Major city · Poland
DębnoDębno Podhalańskie
Half-day stop for the UNESCO wooden church only: drive from Nowy Targ (15 min) or Zakopane (30 min). Skip unless you have a car.
Dębno is a tiny Podhale village with one reason to visit: the Church of Archangel Michael, a 15th-century wooden Gothic church with vivid polychrome interiors and no metal nails. The rest of the village is quiet residential streets. It works as a 45-minute stop on a drive between Nowy Targ and Niedzica or Szczawnica.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- May–Sep (church open, good road conditions), Dec–Feb (snow scenery, but check church hours)
- avoid Nov (short days, some closures), Apr (muddy roads)
- Airport
- KRK
- Nights
- 0
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Dębno997 ▾
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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 Dębno, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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.
- AirportKRK Kraków John Paul II (About 1 h 45 min drive via Zakopianka road; nearest major airport).
- Getting aroundCar only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in Nowy Targzł 10–15
- Budget bedGuesthouse in Nowy Targ (double room), a night, per roomzł 150
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse in Nowy Targ (double room), a night, per roomzł 250
- High-end bedGuesthouse in Nowy Targ (double room), a night, per roomzł 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 50 · Mid zł 120 · High zł 250
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
- KRK Kraków John Paul II (About 1 h 45 min drive via Zakopianka road; nearest major airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep, Dec–Feb. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Oct (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dębno: 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)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 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
Car only. The village is walkable (church to the main road is 5 min), but there is no public transport within Dębno.
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: 15 min
Car, 12 km (7.5 mi) west, about 15 minCar, 7.5 mi (12 km) west, about 15 min
Regional market town with bus connections and basic services.
Niedzica Castle
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car, about 20 km (12 mi) east, 25 minCar, about 12 mi (20 km) east, 25 min
Medieval castle on a lake; combine with Dębno in a half-day loop.
Szczawnica-Zdrój
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car, about 25 km (16 mi) southeast, 35 minCar, about 16 mi (25 km) southeast, 35 min
Spa town with promenade and cable car; good for a longer afternoon.
Door to door: 35 min
Car, about 30 km (19 mi) south, 30 minCar, about 19 mi (30 km) south, 30 min
Mountain resort with hiking, dining and nightlife; base for the Tatras.
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.
Nowy Targ
12 km (7.5 mi) west; budget hotels and guesthouses, better dining and transport links.7.5 mi (12 km) west; budget hotels and guesthouses, better dining and transport links.
Zakopane
30 min south; wide choice of accommodation, but pricier and busier.
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
- zł 50–100 (just a stop, no bed)
- Mid
- zł 100–200 (lunch + fuel)
- High
- zł 200+ (guided tour + meal)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse in Nowy Targ (double room)1 × 1 night × zł 250 | zł 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × zł 120 | zł 240 |
| Church entry (donation)2 × zł 10 · check | zł 20 |
| Lunch for one2 × zł 40 | zł 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | zł 59 |
| Trip total≈ zł 325 per person per day, bed included | zł 649≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in złoty; car rental and fuel excluded. Dębno is a day-stop, not an overnight destination.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in Nowy Targ | zł 10–15 |
| Pierogi (10 pieces) | zł 25–35 |
| Petrol (1 litre) | zł 6.50–7.50 |
| Church donation (suggested)check | zł 5–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Church opening hours vary by season and are often limited to posted times; check with the parish or tourist office in Nowy Targ.
- No petrol station in the village; fill up in Nowy Targ or Zakopane.
- GPS may confuse Dębno Podhalańskie with Dębno in West Pomerania — use the full name or coordinates.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
- Ambulance
- 999
- EU emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police997
- Fire998
- Ambulance999
- EU emergency112
Embassy
US Embassy in Warsaw; consular services in Kraków (check). Most EU nationals do not need a visa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nowy Targ → Dębno (car): 12 km (7.5 mi), about 15 min7.5 mi (12 km), about 15 min
- Zakopane → Dębno (car): 30 km (19 mi), about 30 min19 mi (30 km), about 30 min
Say or show
- Dzień dobry — Hello (jen DOH-bri)
- Dziękuję — Thank you (jen-KOO-yeh)
- Gdzie jest kościół? — Where is the church? (gjeh yest KOSH-choo?)
- Ile? — How much? (EE-leh)
- Czy mówisz po angielsku? — Do you speak English? (chih MOO-vish 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 Dębno. 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 (church open, good road conditions), Dec–Feb (snow scenery, but check church hours) · avoid Nov (short days, some closures), Apr (muddy roads) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified church opening hours and seasonal closures.
- Eat page with one or two local restaurants in Dębno or nearby Nowy Targ.
- Car-rental anchor in Kraków or Zakopane with one-way drop-off options.
Sources
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