Dzierżoniów - Dzierżoniów

Dzierżoniów(German: Reichenbach in the Owl Mountains) is a mountain town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship between the Owl Mountains and the Zobten Mountains, Mountain ranges of the Medium brews. Its location makes the place an important center of tourism in the Owl Mountains. The place is the starting point for hikes in the surrounding mountains.

background

The place was created before 1230 and was first mentioned in a document in 1250. The Barbarakirche and hospital were built in 1296. The town hall was built before 1337. At the same time, the Augustinian and St. John monasteries and probably also the Knightly Order of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem were established. During the period of Polish particularism, he belonged to changing partial duchies, most recently to the Duchy of Schneidwitz-Jauer, which became dependent on Bohemia in 1368. The Hussite Wars and the Thirty Years War brought destruction and suffering to the population. In 1525 the monasteries were dissolved and the place went over to the Reformation, after 1648 the Counter Reformation began. In 1742/1763 the place came to Prussia. In the 19th century tourism began to develop, especially as the place began using in 1855 Świdnica. The place continued to develop, with the exception of the times of the world wars. In 1945 the place came to Poland.

getting there

By plane

The closest international Airport is in Wroclaw.

By train

The place has a train station on the route from Legnica to Katowice.

By bus

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

In the street

All major roads lead over Kłodzko or Wałbrzych.

The A4, which is also called A4 in Poland, leads from Germany to the border. Then you can leave the motorway at Breslau and continue to Ząbkowice Śląskie drive. Alternatively, you can also take the country road directly Zgorzelec at the German-Polish border and take over Jelenia Góra drive.

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

• baorckes castle from the early 17th century
• baroque statue of Nepomuk
• Gothic Marienkirche
• Gothic Church of St. George
• Gothic Trinity Church
• neoclassical St. Mary's Church
• synagogue
• Jewish Cemetery
• numerous town houses and villas
• hospital
• city ​​wall

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  town hall

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  Nepomuk statute

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  Gothic Marienkirche

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  George's Church

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  Trinity Church

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  neoclassical St. Mary's Church

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  Villa, now the city museum

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  Town houses

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  hospital

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  mausoleum

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  city ​​wall

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. In winter you can do winter sports.

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 guest rooms and pensions 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

• Excursions to the surrounding mountains
• Sokolec
• Bielawa
• Nowa Ruda
• Jugów
• Pieszyce

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

• http://www.um.dzierzoniow.pl (pl) - Official website of Dzierżoniów