An easy daytrip from Krakow, Ojcow National Park is one of Poland’s smallest national parks. It sits in the dramatic Saspowska and Pradnik river valleys and is characterized by limestone cliffs and rock formations, deep ravines, dark caves, and thick woodlands. The most well-known rock promontories are Krakow Gate, Hercules’ Club, and Deotyma’s Needle. Other interesting places include two castles – Kazimierz Castle at Ojcow Village and Renaissance Castle in Pieskowa Skala where visitors can ride horse cabs. Dark Cave and Lokietek’s Cave are the largest of 400 registered caves and are open to the public. It’s useful to hire a guide to get the most out of the park experience.

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