Golden Polish Autumn in the Pieniny Mountains – explore the most charming places
Autumn vacation in the mountains is a dream vacation for fans of picturesque views and tourists who prefer peace and relaxation. Pieniny in autumn is one of the most valued and beautiful places for mountain lovers.
Pieniny – key attractions for a short stay
It is worth to adapt your visit in Pieniny to individual needs. Some of us prefer traditional tourist routes on the trail of the most popular local attractions. If we are coming for a short weekend getaway, we understandably want to see as much as possible in the shortest possible time.
Let us present you with key attractions for a short tourist stay in the Pieniny (school trips, short family trips, weekend trips):
- climbing Trzy Korony and admiring the view from the platform on Okrąglica,
- Dunajec ravine – rafting,
- visiting the Castle in Czorsztyn,
- visiting the Castle in Niedzica,
- a walk in Homole Gorge,
- stay in Szczawnica,
- stay in Krościenko on the Dunajec River,
- cable car entrance to Palenica.
Pieniny – what to visit during a longer stay?
Longer, multi-day stays oriented at walking on less frequented tourist routes and visiting charming, small towns are becoming more and more popular. In the autumn tourist route around the Pieniny – in addition to Szczawnica, Krościenko and Czorsztyn – the following towns should also be included while planning your mountain holiday itinerary:
- Jaworki – a picturesque place, located on the border of Małe Pieniny and Radziejowa. The nearest natural attractions are Homole Gorge and Biała Woda Reserve. Tourists appreciate the beauty of the local church with a decorative, well-preserved iconostasis from the late 18th century. Jaworki-Homole Ski Arena is very popular among winter sports enthusiasts.
- Grywałd – a holiday village in the Lubań area, with a rich tradition, probably dating back to the beginning of the 14th century. One of the most important monuments is the church of St. Marcin from the second half of the 15th century, as well as many well-preserved, historic wooden buildings.
- Krośnica – a town near Lubań, with few preserved wooden monuments. It is worth to consider it when planning longer, but less visited tour routes in the Pieniny.
- Sromowce Niżne – a small, charming town, located on the left bank of the Dunajec; known rafting spot. Lovers of historic wooden architecture should visit the church of St. Katarzyna – its creation dates back to the first half of 16th century.
- Łapsze Wyżne – a mountain village in the Łapszanki valley. During the trip around the nearby area it is worth to visit the historic, 18th century church of St. Piotr and Paweł.
- Pieniny – what is the best place to stay?
The perfect accommodation in Pieniny can be described as comfortable and located near the most interesting tourist routes. In addition to easy access to the place, it is worth to pay attention to another obvious issue – if you want a quiet accommodation, choose a small guest house rather than a hotel in the center of a typical tourist town.
Local guesthouses – e.g. Ostoja Zaskalskie Apartments (Jaworki) – have the additional advantage of enabling you to easily reach less known but equally picturesque hiking trails (hiking, cycling and skiing).