Karpacz - Karpacz

Karpacz(German: Krummhübel) is a city in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the Giant Mountains at the Great Lomnitz. Their location makes them next Szklarska Poreba, Jagniątków and Kowary the most important center of tourism in the Polish part of the Giant Mountains. The city offers opportunities for winter sports and is the starting point for hikes in all parts of the Giant Mountains, especially in the national park and on the Schneekoppe, which is over 1600 meters above sea level. Karpacz has around 8,500 guest beds.

background

The place was first mentioned in 1599 as a lead and iron mine for mining. Tourism began to develop in the early 19th century. In 1895 Kapracz was connected to the railway network of the Giant Mountains Railway. The place continued to develop, with the exception of the times of the world wars. In 1945 he came to Poland.

getting there

By plane

The closest Airport is in Wroclaw.

By train

The railway line (formerly the Giant Mountains Railway) was discontinued in 2000. The closest train station has been since then Jelenia Górawhere you have to switch to buses.

By bus

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

The bus line 160 024 of the company PKS Jelenia Góra runs Mon-Sat approximately every hour, on Sundays seven times a day from Jelenia Góra (bus station - Dworzec autobusowy, train station, town hall) via Mysłakowice and Kowary to Karpacz (train station, health center, various hotels, church Wang , Karpacz Górny). The journey from Jelenia Góra to Karpacz takes 30–60 minutes (35 minutes from station to station), depending on the specific place of departure and destination. Timetable

In the street

All roads lead through the district capital Jelenia Góra (Hirschberg). The direction Karpacz is well signposted from here. From Berlin, take the A13 / A4 motorway to the border crossing at Forst. From there it goes on via the Autobahn 4 to Legnica, where you turn south in the direction of Hirschberg. From Dresden the A4 leads to the border, then leave the motorway at the first exit and continue to Hirschberg. From Austria you drive over Prague and Jungbunzlau /Mladá Boleslav.

mobility

The place is easy to explore on foot. A cable car leads to the Giant Mountains, the lower station of which is in the village.

Tourist Attractions

• Wang Church. The church Wang in Karpacz is worth seeing, a medieval stave wood church from Norway (province Oppland), which the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. acquired in 1841 and had brought here. From the Kirchenberg you have a good view of the Giant Mountains.last change: not specified
• Sacred Heart Church
• Marienkirche
• Chapel of St. Lawrence on the Snow
• numerous villas
• town hall

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  Wang Church

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  Sacred Heart Church

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  Marienkirche

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  Chapel of St. Lawrence on the Snow

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  Samotnia shack

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  villa

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer. In winter you can do all kinds of winter sports, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding. The largest ski areas in the village are:

• Kopa ski area
• Biały Jar ski area

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

Most hotels are unfortunately only geared towards full board guests, so that as an individual tourist you can sometimes have problems finding a place in a restaurant.

accommodation

There are numerous hotels and pensions in all price ranges in Karpacz. There are numerous shelters in the Giant Mountains, which are called Bauden here. As a rule, you can not only spend the night there cheaply, but also strengthen yourself with warm and cold snacks for the journey. There are the following refuges in the municipality:

• Łomniczka Hut
• Samotnia hut
• Schlesierhaus
• Hampelbaude
• Jugendkammhaus Rübezahl

security

Always check the current weather report before going into the mountains. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes should always be taken with you. The marked hiking trails, especially on the ridge hiking trail, should not be left, as there is a risk of falling, for example at the snow basins and cirque lakes.

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

• Excursion to Schneekoppe, the highest mountain in the Giant Mountains
• Excursion to the main ridge trail of the Giant Mountains
• Excursions to the large and small Karsee
• Jelenia Góra
• Szklarska Poreba
• Kowary
• Jagniątków

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  Way to the Schneekoppe

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  Kammwanderweg

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  Great Karsee

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  Little Karsee

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

• http://www.karpacz.ig.pl/ - Karpacz official website