Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska: Hotels and Accommodations

In the area surrounding Środa Śląska lies Wojnowice – Zamek na wodzie. This is a specific point of interest for travelers interested in cultural history.

You can book a hotel in Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Środa Śląska are Uraz – Ruiny and Panków – Ruiny renesansowo-barokowego zamku; also located in this wider regional area are Góra Lisiec, Jaroszowskie Wzgórza, Góra Holtei'a and Żniwna Kopa.

Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska has the ruins of a medieval castle from the 14th century, which formerly served as a residence of the Silesian dukes.

The town hall of Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska dates from the 15th century, has an L-shaped floor plan and incorporates an older prison tower; today, the municipal administration is housed there.

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska is a Gothic brick church from the 15th century with stained-glass windows, sculptures, paintings, an altar and organs. The Church of the Holy Cross is a three-aisled building with groin and barrel vaults and is associated with a former Franciscan monastery.

Nature

Czernica Nature Reserve is described as a forest reserve belonging to the Oder Valley; rare plant species, diverse fauna and numerous birds are mentioned.

The Museum of the Åšroda Land presents the history and traditions of the Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska region; its collections include archaeology, ethnography and folk art.

The Lower Market Square features a fountain, seating and plantings, is partially closed to car traffic and is a central public space described as pedestrian- and tourist-friendly.

More than 1.5 kilometers of Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska's medieval town walls have been preserved. The 15th-century town hall houses a regional museum with archaeological and historical collections.

A historical panorama archive documents panoramas and views of Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska from the 16th to the 20th century, including a model of Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska from the regional museum documented in 2014.

Context

The Åšredzka Woda River flows through Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska and is a tributary of the Oder.

Historically, Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska was a center of viticulture in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period; its wines were described as some of the best in Silesia.

Getting Around

Route directories list the Via Regia, a section of the Way of St. James, through Wrocław-Leśnica, Wojnowice, Miękinia, Święte and Środa Śląska. A pilgrimage route between Środa Śląska and Tyniec Legnicki is also listed. This is a specific local reference for travelers interested in hiking and pilgrimage routes.

Getting There

The municipality of Środa Śląska is connected by National Road 94, Voivodeship Road 346, rail connections, and the A4 and E-30 corridors; it is also located near Wrocław and Wrocław Airport.

Additional destinations for orientation: Kostomłoty, Jarosław, Piotrowice, Krępice, Mrozów, Lenartowice, Wilkszyn

For the higher-level travel overview: Neumarkt in Silesia.