What is Rabka Zdrój famous for

Rabka Zdrój – a town in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in Nowy Targ County, the seat of the Rabka-Zdrój Commune. It is located in the Rabka Valley, at an altitude of 500–560 m above sea level, at the mouth of the Poniczanka, Słonka and Skomielnianka streams to the Raba River. For centuries, diseases of the respiratory, immunological, circulatory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems have been treated in Rabka. Inhalation with Rabka Brine strengthens immunity and adds strength Rabka is called the “City of the Children of the World”. This title was awarded to the city in 1996 by the governor of Małopolska at the request of the International Chapter of the Order of the Smile. In the same year, the Museum of the Order of the Smile was established in Primary School No. 2 in Rabka, and has now been moved to a new location in the “Rabkoland” children’s amusement park.

  • Rabkoland  – a magical place, full of adventures and fun, where smiles and joy rule. Contrary to appearances, this land is not located somewhere beyond the seven mountains and seven forests, but on the premises of the famous children’s health resort in Rabka-Zdrój. Carousels, children’s theaters and a no-limit ticket make sure that everyone leaves the park with a wide smile on their faces. At first, it may seem that Rabkoland is a park where the main attraction is carousels. Of course, this is partly true, because carousels and roller coasters are what children love the most and there is no shortage of them in Rabkoland. Ballerina, Musik Express, Can Can – these are not the names of dances in the park, but three carousels, on which since this year (2015) (thanks to the no-limit ticket) you can spin endlessly. 
  • Tężnia Solankowa i Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych – Graduation tower in Rabka-Zdrój – a medical facility at Jordana Avenue in Rabka-Zdrój, consisting of two wooden buildings: a graduation tower and a mineral water pump room. Its grand opening took place on June 22, 2009. It allows for the use of brine aerosol inhalation in the open air.
  • Park Zdrojowy Rabki-Zdrój – Park Zdrojowy – a park in Rabka-Zdrój at the intersection of Władysława Orkana, Parkowa, Nowy Świat and Jordana Avenue. The park was founded around 1864 by the then owner of Rabka, Julian Zubrzycki. The park was expanded and beautified by the next owner of the spa, Kazimierz Kaden. Currently, the park covers an area of ​​30 ha and is one of the largest in Małopolska. The park includes: a salt graduation tower, two fountains, a historic villa “Gwiazda” (currently in ruins), the Józef Dietl Cardiology Hospital, the “Parkowa” cafe, a cemetery for Soviet soldiers, and on the western side of the park, in the old municipal cemetery, there is a war cemetery from World War I.
  • Teatr Lalek Rabcio – The Rabcio Puppet Theatre was established in 1949 with sanatorium children in mind. It has come an incredible way – from a travelling theatre, without a seat, which travelled all over the world winning awards and distinctions, to a theatre of flesh and blood, with its own, modern place, where we have the pleasure of hosting young and old audiences. The Rabcio Puppet Theatre is a place for meetings, workshops, conferences, concerts, stand-ups. The theatre is run by the Youth Theatre Group “Przyjaciele Rabcia”, which is very active, offering increasingly ambitious titles: “Moralność Pani Dulskiej”, “Madame Bovary”. We invite you to the Rabcio Puppet Theatre!” 
  • Skansen Taboru Kolejowego w Chabówce – The Section of Maintenance and Repair of Historic Rolling Stock “Skansen” Chabówka, commonly known as the “Open-air Museum of Rolling Stock in Chabówka”, has existed in Chabówka near Rabka-Zdrój since 1993. Currently, the Open-air Museum is part of the PKP Cargo SA structure.
  • Muzeum Górali i Zbójników – Museum of a historic highland cottage from the 19th century – the House of the Three Madonnas, a Carpathian bandit castle, a shepherd’s hut, Śleboda hut, chapels, a bell tower, stocks.
  • Wieża widokowa na Polczakówce – A trip, or rather a mountain walk, to Polczakówka (Królewska Góra), where there is a viewing tower from where you can admire the panorama of the Gorce peaks, the Luboń Wielki range, and even Babia Góra. The time of the round trip is only 1:30 h of walking, it can be a good idea for a family outing or to complement your stay in the mountains. The place is not too crowded, you will definitely not meet crowds of people on the route.
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