Świdnica district, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Żarów

Żarów is a town in Świdnica district, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 7,065 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (1 km), Pałac W Łażanach (2 km) and Pałac W Mrowinach (3 km).

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Żarów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Żarów, Świdnica district, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Żarów at a glance

Location
Świdnica district, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 7,065
Coordinates
50.9412° N, 16.4947° E
Places within 50 km
137 (137 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Żarów

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Żarów: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Żarów

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Żarów. The closest is Pałac W Łażanach (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Żarów

84 churches within 100 km of Żarów. The closest is Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Żarów

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Żarów. The closest is Góra Krzyżowa (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Góra Krzyżowa · viewpoint · Świdnica · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Popiel · viewpoint · Świdnica · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Szczytna · viewpoint · Dzierżoniów · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Wieżyca · viewpoint · Wrocław · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bartoszek · viewpoint · Wrocław · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Wołowiec · viewpoint · Wałbrzych · ~33 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Żarów

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Żarów. The closest is Rezerwat Góra Ślęża (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Żarów

5 museums within 100 km of Żarów. The closest is Muzeum Gross-Rosen (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Żarów

2 treks within 100 km of Żarów. The closest is Main Sudetes Trail (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Żarów

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Żarów
  2. 1 km Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa · church, Świdnica
  3. 3 km Pałac W Mrowinach · heritage site, Świdnica
  4. 4 km Pałac W Łażanach · heritage site, Świdnica
  5. 4 km Zamek W Piotrowicach Świdnickich · heritage site, Świdnica
  6. 6 km Pałac · heritage site, Świdnica
  7. 5 km Back to Żarów

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How to reach Żarów

    All places near Żarów by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Żarów by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage73129Pałac W Łażanach (2 km)
    Churches3984Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1957Góra Krzyżowa (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Rezerwat Góra Ślęża (21 km)
    Museums15Muzeum Gross-Rosen (21 km)
    Treks02Main Sudetes Trail (53 km)
    Parks02Szczytnicki Park (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Łomniczka Waterfall (69 km)
    Other attractions01Podziemna Trasa Turystyczna (71 km)
    Buddhist sites01Klasztor Franciszkanów (71 km)

    Żarów: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Żarów?

    Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (church, about 1 km), Pałac W Łażanach (heritage site, about 2 km), Pałac W Mrowinach (heritage site, about 3 km), Zamek W Piotrowicach Świdnickich (heritage site, about 3 km), Pałac (heritage site, about 5 km), Zamek W Pankowie (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Żarów?

    137 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Żarów?

    Pałac W Łażanach, about 2 km by road; Pałac W Mrowinach (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Żarów?

    Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, about 1 km by road; Kościół Pw. Świętego Stanisława Biskupa I Męczennika (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Żarów?

    Góra Krzyżowa, about 15 km by road; Popiel (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Żarów?

    Start in Żarów, visit Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, then Pałac W Mrowinach, then Pałac W Łażanach, then Zamek W Piotrowicach Świdnickich, then Pałac, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Żarów?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Żarów’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Żarów on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.