Crossen on the Oder: Hotels and Accommodations

History and Culture

Krosno Odrzańskie has a documented history spanning approximately ten centuries; the first written mention is associated with the year 1005.

The Piast Castle in Krosno Odrzańskie dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Parts were rebuilt in the Baroque period, while Gothic and Renaissance elements have been preserved; part of the complex remains preserved as a ruin.

The wider regional area around Krosno Odrzańskie includes Neuzelle Cistercian Abbey and Bomsdorf Village Church.

Landscape and Water

The area is characterized by forests, lakes, the Oder and the Bóbr rivers, as well as 12 lakes and 73 fishponds; the municipality is described as having a forest cover of 46 percent.

Krosno Odrzańskie is considered to be located in the southern part of the Łagów Lake District, 35 km northwest of Zielona Góra.

The wider regional area around Krosno Odrzańskie also includes Koziniec, Ostrowie, Dębiak, and Ptasia.

Krosno Odrzańskie is located on the Oder; at this point, the Bóbr flows into the Oder.

Nature and Activities

The area offers opportunities to explore historic architecture and natural areas, including Gryżyński Landscape Park.

Gryżyński Landscape Park is associated with an environment suitable for hiking. The Oder is associated with water tourism and a scenic promenade for walking.

The wider local overview includes Gryzyna, Lubiatow, Bronkow, Osiecznica, Łagów, Budachów, Marcinowice, Gubin, and Dychów.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lubusz.