What we do?
- We support the activities of the local community for the development of geotourism
- We develop a network of local, regional, national and international cooperation
- We provide activities related to natural and cultural education
- We promote the geological and cultural heritage of the Geopark territories
- We develop cooperation with the science, business and NGO sectors
- We promote the brand and the idea of the UNESCO Global Geopark on the regional, national and international forum
Geopark is a community
We operate as an association of five municipalities, creating a common territorial tourist brand and promoting an area of exceptional geological, natural and cultural heritage, with an international rank confirmed by the UNESCO World Geopark certificate.
Chęciny
Kielce
Morawica
Nowiny
Piekoszów
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News
On 21 April 2021, the Holy Cross Mountains Geopark was awarded the prestigious status of a UNESCO Global Geopark, joining both the European and Global Geoparks Networks. On 21 April 2026, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of this milestone – five years as part of the international geopark community.
The number 5 holds a special meaning for our Geopark, which can be highlighted through several key facts:
- The Geopark comprises 5 municipalities: the City of Kielce, the Municipality of Chęciny, the City and Municipality of Morawica, the City and Municipality of Piekoszów, and the Municipality of Nowiny.
- The total area of the Geopark is 526 km².
- The geological foundation of the Geopark consists of Paleozoic rocks representing 5 periods in Earth’s history: the Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian and Carboniferous.
- Within Kielce – the main centre of the Geopark – there are 5 nature reserves: Kadzielnia, Wietrznia, Ślichowice, Biesak-Białogon and Karczówka.
- The most important geotourism event in the region – the Kielce GeoFestival – celebrates its 5th anniversary this year. The 2026 edition is held under the motto “5 by Nature”.
This September, Kielce will once again become a center of activity, creativity, and family-friendly entertainment. Two weekends full of attractions await residents and visitors from all over Poland.
Already on December 6, you will be able to feel the Christmas atmosphere at the Geoeducation Center. All thanks to the educational Santa Claus event. “Mikołajki z GEONATURĄ KIELCE” will abound in workshops whose main theme will be broadly understood nature, but in a festive setting.