Krynica-Zdrój

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Krynica-Zdrój

Name

Krynica-Zdrój

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Krynica-Zdrój is a spa town in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland, located in the Beskids mountains. First mentioned in 1547, it received town rights in 1889 and became a leading health resort thanks to Józef Dietl in the 19th century. The town hosted the 1931 World Ice Hockey Championships and several luge world championships.

Statistics

Area

40.17 km²

Population

9,504

Location