Although the Górnóslaski industrial district, of which Katowice is the capital, is not a tourist centre, Camping 215, being near a lake and 5 km. from the town centre in a leafy suburb, makes a good one night stop when travelling from the west to Krakow or for a few days if visiting Auschwitz or Katowice. The site has five rectangular grass lawns, separated by hard access roads. There are just 40 unmarked, slightly sloping pitches for touring, some being under trees and some in the open, but all having 6A electricity. The disadvantage of this site is that it is next to the main motorway and is therefore noisy.

Oswiecim is a name that many will not have heard, but any mention of the German equivalent, Auschwitz, evokes fear in almost everyone. Founded in 1992 this centre gives the outward appearance of being a first class hotel. Its aim is to create a venue for meetings, exchanges, education, reflection and prayer for all those who visit Auschwitz and are moved by what happened here. To further this aim campers are welcome to use the landscaped gardens with tents, motorhomes or caravans and use the centre’s facilities. Electricity has been provided (6A) with 20 pitches either on the grass or on the large parking area.

If you enter Poland from the Czech Republic, Bielsko Biala could well be the first large town you enter. Formed by the joining of the Silesian town of Bielsko and the Galician town of Biala it was once an important centre for the textile industry. It is a good starting point for excursions into the Beskid Slaski Mountains and the local ski lift will take you to the Szyndzielnia peak 1,026 m. (3,300 feet). The site is located south of the town is in a pleasant park area. With 60 pitches for touring in two areas, some between mature trees, the site is quiet and well kept.

Just five kilometres or a short bus ride from this site is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Krakow. It dates back to the tenth century and contains many fine buildings, such as the Cloth Market in the main square. A short (or somewhat longer) stay at Camping Smok is likely to be an essential part of any trip to Poland. It has 50 touring places, all with 6A electricity, in a semi-rural area along the Vistula valley and is only 5 km. from the A4 motorway junction. As you approach the site on the motorway you will see the Camaldolite Monastery at Bielany, high on a cliff.

Camping Browarny is a well-kept campsite located close to the ancient town of Sandomierz, with just a 10-minute stroll to the main market square. You can find 80 touring pitches laid out in an open plan system, which are mainly on grass with electric hook-up points available. On-site, you will find a well-equipped communal kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, kettle, fridge, freezer, and cooking utensils available for all guests. There is plenty for the children to enjoy whilst staying here as you will find a children's play area with trampoline and a games room with table tennis and football table. The outdoor swimming pool is available for an extra fee during the summer.

The small village of Niedzica is south of the Pieniny mountain range in the Dunajec valley and about 40 km. northeast of Zakopane. This excellent little campsite is right alongside the Dunajec dam and the river, at the eastern end of the Czorsztynskie lake. With 35 level touring pitches, all with electricity, it is a good short or long stay site. Adjacent is the Dwor restaurant which is open from 10.00 to 22.00 all year. The raft ride on the river that flows through the limestone mountain gorges is one of the best known tourist attractions in Poland.

This is a very good, small campsite run by an enthusiastic family in the Polish winter capital, which is on a par with the best alpine resorts as an upmarket ski resort. With only space for about 24 pitches, all with electricity, this a good short or medium term stop while you explore and enjoy the Tatry Mountains and Zakopane. While some visitors go hiking in the mountains, many are content to admire the scenery from the windows of their cable car gliding to the summit of Mt Kasprowy Wierch or from the funicular railway (14PLZ return) ascending Mt Gubalówka.