It’s a city in Lower Silesia, south-western Poland. Jelenia Góra is located within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, close to the Krkonoše mountain range running along the Polish-Czech border – ski resorts such as Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba are situated 10 to 15 kilometres (6 to 9 miles) from the town. The city constitutes a separate urban gmina and city county, as well as being the seat of surrounding Jelenia Góra County. In 2009 the population of Jelenia Góra was 84,564. The area, including the oldest spa district of Cieplice, is one of the most valued recreational and leisure spots in Poland.

It’s my town: http://visitpoland.eu/my-town/

The town’s history dates back to as early as the 10th century, but the settlement was granted town rights under Polish rule in 1288.[2] Jelenia Góra was founded on important trade routes linking the Holy Roman Empire and Bohemia with Eastern Europe.[3] The region flourished as a result of trade privileges that became the basis for the establishment of weaving and mining industries during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance periods.[3] In 1392, the town was incorporated into Bohemia and subsequently into the Habsburg Empire. Jelenia Góra witnessed many historical conflicts such as the Thirty Years’ War and the decisive Silesian Wars for which it was ceded to Prussia. During World War II, the town miraculously survived from destruction and was handed over to Poland following the Potsdam Agreement in 1945.

The central suburb of Jelenia Góra possesses many historical and architectural structures of great significance, including the 17th-century Town Hall, baroque churches and a restored central marketplace as well as parks and gardens. The name of the town translates to Deer Mountain in Polish and the original German name due to its geographical and topographical location.[4] The nearby Karkonosze National Park, visited by over 1.5 million tourists annually, has its headquarters in Jelenia Góra.

More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelenia_G%C3%B3ra

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I know a lot of places in Poland including those which you will find in travel guides and those which are not so widespread but still very interesting. I also know the local prices, good places to eat so nobody will rip you off with me

Sightseeing & Attractions in Jelenia Góra and surroundings -90% of the places shown on the Home Page:

1)Jelenia Góra, Town Square and:

• Cieplice Health Resort, http://www.karkonosze.pl/cieplice
• Cieplice Thermal Baths, https://www.termycieplickie.pl/en
• The pearl of the west, https://linktopoland.com/en/jelenia-gora-and-its-surroundings-the-pearl-of-the-west-watch-video/
• 4 Castles:

Chojnik Castle, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chojnik_Castle,

Bolków Castle, http://www.zamek-bolkow.info.pl/

Książ Castle, https://www.ksiaz.walbrzych.pl/en/turystyka

Czocha Castle, https://www.villagreta.pl/en/czocha-castle/

2)The valley of palaces and gardens, http://discoversilesia.pl/the-valley-of-palaces-and-garden/

3)Crystal Factory in Piechowice: http://hutajulia.com/en/

4)Secret Uranium Mine in Kowary&Lower Silesia Mouments Miniatur Park : http://www.jeleniastruga.pl/en/sztolnie/about-us + http://www.park-miniatur.com/en/

5)Karpacz-one of the most beautiful town in the Giant Mountains. Visitors are mainly attracted by its picturesque location at the foot of the Giant Mountains and their highest peak, Śnieżka. The town offers numerous possibilities to spend free time: tens of kilometers of tourist trails and walking paths, excellent conditions for alpine and cross-country skiing, winter luge track and luge track open all year long, climbing, quads and extreme sports. After physical activity there is something for body and soul. Museums, exhibitions, swimming pools, SPAs, bowling alleys, discos, restaurants and stylish cafes

…and:

• Lutheran parish Wang, http://www.wang.com.pl/en.php
• Śnieżka – mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the Karkonosze Mountains-1603 metres,
• Western City, http://www.western.com.pl/

6)Weaver’s houses in Chelmsko Slaskie + Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

http://www.atrakcjetechniki.karr.pl/en/pages/1065.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Assumption_of_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary,_Krzesz%C3%B3w

7)Lost Hitler’s Laboratory+Underground Tourist Route, http://www.projektarado.pl/index.php

8)Szklarska Poręba- is a town in Jelenia Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. The town has a population of around 7,000. It is a popular ski resort. An important regional and national centre for mountain hiking, cycling and skiing, Szklarska Poręba is situated in the Sudetes, in the valley of the Kamienna, between the Karkonosze Mountains in the south and Jizera Mountains in the west, at 440–886 m above sea level, 16 miles (26 kilometres) south-west of Jelenia Góra. The ski resorts in this area are growing in popularity as a budget alternative to the Alps, thanks to wide range of both Alpine and Nordic skiing facilities

Sightseeing & Attractions out of Jelenia Góra:

I also offer fixed tours. Details and prices upon request :

Underground City Osówka, RIESE – A clandestine World War Two project in Lower Silesia, http://www.osowka.eu/

Bolesławiec-Pottery, https://www.polish-pottery.pl/

Wroclaw-Main Square, Ostrów Tumski, Islands, Panorama Racławicka (the huge panorama painting), Japanese Garden, museums-2 days

Cracow-Wawel Castle, Old Town, Main Square with St. Mary’s Church and underground, Jewish Quarter, various museums, popular viewing spots (mounds of Cracow)- 2 days

Wieliczka-Salt mine

Oswiecim-Auschwitz-Birkenau camp

Tatra Mountains and Zakopane -the highest Polish mountains. They include mountain lakes, caves, valleys, cable car. Some trails are difficult and you need to hold on chains for support. -2-3 days

Pieniny National Park -3 Crowns summit and rafting on Dunajec River -2-3 days

Biebrza National Park-“moose land”, Biebrza Marshes, river kayaking or unique rafting, viewing spots -2-3 days

Gdańsk-1 day

Gdynia-city centre, ships for sightseeing, cruise, cliff coast, vintage car museum-1 day

Sopot-city centre, antique building museum, the longest wooden pier in Poland-1 day

Hel-a unique long and narrow peninsula, cruise from/to Gdansk or Gdynia available, lighthouse, seal centre, museums- 1 day

Cracow-3 days

Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot-4 days

Cracow, Wrocław, Gdansk-6 days

Cracow and surrounding areas: Salt Mine in Wieliczka, Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, Tatra Mountains, Pieniny National Park including rafting – 5 days

Gdansk and surrounding areas: Gdynia, Sopot, Hel (including ship cruise), Malbork Castle, cruise by a small ship going partly through grass near Elblag – 6 days

Highlights of Poland-Cracow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Tatra Mountains or Pieniny National Park, Salt Mine in Wieliczka, Auschwitz-Birkenau camp – 7 days

Praga-2 days

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