Maków Podhalański
Maków Podhalański is a charming town located in the picturesque Małopolskie Voivodeship, in the Suski County. It serves as the seat of the urban-rural commune of Maków Podhalański. In the past, from 1975 to 1998, the town administratively belonged to the Bielsko Voivodeship. The town is situated along the scenic Skawa River, in the breathtaking Beskid Makowski, at the foot of Bryndzówka mountain. Its location provides a stunning view of the nearby mountain, making Maków Podhalański an ideal destination for lovers of mountain landscapes and hiking. Maków Podhalański exudes an authentic Podhale atmosphere, where strolling through its narrow streets, one can encounter locals dressed in traditional Highlander folk costumes. Local shops and stalls offer unique handicrafts, showcasing the richness of regional traditions. Serving as an excellent base for mountain hiking enthusiasts, Maków Podhalański attracts tourists with various hiking trails leading through picturesque valleys, mountain peaks, and charming nature reserves in the Beskid Makowski. It is a perfect destination for hiking, Nordic walking, and cycling, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the Beskids. Maków Podhalański is a magical place where spending time exploring the wonders of nature and Highlander culture becomes an unforgettable experience. This enchanting corner of the Beskids will undoubtedly captivate the hearts of all who visit this charming town.
Attractions and distances
- Zawoja (Babia Góra) - about 14 km
- Sucha Beskidzka Castle - about 7 km
- Lake Mucharskie - about 17 km
- Wadowice John Paul II - about 26 km
- Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Monastery - about 21 km
- Auschwitz Museum Oświęcim - about 60 km
- Lanckorona - old town, castle ruins - about 20 km
- Krakow - about 60 km
- Zakopane - about 70 km
- Wieliczka (Salt Mine) - about 50 km
- Niedzica Castle, lake - about 70 km
- Szaflary Hot Springs - about 55 km
- Hot Springs Bukowina Tatrzańska - about 67 km
- Ski lift Mosorny Groń - about 22 km
- Zawoja ski lifts - about 21 km
- Mine BOCHNIA - about 80 km
- Maków Podhalański Horse Riding - about 2 km
- Maków Podhalański - hiking trails - about 1 km
- Termy Chochołów - about 60 km
- Żywiec Browar Muzeum - about 45 km