight. We took a small bus up to the cable car ( you can walk but it is quite a distance) We did not book the cable car in advance but it is advisable as this is so popular. We were soon travelling up the mountain with amazing views over Zakopane and the mountains. There is a cafe at the top and skiing/snowboarding facilities. We went on a short walk from the cable car and even crossed into Slovakia as the border is on the slopes. Fantastic day and we enjoyed watching the snow activities.
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