Kudowa-Zdrój.
Flight from TLV
3h 47m
Best season
מאי–ספט
Avg temp
12°
Currency
zł PLN · 1=₪0.817
Time zone
-1 שעה מול ת״א
Language
פולנית
Plug
C / E · 230V
Visa
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Safety
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Overview
🇵🇱Kudowa-Zdrój
🇵🇱Poland
Kudowa-Zdrój is a leafy spa town at the foot of the Table Mountains, ideal for families, couples and travelers who prefer trails and scenery to another urban break. Start with mineral-water tasting at Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych and a stroll through Park Zdrojowy, then explore the Błędne Skały rock labyrinth and the viewpoints of Szczeliniec Wielki. The Skull Chapel in Czermna is an unusual essential stop, while nearby Náchod makes an easy Czech day trip. Israeli travelers typically fly into Wrocław and rent a car, making the town an excellent base within a southwest Poland nature itinerary.
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Central Kudowa and the Promenade
The most convenient area runs along ul. Zdrojowa, Park Zdrojowy, and the Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych pump room, with cafés, restaurants, and summer performances within walking distance. Hotel Verde Montana Wellness & Spa is especially popular with families for its water complex, while Hotel Kudowa Manufaktura Relaksu sits close to the center. Rates are slightly higher and the promenade gets busy on weekends, but this is the easiest base for a first visit.
Czermna
This district north of the center is known for Kaplica Czaszek, the Skull Chapel on Stanisława Moniuszki Street, and the traditional crafts at Szlak Ginących Zawodów. Guesthouses are simpler and cheaper, often with gardens, quiet surroundings, and parking. The trade-off is a 25 to 35-minute walk to the spa park and very limited evening entertainment.
Zakrze and the Czech Border
Southern Kudowa, around ul. Główna and Kudowa-Zdrój railway station, is practical for public-transport arrivals and travelers who want to walk across the border toward Náchod. Apartments and rooms tend to cost less, with convenient supermarket access, although there is no real nightlife scene. It is less picturesque than the spa park, and some properties suffer from traffic noise along the main road.
Brzozowie
Brzozowie is a wooded, rural district west of town, centered on ul. Brzozowie near the Czech border, with guesthouses, trails, and green Table Mountains scenery. It suits couples who prefer quiet mornings and a balcony over a busy promenade. A car is effectively required for meals and sightseeing, with central Kudowa about a 10-minute drive away.
Karłów
Karłów lies about 12 kilometers from Kudowa, directly below Szczeliniec Wielki on the scenic Droga Stu Zakrętów road. Guesthouses such as Zajazd Karłów place you close to the trailhead, a major advantage if you want to start before 08:00 and beat the tour groups. It becomes very quiet after hikers leave, but lacks Kudowa's spa facilities, shopping, and restaurant choice.
Polanica-Zdrój
Polanica sits about a 25-minute drive from Kudowa and offers a more polished alternative around Park Zdrojowy and pedestrianized ul. Zdrojowa. Spa Dr Irena Eris Polanica Zdrój is the region's standout luxury retreat, with an upscale spa and strong dining. It is pricier and farther away, so it is less convenient if most of your plans center on Kudowa, Czermna, and the Czech border.
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Kudowa-Zdrój
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
2°
-2°
Cool
פבר
4°
-1°
Cool
מרץ
9°
2°
Cool
אפר
13°
4°
Cool
מאי
17°
8°
Recommended
יונ
22°
12°
Excellent
יול
23°
14°
Excellent
אוג
23°
14°
Excellent
ספט
20°
12°
Recommended
אוק
13°
7°
Cool
נוב
5°
1°
Cool
דצמ
3°
-1°
Cool
Most pleasant weather: יונ · יול · אוג
Peak season for Israelis (when everyone goes): מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט. July and August are the main peak for Israeli families, thanks to the school holiday, long days and favorable hiking conditions in the Table Mountains. May, June and September are calmer and pleasant, often with better accommodation rates.
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Day 1
Spa Park at an Easy Pace
After checking in, walk through Park Zdrojowy, enter the Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych to sample the spring waters, and see the Pod Blachą concert hall. Continue along ul. Zdrojowa toward the cafés and musical garden, then book a spa treatment or spend a few hours at the Aqua Park Wodny Świat inside Verde Montana. Dine in the center or cook at your apartment; Kudowa is a quiet spa town rather than a club destination, making this the right evening to slow down.
- 2
Day 2
Czermna, Skulls, and Old Crafts
Reach Kaplica Czaszek near opening time, before day groups crowd its tiny interior, and allow time for St. Bartholomew's Church and the cemetery. Continue to Szlak Ginących Zawodów, where pottery, a windmill, and disappearing rural crafts make an engaging family stop. Return to the center for a light lunch around ul. Zdrojowa, then visit Muzeum Zabawek, the Toy Museum, in the afternoon. Finish with an illuminated evening walk through the spa park.
- 3
Day 3
Szczeliniec Summit and Karłów
Reach Karłów by 08:00 and climb the steps to Szczeliniec Wielki, the highest summit in the Table Mountains, before the summer crowds. The route winds among imaginative rock formations, viewpoints, and narrow passages; allow about three hours and bring hiking shoes, water, and a warm layer. Have lunch at one of Karłów's inns, choosing only what meets your dietary requirements, or bring a picnic. On the return journey, stop at a viewpoint along Droga Stu Zakrętów, but only in a designated pullout.
- 4
Day 4
The Błędne Skały Rock Labyrinth
Reserve a timed entry to Błędne Skały in advance and choose the first morning slot, when its narrow passages are not yet congested. Follow the one-way trail between stone walls, avoiding a large backpack because several sections require squeezing through and crouching. Afterwards, drive toward the Pasterka viewpoint or have a picnic at an authorized spot on the edge of the national park. Return to Kudowa in the early afternoon for a spa treatment, pool session, or coffee overlooking Park Zdrojowy.
- 5
Day 5
Kłodzko Fortress and Polanica
Drive to Kłodzko in the morning and visit Twierdza Kłodzko; if the underground route is operating, join a tour and carry a warm layer even in summer. Descend into the old town, cross the Gothic Most św. Jana, and explore Bolesława Chrobrego Square. In the afternoon, continue to Polanica-Zdrój for a walk through Park Zdrojowy and pedestrianized ul. Zdrojowa, stopping for coffee. Return to Kudowa before dark, particularly in foggy weather.
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Day 6
Náchod and the Czech Border
Cross into Czechia and drive about 15 minutes to Náchod, or include a border-area walk if staying in Zakrze. Begin at Náchodský zámek when it opens, stroll around Masarykovo náměstí, and climb to a viewpoint over the town and valley. At lunch, choose simple vegetarian food only if it meets your kosher standard, or eat a picnic prepared in Kudowa. Return in the afternoon for final shopping in central Kudowa and a relaxed sunset in the spa park; carry your passport even when traveling within the Schengen Area.
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Return flight from TLV
₪650-1,500 (Wrocław/Prague)
4–5 night package
₪1,900-3,600 per person
Mid-range hotel night
₪280-480 per room
Five-star hotel night
₪700-1,250 per room
Restaurant meal
₪45-90 per person
Local beer
₪12-20
Coffee
₪10-17
Short taxi ride
₪20-40
Rental car per day
₪130-250 (before fuel)
Szczeliniec admission
₪12-18 per person
Daily budget
₪260-500 per person
Family of four
₪8,500-14,500 (5 nights)
Good to know
Good to know before Kudowa-Zdrój
Getting around
From the airport
Wrocław is the most convenient airport, roughly 125 kilometers away: a rental car or private transfer takes about two hours and costs around ₪430–650 per vehicle. By public transport, take bus 106 or a taxi to Wrocław Główny, then a train to Kudowa, sometimes changing in Kłodzko; allow 3.5–5 hours and ₪45–90 per person in total. A Bolt or Uber from Wrocław may cost about ₪400–600, although drivers do not always accept such a long intercity trip. Prague is a reasonable alternative when fares are attractive: a shuttle or car via Náchod takes around 2.5–3 hours and generally costs ₪550–850 per vehicle.
Need a car?
For a weekend focused on the spa park, Skull Chapel, and town center, a car is unnecessary; trains and local taxis are sufficient. Families and hikers combining Szczeliniec Wielki, Błędne Skały, Polanica, Kłodzko, or Náchod save considerable time with a rental car, which is strongly recommended. A couple focused on spa time and walks can manage without one, but staying in Brzozowie or Karłów effectively requires a car.
Tips
Bolt works well in Wrocław, but availability in Kudowa itself is limited, so ask your hotel to call a taxi and keep the driver's number for the return. Droga Stu Zakrętów is extremely narrow and winding; drive in daylight and do not rely on continuous mobile reception inside the national park. In summer, parking at Błędne Skały is regulated and may require an advance timed reservation, while arriving in Karłów before 08:30 gives you a better chance of parking near the trail.
Kosher & Jewish
Chabad / community
There is no Chabad House, active synagogue, or regular minyan in Kudowa-Zdrój, nor in nearby Karłów or Polanica. The nearest practical Chabad presence for travelers is in central Wrocław, and visitors should contact it in advance regarding services, Shabbat meals, and packaged food. Observant travelers should not assume they can arrange a minyan or kosher meal after reaching Kudowa.
Kosher food
Kudowa has no certified kosher restaurant, so local restaurants, even when serving vegetarian dishes, are not a kosher solution. Kosher-observant Israelis stock up in Wrocław or bring supplies from Israel and book an apartment with a kitchen; local Biedronka, Lidl, and Dino branches are useful for fruit, vegetables, eggs, sealed fish, and packaged goods after checking certification. For Shabbat, arrange food with Chabad Wrocław in advance and bring warming equipment only with the accommodation's approval.
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What you need before you fly
- אין צורך בוויזה לישראלים לשהייה קצרה של עד 90 יום בתקופה של 180 יום, בכפוף לכללי שנגן
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Local tips
Good to know about Kudowa-Zdrój
- 💳Pay in złoty and always select PLN on the card terminal; once you cross into Náchod you will need CZK, while in Kudowa-Zdrój cards are accepted almost everywhere except some stalls, public parking machines and toilets.
- 🚗The easiest option for Israelis is a rental car from Wrocław or Prague, and in summer you should leave for Karłów before 8:00 because the Szczeliniec Wielki car parks fill quickly.
- 🛏️Without a car, stay around Zdrojowa and Park Zdrojowy; families with a car who value quiet and parking will usually be more comfortable in Czermna or on the streets above the park.
- 🎟️In summer and on weekends, reserve a timed entry for Błędne Skały and check tour hours at Kaplica Czaszek, where admission is handled in groups and waits can become lengthy.
- 🥾Even on a warm day, bring grippy walking shoes and a light rain jacket to Park Narodowy Gór Stołowych, as the Szczeliniec steps can be wet and slippery and the rock corridors are cooler than town.
- 🍽️Kudowa has no permanent kosher restaurant, so kosher-observant travelers should stock up in Wrocław or Prague and coordinate their needs with Chabad there; in town, Biedronka is useful for sealed products bearing a recognized kosher certification.
- 🍷Leave about 10% in restaurants for good service and state the total before paying cash, since saying dziękuję while handing over the note may be understood as letting the server keep the change.
- 🎰Kudowa is not a nightlife destination, and if you cross into Náchod for a casino, carry your passport and check opening hours and entry rules in advance; do not rely on late public transport or drive after drinking.
- 📱A European eSIM generally works well in town, but download offline maps of Kudowa-Zdrój and Góry Stołowe in advance because reception weakens between the cliffs and near the border.
- 🛡️Kudowa is very safe, but do not leave passports, shopping bags or luggage visible in your car at the Karłów and Błędne Skały parking areas, particularly during the busy summer season.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Kudowa-Zdrój feels like Poland at a gentler pace: a green, orderly spa town that sits only minutes from the dramatic landscapes of the Table Mountains. Israelis tend to fall for the walk among the rock formations of Szczeliniec Wielki, followed by a glass of mineral water inside Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych and an unhurried stroll through Park Zdrojowy. My favorite moment comes near sunset, when I walk through the forest to Altana Miłości and watch the town’s red roofs and valley open below. This is not a town of flashy attractions, but a place that gives couples and families a genuine day of nature, fresh air and time together."
Loves
My local secret is the short climb to Altana Miłości on Góra Parkowa, ideally about an hour before sunset, after most day visitors have left the park. Pick up a coffee in the center, follow the woodland path without rushing, and you will find an intimate viewpoint that is usually far calmer than Szczeliniec Wielki.
Skip
I would not waste half a day at the Słone border market simply because someone said it was cheap; many stalls repeat the same clothing, cigarettes and uneven-quality souvenirs. If you do visit, compare prices, pay in Polish złoty and do not let the market replace the nature you actually came for.
Boutique pick
I begin at 8:00 with a drive to Karłów and an early ascent of Szczeliniec Wielki, before the tour buses and congestion on its narrow stairs; at around 11:30, I continue to the stone labyrinths of Błędne Skały. In the afternoon we return to Kudowa, visit Kaplica Czaszek in Czermna, taste the spring waters at Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych and slow down in Park Zdrojowy. At 18:30, I finish with a walk to Altana Miłości and a relaxed dinner near Zdrojowa Street, without chasing one more attraction.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Kudowa-Zdrój
"We started the morning among the flowerbeds of Park Zdrojowy and sampled the mineral water at Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych. Kudowa-Zdrój was exactly the calm, romantic stop we needed after several busy days in Prague."
Noa and Ido, Tel Aviv
Couple · 3 nights · June
"The children did not want to leave Muzeum Zabawek, then spent hours on the slides and in the pools at Aqua Park Wodny Świat. We were surprised by how family-friendly Kudowa-Zdrój is when staying centrally and reserving a full day for nature."
Michal and Ran, Modi'in
Family with children · 4 nights · August
"We squeezed through the narrow passages of Błędne Skały and climbed to the Szczeliniec Wielki viewpoint the next day. Kudowa-Zdrój proved to be an excellent base for a friends’ hiking trip, as long as you know this is not a clubbing destination."
Ori, Daniel and Shahar, Haifa
Friends · 3 nights · September
"Our visit to Kaplica Czaszek was brief but unforgettable, and Skansen w Pstrążnej offered a fascinating look at the region’s rural life. We loved Kudowa-Zdrój’s peaceful pace and unhurried sightseeing, although there is very little to do at night."
Rachel and Moshe, Jerusalem
Older couple · 4 nights · May
FAQ
Common questions about Kudowa-Zdrój
Do Israelis need a visa to visit Kudowa-Zdrój?
Israeli passport holders can visit Kudowa-Zdrój and Poland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; if ETIAS is operational by your travel date, you will need to obtain the online authorization in advance.
Are there direct flights to Kudowa-Zdrój, and how long is the journey from Israel?
Kudowa-Zdrój has no airport, so the easiest route for most Israelis is a roughly four-hour direct flight from Tel Aviv to Prague followed by a drive of about 2.5 hours; Wrocław is another option, sometimes requiring a connection, with a drive of around two hours.
When is the best time to visit Kudowa-Zdrój, and when is peak season?
The best time for Kudowa-Zdrój is May through September, when the Spa Park is green and the Błędne Skały and Szczeliniec Wielki trails are comfortable; July and August are peak season, bringing more families, crowds and higher room rates.
How many days should I spend in Kudowa-Zdrój?
Two nights are enough for Kudowa-Zdrój’s Spa Park, mineral-water Pump Room and Skull Chapel, but three to four nights let you add the Table Mountains and Pstrążna village without rushing.
How do you get around Kudowa-Zdrój, and is a rental car necessary?
Central Kudowa-Zdrój, Park Zdrojowy and Zdrojowa Street are easy to explore on foot, but a rental car is strongly recommended for the Skull Chapel, Błędne Skały, Szczeliniec Wielki and onward trips into Czechia; regional public transport is relatively limited.
How much does a holiday in Kudowa-Zdrój cost?
A three-night stay in Kudowa-Zdrój typically costs ₪1,500–₪2,800 per person sharing a double room, including good accommodation, a shared car, meals and attractions but excluding flights; with flights from Tel Aviv, a realistic total is ₪2,300–₪4,200 per person.
Is Kudowa-Zdrój safe for Israeli tourists?
Kudowa-Zdrój is a quiet, very safe spa town, and its center and Spa Park generally feel comfortable in the evening; the main concern is slippery rock trails after rain, so wear proper walking shoes and check the forecast.
What should not be missed in Kudowa-Zdrój, and does it have nightlife or a casino?
Kudowa-Zdrój’s essentials are Kaplica Czaszek, the Spa Park, Pijalnia Wód Mineralnych and the Błędne Skały rock labyrinth; there is no casino or real club scene, with evenings centered on quiet bars, cafés and seasonal park performances.
Are there kosher restaurants or a Chabad house in Kudowa-Zdrój?
Kudowa-Zdrój has no Chabad house or permanent kosher restaurant, so kosher-observant travelers should book an apartment with a kitchen and stock up in Prague or Wrocław; the most practical active Chabad center for an Israeli itinerary is in Prague.
Who is Kudowa-Zdrój best for, what should I pack, and what can I combine it with?
Kudowa-Zdrój suits nature-loving families and couples seeking spa time and a relaxed pace, rather than travelers focused on parties; pack layers, a rain jacket and walking shoes, and combine it with Prague, Wrocław or the Czech rock town of Adršpach.