Falsztyn: Hotels and Accommodation

Are you looking for a holiday home in Falsztyn and would like to book one? The Łapsze Niżne Gmina has hiking routes in the Spiskie Pieniny and the Magura area. Are hiking routes in these areas important for your trip?

Falsztyn and the Łapsze Niżne Gmina

Falsztyn is one of the nine sołectwa of the Łapsze Niżne Gmina.

Hiking, Cycling and Water Sports

The Łapsze Niżne Gmina has trails for hiking and cycling, and water sports can be enjoyed on Lake Czorsztyńskie.

Spisz between Podhale and the Pieniny

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

The Zielone Skałki nature reserve is located near Falsztyn on the banks of the Dunajec and forms an exclave of Pieniny National Park.

Culture and Local History

The Łapsze Niżne Gmina has cultural influences from Polish, Hungarian, Slovak and Vlach traditions, which are reflected in its culture, language and architectural style. How important are such influences on language and architecture to you when travelling?

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

Landscape of Falsztyn

Falsztyn is located in the Nowy Targ Basin on the northern slopes of the Spiskie Pieniny, in the historical and ethnographic region of Spisz; limestone cliffs lie to the north and west of the village.

For further comparisons with other localities, you can also view the pages on Łopuszna, Lasek, Łapsze Niżne, Kluszkowce, Chyżne, Ratułów, Nowy Targ and Ponice.

For the overview of the wider destination: Nowotarski.