The project is co-funded by the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020. The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand.
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Czerwienne is a small village close to Czarny Dunajec in the very centre of Podhale, between Zakopane (13 km) and Nowy Targ (12 km). It is peaceful, surrounded by nature and full of attractions. The first records about it are from 1595. In 1605 the founding act of the parish was confirmed by King Sigismund III Vasa. There are many legends and local histories on how the village was created and why it is called Czerwienne. According to one of them, the name was supposed to be derived from red sunrises and sunsets (‘czerwony’ means red in Polish)
whereas another one claims that it was derived from red clay on Czerwona Mountain (Red Mountain) on the border between Czerwienne and Ratułów. A different one says that the place owes its name to the autumn look of the village. In autumn borders between fields are covered with hawthorns which have red fruit. It is difficult to decide which one is the true one but one thing is sure – the village can boast of beautiful views which are inspiring even for its inhabitants.
Czerwienne is a dream place for rest either for amateurs of peace and quiet or for enthusiasts of an active lifestyle. The landscape itself makes visitors break away from reality. Amazing, wooden architecture from Podhale, colourful, folk costumes and cherished Highlander traditions steal tourists’ hearts. Even trees are exceptional as several hundred year old lindens present there are listed as natural monuments. Old Highlander cottages and, in the upper part of the village, a wooden bell tower have been preserved. A few tourist trails run through Czerwienne-Bachledówka to Zakopane – from Chochołów, Czarny Dunajec, Ciche and Szaflary through Ząb and Gubałówka.
Mountain idyll among wooden cottages
In the mountain climate of Czerwienne, on Budz Hill, in a charming corner of Podhale there is CzerwienneSki Station. This is an ideal holiday spot for those who love winter sports. The capacity of the ski lift is 850 people per hour and the run which is 620 m long with 110 m of altitude difference is accustomed to the skills of every skier
or snowboarder. A big advantage of the place is also its width thanks to which we can extend the ride down and, first and foremost, avoid crowds. Additionally, the slope is regularly snowed and groomed – it creates ideal conditions for skiing or snowboarding. The station is lit late at night which enables us to have fun for a long time.
Beginnings do not have to be difficult
It is always worth trying something which may become our passion for life! Qualified staff – young, energetic instructors who want to convey their knowledge and teach skills so that everyone is infected with love for winter
sports – await eager visitors. The process of learning does not have to be scary – in CzerwienneSki lessons are safe and pleasant so that every learner is satisfied and happy at the end of a lesson.
People who do not have their own equipment can rent it at CzerwienneSki. The rental offers skiing and snowboarding equipment of various sizes and technical parameters. All skis and snowboards undergo regular service, therefore, if we decide to rent equipment, we have a guarantee that it will be reliable.
Service is also available to those who come to CzerwienneSki with their own skis and snowboards so that every guest can have fun on the slope and be safe. Visitors can
entrust their equipment with a servicing point where qualified and experienced staff will wax, sharpen, regulate bindings, smoothe slides and repair it.
After a day spent on a slope, skiers and snowboarders can rest in a pleasant, warm regional restaurant which serves regional dishes with a modern touch. Regional Restaurant & Pizza Place on Budz is famous for its excellent cuisine, its interiors are cosy with Highlander elements.
Regional music creates the background. The place offers classical dinners, exceptional pizza and also fast food dishes including beloved buckets. Moreover, in the restaurant one may order salads, pastas and lasagne.
An additional advantage of CzerwienneSki is the proximity of an accommodation facility in a nearby holiday lodge. The place will delight everybody with its tasteful decor and spacious rooms. The building combines
elements of Highlander and modern architecture which gives a special character to the place. Comfort and wonderful views ensure a great stay.
Czerwienne is well-known for the Monastery of Pauline Fathers and Marian Sanctuary on Bachledówka. It is a building which delights with Highlander decor of the interiors. Hundreds of people from all over the world visit it daily. The history of the Monastery starts in the 30’s of the previous century when two women from the vicinity of Lviv – Duchess Maria Bułhak-Prińska and Helena Kowieńska – bought some land close to the top of the hill. The latter one together with her husband built a house
on Bachledówka. During the War, the house served as a shelter for partisans. Unfortunately, the Nazi were notified about this practice and entered the property. Helena promised the house to God provided the German did not find weapons hidden in a beehive. Helena did as she had promised and after the War she donated the land to Pauline Fathers from Jasna Góra. In 1955 the wooden villa was transformed into a chapel to which local Highlanders flocked.
If you come to Czerwienne to ski, a visit to Chochołów located about 12 km from it will be a must. It is the most beautiful village of the commune and its architecture is on the Wooden Architecture Route. You can admire there over 100 year old cottages which form a linear settlement along the main road. Every year in spring the houses are washed and scrubbed with yellow soap and water so that the logs remain white. The most interesting ones include ‘the house from one fir tree’ whose front
wall was entirely made from the wood of one, huge fir tree, Jan Zięder Regional Chamber – a private museum and a sculpting studio of a folk artist , Aniela Stanek’s gallery of glass painting and the cottage of the Bafia family which houses the Museum of the Chochołów Uprising. The museum acquaints us with the history of the event and lets us experience the life of a Highlander family from the 19th century.