Nowa Wieś between the Soła and local history

There are two very different ways to get to know Nowa Wieś: its location on the Soła and a local history that reaches back to events of the Second World War. The river flows through the village. At the same time, Nowa Wieś lies on a low, flat terrace on the western, right bank of the Soła. To the south, it borders directly on Kęty. If you are considering a stay here, you can treat the area’s connections to water, historical subjects, and religious art as distinct focuses for planning your trip.

The Soła and fishing: two different connections to water

The Soła flows through Nowa Wieś; a distinct, clearly defined fishing destination is the specialist fishing water “DYRCZONIÓWKA.” It covers 10.00 hectares and lies on the border between Nowa Wieś and Bielany. These two connections to water are not the same: the Soła is the river that flows through the village, while DYRCZONIÓWKA is designated as a specialist fishing water.

Members of the Polish Angling Association may fish in the water after purchasing an annual permit. If fishing is one reason for choosing your destination, this access requirement should be part of your planning. Before visiting, check the current operating rules and annual permit requirements. This will help you assess the fishing opportunity specifically, without confusing it with a generally accessible water-based activity.

A look at local history

In November 1940, the Germans established a provisional Jewish ghetto in Nowa Wieś. Jews from Kęty and the surrounding area were brought there. The village’s history therefore includes a specific event from the Second World War. The origins of the people who were brought from Kęty and the surrounding area also place this event in a broader context than Nowa Wieś alone. If you would like to learn about the village’s history during your trip, this provides a clearly dated point of reference.

Manor house and religious art

A manor house once stood in the western part of Nowa Wieś, on the road from the village centre to the Soła. The former manor house is two storeys high and shaped like a large apartment building. A small, badly neglected park surrounds the building; its condition may change. This history of the building offers a different local point of interest from the river setting or the fishing water.

Relics of saints are kept in the Church of St Maximilian Kolbe. The church also houses valuable works of religious art, including paintings, sculptures, and stained-glass windows. The parish in Nowa Wieś was established in 1982 by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. For travellers interested in religious art and the history of church institutions, the artworks and a specific year of foundation provide distinct subjects alongside the village’s landscape and historical connections.

Which focus suits your trip?

When looking for a place to stay in Nowa Wieś, you can first consider whether your main interest is its location on the Soła, fishing that requires membership and an annual permit, or its historical and religious subjects. These focuses are clearly distinct: fishing comes with a specific rule, while the manor house, park, ghetto history, and church offer different ways to explore local history. If fishing is to be a central part of your stay, include the current permit requirement in your plans.

Other places

Jawiszowice, Bielany, Łęki, Grojec, Zator, Kęty, Brzeszcze, Skidzin

For the broader travel overview: Auschwitz.