famous road
Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
Zawoja sits on the route: 15 minutes from Skawica, 35km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Zawoja is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 6,200, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Zawoja 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 Zawoja to your route.
Zawoja [zaˈvɔja] is a village in southern Poland located close to Maków Podhalański. It is situated in Sucha County (Lesser Poland Voivodeship). With neighbouring village of Skawica it constitutes a rural Zawoja Commune. It has 7,400 inhabitants and is one of the biggest Polish villages. It is also considered theRead more
longest one as it stretches for about 19 kilometres in a picturesque mountain valley.
It is situated close to a mountain massif of Babia Góra (1725 m). The headquarters of Babia Góra National Park is located here. Since 19th century Zawoja is one of the important mountain resorts in Poland. It is known for its wooden architecture and folk culture of Babia Góra Gorals.
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Zawoja is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.6440 latitude, 19.5423 longitude.
Zawoja has a population of approximately 6,200 people, making it a town in Poland.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
35 km · about 40 min drive
castle
A dramatic cliff-top castle perched high above the Orava River, famously used as a filming location for the 1922 movie Nosferatu.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Poland's winter capital nestled at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, renowned for its distinctive wooden architecture and highland culture.
48 km · about 55 min drive
museum
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
54 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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