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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.
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 (14) · Nature (10) · Temples (9) · Wildlife (6) · Hiking (4) · Mountains (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.
- BochniaMuseums and art210 m
- Bochnia Salt MineSalt mine (Bochnia, Poland)507 m
- St. Leonard's Church, Lipnica MurowanaUNESCO World Heritage Site14 km
- Wiśnicz CastleHistoric site in Stary Wiśnicz, Lesser Poland Voivodeship; Poland6.5 km
- Basilica of Saint Nicholas in BochniaChurch building in Bochnia, Poland5 m
- Wiśnicz-Lipnica Landscape ParkProtected area in Poland11 km
- Basilica in SzczepanówChurch building in Szczepanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland17 km
- Chrostowska GóraSummit11 km
- World War I Cemetery nr 309 in TrzcianaWorld War I Cemetery in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland14 km
- Saint Stanislaus church in SzczepanówChurch building in Szczepanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland16 km
- Koci ZamekSummit11 km
- Dąbrowski MoundMonument in Pierzchów, Poland10 km
- Krak II MoundNature · Mountains13 km
- Saint James church in BrzeskoChurch building in Brzesko, Poland13 km
- Kościół pw. Narodzenia Świętego Jana ChrzcicielaChurch building in Chełm, Bochnia County, Poland7.8 km
- Saint Joachim church in KrzyżanowiceChurch building in Krzyżanowice, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland4.3 km
- Saint Procopius church in JadownikiChurch building in Jadowniki, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland16 km
- Saint Andrew Bobola church in GawłówChurch building in Gawłów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland6.4 km
- Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt MinesWorld Heritage site in Poland14 km
- Długosz Królewski nature reserveNature reserve in Poland6.6 km
- Rezerwat GibielProtected area11 km
- Rezerwat LipówkaProtected area14 km
- Bochnia - TymbarkHiking13 km
- Dwór obronny Wieruskich w WieruszycachHistory13 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Ośrodek Wypoczynkowy Kłaj Dolina Raby
- Hiking: PKP Stanisławice - Niepołomice, Sitowiec - Szarów, Szlak wokół Brzeska
- Food and drink: 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.
- 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
- NovPossible8:45
- DecBest time7:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Koszyce8 places24 km
- Dobczyce32 places27 km
- Limanowa54 places28 km
- Dalewice11 places32 km
- Zarzecze56 places33 km
- Kraków220 places35 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bochnia?
The best known: Bochnia, Bochnia Salt Mine, St. Leonard's Church, Lipnica Murowana, Wiśnicz Castle, Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bochnia. 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 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.
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