Ohlau: Town Hall Tower Clock and Regional Nature

Oława’s city park covers 23.6 hectares, and its educational and ecological trail was created in 2013. The town hall tower is home to a figurative astronomical clock dating from the 17th century. Route No. 1, “In the Footsteps of Nature Reserves,” begins at Oława railway station. In the wider travel region, Powiat Oławski lies in the Lowlands of Lower Silesia and in the Oder Valley.

The clock in the town hall tower combines a historic exhibit with moving figures. It is considered a unique monument in Europe. A close-up view of the mechanism and the observation gallery are occasionally accessible during municipal holidays and events, such as Dni Koguta or Museum Night. Access is therefore limited to these occasions; if you would like to visit the tower, check the dates in advance. From the gallery, you can look out over the town and its surroundings.

The city park offers a different point of interest: its 23.6 hectares and the educational and ecological trail created in 2013 give it a distinct connection to nature and environmental education. Together with the town hall tower, this provides two different themes to consider when planning: historic urban sights and a spacious park with a learning trail.

At the level of the wider Powiat Oławski, Oława, the Oder, and the Smortawa form the area’s water-geographic axis. The Oder and its tributaries create good conditions for water sports and organizing kayaking trips. This regional connection to the water is something you can consider alongside the sights in Oława when choosing the focus of your holiday.

Transport links also have their own significance at county level: Railway Main Line No. 132 runs through the center of Powiat Oławski. It is part of the trans-European E 30 railway corridor, Berlin–Wrocław–Katowice–Lviv–Kyiv. This is separate from Route No. 1, which begins at Oława railway station and leads “In the Footsteps of Nature Reserves.”

There are 44.28 kilometers of cycling routes in the Gmina Oława area and the city of Oława. The gmina also lists hiking and horse riding as tourist activities in its area.

The historic sites also offer different perspectives. The former fortified settlement of Ryczyn is represented by well-preserved ramparts several meters high. The castle in Oleśnica Mała is one of the largest castles in Lower Silesia. A 19-hectare English-style park adjoins the castle in Jakubowice.

When looking for hotels in Ohlau, you can first decide whether you want to focus your plans on the cultural highlights in Oława or on the natural and water-related features of the wider Powiat Oławski. If events influence your choice of travel dates, check the dates in advance: the traditional Easter market is organized by Gmina Oława and the city of Oława.

For information about nearby destinations, you can also visit the pages for Oława and Jelcz-Laskowice.

Discover more destinations: Górowski, Powiat Lubiński, Świdnicki, Milicz, Legnicki, Neumarkt in Silesia.

When is the town hall tower open to visitors?

Occasionally during municipal holidays and events, including Dni Koguta or Museum Night. Check the dates before your visit.

Where does Route No. 1 begin?

The route “In the Footsteps of Nature Reserves” begins at Oława railway station.

Which rivers form the water-geographic axis of Powiat Oławski?

Oława, the Oder, and the Smortawa form the water-geographic axis of the wider Powiat Oławski.

For the wider travel overview: Lower Silesia.