Szczawno-Zdrój. Attractions worth visiting
Szczawno-Zdrój is a beautiful spa town located in Lower Silesia, at the foot of Chełmiec Mountain (869 m above sea level) - the highest peak of the Wałbrzych Mountains. It is picturesquely located in the valley of the Szczawnik stream, 6 km fromWałbrzych and 17 km from Świdnica.
The first mention of the princely village can be found in the "Księga Henrykowska" (Henry I the Bearded document) from 1221. Szczawno-Zdrój was granted city rights in 1945 and was then called Solice Zdrój. Today it is an asylum of beauty, greenery and silence. Be sure to visit this city while in the area!
Attractions in Szczawno-Zdrój
Szczawna health resort is delightful, but it is definitely not the only reason to come here. Interesting parks, the ethno enclave in Dworzysko, or the mountain peaks surrounding Szczawno are enough incentive to spend a few days here! We walked here delighted and we will be happy to show you what is most worth visiting. Check out the best attractions of Szczawno Zdrój!
1. Spa Park in Szczawno-Zdrój
The Henryk Wieniawski Spa Park is very captivating. Beautiful and atmospheric, yet calm and free of crowds. A walk along the promenade among the beautiful buildings with the Water Pump Room, Walking Hall, Theater and other buildings provides a very pleasant experience. In addition, the buildings of the Park are perfectly integrated into the greenery, and not just any greenery. The unique collection of trees and shrubs comes from all over the world, with interesting exotic species from North America, Asia, the Balkans and Italy. You won't even find such a collection in some botanical gardens.
2. Mineral Water Pump Room and Walking Hall in Szczawno-Zdrój
The heart of the Spa Park is the beautiful building of the Pump Room with a wooden Walking Hall. This building is so delightful that it is difficult to turn your eyes away from it. Characteristic, impressive and ornate. Not only will you drink healing water here, but you will eat ice cream or drink coffee. Time is made more pleasant by sun loungers.
3. Anna's Tower in Szczawno-Zdrój
At the end of the Park there is the Anna Tower. It is a historic building, a clock tower built in the years 1817-18. Its originator was August Zemplin - the founder of the local spa, and the name comes from the name of the Countess Anna von Hochberg, Princess von Anhalt-Koethen-Pless. The tower overlooks the Park because it stood on a rock protrusion. In the place where the former healing spring in Szczawno probably beat. Already from the terrace of the lower tower there is a nice view, unfortunately the tower was closed and we could not get to the upper terrace. While the entire promenade is wheelchair accessible, Anna's tower is no longer.
4. Spa House in Szczawno-Zdrój
Dok Zdrojowy is a huge building that makes a great impression. It looks especially nice from a drone, against the background of the surrounding mountains. In front of the Spa House, there is a large fountain and benches that allow you to relax and catch your breath.
The Spa House in Szczawno Zdrój was designed by the same architect who built the Grand Hotel in Sopot. The two buildings are very similar. Anyway, that was also the name of the spa house - Hotel Grand. Its construction was commissioned by Jan Henryk XV Hochberg - the owner of Książ Castle.
5. Swedish Park in Szczawno-Zdrój
The Swedish Park is a green asylum in Szczawno, with walking paths, benches and a picturesque pond with ducks and a fountain. It is located just behind the extremely impressive Spa House. Just cross the street and the park is wheelchair accessible.
6. Tower on Gedymina Hill in Szczawno-Zdrój
Recently, in the Spa Park in Szczawno-Zdrój, you can climb an interesting, free observation tower. It is about 30 meters high and has 2 observation decks. Not much can be seen from the lower one, but the upper one at an altitude of over 26 meters offers very nice views of the wide area. The tower is cool, almost for everyone, because there is not a single step on it, a wooden ramp leads to the very top, without gaps and wide enough for everyone to feel safe here. The shape is very similar to the tower from Borowa. Despite the fact that it was created recently, it has already stolen the hearts of tourists who like to come here.
And how to get to the tower? It is best to stop at the free car park at Słoneczna Polana with a playground, at Skiarska Street. From here, you have to go through a forest path with a length of about 1 km, slightly uphill. In good weather, the path is accessible to wheelchairs, at least those on large wheels. The map is under your photos.
7. Manor house in Szczawno Zdrój
We discovered a beautiful place in Szczawno 🙂 At Spacerowa Street, at the foot of Chełmiec Mountain, there is Dworzysko - a fantastic oasis in a restored 19th-century farmhouse. Attention is drawn here to the wonderful and sizable Ida Manor with a surrounding terrace. It is an icon of the Manor House. It houses a delicious Swiss cafe where you can taste sweets prepared on site. And this is just the beginning, because next to the half-timbered building there is a delicious Babinicz Restaurant.
The place is amazing, you can walk, ride a horse, see alpacas, rent bicycles. And above all, stay longer, in one of three buildings to choose from. The place is really special 🙂
8. Tower of the Three Horns
How not to think about the mountains when they are so close. Szczawno is surrounded by several interesting peaks, and we chose Trójgarb in the Wałbrzych Mountains. It is a characteristic peak with three vertices. It is best to get it from Lubomin, where there is a car park at Główna Street. From here you can choose the green or yellow trail. We greens have climbed to the very top. The trail is very nice, it leads through the forest, although in some places it is narrow and the slope falls quite steeply down. The summit is about 2 km away, and the march takes about an hour. You can find the map below.
On the highest peak of the Triangle, at a height of 778 m above sea level, a steel observation tower stood in 2018, over 27 meters high. The stairs lead to five viewing platforms that can arouse adrenaline. The more that the panorama covers 360 degrees, the platforms are pulled out, and the wind is quite strong. However, the views and impressions are fantastic, even the Karkonosze Mountains can be seen from here with good visibility. Below the tower, there is a picnic shed with a stamp for the willing. We were returning from Trójgarb along the green trail only to Lubomiński Saddle, then along the yellow trail, which is much safer for small children. This trail also led us almost to the parking lot.
9. Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Szczawno Zdrój
The Church of the Assumption comes from the first half of the 20th century
10. Villas and Guesthouses in Szczawno Zdrój
Stroll around the city and admire the beautiful, historic houses and villas. Some hide apartments, others guest houses. Many charming buildings with an interesting shape and architectural details.
Map with attractions and a walk around Szczawno-Zdrój
Below we upload a map with marked attractions of this spa town.
And here you will find a 30-minute walk around the center of Szczawno. The car can be left at the Spa House on a free section of Ratuszowa Street (a large parking area is already in the paid parking zone). From here, you can head to the beautiful Swedish Park. From here, passing by the Spa House, you can reach the beautiful Spa Pump Room. Walking along the promenade (you can even have ice cream in your hand😉 ) you will reach the white Anna Tower. If you feel like it, you can take a longer walk around the local Spa Park. Returning near the Wieniawski monument, we can easily reach a parked car.
Where to eat in Szczawno Zdrój?
You will find a delicious place in Dworzysko on Spacerowa Street. This is the Babinicz Restaurant awarded in the prestigious Gault&Millau Yellow Guide. Next door is the Swiss Café, where desserts made on site are served. The place is not only tasty, but also beautiful. The Bohema Restaurant and the Theater Teahouse invite you to the Spa Park. In the Walking Hall, you will find delicious scoop ice cream from Grycanki.
Accommodation in Szczawno Zdrój
A perfect place to stay in Szczawno Zdrój is Dworzysko at Spacerowa Street. You can stay here in one of three buildings to choose from. In this most magnificent, in the Ida Manor, the most beautiful room at the top is maintained in the style of a film studio. Here you will find a real home cinema. But the other rooms are also beautiful, named after the surrounding mountain peaks. Everyone else, some decorated with the owner's paintings. There are also many other places in the city where you can spend the night - villas, guest houses, sanatoriums.
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Our video about Szczawno Zdrój
I invite you to watch our film about Szczawno Zdrój. We will climb the lookout towers on Mount Gedymine and the Triangle and walk around this beautiful spa. We will also stop at Dworzysko.
History of the Spa
Szczawno Zdrój is one of the oldest health resorts in Lower Silesia, its development took place mainly after 1816, when a mineral water pump room, a theater, a pavilion for concerts, hotels and inns were built here. The fame of the spa attracted many famous people to Szczawno. Among others, Zygmunt Krasiński, Henryk Wieniawski, King August of Saxony, Winston Churchill, and even Tsar Nicholas I.
Of course, Szczawno's greatest assets include healing waters: "Mieszko", "Dąbrówka", "Młynarz" and "Marta". In addition, the beautiful location, wonderful landscape, clean air, architectural monuments, interesting parks - Zdrojowy and Szwedzki and the specific atmosphere prevailing in this city make this place extremely attractive for tourists who like to come here, not only for treatment.
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What's worth seeing in the area?
You don't have to travel far to find more interesting places. Within a radius of 100 kilometers, there are many attractions waiting for you that will certainly enrich your stay Your trip with additional memories.
- Książ Castle, distance: 5 km
- Grodno Castle in Zagórze Śląskie, distance: 12.4 km
- Church of Peace in Świdnica, distance: 17.3 km
- Kłodzko Fortress, distance: 49.2 km
- Sky Walk Tower in Świeradów Zdrój, distance: 65.4 km
- Wrocław Zoo with Afrkarium, distance: 66.6 km
- Czocha Castle, distance: 71.4 km
- Bear Cave in Kletno, distance: 75.6 km
- Palace in Kopice, distance: 85.6 km
- Barycz Valley, distance: 98.8 km
