Zgorzelec

Zgorzelec is located approximately 270 miles (435 kilometers) from Warsaw, the capital of Poland, and about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Wroclaw.

When it comes to getting the best out of your precious vacation time, it's worth remembering that Zgorzelec is merely the beginning; Silesia features an abundance of natural sights, cities and towns. Places in the vicinity of Zgorzelec are Pobiedna, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the northwest, and Gryfow Slaski, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the northwest.

Approximately 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the southeast of Zgorzelec is Szklarska Poreba, an important regional center home to Museum of the Earth, Szklarska Poreba Ski Resort and Mineralogical Museum. Hala Szrenicka Ski Lift, House of Carl and Gerhard Hauptmann and Babiniec Ski Lift are among the many other attractions here that should be high on every traveler's itinerary.

For a budget outdoors activity that everyone will like, be sure to check out the region's gardens. Houses of worship are great windows into a region's soul. The cathedrals around Zgorzelec are no exception.

Enjoy a break from sightseeing and cool off with a spot of swimming or canoeing. Take advantage of the knowledge of the locals by signing up for one of the guided nature walks and city walking tours.

When you are ready to check out and say "Narazie" to Zgorzelec, you'll be loaded with happy memories to take home.