Skawina: Hotels and Accommodation

Skawina’s traditions date back to the 14th century; King Casimir the Great founded the town in 1364. For travellers interested in urban history, this provides a tangible cultural point of reference.

You can book a hotel in Skawina.

Culture and History

In the area surrounding Skawina are Przegorzały - Castle, Decjusza - Palace, Kraków - Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel, Kraków. Jaskinia Jasna, Kraków. Twardowski’s Cave, Sowiniec and Piłsudski Mound.

The town’s historical context includes former connections with the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, as well as the destruction of Kazimierzowski Castle during the Swedish siege of Kraków in 1655.

Skawina has an indoor swimming pool and a cultural and sports facility at Basen Camena on Żwirki i Wigury Street. Travellers who would like to combine swimming with culture and sport will find a suitable facility for this at Basen Camena.

Skawina is situated on the Skawinka River and a short distance from Kraków’s city centre.

Nature and Activities

City Park in Skawina is a place for walking, inline skating and cycling.

Geographical Location

Skawina is located in Poland, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship and Kraków County; the Skawina municipality is also located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship and Kraków County.

The following pages are also available for further location selection: Ochojno, Radziszów, Modlniczka, Świątniki Górne, Sieciechowice, Kocmyrzów, Balice, Zielonki.

For the overview of the wider destination: Kraków.