film location
Ogrodzieniec Castle (The Witcher, Kaer Morhen)
The ruined Polish hilltop castle used as Kaer Morhen and battle sites in Netflix's The Witcher.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Bukowno
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Bukowno
Bukowno is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bolesław, 41km from Wawel Cathedral.
Bukowno is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bolesław, about 4 km away.
Bukowno [buˈkɔvnɔ] is a town in Olkusz County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Before 1975 it belonged to the Kraków Voivodeship and in 1975-1998 to the Katowice Voivodeship. Bukowno is located in western part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship, between Katowice and Kraków about 40 km (24.85 mi) away from both towns. AsRead more
of December 2021, the town has a population of 9,876.
Bukowno is situated on the Sztoła River, and belongs to the Jaworzno - Chrzanów Industrial District, which is part of historic Lesser Poland, and is located in the Lesser Polish Upland, amidst deciduous and coniferous forests. Bukowno is a major center of industry, with zinc and lead plants. The town has the area of 63 km2., of which 73% is forested. Bukowno is a rail hub, with rail connections to Olkusz, Kielce, Jaworzno and Katowice. It also is located along the Broad Gauge Metallurgy Line. Five kilometers north of town goes National Road Nr. 94.
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What is there to see near Bukowno?
Within an hour or so of Bukowno: Ogrodzieniec Castle (The Witcher, Kaer Morhen) (22 km), Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial (32 km), Wawel Cathedral (41 km), Wawel Castle (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Bukowno?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane and Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce).
Where is Bukowno?
Bukowno is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Bolesław.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,874
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 50.2647, 19.4596
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Worth the detour from Bukowno
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
32 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Krakow Main Market Square
Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
41 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Jama Michalika
Kraków's legendary Art Nouveau café at Floriańska 45, opened in 1895, where the Zielony Balonik cabaret and Young Poland artists held court. The stained-glass interior is packed with original caricatures and puppets.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Wieliczka Salt Mine
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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