Szczawnica

Szczawnica is a historic spa resort in the Małopolska region of southern Poland, located in the Dunajec River Gorge on the southern slopes of the Beskid Sądecki mountains near the Slovak border. Its bicarbonate mineral springs, classified among the richest in Poland for their dissolved mineral content, have been used therapeutically since the early 19th century and drew distinguished European visitors to their treatment pavilions and inhalation chambers. The town is particularly renowned for the traditional raft rafting on the Dunajec River through the dramatic Pieniny gorge, which combines the wellness heritage of the spa with an extraordinary natural adventure. Szczawnica's scenic Carpathian setting, historic mineral water tradition, and the exceptional landscape of the Pieniny National Park make it one of the most appealing all-round resort destinations in southern Poland.