Place to visit
Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec, Poland: what it is and when to go
Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec is an abbey (Opactwo Benedyktynów w Tyńcu) in Poland (Kraków). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Abbey · Temples
- Local name
- Opactwo Benedyktynów w Tyńcu
- Where
- Poland · Benedyktyńska 37, 30-398, Kraków
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 6.8 km as the crow flies
- Website
- opactwotynieckie.pl
- Run by
- Zakon Benedyktynów
- Coordinates
- 50.01841, 19.80319
What it is and where
Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec is an abbey (Opactwo Benedyktynów w Tyńcu) in Poland (Kraków). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kraków, where this site lists 220 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.01841, 19.80319; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 6.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Zakon Benedyktynów
It is one of the Temples places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec is May to October and December.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecBest time7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bloki skalne po trzęsieniu ziemi 1786 rokuNature158 m
- Browar TynieckiBrewery286 m
- Palace in PiekaryHistory836 m
- Góra GrodziskoMountain in Poland1.3 km
- Bielany and Tyniec Landscape ParkProtected area in Poland1.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: Temples
- Wawel Cathedral: cathedral in Kraków, Poland
- Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kraków: church (Kraków, Poland)
- Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń: Church
- St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw: Cathedral
- St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk: church building in Gdańsk, Poland
- Poznań Cathedral: Polish cathedral
Every Poland place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec?
It is an abbey (Opactwo Benedyktynów w Tyńcu in the local language) in Poland. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 6.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bloki skalne po trzęsieniu ziemi 1786 roku, Browar Tyniecki, Palace in Piekary. The rest is in the Poland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.