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Podhale is a region in the south Poland, in the voivodeship Lesser Poland. It is north of the Tatra Mountains. To the east it closes Zips and to the west the Arwa at. They are to the north Beskydy Mountains (Saybuscher Beskids in the northwest and the Gorce in the Northeast).
Regions
- Lower Podhale
- Rocky Podhale
places
- 1 Bystra-Sidzina
- Spytkowice
- 2 Raba Wyżna
- 3 Ludźmierz
- 4 Nowy Targ
- 5 Łopuszna
- 6 Dębno
- 7 Szaflary
- 8 Czarny Dunajec
- 9 Biały Dunajec
- 10 Białka Tatrzańska
- 11 Bukowina Tatrzańska
- 12 Poronin
- 13 Zakopane
- 14 Kościelisko
- 15 Chochołów
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Other goals
background
The Podhale was only sparsely populated in the early Middle Ages and covered with dense forests. The first planned settlement of the Podhale was made by the Cistercians from the Jędrzejów Monastery, who built a monastery in Ludźmierz at the beginning of the 13th century. In 1234 the village of Ludźmierz at the monastery was finally founded, making it the first officially established settlement in the region. In 1336 the city of Nowy Targ was founded under the privilege of King Casimir the Great. The area was developed from north to south along the river valleys. Settlers were Polish górals from the Beskids, German Saxons and Wallachians from Wallachia. The settlers mainly pursued alpine farming, handicrafts, mining and wood extraction. Wood, salt, copper and other products from the region were brought on rafts across the Dunajec to the Vistula and further via Gdansk, where the wood was often used for shipbuilding, and the Baltic Sea. Settlement penetrated the mountain valleys of the Tatra Mountains as early as the 16th century. During this time Zakopane was also founded as a shepherd's settlement. Tourism began in the region in the 19th century. Zakopane in particular was valued as a health resort beyond the Imperial and Royal Monarchies.
language
Polish is the official language in Poland. Many Gorals speak a Goral dialect. Due to the high level of education, one can also communicate well with English.
getting there
By plane
- Krakow Airport lies by Krakow about 70 km north of the Podhale.
By train
Railway junction is Nowy Targ. The railway line from Krakow ends in Zakopane.
By bus
The central bus station is located in Nowy Targ.
In the street
The Zakopianka expressway runs from Krakow to Zakopane.
By bicycle
There are numerous long-distance and near-by bike trails in the region.
mobility
Bus and train connections are available. However, you are most flexible with your own mobile pedestal.
Tourist Attractions
The region is characterized by the numerous medieval wooden churches and the architecture of the Gorals, which was further developed into the Zakopane style in the 19th century.
activities
The numerous mountains in the region invite you to go hiking, horse riding and cycling, and the numerous thermal baths are ideal for relaxing. Ski areas invite you to winter sports.
kitchen
There are a number of good restaurants in the region, and the beer is also recommended. The regional beer brands are Tatra and Harnaś.
nightlife
The night life is focused on Nowy Targ and Zakopane
security
It's pretty safe.
climate
Compared to northern Poland, due to the altitude, the climate is colder and more rainy, which means that snow is guaranteed in winter. Due to the southern exposure and altitude, there are more hours of sun here than in the north.
literature
- See article too Poland.
