Lower Silesia Province

National Parks

On this full-day tour you will transfer from Wroclaw to the Stolowe Mountains National Park, a protected area in Poland with amazing rock formations. The mountain trip starts at Karlow village and after 40 minutes ascent you will reach the wonderful “rocky city” on the top of Szczeliniec Wielki, a huge maze of rocks in various shapes. At 919 meters above sea level, this peak is the highest point of the Stolowe Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the Sudety and Karkonosze mountain ranges. After a short break in a mountain shelter you will descend to the famous spa resort of Kudowa Zdroj, where you will walk through the city park and taste the water from different health springs. On the way you will stop at the Skeleton Chapel in Czermna, where the walls and ceiling are made from thousands of human bones and skulls of war and epidemic victims from the18th century. You will then transfer back to Wroclaw.

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Wroclaw and travel towards the Giant Mountain range. Throughout the journey, admire the beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, dotted with multiple palaces, small castles, and garden complexes.  Stop at a few lesser-known landmarks throughout the valley. See the Neo-Renaissance hunting residence, Paulinum Palace near the city of Jelenia Góra. Visit the Upper Palace in Staniszow, which is also called "the Palace on the Water" and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. See the elegant Pakoszow Manor, walk around Wojanow Palace, and admire amazing Karpniki Castle. Hear the fascinating history of the former owners, as well as local legends and myths surrounding these beautiful buildings. Travel to the town of Karpacz, one of the most popular skiing resorts in Poland, situated directly at the foot of the Karkonosze mountain range. Visit the Vang Stave Church, considered to be the oldest wooden church in Poland, which was built in Norway and moved to Silesia in the 19th century. Enjoy a break for lunch in the village, at your own expense.  After lunch, discover more of the region surrounding Karpacz with your guide. Make your way to the Wild Waterfall, one of the most photogenic of its kind in the region. Finally, enjoy an optional trip to the Ski Jump of Karpacz, before returning to Wroclaw.