Pałac Wojanów is a beautiful park and palace complex, located on the Bóbr River, in the small village of Wojanów in Lower Silesia. The facility is distinguished by its scale - together with the neighboring buildings and the park, it covers an area of 16 hectares. Currently, the palace serves as a conference and hotel, and its interior is not open to the public.
Wojanów Palace - history
The first records of the estate in Wojanów date back to 1281, when the land was owned by Eberhard von Schildau. The first palace was erected here in 1607. The initiator was Nikolaus von Zedlitz und Nimmersatt, but the seat was completely destroyed during the Swedish Deluge. The palace - in a baroque form that we can currently admire only in its interiors - was built by Christoph von Zedlitz in 1667.
Since the eighteenth century, the estate has changed owners many times. In the first half of the 19th century, the external form of the estate was rebuilt in the neo-gothic style thanks to the idea of the next owner, Karl Albrecht Ike. He also established a huge landscape park.
Corporate or family events?
In 1839 Wojanów Palace received as a gift from her father, King Frederick William III of Prussia, Princess Louise of the Netherlands. On this occasion, the palace was, of course, beautified. It remained in the hands of the royal family until 1908, when the last heiress, Maria zu Wied, sold the property.
After World War II, the residence was renamed the state farm administration. As a result of this decision Wojanów Palace it fell into disrepair until it was purchased by an Italian company which began renovation work. After a fire in 2002, it was put up for sale again. In 2004, the palace gained a new owner, and the renovation works carried out in 2005-2007 restored it to its former glory.
Wojanów Palace today
Currently, the palace complex consists of a palace in the English neo-Gothic style, stables, a brick barn and a residential annex from the 19th century. The buildings are surrounded by a large, several-hectare landscape park.
Wojanów Palace has a fairy-tale appearance - it is a three-storey building on a high plinth, set on a plan similar to a square with corner, round, alcove towers. The building is covered with a steep tent roof. From the front of the palace there is a large courtyard with former farm buildings and a residential outbuilding. From the garden side you will find a large terrace with side stairs. The buildings are surrounded by orangeries, connected to the palace by hidden passages.
Attractions in the area
In the vicinity of Wojanów, we will find many equally charming mountain towns. For example, a resort town Sosnówka k. Karpacza to świetne miejsce na imprezy rodzinne, na urlop czy wedding in the mountains. At all wedding halls Lower Silesia it is of exceptional beauty and a great selection. In Sosnówka, a beautiful lagoon and picturesque trails will not leave anyone indifferent.
Pałac Wojanów is located about a 20-minute drive from Jelenia Góra and is an ideal starting point if you want to explore the area. The estate is worth visiting along the Piast Castles Trail, where the Wojanów Palace is located. Then you can go west, towards Jelenia Góra or Siedlęcin, or east towards Bolków Castle or ruins Bolczów Castle.
In the vicinity of the palace, you will also find interesting natural attractions, such as the peak of Sokoli Góry - Sokolik Duży. Worth seeing is also nearby Rudawy Landscape Park, full of picturesque landscapes, among which unique rock formations play the main role.
Near Wojanów we will also find a wonderful one the Sosnowka reservoir and the chapel of St. Anna with the Miracle Spring - ideal places for casual walks and admiring the panorama of the Karkonosze Mountains.
Wojanów Palace - information for tourists
- Wojanów Palace is located in the Valley of Palaces and Gardens in the Jeleniogórska Valley.
- The palace is located on the road from Jelenia Góra to Trzcińsk.
- It is only a few kilometers from Jelenia Góra and about 15 kilometers from Karpacz.
- Wojanów Palace it is not open to the public.
- However, you can visit the charming surroundings Wojanów Palace.
- There is a hotel and restaurant in the palace.
- There is free parking by the palace, from which you can go on a walking tour around the property.
- The palace remains in private hands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit the Wojanów Palace?
The Wojanów Palace does not offer sightseeing - it is a hotel facility. But nothing stands in the way of taking a walk around the courtyard, as well as entering the restaurant and wine bar for a meal or a glass of wine.
Wojanów Palace - how to get there?
The Wojanów Palace is located in the Valley of Palaces and Gardens in the Jelenia Góra Valley. We can easily find it on the road from Jelenia Góra to Trzcińsk. It is only 7 km from Jelenia Góra, 16 km from Karpacz, 30 km from Szklarska Poręba and 13 km from Cieplice-Zdrój.
Who is the owner of Wojanów Palace?
The Wojanów Palace has been owned by the "Pałac Wojanów" Limited Liability Company since 2004. The new owners carefully restored the building and the adjacent park. Currently, Pałac Wojanów provides hotel services.