The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is a museum on the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim, Poland. It is a World Heritage Site since 1979 and has been preserved by the Polish government in memory of the 1.1 million people who died there during the Holocaust.
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The Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec is a historic monastery located near Krakow, Poland. Visitors can explore a Baroque church, a museum showcasing the abbey's history, and a picturesque courtyard with stunning views of the Vistula River. Active tourists can enjoy a scenic bike ride along the river to reach the Abbey.
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Błędów Desert was created as a result of human activity which lowered the water table to such a degree that the ground could no longer support plant life.
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The Będzin Castle is a castle in Będzin town in southern Poland. The stone castle dates to the 14th century, and is predated by a wooden fortification that was constructed in the 11th century. It served as a military outpost on the southwestern border of the Kingdom of Poland.
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Energylandia is Poland's largest amusement park, located in Zator, about 50 km from Krakow. The park features 17 roller coasters, numerous thrill rides, water parks, live shows, and family-friendly attractions.
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Góra Świętej Anny is a village in southern Poland. It is located on the hill from which its name derives. A remarkable sanctuary, with the miraculous statue of Saint Anne and the impressive calvary, is located on its top.
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Step back in time and experience the hardships of miners in the 18th and 19th centuries at the Historic Silver Mine in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. The mine is normally open for tourists, and guided tours in several languages take place every day.
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Katowice is a large business, conference and trade fair center. Unlike most other large Polish cities, Katowice did not originate as a medieval town. Katowice's urban layout is a result of expansion and annexation of various towns, industrial worker estates, and villages.
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The Moszna Castle is a 200-year-old castle building that now operates as a hotel. It is located in the small village of Moszna. It has a chapel which is used as a concert hall and a gallery with regular exhibitions. The entire complex includes a park with nearby fields, meadows, and a forest.
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Ojców National Park is the smallest national park in Poland, but it is the closest to Kraków and has many hiking and cycling pathes. The area is popular for its rock formations, which together with two river valleys form numerous limestone cliffs, canyons, and caves.
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Park Gródek in Jaworzno is an old quarry site, which has been transformed into a beautiful park. The park is located in the Gródek district of Jaworzno, and is a great place to spend time with family and friends. The park is open to the public and is free to enter. It is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
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Park Miniatur Olszowa is a miniature park, located in the village of Olszowa. The facility is a private venture and built on the grounds of a former horse farm and covering an area of about 2.5 hectares. Religious buildings from Poland, Italy, Portugal, France and Israel are presented in the park.
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Pszczyna is a town in southern Poland. It is worth visiting because of the Old Town, with the layout dating back to the Middle Ages, Pszczyna Castle and the historical Park of Pszczyna.
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Rabsztyn Castle is a preserved Gothic ruined castle located in the Polish Jura within the Eagles' Nests Trail. Having undergone extensive reconstruction, since May 2015, the castle has been opened to tourists.
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Silesian Beskids is a landscape park located in the Silesian province. It includes the forest-covered mountain ranges of Beskid Śląski: the Czantoria range and Barania Góra. The park is a popular place to visit throughout the year due to its variety of hiking, cycling, skiing trails.
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Tenczyn Castle is a medieval castle in the village of Rudno. The castle stands on the remnants of a Permian period lava stream, the highest hill of Garb Tenczyński (Castle Hill), which is 411 m above the sea level.
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The Tyskie Brewing Museum is a museum in Tychy in Silesia. The museum is an Anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage. Tyskie brewery gave it's name to one of the leading brands of beer in Poland.
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Zakrzówek is a picturesque area located just a few kilometers southwest of Kraków's Old Town, known for its scenic lagoon created from a flooded limestone quarry. It is a popular destination for relaxation, swimming, and enjoying nature, offering crystal clear waters and surrounded by parkland and rocky outcrops.
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Żywiec Brewery is one of the largest breweries and beer producers in Poland. The brewery museum offers to visit guided tours, manufacturing museum and a beer cellar.
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