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Things to see in Skarżysko-Kamienna (Poland): 36 places and when to go
Skarżysko-Kamienna is a town in Poland, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Hiking (10), Wildlife (9). The best known are Wąchock Abbey, Altana and St Sigismund's Church, Szydlowiec. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
What to see in Skarżysko-Kamienna
The places in and around Skarżysko-Kamienna, 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.
- Wąchock AbbeyAbbey13 km
- AltanaSummit9.7 km
- St Sigismund's Church, SzydlowiecChurch building in Szydłowiec, Poland13 km
- Sieradowice Landscape ParkProtected area in Poland13 km
- Mausoleum of Polish Rural Martyrology in MichniówMausoleum in Poland12 km
- Museum of Folk Music Instruments in SzydłowiecMuseum in Szydłowiec, Poland13 km
- White Eagle MuseumMilitary museum in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland2.5 km
- Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn basilica in Skarżysko-KamiennaChurch building in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland1.7 km
- ORP OdważnyWisla-class torpedo boat2.5 km
- Szydłowiec CastleHistory13 km
- Saint Hyacinth church in OdrowążChurch building in Odrowąż, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland14 km
- Ostre GórkiSummit15 km
- Pałac SchoenbergaHistory12 km
- Rezerwat CiechostowiceProtected area9.2 km
- Rezerwat DalejówProtected area8.8 km
- Nature reserve Gagaty SołtykowskieProtected area13 km
- Nature reserve Kamień MichniowskiProtected area13 km
- Rezerwat Świnia GóraProtected area11 km
- Rezerwat WykusProtected area14 km
- Synagogue in SzydłowiecHistory · Temples13 km
- The Hill of Three CrossesSummit12 km
- Żarnowa GóraSummit8.8 km
- Bliżyn - Zagnańsk PKPHiking12 km
- Browar KamiennaBrewery2.6 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: kapliczka św. Barbary - Kamień Michniowski, Pięty - Bliżyn PKP, Rejów-Łączna, Ścieżka Powstańców 1863, Starachowice Muzeum - Michniów, Starachowice PKP - Łączna PKP, Suchedniów - Dalejów, szlak niebieski Berezów - Suchedniów, Wykus - Skarżysko
- With kids: Noe Park
- Nature: Rezerwat archeologiczny „Rydno”, Rezerwat Skarbowa Góra
When to go to Skarżysko-Kamienna
The best time to visit Skarżysko-Kamienna is May to October; also possible: November to April. 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.
- JanPossible8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprPossible13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:18
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:36
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In May, 36 of the 36 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 Skarżysko-Kamienna
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW, Warsaw), 118 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
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- Przysucha12 places32 km
- Radom19 places37 km
- Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski24 places43 km
- Opoczno6 places49 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Skarżysko-Kamienna?
The best known: Wąchock Abbey, Altana, St Sigismund's Church, Szydlowiec, Sieradowice Landscape Park, Mausoleum of Polish Rural Martyrology in Michniów. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Skarżysko-Kamienna?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Skarżysko-Kamienna?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 118 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Skarżysko-Kamienna as the destination and these 36 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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