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.
The project ‘The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand’ (no RPMP.03.03.01-12-0593/18) co-funded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020. the Foundation for the Development of Regions www.f-rr.org the Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl
Realization:
Kraszewskiego
33-380 Krynica-Zdrój
Art Manager: Konrad Rogoziński
Text: Aleksandra Sebald, Maria Kościelniak
Proofreading: Agata Kościelniak
Translation: Ewelina Natanek-Rogozińska
Design: Klaudia Stochmal
Typesetting Klaudia Stochmal
Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl
Apart from: P. 2-3 © Łukasz Świętach
A royal spa
Piwniczna-Zdrój seems to be a small, old town which, in reality, is a royal town established under Magdeburg rights in 1348 by Casimir III the Great, by a trade route which led to Hungary. The initial name ‘Piwniczna –Neck’ was connected with the lie of the land and, to be more specific, the narrowing of the Poprad River Valley in that place. A busy trade route to Hungary and various royal privileges significantly influenced the prosperity of the place. At the turn of the 18th and 19th century, the town experienced significant economic and industrial growth. In this period mills, a paper mill, a saw mill, an
inn, an auger mill and fulling mills were built and craft started developing. The construction of a school was finished at the time too. The well situated on the market square, a historic treasure, is a relic of ‘kasta’ (a wooden chest with water) built in 1801. Another important step in the development of the town was creating a rail connection from Nowy Sącz to Muszyna in the years 1874 –1876. As a part of the modernisation process, in 1912 the town was illuminated with kerosene lamps – 8 lanterns, and the streets adjacent to the centre were paved.
A resort among mountain tops
Piwniczna-Zdrój is a small, mountainous resort, located over the Poprad River which naturally divides the town into a spa and a town area. The spa, free from any type of industry, is a part of the spa complex in the Beskid Sądecki thanks to numerous mineral water springs on this land. Apart from Piwniczna-Zdrój, the complex includes Krynica-Zdrój, Szczawnica, Muszyna, Żegiestów, Wierchomla, Łomnica or Tylicz. It is really hard to believe but mineral water springs in this area constitute 60% of all mineral waters in Poland. The mineral waters of Piwniczna-Zdrój will be of assistance in the treatment of the respiratory tract and the digestive system diseases.
Piwniczna borders on Szczawnica Commune from the west, Rytro Commune from the northwest, Głębokie and Kokuszka from the northeast and Łomnica-Zdrój from the east. The southern border of the commune is, at the same time, the country’s border with Slovakia. We could say that Piwniczna-Zdrój bends in between the mountains of the Beskid Sądecki – a part of its area is located on the slopes of the Radziejowa Range and the rest – in the Jaworzyna Range. That is why some mountains are within the town’s border e.g. Eliaszówka (1,023 m), Niemcowa (963 m), Granica (715 m) and Kicarz (703 m).
Sleeping under a chestnut…
In such a charming location, in the very centre of the town, you will find ‘Pensjonat pod Kasztanami’ (‘Under the Chestnut Trees Guest House’) which offers five rooms with ensuite bathrooms (2-, 3-, 4-person rooms) and an elegant and stylish apartment. The guest house
is an ideal place not only for a longer holiday but also for a flying visit at the weekend or a romantic stay. Its location in the heart of the town gives us plenty of possibilities as in the main square all hiking and cycling trails start. The guest house offers parking space free of charge.
Regional treats
In the restaurant located in the guesthouse, one may taste local dishes prepared from ingredients of the best quality. The house specialty are dishes based on trout, lamb, oscypek (regional sheep cheese), pierogi (Polish dumplings) and the most delicious potato pancakes. The menu of the restaurant changes with seasons due to the
availability of local products. Moreover, in response to guests’ needs, it also offers popular salads, pizza and pasta. Large, family tables and a specially designed children’s corner are at guests’ disposal. The restaurant located in ‘Under the Chestnut Tree’ Guest House organises special events and parties for up to 30 people.
