Wyszogród - Wyszogród

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Wyszogród

Wyszogród (German: Hohenburg on the Vistula) is a city in the polish Voivodeship Mazovia in the Warsaw-Level in the Valley of the Middle Vistula, at the mouth of the Bzura in the river. The strategically located city is in the historical region Wyszogród country in the north-western part of Mazovia and is one of the oldest cities in the region. Its history dates back to the 7th century when a Slavic fortress was located here.

getting there

Map of Wyszogród
Trinity Church
Marienkirche
Franciscan monastery
Castle Hill
Monument to the Battle of the Bzura
New Vistula bridge
Aerial view. On the left in the picture is the Bzura. Nice to see that both rivers have not been straightened, but left in their natural state by the Mazovian Plain meander.

By plane

The closest international Airport is at Warsaw. Other nearby international airports are the Lublin Airport and the Modlin Airport at Warsaw.

By train

The place has a train station that over Warsaw is attainable.

By bus

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

In the street

The road network is well developed.

From Berlin the A12 leads to the border Slubice and further than Autostrada A2 to Warsaw. It's not far from there.

Alternatively, from southern Germany and Switzerland you can use Prague and from Austria over Brno drive and then from the Polish-Czech border the Autostrada A1 take to A2.

mobility

The town center is easy to explore on foot.

Tourist Attractions

  • Remains of an early medieval Slavic fortress
  • Castle hill with remains of the medieval castle
  • Gothic Marienkirche, baroque style
  • baroque Trinity Church
  • baroque Franciscan monastery
  • Marketplace
  • town hall
  • Remains of the old Vistula bridge
  • New Vistula Bridge
  • Remains of the baroque synagogue, today the city park
  • Jewish Cemetery
  • War cemeteries
  • historic town houses and villas
  • Nature reserve on the Vistula

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer.

shop

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

kitchen

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

nightlife

A visit to Warsaw is recommended to celebrate.

accommodation

There are numerous hotels, guest rooms and pensions in the village.

security

It's pretty safe.

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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