# Things to see in Bochnia (Poland): 29 places and when to go

> Bochnia is a town in Poland, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Nature (10), Temples (9). The best known are Bochnia, Bochnia Salt Mine and St. Leonard's Church, Lipnica Murowana. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bochnia/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Poland · 49.9693, 20.4284
- **Places:** 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/historia/) (14) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/naturaleza/) (10) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/espiritual/) (9) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/fauna/) (6) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/senderismo/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/montana/) (3)
- **Best time:** May to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to April and November.
- **Nearest airport:** KRK Balice, 48 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Bochnia

The places in and around Bochnia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Bochnia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/muzeum-im-stanislawa-fischera-w-bochni/): Museums and art · 210 m
- [Bochnia Salt Mine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/salt-mine-in-bochnia/): Salt mine (Bochnia, Poland) · 507 m
- [St. Leonard's Church, Lipnica Murowana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/st-leonard-s-church-in-lipnica-murowana/): UNESCO World Heritage Site · 14 km
- [Wiśnicz Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zamek-w-wisniczu/): Historic site in Stary Wiśnicz, Lesser Poland Voivodeship; Poland · 6.5 km
- [Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bochnia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-swietego-mikolaja-biskupa/): Church building in Bochnia, Poland · 5 m
- [Wiśnicz-Lipnica Landscape Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/wisnicko-lipnicki-park-krajobrazowy/): Protected area in Poland · 11 km
- [Basilica in Szczepanów](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-swietego-stanislawa-biskupa-i-meczennika-w-szczep/): Church building in Szczepanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · 17 km
- [Chrostowska Góra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/chrostowska-gora/): Summit · 11 km
- [World War I Cemetery nr 309 in Trzciana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/cmentarz-wojenny-nr-309-trzciana-dolne-kwatery/): World War I Cemetery in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · 14 km
- [Saint Stanislaus church in Szczepanów](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kaplica-sw-stanislawa-w-szczepanowie/): Church building in Szczepanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · 16 km
- [Koci Zamek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/koci-zamek/): Summit · 11 km
- [Dąbrowski Mound](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kopiec-j-h-dabrowskiego/): Monument in Pierzchów, Poland · 10 km
- [Krak II Mound](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kopiec-krakusa-ii/): Nature · Mountains · 13 km
- [Saint James church in Brzesko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-najswietszej-maryi-panny-matki-kosciola-i-swieteg/): Church building in Brzesko, Poland · 13 km
- [Kościół pw. Narodzenia Świętego Jana Chrzciciela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-narodzenia-swietego-jana-chrzciciela/): Church building in Chełm, Bochnia County, Poland · 7.8 km
- [Saint Joachim church in Krzyżanowice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-swietego-joachima-w-krzyzanowicach/): Church building in Krzyżanowice, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · 4.3 km
- [Saint Procopius church in Jadowniki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-swietego-prokopa-opata/): Church building in Jadowniki, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · 16 km
- [Saint Andrew Bobola church in Gawłów](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-sw-andrzeja-boboli-w-gawlowie/): Church building in Gawłów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · 6.4 km
- [Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/reales-minas-de-sal-de-wieliczka-y-bochnia/): World Heritage site in Poland · 14 km
- [Długosz Królewski nature reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-dlugosz-krolewski/): Nature reserve in Poland · 6.6 km
- [Rezerwat Gibiel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-gibiel/): Protected area · 11 km
- [Rezerwat Lipówka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-lipowka/): Protected area · 14 km
- [Bochnia - Tymbark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bochnia-tymbark/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Dwór obronny Wieruskich w Wieruszycach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/dwor-obronny-wieruskich-w-wieruszycach/): History · 13 km

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

- **Beaches**: [Ośrodek Wypoczynkowy Kłaj Dolina Raby](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/osrodek-wypoczynkowy-klaj-dolina-raby/)
- **Hiking**: [PKP Stanisławice - Niepołomice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/pkp-stanislawice-niepolomice/), [Sitowiec - Szarów](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/sitowiec-szarow/), [Szlak wokół Brzeska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-wokol-brzeska/)
- **Food and drink**: [Winnica Magdalena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/winnica-magdalena/)

## When to go to Bochnia

The best time to visit Bochnia is **May to October and December**; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 31 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 11 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 07 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 44 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 27 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 45 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 53 |

In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. In June, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Bochnia

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 48 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=49.9693%2C20.4284)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.9693%2C20.4284)

## Other towns nearby

- [Koszyce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/koszyce/): 8 places · 24 km
- [Dobczyce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/dobczyce/): 32 places · 27 km
- [Limanowa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/limanowa/): 54 places · 28 km
- [Dalewice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/dalewice/): 11 places · 32 km
- [Zarzecze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zarzecze/): 56 places · 33 km
- [Kraków](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/cracovia/): 220 places · 35 km

And all of Poland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Bochnia?

The best known: [Bochnia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/muzeum-im-stanislawa-fischera-w-bochni/), [Bochnia Salt Mine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/salt-mine-in-bochnia/), [St. Leonard's Church, Lipnica Murowana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/st-leonard-s-church-in-lipnica-murowana/), [Wiśnicz Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zamek-w-wisniczu/), [Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bochnia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-swietego-mikolaja-biskupa/). In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Bochnia?

May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53.

### How do you get to Bochnia?

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 48 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.9693%2C20.4284) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bochnia as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).