The Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec is a historical and must-see place in Krakow. This 800-year-old monastery is perched on a cliff overlooking the Vistula River. It offers a stunning view, a beautiful church, and amenities such as a restaurant, cafe, and book store. The monastery also hosts sung services in Latin, adding to the overall experience. Visitors should note that the courtyard lacks shade, so it can get hot in the summer. It's advisable to bring sunscreen or an umbrella. The view from the abbey showcases the winding river, nearby towns, and even the Tatra Mountains in the distance. The walk up to the abbey is manageable, though the tunnels leading to the courtyard can be narrow and blind. A bus stop at the base of the hill provides easy access. The abbey is also a great destination for a short biking trip from Cracow. The landscape, with the river, adds to its charm. Guided tours are available until 4pm, which should not be missed. The monastery offers a restaurant with local beer and good food, as well as a tourist shop selling artisanal items. The Abbey Museum, Saint Paul and Peter church, and a coffee place are also worth exploring. There's even a hotel for those looking to relax for an extended period. The monastery provides a tranquil experience, whether sitting in silence inside the church or enjoying the view from the outdoor seating area. Taking a boat ride on the Vistula River for the return journey is highly recommended. Overall, the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec offers a picturesque and serene experience that shouldn't be missed.
Address:
Benedyktyńska 37, Kraków
Phone:
+48 12 688 54 52
18.09.24
Botond
Very nice Abbey, just like in the movies.
You can find a church inside and participate in the mass and listen to the religious songs that sound amasing. The church has amazing acoustics.
Also the view is amazing both from the outside and inside. You .. Read more »can see the Vistula river, we were lucky to go there just at sunset when the sun shone and reflected on the river in a mesmerising fashion.
06.08.24
Iryna
Beautiful place next to river, where you can have a rest. It’s easy to get there by bicycle from Kraków, so it can be a great place to visit on weekends.
30.05.24
Floyd
Not much to see there unless you have a drone for an aerial riverside view. The shop, however, is extremely well stocked with all kinds of medicinal herbal infusions, liqueurs, etc. at reasonable prices.
10.03.24
Ankur
Beautiful Architecture and Church. A must visit if you like historical places. Such a nice landscape with the river running by.
08.01.24
Dariusz
Nice place with amazing views as on the attached photos.
It's a must see place if you visit in Tyniec.
Around this place you can find a lot of bike roads or paths to hiking.
Also next to the monastery you can find river and place where you can r.. Read more »est and eat something.
07.09.23
Oleg
A historical place with a picturesque view both from the abbey itself and from the Vistula River.
28.07.23
Hubert
Definitely a must-see place in Krakow. This 800-year-old monastery on the cliff, still inhabited by Benedictine monks, is situated on the side of the Vistula River. It boasts a beautiful church, a wonderful view, and a nice restaurant, cafe and a boo.. Read more »k store (nice Gregorian chant recordings there). Please check restaurant opening times before your visit. It's a good destination for any season. There are some sung services in Latin nice to hear.
01.07.23
Jens
Really great view but not much shade in the courtyard so it can get pretty hot in the summer when the sun is out. Bring sunscreen or an umbrella. If the weather is good you will easily have a clear view of about 160°. It is situated on a cliffsid.. Read more »e next to a winding river, overshadowing two nearby towns, and in the far distance are very clearly the tatra mountains. Great view as a result. There are some cafes/produce shops run by the monastery and some of the food they make is genuinely good. Be careful of cars coming through the very tight tunnels leading up to the courtyard as some are around corners which are blind. The walk up is very doable albeit up a hill with no or little pavement so keep to the side as cars occasionally go by. If you're in the area definitely come, it's nice. Bus 112 stops at the base of the hill so you can get here easily.
06.05.23
Igor
A perfect place for a short biking trip from Cracow. Never gets boring 🙂
24.03.23
Samantha
Beautiful landscape with river! Guided tour is available until 4pm. Without knowing guided tour is available, I’ve just missed that. Too bad.
25.02.23
Tiago
A beautiful monastery perched on top of a hill with amazing views. There's a cool restaurant serving local beer and some good food. Also a tourist shop selling artesianal stuff.
03.01.23
Loulou's
Beautiful place, traditional Abbey on the top a hill, inside the fog in the morning, enlightened by the sun during the day and beautiful sunset views in the evening. You can visit the museum of the Abbey, take a break at the coffee place, visit saint.. Read more » Paul and Peter church, eat at the restaurant or buy some food souvenir from the little booth at the entrance. Or you may also stay at the hotel if you would to relax for longer times, a really good hotel.
26.09.22
Hapa
Such a beautiful, tranquil place. Only about a $5-7 USD taxi ride from Krakow, using the Bolt or Free Now app. Definitely go! I only spent about 75 minutes there; wish I could have spent a bit longer though, sitting inside the church in silence, or e.. Read more »njoying the view of the river and surrounding foliage from the outdoor seating area. There's also the option of walking along the river and getting to see the abbey from a distance, which I didn't get to do. Maybe next time ?
10.09.22
Manoj
A picturesque village on the banks of the Vistula river. Beautiful views of the river from the monastery. I would recommend taking a boat ride on the way back. It costs about 60pln for one way and its worth it.
30.07.22
Aurimas
Nice Abbey, would be rated higher if not for my irrational fear of the christians. (Bale, Dior, etc.)
28.07.22
Rachel
Wonderful to hire bikes and cycle here along the river, great views from just outside and an excellent temporary photography exhibition at the moment.
25.07.22
Roman
The abbey is located near the river bank and probably the easiest way to reach it is by car. It takes roughly 20 minutes by car from the city centre.
The adjacent territory is not particularly big, but generally speaking it is very picturesque. You c.. Read more »an access the church and other buildings in abbey. There is a small cafe on site.
Since this is an active abbey, you can "stumble" upon the monks. The church is very solemn. Abbey is a well hidden gem.
23.11.21
Vojtěch
Very beautiful place. Nice church. Amazing view at river.
I recommend to visit also abbey shop, where are extraordinary products.
13.11.21
Rafal
Beautiful Abbey. Beautiful church with Mass everyday, shop with souvenirs and organic food, bookshop. Nice view on Wisla River. Accommodation available
12.08.21
MathematicaLeaf
The Benedictine monastery in Tynec is one of the most beautiful monasteries I have ever been to, right next to the monastery in Czestochowa :) There's a very nice courtyard. However, the most beautiful is definitely inside the monastery. I was h.. Read more »ere at the most beautiful mass in my life. Most of the chants - songs, were in Latin, only a small part was in Polish, and a Polish translation was included with Latin sentences. If you are nearby you should definitely check it out :) there are also a few information boards, so you can also find out something interesting ;)
27.06.21
David
You can get here by bike from Krakow and enjoy its beautiful views. Nice coffee inside the Abbey. There’s a shop too, cookies are great, beer not that much.
12.11.20
D.
A beautiful historic place with a lot to offer including a wonderful view of the river. Many people come every weekend to enjoy this place and the nature around it. Unfortunately, the nature around it is being destroyed. Trash is everywhere - bottles.. Read more », cans, plastics, paper, threads, bags, other random stuff. It would be great if Abbey staff and local business owners would join forces and clean it up minimum 2,3 times a year, plus work on educating the visitors not just about the history of the place, but of nature preservation. I am sure that with some effort, volunteers could be gathered and the whole place could be cleaned in 1 weekend. I would happily participate in such weekend event.
27.09.20
Ashley
I rode my bike along the south side of the river from Kraków to the Abbey. The trail along the river is really lovely, and the Abbey is also nice. It’s quite small and had a pretty view of the river and farm lands. There’s a little.. Read more » cafe and a store. There’s not much to it besides that. I was expecting it to be a little bit bigger and have a little bit more to it. There WAS a cute Abbey kitty that was very friendly, so that was fun.
31.08.20
Photography
Perfect spot for a bike ride form Kraków. Recommend!
27.08.20
Piotr
Great view, perfect place for bike ride from Krakow.
16.08.20
Cyprian
calm and peaceful place, with a beautiful view over the Vistula River
08.08.20
Marcin
The oldest abbey on Polish soil. Definitely a "must see" place brimming with history. Well worth to be put on your itinerary while being in southern Poland.
16.06.20
Aj
Located on the banks of river vistula, it has a church, monastery, cafe and a museum. The museum displays old arti crafts and a portion of the museum is specifically dedicated to the display of herbal medicines used in ancient period.
04.05.20
Jaroslaw
Picturesque views. Historical architecture. Hotel. Pretty interesting museum. A store with lots of Benedictine products (herbs, beer, devotional articles etc.) Unfortunately, you cannot pay by credit card in the store :-(
07.04.20
Ronald
I love the Nuns Shop with cakes, honey and jams, and other items to buy and support the abbey. the views are amazing and the museum is interesting but not the most important part of just going up to abbey.
05.04.20
Amun-Ra
The view is amazing, especially at nightfall. A place with a history. Ask the brothers about it. They'll be happy to inform you.