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Hotel Krynica****, Park Sportowy 3 Street, Krynica-Zdrój

Check the quality and special atmosphere of conference venue: https://www.hotelkrynica.eu/

 

 

 

 

 

How to get there:

The organizer provides:

• bus transport from Kraków and Krosno to Krynica-Zdrój on September 16, 2026*
• bus transport from Krynica to Kraków and Krosno on September 18, 2026, after the conference ends*
• additional attractions planned in the Conference program.

* provided that the Participant declares their intention to use this transport during registration (in the registration form)

 

Departure times to Krynica:

• From Krakow: September 16, 2026 – Gathering at 9:10 AM – parking lot in front of the INiG-PIB headquarters (25A Lubicz Street)
• From Krosno: September 16, 2026 – Time: TBC

Return transfer by dedicated buses to Krakow and Krosno:

• September 18, 2026, at 3:30 PM from the Hotel Krynica parking lot

 

 

Getting there on your own:

From Kraków: 1. By car (the fastest and most flexible option)

• Time and distance: The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes (distance approx. 140 km), depending on traffic.
• Route: The fastest route goes east via the A4 highway, and then national road No. 75 (DK75) straight to the destination. Hotel Krynica is located at ul. Park Sportowy im. Juliana Zawadowskiego 3, next to the Ice Arena (Hala Lodowa), where parking is available for guests.
• Link to the route in Google Maps

2. By coach / bus (time-optimal public transport)

• Time: This is a very time-competitive alternative to the train. The journey takes from 2 hours and 45 minutes to about 3 hours.
• Journey details: Routes of major carriers (e.g., FlixBus or Szwagropol) depart directly from the MDA Bus Station in Kraków. Buses usually stop in the center of Krynica-Zdrój (e.g., at the "Hawana" bus stop). From there, it is just over a kilometer to the hotel, so you can take a walk or order a quick ride with a local taxi.

3. By train (comfortable, but slightly longer)

• Time: A journey by a direct train usually takes from 3 hours and 40 minutes (for faster Intercity trains, e.g., IC Malinowski) to about 4.5 hours (Polregio regional trains).
• Journey details: Trains depart from the Kraków Główny (Kraków Main) station and arrive at the destination railway station Krynica-Zdrój. The distance from the railway station to Hotel Krynica is about 1.5 km – a short taxi ride will also work well here to comfortably reach the destination with your luggage.

 

About Krynica - Zdrój: 

Krynica-Zdrój is a picturesque spa town located in southern Poland, nestled in the heart of the Beskid Sądecki mountains. Often called the "Pearl of Polish Spas," it is famous across Europe for its healing mineral waters and historic health resorts. Visitors love strolling along the elegant promenade, tasting natural water at the Main Pump Room, and exploring the beautiful Spa Park. Major attractions include the Jaworzyna Krynicka gondola lift and the Góra Parkowa funicular, which offer breathtaking views and great hiking routes. Additionally, the town is well-known as a fantastic winter sports destination and the hometown of the famous naïve artist, Nikifor.

Honorary Committee:

MSc Eng. Jan Brożek, Director of INiG-PIB

Prof. DSc Eng Krzysztof Galos, Undersecretary of State, Chief National Geologist

Prof. DSc Eng Rafał Wiśniowski, Vice-Rector of AGH University

Prof. DSc Krzysztof Szamałek, Director, Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute

MSc Eng. Krzysztof Magiera, Director of Deposit Exploitation, Orlen Upstream Poland

 

Scientific Committee:

PhD Eng. Janusz Jureczka, Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute, Upper Silesian Branch in Sosnowiec, Poland

DSc Eng. Piotr Kasza, Associate Professor, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute (INiG-PIB), Poland

Prof. DSc Eng. Krzysztof Labus, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Prof. DSc Eng. Małgorzata Labus, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

DSc Eng. Jan Lubaś, Associate Professor, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute (INiG-PIB), Poland

Prof. DSc Eng. Mariusz Łaciak, AGH University, Poland

PhD Eng. Grzegorz Machowski, AGH University, Poland

Prof. DSc Leszek Marynowski, University of Silesia, Poland

Prof. Maria Mastalerz, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

DSc Eng. Irena Matyasik, Associate Professor, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute (INiG-PIB), Poland

Prof. DSc Grzegorz Nowak, Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute, Lower Silesian Branch in Wrocław, Poland

Prof. Paul Philp, Emeritus Professor, University of Oklahoma, USA

DSc Eng. Henryk Sechman, Associate Professor, AGH University, Poland

DSc Eng. Anna Sowiżdżał, Associate Professor, AGH University, Poland

PhD Eng. Krzysztof Sowiżdżał, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute (INiG - PIB), Poland

DSc Eng. Teresa Steliga, Associate Professor, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute (INiG-PIB), Poland

 

Organising Committee:

Chairwoman of the Organising Committee:

Irena Matyasik, PhD DSc Eng., Associate Professor, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute (INiG-PIB)

Joanna Brzeszcz, PhD

Anna Klimczyk-Zaręba

Monika Marx

Piotr Stolecki

Ewa Suszczyńska

Agnieszka Wciślak-Oleszycka

Paweł Zarosa