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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Chocznia
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Chocznia
Chocznia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Frydrychowice, 57km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Chocznia is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 5,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Frydrychowice, about 4 km away.
Chocznia [ˈxɔt͡ʂɲa] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wadowice, within Wadowice County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland.
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1355. It lies approximately 2.5 kilometres northwest of Wadowice and developed as a residential settlementRead more
along a regional road linking Kraków and Bielsko‑Biała. As of 2021, Chocznia had a population of 5,635 inhabitants.
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What is there to see near Chocznia?
Within an hour or so of Chocznia: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial (25 km), Wawel Cathedral (40 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (40 km), Wawel Castle (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Chocznia?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane and Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce).
Where is Chocznia?
Chocznia is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Frydrychowice.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,510
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.8742, 19.4544
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Worth the detour from Chocznia
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
40 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
40 km · about 45 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.
40 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
Wieliczka Salt Mine
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
45 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Chocznia
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 57 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
- 75 kmDroga pod Reglami, ZakopaneA wooded road running along the foot of the Tatras on the edge of Zakopane, the classic approach to the trailheads.
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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