The most beautiful places in Southwest Poland
The most beautiful places in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship
The Lower Silesian Abbey, located in southwestern Poland, has a large number of beautiful places. You will find natural beauties mainly on the border with the Czech Republic, where the belt of the Sudeten Mountains, such as the Jizera Mountains, the Giant Mountains or Kralický Sněžník, stretches. You can find monuments in cities such as Wroclaw, Walbrzych or Swidnica. Let's take a look at the beautiful places in Southwest Poland that are definitely worth a visit.
Market Square in Wroclaw
One of the most beautiful squares in Poland
The Main Market Square is the center of the historic city center. There used to be one of the largest markets in Europe. The center is the Old Town Hall – one of the largest in Poland. It's nice that the whole square is a pedestrian zone, so you don't have to zigzag between passing cars. continue reading
Sněžka
The highest mountain in the Czech Republ
Sněžka (1 603 m asl / previously shown as 1 602 m asl) is not only the highest mountain in the Giant Mountains, but also throughout the Czech Republic. With its slightly pyramidal appearance is recognizable from afar and really stands out among the other mountains being generally in the shape of protracted weathered ridges. Thanks to the cableway, generally easy access from villages in the Giant Mountain and its importance, there are always crowds of tourists for most of the time throughout the year. continue reading
Książ Castle
One of the most beautiful castles in Poland
Księż Castle is considered the third largest in Poland. At the same time also as one of the most beautiful due to its location high above the surrounding countryside. The castle also has a nice garden. Outside the castle itself, you can take a number of nice tours in its surroundings continue reading
Church of Peace in Swidnica
The most famous monument in Swidnica
The most important monument in Swidnica is the unique Church of Peace, which is the largest Baroque wooden church in Europe. Located in the cemetery just north of downtown. In addition to the church, there are a few other interesting wooden buildings, such as the bell tower. continue reading
Sněžné jámy - Snow Pits
The largest remnant of the Ice Age in the Krkonoše
One of the biggest natural attractions of the Giant Mountains is the huge glacial karsts – Snow pits. The pit is about 300 meters deep and there are two small lakes at its bottom. Of particular interest are its walls made of cracked granite continue reading
Old Town Hall in Wroclaw
The most beautiful town hall in Poland
In the historic center of Wroclaw, on the market square, you will find perhaps the most beautiful town hall in Poland – the Old Town Hall. In its basement you will find the oldest beer hall in Wrocław – Piwnica Świdnicka. The town hall also has several very beautiful bay windows. continue reading
Kamieńczyka waterfall
The highest waterfall of the Polish Giant Mountain
The most beautiful waterfall of the whole Krkonoše /Giant Mountain/ (and the highest on the Polish side of the mountains) is considered to be the waterfall Kamieńczyka 27 meters high. Waterfall is surrounded by a small beautiful gorge continue reading
Velká Jizerská louka
The largest peat bog in the Czech Republic
In the places where the river Jizera separates the Czech and Polish side of the Jizera Mountains, you will find a large meadow and large peat bogs. The area belongs to the national nature reserve Rašeliniště Jizery on the Czech side and Torfowiska Dolina Izery on the Polish side. You will also find a large cottage Chatka Górzystów, where there is a very lively tourism and you can order local specialties continue reading
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Wroclaw
The most important church in Wroclaw
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Wroclaw or Wroclaw Cathedral is the most important church in the city. You can find it on the famous Tum Island. The cathedral is interesting for its stained glass, which is the most in Poland. The towers are 98 meters high. Like other churches in Wroclaw it is built of bricks continue reading
Wielki Staw Lake
The most beautiful lake in the Giant Mountains
Wielki Staw (1 225 m asl) is a lake of glacial origin on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains. There is no tourist path around the lake itself, so you can best see it from the ridge path of the Polish-Czech friendship near the well-known rock Polední kámen (Slonecznik) continue reading
Szczeliniec Wielki
The highest mountain in the Polish Table Mountains
Szczeliniec Wielki (919 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Polish Table Mountains. The top is sandstone and you will find a beautiful rock town. The starting point for the mountain is the village of Karlow with plenty of opportunities to park and refresh. continue reading
Chojník Castle
The most beautiful castle in the Giant Mountains
Chojník Castle is one of the largest Polish castle ruins. It stands on top of the Chojnik hill of the same name (627 m). It belongs to the Karkonosze National Park, so when climbing it you will have to pay the entrance fee to both the national park and the castle itself. From the castle tower there is an absolutely impressive view of the Giant Mountains, the Jizera Mountains and other lower mountain ranges further north. Even the ascent to the castle is worth it – you will meet a whole range of rock formations. continue reading
Wysoki Kamień
Impressive view of the Giant Mountains
Wysoki Kamień (1,058 m above sea level) is a peak located near the Polish mountain center of Szklarska Poreba. It is a rocky hill from which there is an amazing view of the northern side of the Giant Mountains. There is also a cottage (Schronisko) where you can have a snack continue reading
Pielgrzymy
The most beautiful rock formations of the Giant Mo
On the Polish side of the Giant Mountains you will find the most beautiful rock town in this mountain range – Pielgrzymy (Pilgrims). Yes, there are really no limits to imagination here. You will find them right next to the yellow hiking trail rising to the main Krkonoše ridge continue reading
Mali Staw Lake
Accessed glacial lake
Mali Staw Lake (1 183 m asl) is the second largest glacial lake in the Giant Mountains. Unlike the larger neighboring Wielky Staw, it is accessible via a hiking trail. There is even a tourist cottage on its bank. continue reading
City Hall in Jelení Hora
The most famous monument in Jelení Hora
In Jelení Hora you will find a number of nice monuments. The most important tourist attraction is the massive town hall located right in the center of the town on the Town Hall Square. The towering clock tower dominates this 18th-century town hall. continue reading
Wang Church in Karpacz
Beautiful Norwegian wooden stavkirke moved to Poland
One of the most important monuments located in the Polish Krkonoše Mountains is the Wang wooden church. It comes from the Norwegian town of Vang, where they wanted to dismantle it and sell it as firewood. In the end, it was saved and moved to Karpacz, where it became a place of pilgrimage and one of the most important attractions of the city. A stone tower has been added to the original wooden building. There is also a very nice view of the mountains from the church. continue reading
Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Jelení Hora
The most beautiful church in Jelení Hora
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is one of the most important church monuments in Jelení Hora. It was one of the seven evangelical churches of grace built in Silesia. Architecturally, it looks quite different from other Polish churches. continue reading
Henryk Castle
Amazing view of the Giant Mountains
Henryka Castle is a romantic castle building from the beginning of the 19th century on the Grodno peak (504m), which is the highest peak of the Lomnicka highlands. From the top of the castle tower there is an incredibly beautiful view of the Krkonoše ridge. continue reading
Klodzko
The historic town on the Kladská Nisa
Klodzko is a historic district town located in the Kladská Basin along the river Kladská Nisa. An impressive fortress rises above the city. In addition, there is a pretty square Bolesław Chrobrego Square with the town hall and several churches. A popular tourist attraction is the St. John's Bridge. continue reading
