Gryfów Śląski - Gryfów Śląski

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Greiffenberg
VoivodeshipLower Silesia
Residents
6.943 (2009)
height
325 m
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Gryfów Śląski

Gryfów Śląski(German: Greiffenberg) is a city in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship at the foot of the Jizera Mountains at the Queis. Their location makes them next Świeradów-Zdrój and Mirsk the most important center of tourism in the Polish part of the Jizera Mountains. The town is the starting point for hikes in all parts of the Jizera Mountains. The Queis is a popular canoe river.

background

panorama

The place was created in the 13th century and was granted city rights in 1354. In the age of Polish particularism, the place came to various duchies, most recently to the Duchy of Schweidnitz-Jauer, which became fief-dependent from Bohemia in the second half of the 14th century. During the Hussite Wars and the Thirty Years' War, the city's residents suffered a lot. In 1742/1763 the place came to Prussia. The textile industry developed here in the 19th century. In 1865 the city was connected to the rail network. The place continued to develop, with the exception of the times of the world wars. In 1945 he arrived Poland.

getting there

Map of Gryfów Śląski

By plane

The closest Airport is in Wroclaw.

By train

The place has a train station. The local railway line leads to Jelenia Góra or Zgorzelec.

By bus

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

In the street

The city is located on the main road from Zgorzelec to Jelenia Góra. From Berlin, take the A13 / A4 motorway to the border crossing at Forst. From there it goes on via the Autobahn 4 to Legnicawhere you turn south towards Jelenia Góra.

From Dresden the A4 leads to the border, then leave the motorway at the first exit and continue to Jelenia Góra.

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. A cable car leads to the Jizera Mountains.

Tourist Attractions

  • baroque town hall with modern tower
  • Market with fountain
  • baroque Hedwig Church
  • Lorenz Church
  • Town houses
  • medieval city wall

  • town hall

  • market

  • Fountain

  • Hedwig's Church

  • Lorenz Church

  • Community center

  • Community center

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. You can kayak on the quays.

shop

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

kitchen

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

nightlife

The best place to go out is Wroclaw.

accommodation

There are several hotels and pensions.

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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