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Jabłonka is a mountain town in the polish Voivodeship Lesser Poland on the southeastern foothills of the Saybuscher Beskids on the Arwa mountain river, one of the few Polish waters that drains over the Danube into the Black Sea. Its location at the foot of Babia Góra makes it a major center of tourism in the Beskydy Mountains. The community is the starting point for hikes in the eastern parts of the Saybuscher Beskids, especially in the national park and to the 1725 meters above sea level Babia Gora.
background
In 1368 a customs post was established here on the border with Hungary. In the 16th century the place came to Hungary. Tourism began to develop in the early 19th century. Until the First World War, the municipality belonged to that in the historical region Arwa lies to Hungary and came to Poland in 1920. From 1939 to 1945 Jabłonka belonged to Slovakia.
getting there
By plane
The closest Airport is in Krakow.
By train
The railway lines run east of the village. The closest major train station is Nowy Targwhere you have to switch to buses.
By bus
Intercity buses run regularly to Krakow and long-distance buses to other cities in the region.
In the street
The ways lead over Zawoja to Maków Podhalański or over Rabka to Krakow. You can also go straight to Nowy Targ ins Podhale or in the adjacent Slovak Part of the Arwa.
mobility
The place is easy to explore on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- baroque Transfiguration Church in the parish center
- baroque wooden church in Orawka
- neo-Gothic church in Chyżne
- neo-Gothic church in Lipnica Mała
- baroque church in Zubrzyca Dolna
- Arwa Open Air Museum in Zubrzyca Górna
Transfiguration Church
Wooden church in Orawka
neo-Gothic church in Chyżne
neo-Gothic church in Lipnica Mała
baroque church in Zubrzyca Dolna
Arwa Open Air Museum in Zubrzyca Górna
activities
Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. In winter you can do all kinds of winter sports, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding.
shop
There are shopping opportunities. A visit is recommended for extensive shopping Krakow.
kitchen
Due to the numerous forests and alpine pastures, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and sheep cheese.
accommodation
In Jabłonka there are guest rooms and pensions of all price ranges.
security
Always check the current weather report before going into the mountains. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes should always be taken with you. The marked hiking trails should not be left, especially in the national park.
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
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
