Falsztyn: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Near Falsztyn are Niedzica (Dunajec) - Zamek and Niedzica - Zamek XIIIw. Those interested in culture and history will find a specific point of reference in the area around the village.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Falsztyn.

Geographical location

Falsztyn is one of the nine Sołectwa within the Łapsze Niżne Gmina.

Surroundings

Branisko, Krzyżowa, Runek, Jaworzyna and Červený Kláštor are located in the surrounding area of Falsztyn. Votrubova Chata is located in the wider region of Falsztyn.

Activities

Hiking trails are available in the Spiskie Pieniny and Magura areas within the municipality. This is a specific point of reference for anyone wishing to combine Falsztyn with hiking.

The municipality has paths for walking and cycling; water sports can be practised on Lake Czorsztyńskie.

Culture

The Łapsze Niżne Gmina is located in Spisz between Podhale and the Pieniny.

The cultural influences of Polish, Hungarian, Slovak and Vlach traditions are reflected in the culture, language and architectural style.

Landscape

Falsztyn lies in the Nowy Targ Basin, on the northern slopes of the Spiskie Pieniny, in the historic and ethnographic region of Spisz; limestone rocks lie to the north and west of the village.

History

Falsztyn was probably founded by German settlers in the 15th century. The name is derived from Falkenstein or Falkstein and means “Sokoli Kamień”.

Nature

The Zielone Skałki nature reserve lies near Falsztyn on the bank of the Dunajec and forms an exclave of Pieniny National Park.

Further destinations: Grywałd, Zubrzyca Dolna, Łopuszna, Rokiciny Podhalańskie, Maniowy, Tylka, Rogoźnik, Ochotnica Górna

For the higher-level travel overview: Nowotarski.