Overview
Pilica is a drowsy market town of 1900 people in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, also called the Polish Jura for its limestone hills and castles. The main draw is proximity to Smoleń Castle (3 km south) and Pilica Castle itself, though the latter is closed and derelict as of 2024 due to a decades-long ownership dispute.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Pod Kolumnami (Senatorska 13) is the only notable hotel in town, B&B doubles from 300 zł. Ogrodzieniec 9 km west has more options.
Connectivity
4G available from Play, Plus, T-Mobile; 5G from Orange. WiFi at cafes.
Food
Eat around Rynek: Gol Kebab, Pizzeria Na Rynku, U Ryśka for traditional Polish fare. The town pub has closed.
Safety
Pilica is a quiet, safe small town with minimal crime. Exercise normal urban precautions.
Transport
No public transport reaches Pilica directly. Use Wolbrom railway station (trains from Katowice every 2 hours) and cycle 15 km via Highway 79, or drive.
