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Krościenko nad Dunajcem

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About Krościenko nad Dunajcem

Krościenko nad Dunajcem is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Szczawnica, 4km from Dunajec River Gorge.

Krościenko nad Dunajcem is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 3,500, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Krościenko nad Dunajcem sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Krościenko nad Dunajcem to your route.

About Krościenko nad Dunajcem

Krościenko nad Dunajcem [krɔˈɕt͡ɕɛŋkɔ nad duˈnai̯t͡sɛm] is a village in southern Poland situated in the Nowy Targ County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, near Poland's border with Slovakia. Town rights were given to Krościenko by Kazimierz Wielki in 1348.

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Krościenko nad Dunajcem is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4408 latitude, 20.4262 longitude.

What is the population of Krościenko nad Dunajcem?

Krościenko nad Dunajcem has a population of approximately 3,500 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
3,500
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lesser Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
49.4408, 20.4262

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Krościenko nad Dunajcem

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Dunajec River Gorge

Limestone gorge on the Polish-Slovak border in the Pieniny mountains, known for traditional wooden raft trips and a riverside road along its edge.

4 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Niedzica Castle

A 14th-century clifftop stronghold overlooking the turquoise waters of Lake Czorsztyn in the Pieniny Mountains, facing the ruins of Czorsztyn Castle across the reservoir.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lomnicky stit

Second-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.

31 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Tatra National Park

The smallest alpine range in the world, straddling the Poland-Slovakia border with jagged granite peaks.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Morskie Oko

The largest and most famous lake in the Polish Tatra Mountains, set in a breathtaking glacial cirque surrounded by towering peaks.

37 km · about 45 min drive

national park

High Tatras

The smallest alpine mountain range in the world, offering dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and excellent hiking in a compact area.

37 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Cesta Slobody (Freedom Road)

The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Krościenko nad Dunajcem

  • 31 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 34 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 37 kmCesta Slobody (Freedom Road)The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
  • 44 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.
  • 76 kmCertovica PassThe 'Devil's Pass' carries Route 72 over the spine of the Low Tatras at 1,238 m: the highest paved road pass in Slovakia, with hairpin descents on both flanks and big ridge-top views.

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Krościenko nad Dunajcem.

Szczawnica

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km awayPop. 6,032

Krośnica

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 1,400

Spišská Stará Ves

🇸🇰 Slovakia

8 km awayPop. 2,187

Kluszkowce

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 1,820

Niedzica

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 1,600

Ochotnica Dolna

🇵🇱 Poland

11 km awayPop. 2,100

Maniowy

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 2,380

Łącko

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 2,875

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