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Żegocina

Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe

About Żegocina

Żegocina sits on the route: 10 minutes from Trzciana, 45km from Dunajec River Gorge.

Żegocina is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 1,500, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Żegocina 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 Żegocina to your route.

About Żegocina

Żegocina [ʐɛɡɔˈt͡ɕina] is a village and sołectwo in Bochnia County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Żegocina.

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Where is Żegocina located?

Żegocina is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.8139 latitude, 20.4196 longitude.

What is the population of Żegocina?

Żegocina has a population of approximately 1,500 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,500
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lesser Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
49.8139, 20.4196

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 Żegocina

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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)

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

43 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Wawel Cathedral

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Wawel Castle

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

44 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Żegocina

  • 49 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
  • 70 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.
  • 76 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.

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 Żegocina.

Trzciana

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km awayPop. 1,462

Laskowa

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 3,133

Łapanów

🇵🇱 Poland

11 km awayPop. 1,000

Nowy Wiśnicz

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 2,751

Tymbark

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 2,700

Limanowa

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 14,738

Iwkowa

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 2,699

Stary Wiśnicz

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 1,705

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