famous road
Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Stryszawa
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Stryszawa
Stryszawa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Krzeszów, 41km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Stryszawa is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 5,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Krzeszów, about 6 km away.
Stryszawa [strɨˈʂava] is a village, the seat of the administrative district of Gmina Stryszawa, within Sucha County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. The village was established in the second half of the 15th century by Słupski family, the owners of Sucha, and was first mentioned in 1480.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Stryszawa?
Within an hour or so of Stryszawa: Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras) (41 km), Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial (42 km), Wawel Cathedral (48 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Stryszawa?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane and Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce).
Where is Stryszawa?
Stryszawa is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 6 km from Krzeszów.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,266
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.7133, 19.5219
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Worth the detour from Stryszawa
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
48 km · about 55 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.
49 km · about 55 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.
49 km · about 55 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Stryszawa
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 41 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
- 57 kmDroga pod Reglami, ZakopaneA wooded road running along the foot of the Tatras on the edge of Zakopane, the classic approach to the trailheads.
- 73 kmDunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce)A road along the Pieniny limestone gorge where the Dunajec forms the Polish-Slovak border, famous for its raft trips.
- 76 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
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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