The Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec is the oldest monastery in Poland with almost one thousand years of history. Due to the rich history and centuries-old tradition, the Abbey along with its museum is a unique place to meet the Polish history, culture and art.
The monastery courtyard is open from 6.30 to 21.30
Gallery
Contact
rezerwacje@jg.benedyktyni.com – as regards overnight stays, retreat/workshops;
kultura@benedyktyni.com – as regards cultural events; cooperation with the Foundation and promotion;
michal@benedyktyni.pl – as regards museum and exhibition;
e.molenda@jg.benedyktyni.com – as regards conferences, seminars and group events.
Telephone: + 48 12 688 54 50, + 48 12 688 54 52
Fax: + 48 12 688 54 53
How to reach us
By means of public transport
Take a bus or a tram towards Rondo Grunwaldzkie from the Kraków Main Railway Station or the Bus Station. Then get on the bus no. 112 which will take you straight to Tyniec.
By car
If you go from the direction of Kielce, turn right into Opolska Rd at the flyover crossroad, pass the MAKRO – IKEA roundabout and turn into the A4 motorway in the direction of Kraków Podgórze – Chyżne. Pass the Balice airport exit and choose the next marked exit leading to Tyniec.
If you go from the direction of Katowice, turn into A4 motorway and after passing the gates choose the Kraków Podgórze – Chyżne direction. Pass the Balice airport exit and choose the next marked exit leading to Tyniec.
If you go from the direction of Tarnów, turn into A4 motorway in Wieliczka and head for Katowice – Balice airport until the marked exit leading to Tyniec.
If you go from the direction of Myślenice, turn into A4 motorway and head for Katowice – Balice airport until the marked exit leading to Tyniec.
By bike
there is bike path from City Centre next to the Vistula river (ca. 13 km)
From the airport
Take a taxi – it’s the shortest and the quickest way. Get on a bus towards the city centre, then take another bus or a tram towards Rondo Grunwaldzkie where you should get on the bus no. 112 heading for Tyniec.
