The Valley of Garden and Palaces – Giant Mountains Tour
Overview
Discover the Valley of Palaces and Gardens, situated at the foot of the largest mountain range in the Sudetes.
The scenic route takes you from Wrocław to the extraordinary
14th-century Siedlecin Tower House. Admire one of the most outstanding
examples of medieval art: the 14th-century polychromes that portray
scenes from the Arthurian legends of Lancelot.
The next stop is a late baroque palace in Staniszow where you'll
sample Echt Stonsdorfer (traditional herb liqueur) from the
village. From here, travel to Karpacz, one of the most popular mountain
resorts, situated directly at the foot of the Karkonosze range. Here
you'll visit the Vang Stave church, considered to be the oldest wooden
church in Poland and a unique relic of Nordic Romanesque architecture
dating back to the 12th century. It was originally built in Norway and
was moved to Silesia by a Prussian king in 19th century. Have lunch in w tipical local mountain restaurant, where you can feel the presence of a
legendary Sudets creature - the Rubezahl also known as the Moutain
Spirit.
Important information
In order to get to the Wang Stave Church we walk for around 10 minutes up through the forest.
