Local attractions

Szklarska Poręba is famous for its tourist attractions, extensive sports infrastructure, including lifts, and beautiful nature. If you want to take advantage of its treasures, breathe clean air and spend a nice time with your loved ones, choose our hotel. "Pod Koziołkami" boasts a unique location.

KARKONOSZE– Mountains are the highest part of the Sudety Mountains range. Impressive rock formations, mountain lakes and falls are among some of the attractions to be admired there. They are an ideal area for all hiking fans, who can discover unusual and beautiful places while using perfectly prepared trails.

IZERA MOUNTAINS – the westernmost part of the Sudetes range. The Izera Mountains border the Giant Mountains, and although they do not have as varied a landscape as the Giants, the surrounding valleys and foothills offer equally beautiful views and extensive panoramas. An excellent place for both hiking and cycling trips.

KAMIEŃCZYK WATERFALL – the highest waterfall in the Giant Mountains, cascading in three tiers from a height of 27 meters into the Kamieńczyk Gorge. The approximately one hundred meter long gorge is an extraordinarily beautiful place with a truly fairytale-like atmosphere. No wonder scenes from the Hollywood hit “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” were filmed here.

SZKLARKA WATERFALL – the second largest waterfall in the Polish Giant Mountains, with a water stream of 13.3 meters high, cascading in a spiraling fashion. The waterfall is located in the Szklarka Gorge, which is situated in a particularly picturesque area within the Karkonoski National Park.

SZRENICA – a peak towering over Szklarska Poręba, with an elevation of 1362 meters above sea level, located near the border with the Czech Republic. It is well-known to all skiers due to its proximity to a very popular ski and tourist center. In the summer, Szrenica also provides remarkable experiences and delights with beautiful views.

SNOW CAVES – two glacial cirques that are a perfect example of Alpine landscape in the Giant Mountains. Here you can encounter interesting and unique vegetation, including alpine and arctic plant species. Also notable are the two small pools of crystal-clear water – the Snow Pools.

WYSOKI KAMIEN (literally High Rock) – a mountain top in the Izera Mountains (over 1000 m a.s.l.), from which you can see a breathtaking panorama of the Izera, Karkonosze , Kaczawskie , Rudawy Janowickie mountains and the Jelenia Gora Valley. A must see for every fan of strenuous hiking.

ROCKING STONE – a group of granite blocks. One – the largest of these blocks – can be made to rock with minimal force. Since the 19th century, it has been one of the main tourist attractions in Szklarska Poręba. According to legend, the rock sealed the entrance to an underground treasure vault.

GOLDEN VIEW – a rock ledge with a viewpoint offering a panorama of the Giant Mountains from Śnieżka to Szrenica. The summit is located at an elevation of 610 meters above sea level and is very steep, but the beautiful view from it continuously attracts crowds of tourists. Nearby are legendary sites such as the Giant’s Grave and the Rocking Stone group.

A sharp, almost 180 degrees curve of the road, a great place to admire the panorama of Karkonosze and the Jelenia Gora Valley from the height of 775 m a.s.l. The name was attached to the place after a number of tragic car accidents happened there.

ŚWIERADÓW-ZDRÓJ – a spa town located in the Izera Mountains, full of various attractions both within the town and outside it. Here you will find, among other things, the Izera Dark Sky Park, the Przysłupowy House on the promenade, as well as fountains and charming small waterfalls. It's best to see for yourself!

KARPACZ – a tourist town located at the foot of the highest peak in the Giant Mountains – Śnieżka. Beautiful landscapes and plenty of attractions, including: the Wang Temple – a historic building of Scandinavian sacred architecture, the Wild Waterfall, the Toy Museum, the Museum of Sport and Tourism, the Orlinek ski jump, and many more.

JELENIA GÓRA – a city with a nine-hundred-year history, rightly called the Pearl of the Giant Mountains. Strolling and exploring the landmarks along the Jelenia Góra City Trail is a real pleasure and an opportunity to see many magnificent buildings, such as the Chapel of St. Anne and the Town Hall.

VALLEY OF PALACES AND GARDENS – a cultural park encompassing 20 palace and garden estates that were once residences of Silesian princes, the Prussian royal family, and families of Polish, German, Czech, and Austrian aristocracy and nobility. Extraordinary buildings and magnificent garden architecture.

HARRACHOV – a tourist and leisure town located at an elevation of about 700 meters above sea level. It features the famous ski jumping complex (including the K-158 large hill), ski lifts, and ski runs (Skiareal Harrachov). In the town center, you can buy many souvenirs, including crystals from the local glassworks.

ROCK CITY – a national nature reserve in the Czech Republic, located in Adršpach. A labyrinth of paths winding between sandstone rocks that take on amazing, fairy-tale forms. Here you will find several thousand climbing routes and beautiful lakes. A major attraction is boating on large boats and admiring the picturesque landscapes.

the capital city of the Czech Republic is located only 150 km from Szklarska Poreba. It is the most popular tourist destination of Central Europe. Everybody needs to see some of its attractions, for example, the Charles Bridge, the Old Town Market and the Hradczany Castle, the largest castle complex in the world.

DRESDEN – just two and a half hours by car separate Szklarska Poręba from Dresden – the "Florence of the North," a city proud of its baroque monuments. See for yourself how much history is in this city, which, despite a troubled past full of wars, has survived and today delights with its unique charm.