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Things to see in Zielona Góra (Poland): 41 places and when to go
Zielona Góra is a city in Poland with around 118,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (8), Temples (7). The best known are Broniszów Castle, Saint Hedwig Cathedral in Zielona Góra and Muzeum Archeologiczne Środkowego Nadodrza w Zielonej Górze z/s w Świdnicy. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 51.9504, 15.5
- Population
- About 118,000
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Nature (8) · Temples (7) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- WRO Wrocław, 134 km as the crow flies
What to see in Zielona Góra
The places in and around Zielona Góra, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Broniszów CastlePalace in Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland19 km
- Saint Hedwig Cathedral in Zielona GóraChurch1.4 km
- Muzeum Archeologiczne Środkowego Nadodrza w Zielonej Górze z/s w ŚwidnicyMuseum9.7 km
- Krosno Odrzańskie CastleHistory29 km
- Palace in PrzytokHistory8.6 km
- Góra WilkanowskaSummit4.8 km
- Church of the Visitation in KlępskChurch building in Klępsk, Poland24 km
- Salvator church in Zielona GóraChurch building in Zielona Góra, Poland1.1 km
- Most Króla Bolesława ChrobregoBridge over Oder river, Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland30 km
- Ethnographic Museum in Zielona Góra-OchlaMuzeum in Poland6.9 km
- Muzeum Ziemi Lubuskiej w Zielonej GórzeMuseum1.1 km
- Zatonie PalaceCastle11 km
- Waligóra PineNatural monument in Sulechów, Poland20 km
- Zabór PalaceHistory15 km
- Manor in StypułówHistory28 km
- Góra TatrzańskaSummit3.4 km
- Jagodowe WzgórzeSummit4.2 km
- Kościół pw. Najświętszego Imienia MaryiChurch building in Sulechów, Poland17 km
- Saint Thérèse of Lisieux church in BojadłaChurch building in Bojadła, Poland22 km
- Church of the Assumption in TrzebiechówChurch building in Trzebiechów, Zielona Góra County, Poland18 km
- Kościół św. JózefaChurch building in Zabór, Poland15 km
- Lubuskie Military MuseumMuseum12 km
- Railway bridge in NietkowiceBridge15 km
- Rezerwat Dąbrowa Brzeźnicka im. Bolesława GrochowskiegoProtected area26 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Rezerwat Radowice, Wzgórze Braniborskie, CYPEL (Wiatraczne Wzgórze)
- History: Castle in Sulechów, Schron obserwacyjny Nr. 766
- With kids: Bajkowa Zagroda, H2Ochla, Papugarnia Rio
- Hiking: Bytom Odrzański - Miedzichowo, Gorzupia - Nowa Sól, Krosno Odrzańskie - Szprotawa, Od Bobru do Odry, Żółty Szlak Odrzański
- Museums and art: Lubuskie Centrum Winiarstwa
- Food and drink: Winnica Ingrid, Winnica Krucza, Winnica Miłosz
When to go to Zielona Góra
The best time to visit Zielona Góra is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprPossible13:38
- MayBest time15:26
- JunBest time16:27
- JulBest time16:02
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:20
- NovPossible8:29
- DecBest time7:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. In May, 41 of the 41 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Zielona Góra
The nearest main airport is Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO, Wrocław), 134 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nowa Sól24 places22 km
- Szczaniec10 places37 km
- Toporów13 places39 km
- Obra7 places40 km
- Lubsko7 places41 km
- Szprotawa14 places43 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zielona Góra?
The best known: Broniszów Castle, Saint Hedwig Cathedral in Zielona Góra, Muzeum Archeologiczne Środkowego Nadodrza w Zielonej Górze z/s w Świdnicy, Krosno Odrzańskie Castle, Palace in Przytok. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zielona Góra?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.
How do you get to Zielona Góra?
The nearest main airport is Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO), 134 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zielona Góra as the destination and these 41 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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