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Stary Sącz

Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe

About Stary Sącz

Stary Sącz is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Podegrodzie, 24km from Dunajec River Gorge.

Stary Sącz is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 8,959, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stary Sącz 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 Stary Sącz to your route.

About Stary Sącz

Stary Sącz [ˈstarɨ ˈsɔnt͡ʂ] is a small historic town in Lesser Poland Voivodeship of southern Poland. It is the seat of the Gmina Stary Sącz (commune), and one of the oldest towns in the country, receiving Magdeburg rights in the 13th century.

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Stary Sącz is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5636 latitude, 20.6350 longitude.

What is the population of Stary Sącz?

Stary Sącz has a population of approximately 8,959 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
8,959
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lesser Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
49.5636, 20.6350

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 Stary Sącz

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.

24 km · about 25 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.

29 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Bardejov

A remarkably complete medieval walled town in far northeast Slovakia, UNESCO-listed since 2000, with a Gothic-Renaissance square, town walls and the basilica of St Giles, yet barely visited by international tourists.

55 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Stary Sącz

  • 49 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 51 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 56 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.
  • 65 kmStrbske PlesoGlacial lake and resort at 1346 metres in the High Tatras, reached by the Cesta Slobody scenic road and a rack railway.

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 Stary Sącz.

Podegrodzie

🇵🇱 Poland

4 km awayPop. 1,902

Nawojowa

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km awayPop. 2,700

Chełmiec

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km away

Nowy Sącz

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km awayPop. 84,376

Olszana

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km awayPop. 1,107

Rytro

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 3,700

Łukowica

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 2,220

Kamionka Wielka

🇵🇱 Poland

14 km awayPop. 2,925

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