Bolków - Bolków

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Bolków
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Bolków

Bolków(German: Bolkenhain) is a mountain town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship between the Bober-Katzbach Mountains and the Waldenburger Bergland, Mountain ranges of the Sudeten, at the Angry Neisse. The place is the starting point for hikes. The place is officially recognized as a potential health resort. The place is on the Piast Castles Trail.

background

The place was founded before 1241. However, it was first mentioned in a document in 1276 when it received city rights. The castle already existed in 1277. In the course of the Polish Partialism, the city came to ever changing partial duchies, most recently to the Duchy of Schweidnitz-Jauer, which came under Bohemian fiefdom in 1368. The place was affected in the Hussite Wars and the Thirty Years War. In 1742/1763 the place came to Prussia. In 1890 the city was connected to the rail network. The place developed steadily, with the exception of the times of the world wars. In 1945 he came to Poland.

getting there

Map of Bolków
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By plane

The closest international Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus AirportWebsite of this institutionWroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaWroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryWroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport (Q1107152) in the Wikidata database(IATA: WRO).

By train

The place has a train station. The connection is after Legnica.

By bus

Intercity buses run regularly to Legnica and long-distance buses to other cities in the region.

In the street

The place is south of the A4 motorway. Before Legnica you have to leave the motorway heading south.

The A4, which is also called A4 in Poland, leads from Germany to the border. You can then leave the motorway at Legnica and continue south.

Alternatively, from southern Germany and Switzerland you can use Prague drive.

From Austria you drive over Brno.

mobility

The place is easy to explore on foot.

Tourist Attractions

  • Marketplace
  • baroque town hall
  • Angel fountain
  • Gothic Hedwig Church, tower in Baroque style
  • neo-Gothic evangelical church
  • baroque chapel
  • Town houses and villas

  • Castle ruins

  • Castle ruins

  • View from the castle

  • Marketplace

  • town hall

  • Angel fountain

  • Hedwig's Church

  • Protestant church

  • chapel

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. You can canoe on the Angry Neisse.

shop

There are shopping opportunities. A visit is recommended for extensive shopping Wroclaw.

kitchen

Due to the numerous forests and mountain rivers, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and fish.

nightlife

A visit to Wroclaw is recommended to celebrate.

accommodation

There are numerous hotels, guest rooms and guest houses in all price ranges in the village.

security

Always check the current weather report before going into the mountains. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes should always be taken with you.

health

For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

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