Ojców National Park, Poland

Ojców National Park

Limestone gorges, caves and castle ruins near Kraków.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ojców National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the limestone valley past the Krakow Gate rock and into the Łokietek Cave.
  2. AfternoonVisit Pieskowa Skała castle and the Hercules' Club, a tall rock pillar beside it.
  3. EveningReturn to Kraków for dinner, 30 minutes away.

Day 2

Walk to the Chapel on the Water, built on a bridge over the stream.

What to eat

Trout from the local fish farms in the valley.

Local tips

Make the most of Ojców National Park

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy with visitors from Kraków. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The Hercules Club, a tall limestone pillar, with Pieskowa Skała castle behind it.

Getting there

Buses run from Kraków, about 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Pieskowa Skała castle and Kraków's old town.

Good to know

Visit the Łokietek Cave, where a Polish king is said to have hidden from his enemies. The valley paths are short and easy.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Ojców National Park

Getting there

  • Kraków Airport (KRK)15 km away
  • Katowice Airport (KTW)60 km away
  • Kraków18 km away
  • Łódź175 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Ojców National Park: good to know

Is Ojców National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Limestone gorges, caves and castle ruins near Kraków.

How many days do you need in Ojców National Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ojców National Park?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy with visitors from Kraków. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Ojców National Park?

The nearest airport is Kraków Airport (KRK), about 15 km away. Buses run from Kraków, about 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Ojców National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Kraków (18 km), Zakopane (102 km) and High Tatras (Štrbské Pleso) (123 km).

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