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Grywałd (from German: Grünewald) is a mountain town in the voivodeship Lesser Poland in the southeast Poland between Pienines and the Gorce. The village is on the northern edge of the Pienin National Park.
background
The place was first mentioned in 1330 and already had its own parish church at that time. The Gothic wooden church of St. Michael was built in the 15th century. Hiking trails to the Pieninen and Gorce begin in the village.
getting there
By plane
The international Krakow Airport located northwest and the international Rzeszów Airport northeast of Grywałd. The dam on the reservoir is also worth seeing.
By train
The nearest major train station is in Nowy Targ and is by train from Krakow reachable.
By bus
Regional buses go to Kraków, Nowy Targ and the surrounding areas.
In the street
The connecting roads lead to Nowy Sącz and Nowy Targ.
mobility
The place is easy to explore on foot or by bike. Since the place is in the mountains, it is quite hilly and a certain level of fitness does not hurt.
Tourist Attractions
- The main attraction is the Gothic Michaelskirche with beautiful medieval frescoes on the wooden walls.
- modern Marienkirche in neo-oral style
Michael's Church
Gothic frescoes
Marienkirche
Mountain chapel
activities
Grywałd is ideal for hiking and mountain biking.
shop
Souvenirs and everyday items can be purchased on site. For shopping you should go to Nowy Sącz or Nowy Targ.
kitchen
There are several restaurants. For Polish cuisine, see the relevant section in the article Poland.
nightlife
The nightlife is more likely to take place in nearby Nowy Targ or Zakopane.
accommodation
Guest rooms and pensions are available.
security
It's pretty safe.
Practical advice
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- An official website is not known.