THE OLD SPA HOUSE

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.

The Foundation for the Development of Regions www.f-rr.org

Realization: Digital Places Multimedia Publishing www.digitalplaces.pl

Kraszewskiego 1/406

33-380 Krynica-Zdrój

The Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl

Art Manager: Konrad Rogoziński

Text: Maria Kościelniak

Translation: Ewelina Natanek-Rogozińska

Proofreading: Agata Kościelniak

Design: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Typesetting: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl

Apart from:

P 2 and 3 © Łukasz Świętach

P 8, photo no 1; © Adobe Stock

P 8, photo no 2; p 9, photo no 2; © Freepik.com

A spa in the Low Beskids

It is said that the Low Beskids are the wildest mountains in Poland. Wilder than the Bieszczady Mountains which are full of tourists nowadays. The Low Beskids are considered to be the most peaceful mountains in Poland as well. Additionally, they are beautiful, green, not very high but offering really ambitious climbs and, most importantly, they are not overcrowded with tourists but full of history. The mountains used to be inhabited by Wallachians who were later called Lemkos. They lived there for hundreds of years, worked, created their unique traditions, regional cuisine and built Orthodox churches. After the Second World War they were forcefully resettled and had to abandon their land. They left their villages and their wooden churches behind.

In these mountains full of nature and history a small spa famous for its beneficial climate and healing mineral waters, Wysowa-Zdrój, is located. Despite the fact that people live there peacefully, it is full of attractions. Health visitors stay there to undergo treatment and rest. Hiking and cycling enthusiasts visit the area to take advantage of numerous trails. Amateurs of wooden architecture sightsee Orthodox churches. In autumn mushroom pickers pop in to take part in the Feast of Red Pine Mushroom and in summer those interested in herbs come to participate in the fair ‘Villages Smelling of Herbs in Lesser Poland’. Sometimes people who visit neighbouring Regietów and the Hucul Pony Stable or stay by Klimkówka come to the town too. It is also quite close to Krynica-Zdrój from where tourists come to Wysowa to find peace and quiet.