Sobótka - Sobótka

Sobotka(German: Zobten also Zobten on the mountains) is a mountain town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the northwest of the Glatzer Ländchens at the foot of the Zobtenberg im Zobten Mountains in the Sudenten foothills. The summit located in the municipality is about 600 meters above sea level than the town center. Its location makes the place an important center of tourism in the Zobten Mountains. The place is the starting point for hikes in the surrounding mountains. It is only about 30 km south of Wroclaw and is served by the regular buses of the metropolitan region.

background

Numerous traces of the Celts can be found on the mountain range. The place, which has been settled since the Bronze Age, was first mentioned in a document in 1148, the Augustinian monastery on the summit was founded in 1128. Already in 1221 the place received city rights. During the period of Polish particularism, he belonged to changing partial duchies, most recently to the Duchy of Breslau, which became dependent on Bohemia in 1335. In 1742/1763 the place came to Prussia. Tourism began to develop in the 19th century, especially since it was connected to the rail network in 1885. With the exception of the times of the world wars, the place developed steadily. In 1945 the place came to Poland.

getting there

By plane

The closest international Airport is in Wroclaw.

By train

The place no longer has a train station. The nearest major train station is in Wroclaw.

By bus

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

In the street

All major roads lead over Wroclaw or Wałbrzych.

The A4, which is also called A4 in Poland, leads from Germany to the border. You can then leave the motorway near Breslau and drive a few kilometers further 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

• Monastery "castle"
• baroque town hall
• baroque church of St. James
• Gothic Church of St. Anne
• brewery
• Summit chapel
• Summit cross
• prehistoric stone bear
• prehistoric monk
• prehistoric virgin with fish
• Town houses and villas
• Lookout tower on the summit
• Refuge on the summit

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. In the Zobtengebirge there are some shelters that 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 shelters in the municipal area:

• Ślęża hut
• Wieżyca hut

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
• Wroclaw
• Świdnica
• Strzelin
• Strzegom
• Dzierżoniów
• Wałbrzych
• Sokolec
• Bielawa
• Nowa Ruda
• Jugów

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

• http://www.sobotka.pl/ - Sobótka official website