Wadowice

Wadowice

Wadowice is a small town in Małopolskie Province in southern Poland. It's best known as the 1920 birthplace of Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II. Wadowice and the nearby monastery at Kalwaria Zebrzydowska have become pilgrimage sites, easily reached on a day-trip from Kraków.

By Train

It is easily accessible from Kraków and Katowice by car, bus or train. The

Wadowice Railway Station is located on walking distance from the most important sights. Regional trains from Kraków's main train station cover the distance in around 1,5 hours. One way tickets cost 12,50 zł.

The town centre of Wadowice is compact and walkable. Local buses connect the main districts and nearby attractions. Taxis are available from the train station.

Birth House of Karol Wojtyła

( Muzeum Dom Rodzinny Ojca Świętego Jana Pawła II w Wadowicach ),

Kościelna 7 ,

+48 33 823 35 65 .

09:00-14:45 .

Now a museum.

30/23 zł .

St. Mary Basilica ,

plac Jana Pawła II 1 .

This is the church where Karol Wojtyła was baptized.

Municipal Museum

( Muzeum Miejskie WCK im. M. Wadowity ),

Kościelna 4 ,

+48 33 873 81 00 ,

[email protected] .

Energylandia .

Poland's largest amusement park with area of 35 hectares and one of the Europe most searched attractions acc. to google search. Its four zones provide rollercoasters, water rides and carousels, as well as a water park - with different levels of "extremity".

( updated Jul 2022 )

Numerous cafes around the market square sell famous papal cake ( kremówka ).

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.

Around Wadowice there are more attractions and places worth seeing such as:

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

Bielsko-Biała

Lanckorona

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