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Sromowce Wyżne is a mountain village on Dunajec immediately below the reservoirs Czorsztyn and Sromowce, in the voivodeship Lesser Poland in the southeast Poland between Pienines and the Zips. The place is on the southern edge of the Pienin National Park.
background
The place was first recorded in 1323 on the royal trade route to Hungary, the Via Regia, mentioned. As early as 1350 is between the villages Sromowce Wyżne upstream and Sromowce Niżne distinguished downstream. The village belonged to the Clarissin monastery in Stary Sącz. Already in the Middle Ages and the early modern times, the inhabitants went rafting on the Dunajec, where they took wood from the Tatra Mountains on the Dunajec direction Vistula shipped, where it is then loaded with wheat and other agricultural products up to Danzig was spent. The Tatra wood was used in Gdansk for shipbuilding and the wheat was exported to the Netherlands and Flanders in particular. Since the early 19th century, however, tourists began to book the raft trip through the breakthrough. Most of the raft descents through the Dunajec breakthrough begin in the village. In 1996 the reservoirs were flooded, which significantly reduced the risk of flooding and regulates the amount of water in the breakthrough.
getting there
By plane
The international Krakow Airport located northwest and the international Rzeszów Airport northeast of Sromowce Wyżne.
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. Minibuses bring the tourists who make the raft trips after they finish from Szczawnica or Krościenko nad Dunajcem back to the parking lot in town.
In the street
The connecting road leads to Czorsztyn and from there either direction Nowy Sącz in the east or Nowy Targ in the West.
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 most important point in the place is the landing point for the rafts. The dam on the reservoir is also worth seeing.
activities
Sromowce Wyżne is ideal for water sports and hiking. Also raft and kayak trips are on the Dunajec possible.
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. The Dunajec is a mountain river and harbors corresponding dangers. If you want to kayak down the river, it is best to contact an experienced tour guide and not do this on your own.
Practical advice
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://sromowce.pl - Official website of Sromowce Wyżne
