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Węgliniec

Lower Silesia, Poland · Europe

About Węgliniec

Węgliniec is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Pieńsk, 29km from Czocha Castle.

Węgliniec is a town located in Lower Silesia, Poland. With a population of 2,992, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Węgliniec 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 Węgliniec to your route.

About Węgliniec

Węgliniec [vɛŋˈɡliɲɛt͡s] (German: Kohlfurt; Upper Sorbian: Wěgliniec) is a railway town in Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, close to the border with Germany. As of 2024, the town has a population of 2,642. The town developed after the opening of Węgliniec railway station (part of

Read more the Berlin–Wrocław railway) in 1846. The station now serves as a major railway junction and siding for trains. Around 40% of all freight traffic on the German border is handled here.

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Where is Węgliniec located?

Węgliniec is located in Lower Silesia, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2875 latitude, 15.2289 longitude.

What is the population of Węgliniec?

Węgliniec has a population of approximately 2,992 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,992
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lower Silesia
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
51.2875, 15.2289

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Węgliniec

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Görlitz Old Town

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Czocha Castle

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Rakotzbrücke

A fairy-tale 'Devil's Bridge' whose arch forms a perfect circle with its reflection in Kromlau's rhododendron park.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Węgliniec

  • 44 kmRakotzbrückeA fairy-tale 'Devil's Bridge' whose arch forms a perfect circle with its reflection in Kromlau's rhododendron park.
  • 64 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.
  • 71 kmSnezkaCzechia's highest peak in the Krkonose, reached by chairlift and ridge trails with views into Poland.
  • 71 kmSniezkaHighest peak of the Karkonosze range at 1603 metres on the Polish-Czech border, topped by a distinctive disc-shaped meteorological observatory.

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

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19 km awayPop. 1,095

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