A natural paradise

It really doesn't matter where you go to in Poland, outside of the main cities and towns, and you will discover the most natural beautiful countryside.This web site features the south of Poland between Cracow and Zakopane but we've driven across Poland, from north west to south east and know that no other country compares with its extensive broad leaf forests, full of bird song and meadows.

Perhaps due to inefficiency and former days of poverty, Poland's countryside is generally natural and untamed - a place where wild flowers and animal flourish. Birds of prey gliding across the sky on the look out for easy pickings are common. Spot shy deer lurking in the meadows, foxes, brown squirrels, wolves and wild boar.

There are plenty of butterflies and birds - a nature paradise for anyone who enjoys the countryside.

Open countryside with few restrictions

Countryside in Poland tends to be unfenced except where young forested areas are fenced to protect the saplings from deer. This makes it a pleasure to walk in. You will find that the Poles have downtrodden paths for you because they too adore walking, mushroom picking and their countryside.

The following photographs show some of the wild flowers common in this part of Poland. Click to enlarge. Do please feel free to contact us if you can identify some of them. Most are of spring flowers but Poland is a rewarding country to visit for nature holidays in spring, summer and autumn.

If you enjoy wild flowers, you will adore Polish countryside. Everywhere you walk is a wild flower trail.   Tourist Information Zakopane

Krakow - 60 km (1 hour drive), Zakopane - 40 km