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Things to see in Zawiercie (Poland): 42 places and when to go
Zawiercie is a town in Poland, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (18), History (13), Nature (7). The best known are Ogrodzieniec Castle, Trail of the Eagles' Nests and Bobolice Castle. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
What to see in Zawiercie
The places in and around Zawiercie, 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.
- Ogrodzieniec CastleRuins of a medieval castle in Poland10 km
- Trail of the Eagles' NestsWalking path, Poland8.8 km
- Bobolice CastleCastle in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland14 km
- Mirów CastleCastle in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland14 km
- Eagles' Nests Landscape ParkProtected area in Poland10 km
- Bąkowiec CastleHistoric site in Silesian Voivodeship, in Poland9.5 km
- Siewierz CastleCastle in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland13 km
- Pilica CastleHistoric site in Silesian Voivodeship, in Poland16 km
- Góra ZborówMountain in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland12 km
- Cave Głęboka (Góra Zborów)Cave, Podlesice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland12 km
- Włodowice PalacePalace in Włodowice, Poland6.7 km
- Ryczów CastleHistory15 km
- Synagogue in ŻarkiHistory16 km
- Nature Reserve Góra ZborówNature reserve, Siliesian Voivodeship, Poland12 km
- StajniaCave in Poland14 km
- Szlak Warowni JurajskichHiking11 km
- KołoczekHill and rock labyrinth, gmina Kroczyce, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland12 km
- Kościół pw. św. Jana Chrzciciela i św. Jana EwangelistyChurch in Pilica, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland17 km
- Kościół pw. Św. Mikołaja Biskupa w KidowieChurch in Kidów, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland20 km
- Saint Mark church in RodakiHistory · Temples13 km
- Wieża wyciągowa w PorębieTower in Poręba, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland5.9 km
- Browar JanaBrewery3.4 km
- Browar na JurzeBrewery3.4 km
- Czarny szlak Krępa, węzeł szlaków - Szlak SL02NHiking6.8 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Czarny szlak Mrzygłód - Zazdrość, Czarny szlak Przełęcz pod Górą - Parking Jaskinia Głęboka, Czarny szlak Siamoszyce, stacja paliw - Siamoszyce, Chałupki, Grabowa - Szlak Zamonitu, Karlin - Siamoszyce, Łazy - Błojec, Szlak Kroczycki, Szlak Maryjny - etap 11., Szlak Maryjny - etap 12., Szlak Pustynny, Szlak Rzędkowicki, Szlak Skarżycki, Szlak Szwajcarii Zagłębiowskiej, Szlak Zamonitu, Żółty szlak Zawiercie - Poręba
- Nature: Park Kolejowy
- With kids: Park Miniatur
- History: POZIOM 511 Jura Wellness Hotel & Spa
When to go to Zawiercie
The best time to visit Zawiercie 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.
- JanPossible8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In May, 42 of the 42 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 Zawiercie
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 53 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
- Cynków8 places23 km
- Szczekociny6 places32 km
- Trzebinia37 places36 km
- Katowice101 places39 km
- Bytom55 places40 km
- Częstochowa28 places42 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zawiercie?
The best known: Ogrodzieniec Castle, Trail of the Eagles' Nests, Bobolice Castle, Mirów Castle, Eagles' Nests Landscape Park. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zawiercie?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Zawiercie?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zawiercie as the destination and these 42 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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