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Walim(German: Wüstewaltersdorf before Waltersdorf desert) is a mountain town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the northwest of the Glatzer Ländchens in the Owl Mountains in the Medium brews. Its location makes the place an important center of tourism in the Glatzer Ländchen. The place is the starting point for hikes in the surrounding mountains, including the Hohe Eule (hiking trail marked yellow). It is known in particular as the main place of work on the Nazi project Riese. A museum and some of the tunnels are accessible on guided tours. Since only a fraction of the tunnels are exposed, rumors keep coming up that the legendary Nazi gold is hidden here in the mountain. Unauthorized entry into the tunnels, for example for a treasure hunt, is therefore not permitted without a permit.
background
The place probably originated in 1220 as a settlement of miners who were looking for silver here, and was first mentioned in 1305. 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. In 1742/1763 the place came to Prussia. Tourism began to develop in the 19th century. The place continued to develop, with the exception of the times of the world wars. During the Second World War, forced laborers built the Riese project here. In 1945 the place came to Poland.
getting there
By plane
The closest international Airport is in Wroclaw.
By train
The place does not have a train station. The nearest major train station is in Nowa Ruda.
By bus
Intercity buses run regularly to Wałbrzych and Kłodzko 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
- Museum and gallery of Project Riese
- lock
- Renaissance church of St. t. Barbara
- baroque Hediwig Church
- classical mausoleum
- Ruins of the weaving mill
- numerous town houses and villas in half-timbered style
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
- Wambierzyce
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
