Trzebnica

The Basilica of St. Hedwig is considered the oldest sanctuary in Silesia and one of the important necropolises of the Silesian Piasts. The Sister Olimpia Konopka Museum is located in the former Cistercian monastery. For outdoor exercise, there is the 7 km-long Great St. Hedwig Route; the Little Route is intended for prayer and quiet contemplation. The Gminny Park Wodny TRZEBNICA-ZDRÓJ also has a seasonal outdoor area and other swimming facilities.

The Basilica of St. Hedwig is a sacred place because of the veneration of St. Hedwig. It can be visited individually or in small groups outside service times. A visit makes it possible to include the sanctuary’s religious significance in your trip plans without limiting your stay to a single attraction.

The town’s cultural character also reflects its architectural history: the sanctuary’s second chapel was built in 1268–1269 and is considered the first building in Poland constructed in a purely Gothic style. The Sister Olimpia Konopka Museum presents the heritage of the former Cistercian monastery and the history of the Cistercian Sisters and Borromean Sisters. The Regional Museum displays archaeological remains of an early human camp identified as Homo erectus. Together, these places represent different periods: early human settlement, monastic history and religious tradition.

The Great St. Hedwig Route is a 7 km circular route. It starts and ends in the square in front of the Basilica of St. Hedwig and runs mainly along field and forest paths through the surrounding hills and suburbs of Trzebnica. The route is suitable for walkers and cyclists. Allow for the full circular route when planning your day; the route information provided does not specify a shorter section.

Along the way are seven places associated with the life of St. Hedwig, as well as seven meditation stones representing her virtues. The Little Route has a different focus: on the Pilgrims’ Square, it comprises 15 stone stations and is intended for prayer and quiet contemplation. Those looking for a route with exercise through the surrounding area can consider the Great Route; those who wish to focus on stations for prayer and reflection will find that emphasis on the Little Route.

The seasonal outdoor area of the Gminny Park Wodny TRZEBNICA-ZDRÓJ includes outdoor slides, a children’s playground with a paddling pool and a beach volleyball court. For families, the playground and paddling pool are particularly useful features, while the slides and volleyball court offer other outdoor activities. As this area is open seasonally, consider it a seasonal part of your excursion plans.

The park also offers a swimming section, the Hydra Trzebnica underwater hockey section, swimming lessons for children and adults, aqua aerobics, water rehabilitation and holiday camps. The range therefore extends from club and lesson offerings to exercise in the water. Which of these options is relevant to your stay depends on whether you are interested in swimming, underwater hockey, water aerobics, rehabilitation or the holiday camps mentioned.

For further trip planning, you can also visit the town pages for Uraz, Psary, Prusice, Wisznia Mała, Oborniki Śląskie, Cielętniki, Szewce and Osolin.

How long is the Great St. Hedwig Route?

The circular route is 7 km long and starts and ends in the square in front of the Basilica of St. Hedwig.

What is the Little St. Hedwig Route?

It comprises 15 stone stations on the Pilgrims’ Square and is intended for prayer and quiet contemplation.

When is the water park’s outdoor area open?

The outdoor area is open seasonally. It includes outdoor slides, a children’s playground with a paddling pool and a beach volleyball court.

For the overarching travel overview: Trzebnicki.