Jelenia Gora Travel Guide

  Plac Piastowski
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  • Plac Piastowski
      Plac Piastowski
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  • Schaffgotsch Palace
      Schaffgotsch Palace
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  • Schaffgotsch family coat of arms
      Schaffgotsch family coat of arms
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  • Schaffgotsch Palace (detail)
      Schaffgotsch Palace (detail)
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  • Spa Theatre
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Things to Do  

Cieplice, the spa town

Cieplice, the spa town, Jelenia Gora

 GeoV Says:  Cieplice, although now part of the same municipality, feels very different from Jelenia Góra itself. The town has its own square / main street, Plac Piastowski, dominated by the massive Schaffgotsch Palace of the 1780s, former home of the German family of the same name who... 

In the streets of Jelenia Gora

In the streets of Jelenia Gora, Jelenia Gora

 georeiser Says:  Jelenia Gora is a small city and the streets are cosy. Walking around in the Market square and the centre is comforting. 

Other places of interests

Other places of interests, Jelenia Gora

 wroclawiak Says:  I don't visit and I even don't try to visit everything during my travels. I choose things I want to see. There are a lot of ohter places worth visiting in Jelenia Góra. If you are interested visit the the tourist information office page . 

Wojanowska Gate and Tower

Wojanowska Gate and Tower, Jelenia Gora

 wroclawiak Says:  Entering the gate is like crossing to another world. The building façades are renovated and the street leading to the Market Square seems to bee cleaner than before the gate. Read what the toourist information office sais about the tower and gate. 

Market Square

Market Square, Jelenia Gora

 wroclawiak Says:  The Market Square is the nicest place in the center of Jelenia Góra. I enjoyed being there. Take a glas of beer and have a look at Baroque Burgher houses wiht arcades lining the whole square. The main building with a tower is a town hall. Your astute eye will certainly... 

St. Erasmus and Pancras' Church

St. Erasmus and Pancras' Church, Jelenia Gora

 wroclawiak Says:  St. Erasmus and Pancras' Church is the oldest church in the town and is dedicated to two martyrs. The first church was built of wood und burntdown in 1303. It was rebuilt in stone. But the present shape of the church dates back to the 15th century. It took several decades to... 

Hotels  

Hotel Palac Staniszow

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Skalny Hotel

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Restaurants  

Castle Palac: Restaurant in Jelenia Gora
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Restaurant in Jelenia Gora

There are some cozy restaurants in Jelenia Gora. The most memorable and unique place was in the basement of Castle Palac Wojanow.

Written Jul 9, 2009

Address: Wojanow 9, 58-508 Jelenia Gora

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Transportation  

Taxi in Jelenia Gora

Taxi in Jelenia Gora, Jelenia Gora

 georeiser Says:  To take taxis in this part of Poland can be a bit frustrating since some of the drivers don't speak english. The taxis in Jelenia Gora are not too used to foreigners who doesn't speak german or polish. But the local cars seams to be fun to travel. What brand and model is the... 

Buses in Jelenia Gora

Buses in Jelenia Gora, Jelenia Gora

 georeiser Says:  Jelenia Gora is a city, but it is still a kind of village when it comes to public transportation. It is not too good and many buses could have been in better condition. 

How to get to Jelenia Góra

How to get to Jelenia Góra, Jelenia Gora

 wroclawiak Says:  by train: direct trains to Wroclaw, Warsaw, Cracow, Gdanskby bus: time table - only in Polishprzystanek początkowy - fromprzystanek końcowy - toFrom Germany via Görlitz. You have to change in Görlitz and Węgliniec.From Czech Republik. Direct trains from... 

Warnings and Dangers  

The Police in Jelenia Gora
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The Police in Jelenia Gora
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The Police in Jelenia Gora seams to target foreigners with cars. We were stopped twice to check for driver license and soberness. The Police were polite, and nothing happened. But anyway, it's a bit annoying to be stopped just because you are a tourist.

Updated Jul 9, 2009

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