The Jura landscape around Jurta Jura at sunrise — fields and horizon from above

Kraków-Częstochowa Upland · Gołcza commune

What to see around Jurta Jura

On site and within a 40-minute drive: Poland's only desert, the castles of the Eagles' Nests, the caves of Ojców and a lavender field. It all begins with the quiet of the fields in Przybysławice.

Where we are

Between Kraków and Miechów

The yurts stand in Przybysławice, in the Gołcza commune — on the edge of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, about 40 minutes' drive from Kraków. It makes a good base: most of the places on this page are within half an hour by car.

One local curiosity to start with: the only village in Poland — and one of just three in the world — named Wielkanoc (Easter) lies in our commune.

Jurta Jura
Przybysławice 6, 32-075 Przybysławice, Poland

Worth seeing

The Jura within a single afternoon

Distances measured from the yurt. Leave after breakfast, come back for the evening hot tub.

Limestone rocks and autumn forest in Ojców National Park

29 km · ~31 min drive

Ojców National Park

One of Poland's most beautiful national parks: the Hercules Club rock, Łokietek's Cave, the Dark Cave, Pieskowa Skała castle and the Kraków Gate.

Ruins of Ogrodzieniec Castle on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests

34.3 km · ~38 min drive

Ogrodzieniec Castle

The most famous stronghold on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests, dramatically grown into the limestone rocks.

The sands of the Błędów Desert under a blue sky

Poland's only one

The Błędów Desert

The largest area of shifting sands in Europe — a piece of the Sahara in the middle of the Jura.

The Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Miechów

13.3 km · ~16 min drive

Miechów

The Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre — there are only two places like it in the world: Jerusalem and Miechów. Plus a modern town park and a salt cave.

Purple lavender field in Krępa in summer

11 km · ~13 min drive

Lavender field in Krępa

A purple field straight out of Provence — perfect for photographs together in summer.

Restored ruins of the Gothic castle in Rabsztyn above Olkusz

28 km · ~33 min drive

Rabsztyn Castle

The restored ruins of a Gothic stronghold above Olkusz — another of the Eagles' Nests.

Underground multimedia tourist route in Olkusz

31.9 km · ~38 min drive

Underground Olkusz

The „silver town” — a multimedia tourist route beneath the market square of Olkusz.

Limestone rocks in the green Ostryszni Ravine near Imbramowice

15 km · ~17 min drive

Ostryszni Ravine

A quiet rocky ravine near Imbramowice — just right for an afternoon walk for two.

Also close by: the church in Szreniawa (2.5 km), the reservoir in Tczyca (11.2 km), the bathing spot in Januszowice (23 km) and the Władysław Wołkowski Museum in Olkusz.

Ideas for the day

For any weather and any season

Romantic, just the two of you

  • Lavender field in Krępa 11 km
  • Evening walk through Ojców 29 km
  • Ostryszni Ravine together 15 km
  • Stars above the yurt skylight on site

Active

  • Cycling and walking routes straight from the yurt on site
  • Reservoir in Tczyca 11.2 km
  • Bathing spot in Januszowice 23 km
  • Shooting range in Maków nearby

With children

  • Ulina Park — zip line, butterfly house, rope park and pools in a former quarry Ulina Wielka
  • Modern town park in Miechów 13.3 km
  • Beach at the Tczyca reservoir 11.2 km

For rain and winter

  • Planeta in Charsznica — pool, sauna, hot tub and salt graduation tower nearby
  • Indoor pool, bowling and salt cave in Miechów 13.3 km
  • Underground Olkusz 31.9 km
  • Second World War bunkers in Miechów 13.3 km

The nearest shops and restaurants are in Miechów and the surrounding villages — we are happy to point you to the best ones at check-in.

A base for exploring the Jura

Explore by day, come back to the quiet

After a day full of impressions, a private hot tub under the stars and a yurt for two are waiting. Book your base for Jura day trips.

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