Outside the CityIn the vicinity of Krakow, there are places well-known - for dramatically diverse reasons - all over the world. The most tragic of these is Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Oświęcim. At a closer distance lie the quiet, medieval Salt Mines of Wieliczka. Although such sites call for nearly day-long visits, they are frequently treated, especially by tour operators, as "must see" sites.
When in Krakow one must not forget that there are plenty of popular and charming destinations lying not so far from the city: the picturesque Jurassic valleys, Ojcowski National Park, Pieskowa Skała with its castle. Krakow provides a perfect base for side-trips to the scenic landscape of the country's most attractive corners. The city lies only 100 kilometres from the rocky Tatra Mountains and Zakopane, frequently referred to as the winter capital of Poland. It is just as close to the far smaller and by no means less beautiful Pieniny Mountains, the famous spas of Szczawnica and Krynica, and the uncrowded mountainous trails of the Beskidy Mountains. Local traditions cherished throughout the region, as well as the very well-developed network of agritourist accommodation, make Małopolska one of the few regions of Europe so favourable for leisurely relaxation in such close proximity to nature. |
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