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Tymbark

Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe

About Tymbark

Tymbark sits on the route: 10 minutes from Słopnice, 36km from Dunajec River Gorge.

Tymbark is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 2,700, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tymbark 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 Tymbark to your route.

About Tymbark

Tymbark [ˈtɨmbark] is a village in southern Poland, some 80 km (50 mi) south-east of Kraków, population 2,400 (2004 data). Tymbark was granted city rights in 1357 by King Casimir III of Poland. The town's original name was Jodłowa Góra (literally: firry mountain), but as the majority of first burghers came from German

Read more lands, the name was soon Germanised as Tannenberg, which gave origin to the current one, used from about the 16th century. Tymbark lost the city status in 1934; now it is the administrative centre of Gmina Tymbark. In 1936 the Podhalańska Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative was established in Tymbark, which developed into a successful business. The cooperative was nationalised in 1950, reprivatised in 1995 and now operates as Tymbark S.A., producing fruit preserves, drinks and juices. Tymbark is twinned with Whaley Bridge in England.

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Where is Tymbark located?

Tymbark is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7286 latitude, 20.3254 longitude.

What is the population of Tymbark?

Tymbark has a population of approximately 2,700 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,700
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lesser Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
49.7286, 20.3254

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 Tymbark

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)

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

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Wawel Cathedral

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

46 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.

46 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Tymbark

  • 38 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 60 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 66 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.
  • 70 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 Tymbark.

Słopnice

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km away

Dobra

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km awayPop. 3,100

Limanowa

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 14,738

Laskowa

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 3,133

Skrzydlna

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 1,100

Żegocina

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 1,500

Trzciana

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 1,462

Kasina Wielka

🇵🇱 Poland

14 km awayPop. 2,800

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