Major city · Poland
Szydłowiec
Half a day is enough: see the castle, the Folk Instrument Museum and the market square, then move on to Radom or Kielce.
Szydłowiec is a small town in Mazowieckie, southwest of Radom and north of Kielce. Its compact centre holds a Renaissance castle, a Gothic church and a market square. Most visitors stop for a few hours on the way between Warsaw and Kraków.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airports
- WAW · KRK
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Poland ↗Poland is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Poland ↗The currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Poland ↗Most shops close on most Sundays under the trading law; small convenience stores and station shops are the exception.
- Poland ↗The border areas with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region have restricted zones; follow your own government's advice before travelling near them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Szydłowiec997 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Szydłowiec, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Polish złoty (PLN, zł).Poland-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; registration with a passport is required.Poland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Poland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%; tell the server or add it on the card terminal.Poland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Poland-wide
- SafetySzydłowiec is a safe small town.
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- RestroomsStation and mall toilets often cost PLN 2–4 (≈ US$1–2).Poland-wide
- Emergency numbers997 police · 998 fire · 999 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMost shops close Sundays; museums often close Mondays and have one free day a week.Poland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWAW Warsaw Chopin Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train via Radom).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee8–14 zł
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)8–12 zł
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre25–35 zł
- Museum or sight ticketFolk Instrument Museum entry24 zł (reduced 18 zł)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personzł 80
- Mid-range bedDouble room (town centre), a night, per roomzł 350
- High-end bedDouble room (town centre), a night, per roomzł 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 120 · Mid zł 250 · High zł 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WAW Warsaw Chopin Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train via Radom) · KRK Kraków John Paul II Airport (About 2.5 h by car or train via Radom)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Apr (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Szydłowiec: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
16 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
14 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
14 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is small and walkable. The train station is 6 km east – take a local bus or taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train or car, about 30 min
Larger town with a medieval old town and museums.
Kielce
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Train or car, about 45 min
Regional capital with a cathedral and the Świętokrzyskie Mountains nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Walkable to all sights; limited options.
Chlewiska
About 8 km (5 mi) west; The Manor House resort with spa and restaurant.About 5 mi (8 km) west; The Manor House resort with spa and restaurant.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 100–150 zł excl. bed
- Mid
- 200–350 zł excl. bed
- High
- 400+ zł excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (town centre)1 × 1 night × zł 350 | zł 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × zł 250 | zł 500 |
| Train Warsaw–Szydłowiec, one way2 × zł 36 · check | zł 72 |
| Folk Instrument Museum entry2 × zł 24 · check | zł 48 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | zł 97 |
| Trip total≈ zł 534 per person per day, bed included | zł 1,067≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in złoty; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 8–14 zł |
| Lunch (soup + main) | 25–45 zł |
| Beer (0.5 L) | 8–12 zł |
| Taxi from station to centre | 25–35 zł |
| Folk Instrument Museum entry | 24 zł (reduced 18 zł) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train station is 6 km (3.7 mi) from the centre; check connections in advance.Train station is 3.7 mi (6 km) from the centre; check connections in advance.
- Castle opening hours may vary – check the museum website.
- No direct train from Kraków; change at Radom or Skarżysko-Kamienna.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
- Ambulance
- 999
- EU emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police997
- Fire998
- Ambulance999
- EU emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Warsaw. The nearest consulate for EU citizens is in Kraków.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Warsaw → Szydłowiec: about 36 zł, 2 h (check)
- Taxi station → centre: 25–35 zł
Say or show
- Dzień dobry — Hello (jen DOH-bri)
- Dziękuję — Thank you (jen-KOO-yeh)
- Ile? — How much? (EE-leh)
- Gdzie jest muzeum? — Where is the museum? (gjeh yest moo-ZEH-oom)
- Czy mówi pan po angielsku? — Do you speak English? (chi MOO-vee pan po an-GYEL-skoo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Szydłowiec. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the castle, museum and church.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical menu prices.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the train station and car exits.
Sources
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