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Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Wieliczka
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Wieliczka
Wieliczka works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pawlikowice, 56km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Wieliczka is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pawlikowice, about 4 km away.
Wieliczka (pronounced [vʲɛˈlʲit͡ʂka] ; Latin: Magnum Sal) is a historic town in southern Poland, situated within the Kraków metropolitan area in Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999. The town was initially founded in 1290 by Premislaus II of Poland. Nowadays, it is mostly known for the Wieliczka Salt Mine, declared aRead more
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, and the historic old town core which was listed as one of National Polish Monuments in 1994. The population in 2023 was estimated at 27,845.
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What is there to see near Wieliczka?
Within an hour or so of Wieliczka: Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (11 km), Wawel Cathedral (12 km), Wawel Castle (12 km), Krakow Main Market Square (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Wieliczka?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Wieliczka?
Wieliczka is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Pawlikowice.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,677
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.9874, 20.0647
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Worth the detour from Wieliczka
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
12 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Wieliczka
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 56 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
- 69 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.
- 80 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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