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For Children MAŁOPOLSKA 14 UNESCO World Heritage List sites 255 attractions on the Wooden Architecture Route Wadowice – town of birth of Pope John Paul II Salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia 9 spa resorts 6 national parks 6 geothermal pools Rafting down the Dunajec gorge 2600 km of bicycle trails 3360 km of mountain trails 65 ski stations www.visitmalopolska.pl fb.com/lubiemalopolske The project has been funded by Małopolska Region Rejkiawik IS MAŁOPOLSKA For children FIN Helsinki N Oslo S Sztokholm Tallin EST RUS Ryga LV Dublin DK IRL Kopenhaga LT Wilno GB RUS Mińsk NL Londyn BY Amsterdam Berlin Bruksela Warszawa D PL B Kijów L Praga KRAKÓW Paryż Luksemburg UA CZ SK F FL Wiedeń Bratysława Berno MD Vaduz Budapeszt CH A H Kiszyniów Lublana SLO RO Zagrzeb San Bukareszt Marino HR AND Monako BIH Belgrad P E MC RSM photo by iStockphoto.com Andora Sarajewo SRB Lizbona I Madryt MNE Sofia Priština BG ancy a weekend with your children in the mountains? An un- Rzym Podgorica RKS Skopje V Tirana MK forgettable visit to a regular or open-air museum? Or perhaps AL water games, sport challenges or tours of fascinating castles? GR TR F This is only a selection out of a long list of Małopolska attractions for Ateny children. Both pre-school and school pupils as well as parents them- selves will find here something suited to their enjoyment. The pack- M Publisher age is very diverse: apart from Małopolska’s undeniable sightseeing Department of Tourism, Sport and Promotion and cultural attractions, you can visit, among other places, amuse- at The Office of the Marshal of the Małopolska Province Regional Tourism Information System Team ment parks or avail yourself of the interesting and unique events and ul. Basztowa 22, 31-156 Kraków venues. Most of the museums organise educational workshops and [email protected], www.visitmalopolska.pl classes for children that prove very popular, as they guarantee a fun Text and memorable time, even while learning. In the open-air geologi- Iwona Baturo cal museums you can see working carpenters and learn about van- New release: 2017 ishing professions and skills. In the castles of Małopolska, children Małopolska Organizacja Turystyczna Rynek Kleparski 4/13, 31-150 Kraków can learn about the daily life and customs of the Middle Ages and [email protected], www.mot.krakow.pl watch tournaments of chivalric knights. For a small tourist the his- Project coordinator: Agnieszka Bratek toric buildings ‘brought to life’ have a completely different value, as Publishing such a visit becomes embedded in their memory. Amistad Sp. z o.o. – Program ul. Stolarska 13/7, 31-043 Kraków On longer trips, you need to take into account that children sight- tel./faks: + 48 12 4229922 see at their own pace and usually get tired and bored quickly. It is [email protected], www.polskaturystyczna.pl Production management: Agnieszka Błaszczak, Małgorzata Czopik best to plan a two or three hour break for dinner in an inn or restau- Project coordination: Katarzyna Thor rant in the middle of the day. Far from home, and often in unique Publishing concept: Anna Niedźwieńska Editor: Aurelia Hołubowska interiors, food can taste exceptionally good, while a much needed Proofreading: Agnieszka Szmuc rest charges the batteries for the family’s next challenge. Allowing Cover design, graphic design: PART SA Maps: Wydawnictwo Kartograficzne Daunpol sp. z o.o. children the opportunity to visit the souvenir shops can add to the Typesetting, preparation for print: Michał Tincel excitement of their imaginative world. A little souvenir will remind Translation and proofreading: EuroInterpret Dominik Moser Second edition: K. Syga Virtual 3D them of your trip for a long time. Kraków 2017, ISBN 978-83-947250-4-4 The authors and publishers have made every effort to ensure the text is accurate, however, they cannot 1 be responsible for any changes that took place after the materials have been prepared for publishing. Materials prepared as of: 28 February 2017. Inwadł Park, photo by K. Bańkowski Rabkoland, photo by J. Gorlach Energylandia Amusement Park, DinoZatorland, photo by M. Zaręba photy by K. Syga Lands of children’s high jinks FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT Zatorland, Zator 4+ Inwałdpark, Inwałd 4+ The park in Zator offers over 90 representatives of prehistor- ic reptiles for your wonderment. Each model, almost life-size Inwałd Park, a complex of parks located just a few kilome- on a scale near 1:1, is comprehensively described. Other at- ters away from Wadowice, includes the "World of Dreams" tractions include the museum which displays, among oth- Miniature Park, where you can go on a trip around the er things, specimens of rocks and minerals; quad-bikes and world admiring the most famous monuments. The World go-karting tracks; merry-go-rounds and a 5DExtreme cin- of Dreams is situated right next to Dinolandia where visi- ema (each charged separately). Those who are hungry can tors can see over 50 species of dinosaurs exhibited. A vis- indulge themselves at small catering points or in the inn. it to Inwałd Stronghold will leave an indelible imprint in your memory as you will be travel in time, back to the era DinoZatorland, ul. Parkowa 7, Zator, \ +48 667979220, of knights, dragons and residents of settlements at the foot = www.dinozatorland.pl of the castle. You can also see a facility dedicated to the Pa- tron of Wadowice – the Garden of John Paul II. Energylandia Family Amusement Park, Zator 4+ Inwałd Park, ul. Wadowicka 169, 34-120 Inwałd \ +48 515 106 090, 515 107 090 = www.inwaldpark.pl The largest Amusement Park in Poland is located in Zator, close to the town of Oświęcim. Due to its high ranking, the Park has Rabkoland, Rabka-Zdrój 3+ been dubbed Polish Disneyland, as it includes roughly 50 me- chanical attractions, spread over 26 hectares of land and provi- This is a real paradise for children. There are all kinds of merry- des relaxation and fun that can last for more than just one day. go-rounds, karting tracks and bumper cars, slides, a two-tier • For the youngest visitors - "Bajkolandia" [Fableland] offering rollercoaster and many more attractions. You can also visit the activities for children. Aztec pyramid, the hall of mirrors, the ghost palace or the Fer- • For family, where both older and younger visitors can have ris. After having some fun, why not visit the Order of the Smile lots of fun Museum or Museum of Polish Records and Curiosities. • For young people, which will surely attract those who seek the most extreme fun Rabkoland Family Amusement and Education Park, Customers may choose from a diverse food offer fully profes- Rynek, Rabka-Zdrój, \ +48 32 258 84 67, = www.rab- sional cuisine through smaller fast food restaurants, great cafés koland.pl and ice cream parlors for those with a sweet tooth. 2 3 Botanical Garden, photo by M. Zaręba ZOO, photo by M. Zaręba Indian village, photo by M. Włodarczyk The park boasts a water park and a concert stage with a capa- city of up to 30 thousand people to party, hosting the brightest stars from Poland and abroad. RECREATION AND SPORT Energylandia Family Amusement Park, al. 3 Maja 2, Botanical Garden, Kraków 1-100 32-640 Zator, = www.energylandia.pl, \+48 33 486 15 00, +48 724 222 000 Established in the 18th century, the Kraków botanical gar- den is a great place for a stroll among flower beds, the rock- Indian village, Szczyrzyc 5+ ery or arboretum. The colourful flowers and fish splash- ing in the ponds will delight the children. When when the An old orchard shelters painted tipis, an Indian steam lodge, and weather is foul, be sure to visit the greenhouse. a special war-tent or warlodge. In Szczyrzyc you will find every kind of Native American paraphernalia: from craftwork, faith- Botanical Garden, ul. Kopernika 27, Kraków, \ +48 12 421 ful replicas of costumes from 200 years ago, tomahawks, and 2620, = www.ogrod.uj.edu.pl bags made from animal hides… You can also shoot at a target with an Indian bow and arrow, play authentic Indian games, and listen to tales about Native American myths, customs and life. ZOO, Wolski Wood, Kraków 1-100 Indian Village, Szczyrzyc-Pogorzany 8, \ 508 111 684 lub Wolski Wood is the largest green enclave of Kraków. Cover- 18 55 55 685 = www.wioskaindianska.pl ing the uplands, it is situated in the west part of the city, 8km from the centre. A few beautiful hiking and cycling tracks Villages of the World – have been marked out here. However, the greatest attraction 7+ for children will surely be the local zoological garden. The Global Education Park forested region has become home for almost 1500 animals Buildings characteristic for various world regions, equipped – representatives of nearly 300 species. A number of cater- with items of everyday use, were accumulated on an area ing points are in operation before the entrance to the zoo. of about 3 hectares. Each cabin features exhibits, photo- graphs and multimedia materials, which let children widen their knowledge about the world’s cultural and social di- Zoo, ul. Kasy Oszczędności Miasta Krakowa 14, Kraków, versity. \ +48 12 4253551, 4253552, = www.zoo-krakow.pl Developmental Education Park, ul. Tyniecka 39, Kraków, \+48 12 2692333, = www.wioskiswiata.org 4 5 Jordan Park, photo by A. Błaszczak Zarabie, photo by K. Bańkowski Jordan Park, Kraków 1–100 Jordan Park is one of the most popular walking and recrea- “Strefa Wolnego Czasu”: Zarabie “Free tional sites in Kraków, offering volleyball and basketball courts, Time Zone”, Myślenice 1–100 football pitches, a skate park and a little pond which can be traversed aboard pedal boats.