Attraction in Kazimierz Dolny

Kazimierz Dolny to Janowiec Ferry

A short Vistula ferry crossing to Janowiec and its Renaissance castle ruins, running on a route used for centuries.

Reviewed and updated July 2026

Kazimierz Dolny to Janowiec Ferry — Photo: Piotr Jarszewski (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Crossing the Vistula from Kazimierz Dolny

A small ferry carries walkers, cyclists and cars across the Vistula between Kazimierz Dolny and Janowiec on the far bank. The crossing follows a route used for centuries, and the present permanent service began in 1996.

Reaching Janowiec Castle

The ferry links Kazimierz Dolny with the Renaissance castle ruins at Janowiec, built in the 16th century by Mikolaj Firlej and later wrecked during the Swedish Deluge. It makes an easy half-day outing paired with a walk up to the castle.

When the ferry runs

The service operates roughly from April to November and depends on weather and the river level, so it does not run all year or in every condition. There are no fixed departure times; check locally on the day before planning around it.

Frequently asked questions

Across the Vistula between Kazimierz Dolny and Janowiec, home to Renaissance castle ruins.

Yes, the ferry carries both passengers and cars across the river.

No. It operates roughly April to November and depends on weather and water levels, so confirm on the day.

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Vistula Boulevard (Riverside Promenade)

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