Lawendowe wzgórza Szczawnica, Lavender plantation in Szczawnica, Poland.
The highest altitude lavender plantation in Poland spans two hectares on sunny hillsides, featuring eight thousand lavender bushes of Grosso, Hidcot, and Edelweiss varieties with views of the Pieniny Mountains and surrounding countryside.
The lavender plantation was established to combine agricultural cultivation with tourism, creating a space that preserves traditional farming methods while serving educational and recreational purposes for visitors interested in aromatic plant cultivation.
The plantation promotes local traditions of lavender cultivation and its applications in cosmetics, cuisine, and aromatherapy, featuring a lavender shop where visitors can purchase handmade products including oils, soaps, and dried herbs.
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 19:00 during blooming season from July to August, the plantation offers free admission with parking facilities, benches, deck chairs, and a covered gazebo for visitor comfort.
This location represents the highest altitude lavender plantation in Poland, featuring a specialized Lavender Trail that guides visitors through different varieties while offering educational workshops on essential oil and soap production.
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