WIERCHOMLA HOTEL
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) cofunded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020.
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33-380 Krynica-Zdrój
The Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl
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Wierchomla, a pearl of the Beskids
Wierchomla Mała is a charming, beautifully located village famous for a ski station and picturesque hiking or cycling trails. It lies in the Beskid Sądecki at 450-600 m, in the valley of the Wierchomlanka Stream. It is surrounded by mountains from every side – forested mountain tops of Lembarczek (917m), Garbówka (790m) and a long ridge which extends from Bacówka over Wierchomla (a tourist shelter) to Pusta Wielka (1,061 m). The village was founded on the privilege of Bishop Maciejowski in 1603. It was dwelled in by Wallachian shepherds who, after some time, started to be called Lemko people. Wierchomla Mała is the westernmost village of the Beskid Sądecki where you can admire Lemko
Richness of the landscape
Poprad Landscape Park is not only one of the oldest landscape parks in the Carpathians but also one of the most beautiful and the most abundant in terms of scenery. Forests cover approximately 70% of its surface and the dominant species are the beech, the fir, the linden and the alder. It is distinguished by the presence of numerous mineral water springs – 70 intakes which constitute 20% of all Polish resources. Mineral water is an undeniable treasure of this region – it was the reason why various resorts such as Piwniczna-Zdrój, Żegiestów-Zdrój, Muszyna and Krynica-Zdrój were established.
architecture. In the 19th century the Polish and Jews started appearing there. Right after the Second World War, Lemko people were deported to Regained Lands. People from Piwniczna found a place for themselves in an almost empty village. At present, Wierchomla Mała is a charming tourist place, picturesquely situated between Muszyna and Piwniczna-Zdrój in Poprad Landscape Park. We can see there a small, wooden church from 1821 which originally served as the Orthodox Church of St Michael the Archangel. Today, the temple belongs to the Roman Catholic parish and is a part of the Wooden Architecture Route, reminding us about the history of this border area.
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Wierchomla Mała
Luxury in the heart of the mountains – the beauty of nature, body and mind
Wierchomla SKI & SPA Resort Hotel, a great place for those who want to take a rest, breathe deeply and regain their strength, is located in beautiful scenery, among forests and mountains. A rich offer of the place makes it ideal for holidays for a family or couples and business trips. An exceptional Wellness&SPA zone, a restaurant with delicious food, a lot of facilities for children and a chance to do various sports either in summer or winter are particularly tempting. Business guests will have conference facilities and attractions for employees, customers and clients at their disposal.
Rooms and apartments
Wierchomla SKI & SPA Resort is a hotel which consists of the main building and wooden cottages located a bit higher. The main building comprises a restaurant, a swimming pool, a SPA&Wellness zone and rooms. The hotel offers 105 comfortable double rooms, studio apartments (a bedroom and a daily area) and luxurious apartments. In total, the hotel can accomodate 280 people. Each room has an ensuite bathroom, comfortable beds, a TV and Wifi. Additionally, the apartments have a kitchenette with a fridge, a kettle, cutlery and utensils.
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Cottages
The cottages are located over the main building on a small hill. They are even closer to the ski station (500 – 300 m) than the hotel and from their windows superb views spread. Guests will find there everything they need in order to rest. Two smaller cottages are suitable for 10 or 12 people, have comfortable bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchenette and a cosy living room with a fireplace. Outside there is a hearth made of stone. Other three cottages are perfect for 20 people. There are bedrooms and apartments with bathrooms. They are equipped with a fridge. All the cottages are available both in summer and winter.
A spa zone
A unique Wellness&SPA zone in the hotel gives us a possibility to take advantage of relaxing, regenerating and healing treatments. A swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a dry sauna and Infrared sauna is at guests’ disposal too. The hotel offers a wide selection of relaxation and healing treatments conducted by professional staff. There are healing, slimming, stimulating and relaxational massages or original facial and body treatments. Children can also benefit from colourful and aromatic treatments. There is a moisturising peeling Fruit Paradise, Rainbow Manicure, Marshmallow Massage or Chocolate Charm Wrap for little princesses.
Active holidays for a family
The hotel with a swimming pool and a ski station nearby is simply ideal for a family holiday. There are various attractions for active tourists both in summer and winter. A few kilometres’ long run of Wierchomla Ski Station together with a skiing school for beginners is the biggest winter attraction of the place. An indoor swimming pool open to hotel guests and outside visitors completes the place. The safety of swimmers is ensured by a lifeguard. Next to the swimming pool there is a special paddling pool where the youngest ones can safely splash around under parental supervision. Mountains are a stone’s throw from the hotel and invite us to hike, run, ride a horse and cycle. There is a bike rental by the hotel.
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Plenty of attractions around – yoga, Nordic walking and line craze
One of many attractions available close to the hotel are running routes prepared by Rafał Maćkowski – an ultramarathon, marathon and mountain runner from Piwniczna-Zdrój who started his running career in 2008 and he has run over 60 races of various distances. For those who do not feel like running, yoga classes, hiking along nearby trails, Nording walking trips or cycling tours are prepared. Quest fans will be satisfied too – quests in Wierchomla will let us discover Poprad Landscape Park and local legends. The ones who seek adrenaline will be definitely interested in a line park with 16 stands and paintball which is right behind the hotel. The designated field is fenced and offers equipment for 20 players. Everyone will be satisfied!
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Wierchomla Ski & Spa Resort is an ideal place for business trips, corporate retreats, conferences or training courses. The conference complex consists of 3 rooms and can seat 280 people in total. The biggest room with an area of 134m2 will seat even 110 people. Two smaller ones (85 m2 and 75 m2) can serve as workshop space, a place for business meetings or panel discussions. The system of sliding doors allows us to fit the space to our needs.
Tysina Restaurant – a taste of tradition and the world
The name of the restaurant was derived from a nearby creek and the chef draws inspiration from the nature of the Beskids and local traditions. The cuisine is simple and seasonal but traditional recipes are often improved which results in outstanding dishes: baca’s loin of pork with oscypek or a shepherd’s burger. Additionally, the menu has been enriched with dishes from outside the region and international ones. Tysina Restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan dishes as well. The place’s specialty are aromatic lentil soup and filling chickpeas burger. The menu also offers dishes for children.
A business break
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