Rabka-Zdrój
Rabka-Zdrój is a spa town in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
It is located between Kraków and Zakopane in a valley on the northern slopes of the Gorce Mountains, where the rivers Poniczanka and Słonka join the river Raba. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. There is a substantial population of Gorals in the town.
Getting to Rabka-Zdrój
The nearest major airport is Balice Airport (KRK IATA) in Krakow. The drive to the airport from Rabka takes just over the hour by car. Train connect Rabka with many near towns as well as Krakow. However, the train is very slow and it is much faster to use a bus or taxi. Rabka-Zdrój is on the E77 main road between Kraków and Zakopane.
Worth seeing
Open-air Railway Museum at Chabówka 2 km outside Rabka. This features a superb collection of steam trains, some of which have appeared in old films. Władysław Orkan Museum - The museum offers a unique look into Rabka's past through artefacts, tools and equipment used in everyday life.
Things to do
Rabcio Puppet Theater has performances of traditional Polish puppetry for children. Gorce National Park - trails from the Central Park Zdrojowy (Health Park) lead up to Maciejowa hill and the national park. There are tourist shelters which offer overnight bunks and food for walkers en-route. Ski, skate, toboggan, snowboard, paraglide, horseback ride, quadbike ride, hike and climb.
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