Rent a holiday apartment in Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska

Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska has the ruins of a medieval castle from the 14th century, which formerly served as a residence for Silesian dukes. If this particular historical feature matters to you, decide whether Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska belongs on your shortlist before looking for accommodation there.

Historical heritage

The town hall of Środa Śląska dates from the 15th century, has an L-shaped floor plan, and incorporates an older prison tower; today it houses the municipal administration. More than 1.5 kilometres of Środa Śląska’s medieval town walls survive, and the town hall contains a regional museum with archaeological and historical collections.

The Church of St Michael the Archangel in Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska is a Gothic brick church from the 15th century with stained-glass windows, sculptures, paintings, an altar and organs.

The Museum of the Åšroda Land presents the history and traditions of the Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska region through collections of archaeology, ethnography and folk art.

The Church of the Holy Cross in Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska is a three-aisled church with cross and barrel vaults, connected to a former Franciscan monastery.

A 2014 model of the regional museum depicting Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska is documented in a historical panorama archive; historical panoramas and views of Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska are documented from the 16th to the 20th century, including this model.

Water, nature and public space

The Czernica Nature Reserve is a forest reserve described as part of the Oder Valley, with rare plant species, diverse fauna and numerous birds. If this particular natural feature matters to you, decide whether Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska belongs on your shortlist before looking for accommodation there.

The Lower Market Square has a fountain, seating and plantings, is partially closed to car traffic, and is regarded as a pedestrian- and tourist-friendly central public space.

The Åšredzka Woda River flows through Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska and is a tributary of the Oder.

Wine tradition and trails

Åšroda ÅšlÄ…ska was a centre of viticulture in the Middle Ages and the early modern period; its wines were described as some of the best in Silesia.

One entry for a hiking route leads the Via Regia section of the Way of St James via Wrocław-Leśnica, Wojnowice, Miękinia, Święte and Środa Śląska.

Further hiking-route entries lead the Via Regia section of the Way of St James through Święte and Środa Śląska, as well as a Stations of the Cross route between Środa Śląska and Tyniec Legnicki.

Getting there and other local pages

In the wider Środa Śląska municipality, connections are available via National Road 94, Voivodeship Road 346, rail links, and the A4 and E-30 corridors; the municipality is also located near Wrocław and Wrocław Airport.

For broader orientation, you can open the page Neumarkt in Silesia. If you would like to compare more local pages, you can find Piotrowice, Wilkszyn, Kostomłoty, Mrozów, Krępice, Lenartowice and Jarosław here.