Christmas
🎄💫 Are you already feeling the magic of Christmas? In Poland, we start celebrating as early as Christmas Eve, i.e. on 24 December. Have you ever wondered what exactly makes this day so special for everyone in Poland?
In Poland, Christmas Eve is a time full of traditions that herald the beginning of Christmas. On this day, we gather around the table to share a wafer and exchange best wishes. The Christmas Eve evening begins after the first star appears in the sky, which symbolises the Star of Bethlehem that led the Three Kings to the stable where Jesus was born.
christmas cribs
Looking for an unusual attraction to enjoy during the festive season in Kraków? Take a walk along the trail of the Cracovian Christmas cribs and discover extraordinary works of art rooted in the city’s tradition! 🎄✨
Where can you find🔍 these famous cribs? Most cribs are located near the Main Market Square. So don’t rush past the Barbican, Szczepański Square or the Pod Globusem Bookshop.
A map showing the location of all the Christmas cribs can be found at: https://kbf.krakow.pl/en/aktywnosci-articles/around-nativity-scenes/
✨ Christmas magic in the heart of Kraków! ✨
Have you ever experienced the special atmosphere of Kraków’s Christmas market? A bustling fair, the aroma of mulled wine and a fairytale atmosphere create a real winter wonderland in the heart of this beautiful city.
Did you know that Kraków’s Christmas market has been recognised internationally? 🌍 CNN has singled out Kraków’s Christmas market as one of the most beautiful in the world! And it has to be admitted – deservedly so!
From traditional handicrafts and unique Christmas tree decorations to warming treats – there is something for everyone. ❤️
If you haven’t been down yet, don’t wait any longer! It’s the perfect way to soak up the magic of Christmas in the company of your loved ones.
➡ https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-christmas-markets/index.html
Are you ready for the magical Christmas atmosphere on the streets of Kraków? 🌟✨ On the first Thursday of December, once again, tradition will glitter in the Main Square. Witness for yourself this year’s procession of handmade, magical Cracovian nativity scenes!
🎄🎭 Get ready for a festival of colour and creativity, where masters of folk art showcase their glorious creations. Nativity scenes, which in themselves are small works of art, stun the crowd with their wealth of forms, colours and myriad of details. These are genuine architectural marvels, which are a unique Kraków tradition found on UNESCO’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
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👨👩👧👦 Families, tourists and residents are all invited to join the celebratory march! Find yourself hypnotised by the colourful procession and transport yourself into a wonderland of art and imagination!
Muzeum Krakowa
Kasprowy i Jaworzyna
When planning a ski trip, do you look for slopes that will challenge you? These three locations will enthral even the most adventurous skier:
🎿 Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch: Goryczkowa. It is the steepest slope in Poland, and skiers look forward to it opening every winter season. The slope has no artificial snowmaking system, which means that it can only be opened once a decent snow cover has formed. The upper section is the steepest, with a maximum gradient of 60%.
🎿 Zakopane - Kasprowy Wierch: Gąsienicowa. This route is set on the north-eastern slope in Kocioł Gąsienicowy and is also the steepest on its upper slope. Its maximum gradient is 50%.
🎿 Jaworzyna Krynicka: Route 5 FIS. Thanks to its FIS homologation, athletes often use it for training, and competitions are also held on it. This is facilitated by the profile of the route, which is quite wide and evenly sloped throughout. It is held in awe by many skiers, which is why it is practically never crowded.
Remember that skiing requires not only equipment and fitness but, above all, the right experience and skills! Whatever your level, always remember to stay safe. ❄️🏔️
Lipowiec
In the stunning western part of the Tenczyn Ridge, high on Castle Mountain🏰, stands Lipowiec Castle, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The castle tower offers outstanding views of the areas surrounding Zator and Oświęcim. In good weather, even the distant Beskidy Mountains can be seen.
The ground floor of this fortress held, among others, a refectory, kitchen, larder, and coach house. The first floor housed the priests’ rooms, hospital and chapel, and the second floor had prison cells. Mostly delinquent clergymen from the Kraków diocese were detained here. The clergy were not subject to secular courts, so their own state courts locked them up in this tower.
Get to know the extensive history and wind down in beautiful surroundings by visiting this amazing castle!
Muzeum Małopolski Zachodniej w Wygiełzowie
The Museum of Western Małopolska has as many as 5 hectares of land dotted with amazing wooden buildings that will transport you back in time. The 17th-century church⛪, where services are still held, and the picturesque 18th-century manor house, where concerts can frequently be enjoyed, are only two highlights of many.
Among the exhibits, you will find everyday equipment, workshops of folk artisans and a reconstructed school classroom.
Muzeum Małopolski Zachodniej w Wygiełzowie
The Rolling Stock Open-Air Museum in Chabówka🚂 was established on the site of a former steam locomotive depot and is famous for having one of the most interesting collections of exhibits related to the history of railways in Poland. The exhibition showcases steam locomotives, electric and diesel locomotives, carriages, ploughs, cranes and other types of special rolling stock.
This open-air museum is different from other museums because you can also... ride in the exhibits. Such journeys are incredibly exciting both on board the trains and during stops at individual stations 🚆
Sounds like a great idea for an interesting adventure, doesn’t it?
Skansen Taboru Kolejowego w Chabówce
The Low Beskids is where you will find tranquillity, beautiful views and...unparalleled Lemko cuisine🍲🍳🥗.
The basic ingredients used in traditional Lemko cuisine are rye flour and oatmeal, flaxseed, linseed oil, buckwheat, legumes, cabbage, potatoes, onion and seasonal fruit.
In the Lemko region, you will find several restaurants that still serve traditional dishes made by this ethnic group. And if you are wondering what they make that is worth trying: for breakfast, zamiszku and mastyła, which both have the consistency of a pudding, but are not a sweet dish, but a savoury one. As an appetiser – homiłki, which are small balls of curd and dried mint. If you like soups, try kisełyci, which is a sourdough soup made from wholemeal flour. For the main course, it's worth trying kiszeniaki and tertianyky. The first is baked stuffed cabbage rolls with buckwheat and mushrooms. The second – potato pancakes slow-baked on a cabbage leaf.
There is a lot to be said about Lemko cuisine, but it's best to go to Wysowa-Zdrój, Ropa or Regietów and taste these delicious dishes for yourself.
Are you one of those cyclists who love adrenaline and ever-better challenges? If so, there are many places in our region where you certainly won’t be bored. Try the Mosorny Groń and Babia Góra Trails. In total, they have more than 20 km of mountain bike trails🚴.
Babia Góra’s challenging natural downhill trails, filled with roots, sharp bends, rocks and drops, are a paradise for experienced cyclists🚲. And on Mosorny Groń, you can try downhilling. In addition to sections with roots, rocks and negative turns, wooden drops and artificial moguls await you there.
Babia Góra Trails
Although the summer heat☀️ can sometimes feel a bit oppressive, we know what you can do to enjoy hotter weather!
Zakrzówek Quarry, which offers attractive bathing areas, is set inside a former quarry. It is located less than 3 km away from the city centre. Five swimming pools of various sizes and depths are ideal for cooling off when the temperatures are sizzling hot!
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Today we have a recommendation for those who love nature and the fresh mountain air. The Gorce Mountains are a superb destination for plant and animal lovers.
Gateway to the Gorce is a nature and education trail that is raised up amongst the very tips of the treetops. You can stroll along it from the mountain caves to the modern interactive education building.
At each stage of the walk, you will discover many secrets hidden in the forests, underground and up in the mountains.
Centrum Przyrodniczo-Edukacyjne Brama w Gorce
