Głogowski

• The town hall tower in Głogów is 80.35 m high. Its observation deck is at 47 m; it is open on Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m., and reservations are required.
• The Archaeological and Historical Museum is located in the rebuilt Ducal Castle. In the Oder Valley, meanders, oxbow lakes and sandbanks can be seen.
• In the municipality of Pęcław, a cycle path runs along the left bank of the Oder between Chobienia and Głogów, as does the Białołęka–Droglowice–Leszkowice educational trail.

Głogów Town Hall dates back to the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its present-day appearance took shape during renovations in 1832–1835 and 1847–1850. Vaulted rooms dating from the transition between the Gothic and Renaissance periods have been preserved in the west wing. The town hall tower also tells the story of a later building phase: it was reconstructed in 1994–1996 based on a design from 1720. If you would like to visit the observation deck, bear in mind that it is open on Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. and that a reservation is required.

Another observation point is located in the tower of the Ducal Castle. The castle was rebuilt between 1971 and 1983 and houses the Archaeological and Historical Museum. The tower also features the exhibition “Architectural Details from the Old Town,” which displays sculptures and other stone objects from former buildings in Głogów. This allows you to explore the city’s history alongside surviving architectural elements.

The also-rebuilt Andreas Gryphius Theatre was reconstructed between 2017 and 2019. Today, it serves as the home of a branch of the Municipal Cultural Centre and as a venue for concerts, performances and conferences. In Czerna, in the municipality of Żukowice, there is also a palace in the Gothic-Renaissance style. A castle complex is well preserved in Brzeg Głogowski; the park probably dates from the mid-19th century, although a park already existed on the same site in the 18th century.

The Oder Valley in Głogowski features meanders, oxbow lakes and sandbanks. A bird migration route and numerous habitats for waterfowl shape this natural area. The strip along the riverbank between Borek and Leszkowice has been protected since 1986. Those interested in river landscapes and birdlife will find a different focus here than on a visit to Głogów’s historic buildings.

The areas around Borkowo, Golkowice and Mileszyn are particularly recommended for relaxation and fishing. In Jerzmanowa, the palace park is ideal for extended walks. Its tree-covered area spans 5 hectares; avenues, evergreen ivy and ponds are among its described features. Residents stocked the ponds with fish. For fishing, the municipality of Jerzmanowa also recommends the commercially operated ponds in Bądzów, which are home to various fish species.

The stated distance is a useful reference point for a cycling trip: the “Jerzmanowa–Głogów–Jerzmanowa” cycle route is 32 km long. This is separate from the cycle path along the left bank of the Oder, which runs from Chobienia to Głogów within the municipality of Pęcław. An educational trail also follows the Białołęka–Droglowice–Leszkowice route there. Depending on your interests, you can include these different options in your travel plans for cycling, nature watching or a walk.

For local orientation, you can also visit the pages for Żukowice, Szczyglice, Kotla, Zabornia and Glogau. If you would like to compare regions at the same level, the pages for Kłodzki, Powiat Lubiński and Bolesławiecki lead to other destinations.

When is the observation deck in the town hall tower open?

The observation deck at a height of 47 m is open on Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. A reservation is required.

What does the exhibition in the castle tower show?

The exhibition “Architectural Details from the Old Town” displays sculptures and other stone objects from former buildings in Głogów.

Which cycle paths and trails are there in the municipality of Pęcław?

A cycle path runs there along the left bank of the Oder from Chobienia to Głogów. There is also the Białołęka–Droglowice–Leszkowice educational trail.

For the broader travel overview: Lower Silesia.