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Placesworth visiting in the vicinity of the Kasztelan Hotel***

Kasztelan Hotel*** is a perfect base for numerous tourist trails. Discover various charms of Dobczyce as well as its neighbouring villages and countryside. If you wish to be close to nature, relax and rest from the noise of the big city, this is an ideal place for you.

Royal Castle in Dobczyce

Dobczyce, Old Town

It is located on a hill above the Raba River, and more precisely on Lake Dobczyckie, which was created by damming up the waters of the Raba River. It is an example of an upland castle. Research conducted on the castle hill revealed traces of settlements from the Neolithic and Bronze Age. The period when the fortress was built dates back to the 13th century. The first written mention of it comes from 1225. In its heyday, the building had over 70 rooms and 3 towers. In the past, it hosted the crowned heads: Władysław Łokietek, Kazimierz the Great, Queen Jadwiga and Władysław Jagiełło. In the times of Kazimierz Jagiellończyk, an academy for the royal sons was located here, who were educated under the supervision of the famous Polish historian Jan Długosz. Today, in the reconstructed part, there is the Władysław Kowalski Regional Museum of PTTK.

Paid admission - open only in season (1.04-31.10)

* normal ticket - PLN 15.00

* reduced ticket - PLN 12.00

* family ticket - PLN 35.00

- On public holidays, the museum of the castle and open-air museum is CLOSED!

- Distance from the Kasztelan Hotel*** about 300 m

Skansen Drewnianego Budownictwa Ludowego

Heritage Park of Traditional Wooden Construction

Located at the foot of the Royal Castle in Dobczyce, the heritage park is a part of the Wooden Architecture Trail of Małopolska. In the park you can see a henhouse, a garner, a coachhouse, a tavern and a burial house.

Tourist Trail „In the Footsteps of History”

Takes you to numerous sights and historical places in Dobczyce such as the Royal Castle, the heritage park, St John the Baptist's Church, bell tower built in the 19th century, Mary's Church, the monument of St Florian built in the 17th century as well as the „Jeleniec” cemetery with it's historic tombstones.

Wieliczka Salt Mine (16 kilometers away)

This world class tourist attraction was added to the UNESCO list in 1978. Visitors can choose one of two tours: a regular tourist trail or the miner's trail where one can see the salt labirynths, underground lakes, salt sculptures and learn about the history and secrets of this magical place. On top of all the fun, a visit in the mine can help your health, as thanks to its unique microclimate the mine is also a health resort.

Indian Village in Szczyrzyc (16 kilometers away)

The indian village is situated in the middle of an old orchard, surrounded by marvellous views of the unspoilt Beskids. One can visit the original sized, painted and fully-equipped teepee, an enormous tent which can house up to fifty people called the tio-teepee, the steam hut (an Indian sauna), warlodge – a special war teepee, an exhibition of Indian handicraft, replicas of Indian clothes from the 19th century, war shirts made of thousands of tiny beads, tomahawks, leather bags and much more.

Zakopane / The Tatra Mountains (88 kilometers away)

Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains which surround the famous Krupówki are places full of attractions. Tourists can enjoy numerous trails, beautiful glades, waterfalls, mountain lakes, traditional restaurants and local highlander's taverns near Gubałówka, as well as astonishing views of the town and above all the highest mountains in Poland. In the winter Zakopane is a skier's paradise, in the summer it turns into a kingdom of hikers and backpackers.

Oświęcim (89 kilometers away)

This city is known primarily due to the presence of the concentration camps which are a symbol of the Holocaust and a garden of remembrance which has become a part of the UNESCO list. In Auschwitz-Birkenau one can see authentic items, places and find accounts of ex inmates.

Kraków – Market Square (30 kilometers away)

If you love history, you can not miss the Market Square in Kraków. Lajkonik, the Dragon of Wawel, hejnał Mariacki (bugle call) are just some of the countless traditions and legends connected to this royal city. Visit Kraków to get to know them all.

ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS AND FACILITIES IN THE AREA:

Open pool (300 meters away), available in summer
Indoor pools in Myślenice (14 kim away) and in Wieliczka (16 km away)
Wieniec fishery (20 kim away)
Stables in Czasław (4 km away)
Ski resorts in Siepraw (12 kim away), Kasina Wielka (20 km away) and Myślenice (14 km away)
Ski lift in Myślenice (14 km away)
Viewing platform on the Hełm Hill in Myślenice (14 km away)
Go-cart and quad track in Myślenice (14 km away)
Shooting range in Myślenice (14 km away)