The Land of Loess Gorges, honoured with the Polish Tourist Brand title, is one of the most interesting touristic regions in Poland. Charming landscapes, valuable natural areas, unique loess gorges, interesting architecture, and a visible respect for tradition all create a perfect scenery for leisure and recharging batteries. The visitors appreciate health values and professionally prepared offer of Nałęczów, amazing cuisine based on ecological local products, and a possibility to rest away from the big cities. The area is rich with a net of various tourist trails, perfect for walking, cycling, nordic walking, or horse riding. The fans of active tourism can use the opportunity of kayaking to get to know the most picturesque fragments of the Lesser Poland Gorge of the Vistula river.

One of the most popular tourist towns in Poland is Kazimierz Dolny, located within the Land of the Loess Gorges. It owes its attractiveness to glorious Renaissance architecture, Vistula river, the closeness of the loess gorges, and artistic vibe. It has become a perfect place for open-air painting and photography sessions and a meeting spot for the local craftsmen. It's also known for cultural endeavours, as well as numerous and very attractive festivals, such as National Festival of Folk Bands and Singers, Film and Art Festival Two Riversides, and music festival Kazimiernikejszyn. The obligatory ideas for a stay in Kazimierz Dolny include a visit at the Goldsmith Museum (a branch of the Nadwiślańskie Museum), Parish church, as well as taking a long hike through the loess gorges. A famous local snack is a rooster-shaped bread.

The Land of Loess Gorges has a vast offer for those interested in culture, art, and architecture. That's why it's worth to pay a visit to the Czartoryski Museum in Puławy surrounded by a beautiful park, St. Florian and St. Catherine's church in Gołąb, sanctuary in Wąwolnica, churches in Końskowola, the Museum of Blacksmith's Art and the Forge in Wojciechów, the Museums of Stefan Żeromski and Bolesław Prus in Nałęczów, and many other lesser known yet very attractive places.

Places:

Bochotnica | Where the love of King Kazimierz and Estera blossomed
Gołąb | The Museum of Unusual Bicycles
Janowiec | Ruins of the Castle by the Vistula River haunted by the Black Lady's ghost
Karczmiska | The central station of the Vistula Narrow-Gauge Railway
Kazimierz Dolny | Picturesque town by the Vistula River
Końskowola | Rose capital of the Lubelskie Region
Nałęczów | Health resort liked by Boleslaw Prus and Stefan Żeromski
Opole Lubelskie | The first craft school in Poland
Piotrawin | Quarry with a view over the Vistula River
Poniatowa | A town surrounded by the forests
Puławy | Where the first Polish museum was established
Wąwolnica | One of the oldest Marian shrines in Poland
Wojciechów | The capital of blacksmithing traditions

Main events in the Land of Loess Gorges:

Wine Fest in Janowiec (May)
May Picnic with Mister Prus in Nałęczów (May)
National Festival of Folk Bands and Singers in Kazimierz Dolny (June)
Holiday of Roses (June)
Two Riversides Film and Art Festival in Kazimierz Dolny and Janowiec (July)
National Smithery Art Workshops and Art Fair in Wojciechów (July)
Kazimiernikejszyn in Kazimierz Dolny (July)
International Jazz Workshops in Puławy (July)
Broad Bean Festival - Days of Karczmiska (August)
International Balloon Festival in Nałęczów (August)

Lublin Regional Tourist Organization recommends:

Kazimierz by night
Kazimierz-tour.pl
Magiczne Ogrody | Family Fun Fair
Owadolandia | Educational and recreational park
The Museum of Unusual Bicycles in Gołąb
Museum of bags and teddy bears in Bochotnica
Kazimierzówka *** Hotel and Restaurant
Piotrawin Palace
Beitenu Guest House in Kazimierz Dolny
Czarna Dama - restaurant and apartments
Local Action Group "Green Ring"
Local Tourist Organization "The Land of Loess Gorges"

Tourist information in The Land of Loess Gorges:

Tourist Information Centre in Nałęczów ***
Tourist Information Centre in Puławy ***
Tourist Information Centre in Kazimierz Dolny *
Tourist Information Centre in Wojciechów *

Learn more at: www.kraina.org.pl
Pakiety turystyczne Krainy Lessowych Wąwozów: www.sztukaodpoczynku.pl