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Rudawa

Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe

About Rudawa

Rudawa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zabierzów, 18km from Wawel Cathedral.

Rudawa is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 1,720, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rudawa 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 Rudawa to your route.

About Rudawa

Rudawa [ruˈdava] is a village in Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. In the years 1975-1998 it was in Kraków Voivodeship. The village is on the road from Kraków to Trzebinia and located by the Rudawa river.

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Rudawa offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rudawa located?

Rudawa is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1215 latitude, 19.7124 longitude.

What is the population of Rudawa?

Rudawa has a population of approximately 1,720 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,720
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lesser Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
50.1215, 19.7124

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 Rudawa

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Krakow Main Market Square

Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Wawel Cathedral

Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)

A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Wawel Castle

Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.

18 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Rudawa

  • 73 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.

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 Rudawa.

Zabierzów

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 4,689

Krzeszowice

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 9,978

Bolechowice

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 1,515

Mników

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 1,212

Czułów

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km away

Balice

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 1,200

Tenczynek

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 3,436

Sanka

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km awayPop. 1,159

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