Pieniny National Park - one of the 23 national parks in Poland, situated in the Malopolska region in the south, on the border with Slovakia in the heart of Penin.

The idea of ​​creating a national park by Professor Vladislav Szaferu, a member of the National Commission for the Conservation of Nature. In May 1932, it was created "Pieniny National Park" on an area of ​​7, 36 square kilometers.

Basically, Penina composed of limestone, which makes extremely picturesque mountains. The most famous mountain peak in the park is an array of three crown, located at an altitude of 982 meters above sea level. Pieniny National Park is located in the basin of the Dunajec river occupies an important place among the factors affecting the appearance of the reserve and its ecosystem. Despite the fact that the park has a small size in its territory grow hundreds of species of plants, including 640 types of fungi. Meadows Park, which is the result of human activity, is considered one of the richest ecosystems of the plant in Poland. Here you can see up to 40 species of flowers per square meter!

Scientists have found that the park is home to over 6,500 species of animals, including badgers, wild boars, deer, lynx, wild cat, marten, bats, blackbirds, storks and owls. On the banks of the Dunajec River otters live.

For hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the park developed 35 tourist routes that cover the most important attractions Penin: peaks Sokolitsa and Three Crowns, as well as a medieval castle Chorshtinsky.

River rafting on wooden boats are very popular among tourists.