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Zielona Góra

Lubusz, Poland · Europe

About Zielona Góra

Zielona Góra sits on the route: 15 minutes from Ochla, 35km from Christ the King (Świebodzin).

Zielona Góra is a city located in Lubusz, Poland. With a population of 118,433, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zielona Góra 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 Zielona Góra to your route.

About Zielona Góra

Zielona Góra (Polish: [ʑɛˈlɔna ˈɡura] ; lit. 'Green Mountain'; German: Grünberg in Schlesien) is the largest city in Lubusz Voivodeship, located in western Poland, with 140,403 inhabitants (2021). The region is closely associated with vineyards and holds an annual Wine Fest. Zielona Góra is one of the two capital

Read more cities of Lubusz Voivodeship, hosting the province's elected assembly, while the seat of the centrally appointed governor is in the city of Gorzów Wielkopolski. In 1222 Duke Henry the Bearded from the Piast dynasty brought the first settlers to the area. In 1323 Zielona Góra was granted town privileges. The town was incorporated into the Kingdom of Bohemia in 1506 and became part of the Habsburg Empire in 1526. It experienced a wave of witch trials in the 17th century. As a result of the First Silesian War, the city became part of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1742. It then was part of the North German Confederation and the German Reich until the end of World War II in 1945, when it became again part of Poland.

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Where is Zielona Góra located?

Zielona Góra is located in Lubusz, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9355 latitude, 15.5064 longitude.

What is the population of Zielona Góra?

Zielona Góra has a population of approximately 118,433 people, making it a city in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
118,433
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lubusz
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
51.9355, 15.5064

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

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Worth the detour from Zielona Góra

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Christ the King (Świebodzin)

33-metre statue of Jesus in western Poland, one of the tallest Christ statues in the world including its crown and pedestal.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Zielona Góra

  • 69 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 Zielona Góra.

Ochla

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 1,544

Świdnica

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 1,400

Czerwieńsk

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 4,197

Zabór

🇵🇱 Poland

15 km awayPop. 950

Otyń

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km awayPop. 1,200

Sulechów

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 18,055

Trzebiechów

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 920

Klenica

🇵🇱 Poland

20 km awayPop. 1,400

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