- What are the characteristics of this travel activity?
Ojcowski
National Park was established on January 14, 1956. It takes its name
from the village of Ojców, where it also has its headquarters.
It
has an area of 1,890 ha of which forests occupy 1,349 ha, and 251 ha
fully covered with forest which are under strict protection. It is a
second smallest among the Polish National Parks. The wealth of the
Ojcowski National Park includes rich plant and animal life, an
unusual landscape made up of canyons, and white limestone cliffs
containing great amount of caves (in fact about 215), formed by the
eroding action of water. The Park's Museum, located in Ojcow,
contains a rich collection of examples of the region's flora, fauna,
geological samples and archeological discoveries. The village of
Ojcow, with the ruins of a castle, and nearby Pieskowa Skala Castle,
are tourist centers located within the park boundary.
- What should there be in the travelers bag performing this kind of tourism?
The
traveler who wants to discover the amazing power of nature should be
well prepared for such trip. He/She should provide comfortable shoes
and suitable clothes. T-shirts and trousers should cover arms and
legs, even if there is hot outside. The traveler shouldn’t take any
electronical equipment beside the camera because of the respect to
animals living there. Besides he/she should take some insect
repellent, sun cream if you travel in summer, bottle of water and
some light meal. An umbrella and hut is sometimes helpful too. It
would be more convenient to the traveler to take a rucksack not a
bag.
- How can transportation be provided for this travel activity?
The
most convenient way to get to Ojcowski Park Narodowy is of course by
car. Visiting this National Park is connected with walking in long
distance so it would be nice to rest in car or a bus if you are in
larger group. You can also travel by train to Krakow and then there
is a bus from Krakow to Ojców which stops in front of the entrance
to Ojcowski National Park.
- Where can the traveler accommodate?
Ojcowski
National Park is a popular place, visited by thousands of tourists
every year. That is why you can find a lot of accommodation place
around the park. There are hotels (eg. Green Hotel), agrotouristic
farms (eg. Agroturystyka u Alicji) or just private houses where you
can find room and nice meal. Of course, the closer to National Park,
the more expensive accommodation is.
- How long does this travel activity lasts? (in one day)
Everything
depends on the trail you choose. You can walk for 3 km or for 12 km
and you have to remember that longer trails are also more difficult.
So, it’s your choice how much time you spend in this beautiful
place.
- How much money is needed for this travel activity?
If
we talk about one person spending there free days (like weekend) you
have to prepare about 600 polish zloties (150 Euro), including the
cost of accommodation, 2 main meals during a day, transport and
tickets. If you need guide or you want to buy souvenirs or something
more to drink cost will be bigger.
- Why should a traveler do this activity? What will the traveler’s benefit be?To answer this question I’d had to write all day long, but I’ll do my best to write it in few words. If you visit Ojcowski National Park, you will meet amazing and powerful nature in its pure shape. You will see different, sometimes rare, species of animals and plants, you will see amazing shape of landscape, you will breathe with pure and fresh-smelling air, you will visit the ruins of beautiful medieval castle, you will also hear lots of legends and see how people lived there in old times… and all that is only part of beauty you will see.
