Co robić jesienią w Krynicy-Zdroju? Propozycje dla aktywnych i spragnionych relaksu

An autumn trip to the mountains is a fantastic opportunity to watch the incredibly colorful spectacle of nature changing its face, while spending time actively, discovering interesting monuments, and giving yourself wonderful moments of relaxation and unwinding. All this - and even more - awaits tourists in Krynica-Zdrój in the Beskid Sądecki mountains. What, specifically, is worth doing and seeing in Krynica-Zdrój at this time of year?

Parkowa Mountain and Spa Park

Hotel Belmonte is an excellent base for lovers of walks, and in autumn in Krynica-Zdrój, there are great conditions for this type of activity. A very popular destination for walks is Parkowa Mountain, rising to a height of 741 m above sea level, along with the Spa Park located on its slopes. The complex has been shaped since 1810 and is the only park in Poland without any flat surfaces. Despite this, it is very accessible. You can get there straight from the Krynica promenade - by walk or by cable railway. This makes it an excellent idea for spending time not only for seasoned hikers but also for those less experienced or families with children.

However, a mere walk is not the only thing that awaits tourists here. The Spa Park also hides such monuments and attractions as:

• 19th-century wooden gazebos "Wanda" and "Marzenie",
• four landslide lakes, among which the largest is the Swan Pond,
• the forest Marian Sanctuary with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, considered the Queen of the Krynica Springs, designed by Artur Grottger,
• Kraszewski's Bench and the bronze bust of the writer, who visited Krynica-Zdrój in 1866,
• Michasiowa Clearing with the "Bocianówka" mineral water spring,
• a rope park for children and not only.

Hiking trails as well as educational and nature paths

Of course, Krynica-Zdrój offers much more for hiking enthusiasts. In the vicinity of the city and in the Beskid Sądecki mountains itself, there are many hiking and walking trails, perfect for hiking trips - especially in the fall, when the traffic is already a bit lower, and the heat is usually a summer memory. Many of them intersect in the center of the spa, which is within a short walk from the Belmonte hotel.

What trails are worth choosing? Among the suggested hiking routes, we can list:

• the yellow trail – leading around Krynica-Zdrój through Parkowa Mountain, Huzary, Hawrylówka, and Jaworzynka,
• the green trail – from the city center through Krzyżowa Pass, Diabelski Kamień to Jaworzyna Krynicka,
• the blue trail – running along the outskirts of Krynica from the promenade through Parkowa Mountain to the village of Powroźnik,
• the red trail – stretching through the Beskid Sądecki and Beskid Niski, leading from Jaworzyna Krynicka to Hala Łabowska, a clearing in the central part of the Jaworzyna range.

In autumn in Krynica-Zdrój, you can also go on an educational path, which includes:

• the forest educational path "Following the footsteps of a forester", on which you can learn about the work of foresters and issues related to forest management,
• the natural-educational path "On the slope of Jaworzyna Krynicka" presenting the tree stand of this area,
• the natural-educational path "On Rakowsko" running through the Tylicz forestry area, showing the natural values ​​of the area and methods of sustainable management of natural resources.

Bike trails in Krynica-Zdrój - explore actively!

Krynica-Zdrój and its surroundings create excellent conditions for cycling trips. Hence, an autumn holiday in this region is a great proposition for those who like to discover the world on two wheels. Through the city, there are many cycling routes both asphalt and along hiking trails, which can take you, for example, to nearby towns - Muszyna, Tylicz, Piwniczna, Żegiestów.

Cycling tourism enthusiasts can also choose a route leading to Jaworzynka, Parkowa Mountain, or Hala Łabowska. Moreover, the surroundings of Krynica-Zdrój can be explored on two wheels even when you do not have your own bike or cannot take it with you - BEL-E-BIKE RENTAL bike rental is waiting for the Belmonte hotel guests, offering the use of electric bikes.

The most interesting monuments in Krynica-Zdrój

Every season is good for sightseeing, so autumn rest in Krynica-Zdrój can also be varied in this way. Many Krynica monuments and attractions are located in the center of the spa, to which guests of the Belmonte hotel can walk in a few minutes. What is worth seeing here?

• The promenade – the heart of the city center, along which are located the most important and famous Krynica monuments, villas, and guesthouses.
• The Main Pump Room – a glass building with a monumental, steel structure, where you can taste most of the Krynica springs and admire the orangery full of date palms, palms, and rare plants and shrubs.
• The Old Mineral Baths – a characteristic building with a clock tower, built in 1866 according to the design of Feliks Księżarski, inspired by the architecture of the Franzensbad Spa in the Czech Republic.
• The Old Spa House – visited by Józef Piłsudski, Władysław Reymont, or Leon Wyczółkowski. Currently, it houses a restaurant, ballroom, and sanatorium.
• Other architectural monuments – The Old Mud Baths, concert shell, multimedia fountain.
• Nikifor Museum – presents the creativity of Nikifor Krynicki, one of the most famous painters of intuitive painting, who spent almost his entire life in Krynica-Zdrój. Paintings present all periods of creativity, techniques he used, and thematic cycles. The exhibition also includes personal memorabilia and the artist's workshop.
• The Toy Museum – you can see children's toys from various epochs, from ancient times to the 1980s. The collection of exhibits is regularly expanded.
• The Regional Museum of the Muszyna State – introduces visitors to the history of Muszyna, its inhabitants, the Lemko and Jewish communities, as well as amateur and contemporary art.

Autumn relaxation in Krynica-Zdrój

After a day full of impressions and activities, it will be time to give yourself a bit of relaxation. After all, what would a holiday be without a moment of easing up, preferably in a climatic SPA & Wellness complex? Belmonte is a mountain SPA hotel, which is an oasis of unearthly pleasures. Guests here can avail themselves of various SPA treatments, including unique massages, facial and body treatments, and rituals.

If you're looking for a hotel with a swimming pool in the mountains for your autumn vacation, Belmonte will also be an excellent choice. Our pool area will provide you with a healthy dose of movement, plenty of pleasure, and put you in a great mood - both for a good start and the end of the day. The complex also includes a sauna zone, where we offer our guests a Finnish sauna, salt sauna, herbal sauna, family sauna, steam bath, and ice cave. The whole is complemented by a gym well-equipped with modern training equipment.