Bochnia
Bochnia's salt mine, worked since the 13th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest functioning salt mine in Europe and the town's defining attraction. This southern Polish town on the river Raba also has a walkable old town centre, sits on the edge of the Carpathian foothills, and lies within easy reach of Kraków.
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- Population29,184
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 17 km10 mi
Nearest airports
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Bochnia: quick answers
Where is Bochnia?
Bochnia is in Poland, about 37 km23 miles in a straight line from Krakow.
How do you get to Bochnia?
The nearest airport is Balice (KRK), about 52 min away by road. The nearest train station is Podłęże, about 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bochnia?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bochnia?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 6 restaurants, 2 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bochnia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Myslenice, Wieliczka and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.