SZCZAWNICA SLEIGH RIDES Off we go at full gallop… Winter in Szczawnica is pure magic! One of the most beautiful ways to experience it is on a traditional sleigh ride. Climb into a highland sleigh drawn by horses and set off along the snow-covered forest paths of the picturesque Biała Woda Nature Reserve. It’s an […]

SZCZAWNICA Tourist trail: Palenica A short, scenic hike to Palenica is perfect for a family stroll or as a warm-up to mountain trekking in the Pieniny. You can reach the summit either on foot or via the convenient cable car. The trail leads directly from the center of Szczawnica up to Palenica, where you can […]

SZCZAWNICA Szczawnica for cyclists BY BIKESPRING | SUMMER | AUTUMN Szczawnica is the perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts.Fans of two wheels will find something to enjoy here all year round. Nestled between the Pieniny Mountains and the Beskid Sądecki, Szczawnica offers exceptional conditions for every type of cyclist. You’ll find family-friendly routes, MTB trails, and, […]

SZCZAWNICA SKI RESORTS Szczawnica is home to two well-prepared and well-organized ski resorts: PKL Palenica (in the center of Szczawnica) — a modern chairlift, FIS-certified runs, challenging black slopes, and a dedicated learning area for children and beginners. The Palenica II run, stretching about 1.8 km, is sure to satisfy every skier. Jaworki-Homole Ski Arena […]

SZCZAWNICA SKI TOURING AND SLEDDING SKI TOURING The area around Szczawnica is perfect for ski touring! You’ll find routes winding through forest paths and valleys, while the Small Pieniny range is an ideal choice for anyone looking to begin their adventure with this winter activity. One highlight is the beautifully located Durbaszka mountain hut. From […]

SZCZAWNICA Pijalnia Wód Leczniczych QUEEN OF MINERAL WATERS Szczawnica is not only a picturesque mountain town, but also home to Uzdrowisko Szczawnica (Szczawnica Spa), which has a 200-year tradition. It is famous for its healing szczawy – mineral waters rich in minerals, ideal for treating respiratory, digestive, and urinary tract ailments, as well as osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. Uzdrowisko […]

SZCZAWNICA ICE RINK AND SLEDDING In the center of Szczawnica, there’s an ice rink perfect for both children and adults. Music, skate rental, and a special area for the youngest skaters make it an inviting place to take your first steps on the ice. Nearby, gentle slopes prepared for sledding offer plenty of family-friendly winter […]

SZCZAWNICA HOW ABOUT SLOVAKIA? Szczawnica is also a perfect base for trips to Slovakia. Just look at the map – the charming village of Leśnica invites you for a bike ride or a walk, along a picturesque road running beside the Dunajec River. In just a few dozen minutes, on foot or by bike along the Pieniny […]

SZCZAWNICA NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH AN AMAZING LASER SHOW For the first time in history, last year Szczawnica replaced traditional fireworks with a unique and eco-friendly laser show. This bold step was met with huge enthusiasm from both residents and guests, so this year we invite you to welcome the New Year in the same […]

SZCZAWNICA AUTUMN REDYK IN SZCZAWNICA Whoever owns sheep, owns whatever they want, people used to say… The most spectacular and picturesque Autumn Redyk in the very heart of the Pieniny Mountains takes place in Szczawnica. This extraordinary celebration promotes the culture and customs of the Pieniny Highlanders, as well as centuries-old shepherding traditions. It is […]

SZCZAWNICA SZALAY DAYS In the heart of the Pieniny Mountains, the spirit of the Polish highlands meets Hungarian passion — all thanks to Józef Szalay. Who was Józef Szalay? A Hungarian aristocrat and pioneer of the Polish spa tradition, he transformed Szczawnica into not only the pearl of the Pieniny, but also a symbolic bridge […]

SZCZAWNICA Szczawnica Lamb Festival Szczawnica hosted the very first Lamb Festival – Pieniny Flavors of Nature, a culinary celebration unlike anything the Pieniny Mountains — or Poland — had ever seen. The highlight? A new Polish record — and possibly even a world record — for the largest serving of lamb goulash ever cooked: over […]

SZCZAWNICA MIDSUMMER NIGHT Pieniny Midsummer Night (Noc Świętojańska) is an event full of symbolism and references to ancient customs — a magical return to Slavic traditions, held in the stunning scenery of the Homole Gorge. We’ve just celebrated the first, unforgettable edition of the Pieniny Midsummer Night in Szczawnica–Jaworki — an event that drew crowds […]

SZCZAWNICA SPRING REDYK IN JAWORKI On May 1, 2025, after more than 50 years of absence, a tradition that had almost vanished came back to life in full force, attracting crowds. This exceptional celebration, held near the Homole Gorge, showed that shepherding is not just a profession — it’s a way of life and part […]

SZCZAWNICA DUNAJEC RIVER RAFTING A rafting trip down the Dunajec on a traditional wooden raft is an unforgettable way to experience the region’s stunning nature and wildlife. Floating through a narrow gorge with its dramatic bends is without a doubt one of the most fascinating attractions of the Pieniny National Park. Each raft holds 10 […]

SZCZAWNICA Tourist Information Guide To make your stay in Szczawnica even more comfortable, it is worth keeping the most important information close at hand: Tourist information Szewczyk Travel Tourism Organisation Centre2A Zdrojowa StreetTel. +48 664 909 516 Pieniny Tourism Centre – domestic and international transport services1 Główna StreetTel. +48 18 262 23 32, +48 602 […]

SZCZAWNICA Szczawnica Events Calendar 2026 Taste Szczawnica 2026 – A Year of Flavour, Culture, Sport and Rhythm This will be an exceptional year in Szczawnica—a time filled with a wide variety of events that will delight lovers of music, art, sport and great food! Get ready for unforgettable experiences, from open-air concerts and culinary festivals […]

SZCZAWNICA Lamb Trail Wadowice is famous for its cream cakes, while Szczawnica is known for its delicious lamb. This culinary trail takes you through Szczawnica’s inns and restaurants with one goal: to show you what authentic lamb really tastes like. This is no ordinary meat — the sheep graze on wild herbs growing in the […]

SZCZAWNICA Art Gallery Trail Szczawnica is a spa town that inspires artists. For over two centuries, Szczawnica has delighted visitors with its unique atmosphere. This spa town is known for its therapeutic mineral waters, elegant Swiss-Tyrolean architecture and exceptional location among the mountains. Its distinctive identity is also shaped by pastoral traditions, timber-rafting heritage and […]

SZCZAWNICA The Taste of Water and Health For over 200 years, Szczawnica has been a place where health and well-being come first. A walk through the spa town, a deep breath of fresh mountain air, and a moment of relaxation surrounded by nature are enough to experience the unique atmosphere of this remarkable place. Szczawnica’s […]

SZCZAWNICA SKI TOURING The area around Szczawnica is perfect for ski touring! You’ll find routes winding through forest paths and valleys, while the Small Pieniny range is an ideal choice for anyone looking to begin their adventure with this winter activity. One highlight is the beautifully located Durbaszka mountain hut. From the car park near […]

SZCZAWNICA JAWORKI SKI ARENA Don’t stay at home – come to Jaworki! JAWORKI – HOMOLE SKI ARENA, set in a beautiful location in Jaworki where the Radziejowa Range meets the Small Pieniny, lies just 5 km from the center of Szczawnica and is a favorite destination for winter sports enthusiasts and more! Operating year-round, the […]

SZCZAWNICA Muzyczna Owczarnia The Muzyczna Owczarnia in Jaworki is a legendary venue where music meets the spirit of the mountains. Housed in a former stylish sheepfold, it hosts concerts by artists from Poland and around the world, often featuring blues, jazz, or rock. It’s more than just a music stage — it’s a unique gathering […]

SZCZAWNICA Jaworki Gateway to the Small Pieniny Jaworki is a small village nestled in the Grajcarek Valley, a few kilometers southeast of Szczawnica. The village is best known as a starting point for some of the region’s most beautiful hiking trails. From here, it’s easy to reach the Homole Gorge or Wysoka — the highest […]

SZCZAWNICA Pieniny Museum The Power of Pieniny Tradition Located in a former border guard station at 37 Łemkowska Street, the Józef Szalay Pieniny Museum is a branch of the Museum of Nowy Sącz Land. Since the mid-1950s, it has collected artifacts connected to the culture and history of the region — from a Rusyn ethnographic […]

SZCZAWNICA Szlachtowa The Pearl of the Small Pieniny Szlachtowa is a charming, small village at the foot of the Pieniny Mountains, offering peace, tradition, and atmospheric architecture. Once inhabited by the Lemko Rusyns of Szlachtowa, it is now an ideal base for lovers of history, spirituality, and mountain hiking. The village’s most valuable monument is […]

SZCZAWNICA A scenic walk to Leśnica DUNAJEC GORGE This short, exceptionally picturesque route follows one of the most famous river gorges in Europe. A stroll along the banks of the Dunajec, at the foot of the Pieniny’s limestone cliffs, is perfect for a peaceful outing — ideal for families with children, cyclists, or anyone less […]

SZCZAWNICA DUNAJEC RIVER RAFTING An adventure in the heart of the Pieniny Rafting through the Dunajec Gorge is one of the region’s oldest and most iconic tourist attractions, drawing visitors back year after year. Organized rafting began as early as 1831, when Józef Szalay — founder of the Szczawnica Spa — launched the first trips […]

SZCZAWNICA Wysoki Wierch Ahead of us is an exceptionally picturesque and peaceful hike through the Małe Pieniny (Small Pieniny Range) — perfect for a relaxed family walk, with views that will linger in your memory for a long time. A comfortable gravel path first leads to the Pod Durbaszką Resort, then follows a gentle ridge […]

SZCZAWNICA Trzy Korony Trzy Korony (Three Crowns) is the highest and most famous peak of the Pieniny Właściwe range (982 m a.s.l.), recognizable for its characteristic five limestone pinnacles. At the top, hikers are rewarded with a spectacular viewing platform offering a beautiful panorama of the Dunajec Gorge, the surrounding mountain ranges, and, in good […]

SZCZAWNICA Sokolica Sokolica Peak is one of the most famous and most frequently visited peaks in the Pieniny. Its popularity comes from a seemingly modest pine tree — and from the breathtaking panorama of the picturesque Dunajec Gorge, surrounding Pieniny peaks, and even the distant Tatras peeking over the horizon. The symbol of Sokolica is […]

SZCZAWNICA Wysoka A relatively short but occasionally challenging hike along the green trail to Wysoka Peak (1,050 m above sea level), the highest peak in the Pieniny. The route passes through Homole Gorge, Dubantowska Valley, and wide, scenic meadows. Wysoka rewards hikers with expansive views, including the Tatras, Gorce, Beskid Sądecki, and Magura Spiska. Distance […]

SZCZAWNICA HOMOLE GORGE The Small Pieniny are a true treasure trove of charming nooks, and the crown jewel is undoubtedly Homole Gorge (Wąwóz Homole) in Jaworki, where limestone walls form a narrow, enchanting corridor. Adding to the magic are the famous Stone Books, which, according to legend, record the fate of humanity. This short and […]

SZCZAWNICA Palenica A short, scenic hike to Palenica is perfect for a family stroll or as a warm-up to mountain trekking in the Pieniny. You can reach the summit either on foot or via the convenient cable car. The trail leads directly from the center of Szczawnica up to Palenica, where you can take in […]

SZCZAWNICA TO BACÓWKA A short, scenic hike along the yellow trail first takes you up to the cross overlooking Szczawnica, offering a stunning panoramic view. From there, the path leads straight to the welcoming doors of the Bacówka (Shepherd’s Hut) under Bereśnik. Here, the views are as delightful as the hut’s own hearty cuisine. This […]