Niepolomice

Niepołomice

Niepołomice is a town in Małopolskie Province in the south of Poland , 25 km southeast of Kraków . Its big attraction is the Royal Castle.

By Train

Many private buses and also public communication from Kraków . Public bus lines 211, 221 and 301 from Kraków go to Niepołomice. It is best to get off at the stops "Niepołomice Rynek" or "Niepołomice Dworzec".

Niepołomice is small enough to cover all of it on foot.

Royal Castle in Niepołomice

( Zamek Królewski w Niepołomicach ),

[email protected] .

May-September: 10:00—18:00, October-April: 10:00—17:00 .

14th-century Gothic hunting castle in town built by Casimir III, today a museum, hotel, conference centre and a restaurant.

Guided tour in the castle and individual visit of the museum: 15 zł regular, 10 zł reduced. Entry to the art galleries: 10 zł regular, 6 zł reduced .

Niepołomice Forest

( Puszcza Niepołomicka ).

The Niepołomice Forest is a very popular destination for locals for easy strolls in the seemingly never-ending forest. In the past it used to be a beloved hunting territory for the Polish royalty residing in nearby Krakow. The whole forest is about 110 km2 (42 sq mi). In the heart of the forest you may be able to spot a Polish wisent, the heaviest surviving land mammal in Europe. The forest is traversed by several hiking trails and a 7 km bicycle trail.

Free of charge .

Football:

MKS Puszcza Niepołomice were relegated in 2025 and play soccer in 1 Liga, the second tier. Their home stadium (capacity 2000) in central in town.

Local restaurants and trattorias serve regional cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Traditional dishes reflect the local culinary heritage.

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

• Budget: Guesthouses and budget hotels from around 100–150 PLN per night
• Mid-range: Comfortable hotels, typically 200–350 PLN per night
• Upscale: Boutique and premium hotels, from 400 PLN per night

Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

Bochnia

Wieliczka

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