PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
L
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Lwówek Śląski
EuropePolandLower Silesia

Lwówek Śląski

Lower Silesia, Poland · Europe

About Lwówek Śląski

Lwówek Śląski is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Lubomierz, 43km from Krkonoše (Giant Mountains).

Lwówek Śląski is a town located in Lower Silesia, Poland. With a population of 9,657, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lwówek Śląski sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lwówek Śląski to your route.

About Lwówek Śląski

Lwówek Śląski ([ˈlvuvɛk ˈɕlɔ̃skʲi] ; formerly Lwów; German: Löwenberg in Schlesien) is a town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in south-western Poland. Situated on the Bóbr River, Lwówek Śląski is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) NNW of Jelenia Góra and has a population of about 9,000 inhabitants. It is the

Read more administrative seat of Lwówek County and of the municipality Gmina Lwówek Śląski. Founded in the 13th century, it was granted town rights in 1217, which became a model of municipal rights for a number of towns in southern Poland, including Cieszyn and Oświęcim, and from 1281 to 1286 it was a local Ducal seat of the Piast dynasty. Its prosperity came from the exploitation of gold and silver deposits, and after their depletion it was a center for cloth and linen making. Lwówek has also been a brewing center since the 13th century, with "Browar Lwówek" brewery being the oldest company in Poland. Lwówek Śląski is called the Agate Capital of Poland, and hosts the annual Lwówek Agate Summer, the largest mineralogical event in Poland, every second weekend of July.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Lwówek Śląski

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Lwówek Śląski.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Lwówek Śląski.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Lwówek Śląski?

Lwówek Śląski offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Lwówek Śląski?

Plan your road trip to Lwówek Śląski with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Lwówek Śląski as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Lwówek Śląski located?

Lwówek Śląski is located in Lower Silesia, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.1107 latitude, 15.5858 longitude.

What is the population of Lwówek Śląski?

Lwówek Śląski has a population of approximately 9,657 people, making it a town in Poland.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Lwówek Śląski as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Lwówek Śląski. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
9,657
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lower Silesia
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
51.1107, 15.5858

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Poland

Tags

EuropePolandLower SilesiaTown

Worth the detour from Lwówek Śląski

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Czocha Castle

A turreted medieval castle above a reservoir near the German border, full of secret passages and legends.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Görlitz Old Town

Germany's easternmost city, a stunningly preserved jumble of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque facades nicknamed 'Görliwood'.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Krkonoše (Giant Mountains)

The highest mountains in the Czech Republic along the Polish border, a UNESCO biosphere reserve with Sněžka peak and dramatic glacial cirques.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snezka

Czechia's highest peak in the Krkonose, reached by chairlift and ridge trails with views into Poland.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sniezka

Highest peak of the Karkonosze range at 1603 metres on the Polish-Czech border, topped by a distinctive disc-shaped meteorological observatory.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Krkonose National Park

Czechia's oldest national park along the Polish border, with high moorland, the source of the Elbe and mountain roads to Spindleruv Mlyn.

44 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Ksiaz Castle

Lower Silesia's largest castle, perched dramatically on a rock above a gorge, riddled with WWII tunnels.

58 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Jested Tower

A rocket-shaped 1970s hotel and TV tower crowning the 1,012 m summit above Liberec, reached by a twisting mountain road with sweeping views over Bohemia: an icon of Czech modernist architecture.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Lwówek Śląski

  • 43 kmSnezkaCzechia's highest peak in the Krkonose, reached by chairlift and ridge trails with views into Poland.
  • 43 kmSniezkaHighest peak of the Karkonosze range at 1603 metres on the Polish-Czech border, topped by a distinctive disc-shaped meteorological observatory.
  • 60 kmJested TowerA rocket-shaped 1970s hotel and TV tower crowning the 1,012 m summit above Liberec, reached by a twisting mountain road with sweeping views over Bohemia: an icon of Czech modernist architecture.
  • 76 kmRakotzbrückeA fairy-tale 'Devil's Bridge' whose arch forms a perfect circle with its reflection in Kromlau's rhododendron park.

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lwówek Śląski.

Lubomierz

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 1,816

Wleń

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 1,888

Gryfów Śląski

🇵🇱 Poland

15 km awayPop. 6,890

Olszyna

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 4,739

Nowogrodziec

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 4,031

Bolesławiec

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km away

Olszanica

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 1,118

Lubań

🇵🇱 Poland

21 km awayPop. 22,245

Plan a trip around Lwówek Śląski

Poland road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Lwówek Śląski

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence