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Chełmek (German: Chelmek) is a city in the polish Voivodeship Lesser Poland on the edge of Krakow-Czestochowa Juras north of the Vistula at the Przemsa. The city is in the historical Lesser Poland, in the so-called Krakow brazier, on the border with the historical regions Upper Silesia. During the Second World War there was a satellite camp of the nearby one in the city Auschwitz concentration camp.

getting there

Map of Chełmek

By plane

The closest international Airport is located northwest of Krakow at the Autostrada A4. Another international airport is located at Katowice at the Autostrada A1.

By train

The place has a train station that over Krakow is attainable.

By bus

Intercity buses run regularly to Krakow and long-distance buses to other cities in the region.

In the street

The road network is well developed.

The A4 runs from Germany and also from Poland Autostrada A4 means to the limit. Then you can take the motorway at the motorway junction with the Autostrada A1 leave to the north. The city is on the A4.

Alternatively, from southern Germany and Switzerland you can use Prague drive.

From Austria you drive over Brno and then from the Polish-Czech border the Autostrada A1.

mobility

The town center is easy to explore on foot.

Tourist Attractions

  • Marketplace
  • historical town houses

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer.

shop

There are shopping opportunities. A visit is recommended for extensive shopping Katowice.

kitchen

Due to the numerous forests and rivers, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and fish.

nightlife

A visit to Katowice is recommended to celebrate.

accommodation

There are numerous hotels, guest rooms and pensions in the village.

security

It's pretty safe.

health

For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

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