Jarocin: Hotels and Accommodation

Jarocin – Pałac is located in the immediate vicinity of Jarocin. This classification is relevant for travellers interested in this destination.

You can book a hotel in Jarocin.

Culture and History

In the wider regional surroundings of Jarocin are Karolew – Borek Wlkp. – Pałac, Pyzdry – Zamek and Miłosław – Pałac neorenesansowy.

Jarocin has documented origins dating back to the 13th century and is described by the local tourist information service as the oldest private town in Greater Poland.

The town hall on the market square was built between 1799 and 1804 and features distinctive arcaded ground floors.

Geographical Setting

Jarocin is located in the south-central part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship, amid large forest complexes.

In the wider geographical context, the municipality of Jarocin lies on the Kalisz Upland. The landscape is gently rolling and includes the valleys of the Lutynia, Lubieszka and Lipówka rivers.

Nature

Gorzeński Park is a public green space in Jarocin that was planned in 1923 and is associated with contact with nature and recreation. Those seeking contact with nature and recreation during a stay in Jarocin will find both aspects reflected in the description of the park.

Urban Development and Orientation

Jarocin developed at the intersection of historic trade routes from Toruń to Wrocław and from Poznań to Kalisz.

Kamienica Kultury serves as a tourist information centre, community meeting place, library, reading room and venue for entertainment. There is also a rooftop terrace with views over the city.

Jarocin is associated with the Polish Rock Festival, which is attributed a fifty-year history.

Getting There

Jarocin is an important railway junction and has a preserved junction station dating from the late 19th century. Rail connections run towards Wrocław and Katowice, via Poznań to Szczecin, and via Gniezno to Gdańsk.

Further destination pages in the travel section: Gustawów, Żerków and Radlin.

To the higher-level travel overview: Jarotschin.