Find a vacation rental in Strehlen

Anyone looking to rent a vacation rental in Strehlen can first place its geographical character in context: the town of Strzelin lies on the Oława River, a tributary of the Oder, approximately 39 kilometers south of Wrocław.

The town of Strzelin lies on the Oława River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, approximately 39 kilometers south of Wrocław. If this precise geographical character matters to you, decide whether Strehlen belongs on your list of destinations before looking for accommodation there.

Regional context

Strzelin and the area around the town are historically connected with Lower Silesia and administratively with Strzelin County and the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.

Granite, Plain and Hills

Strzelin is associated with extensive granite quarrying; one granite quarry is described as being 123 meters deep and covering an area of 19.5 hectares.

Strzelin is associated with extensive granite quarrying; one granite quarry is described as being 123 meters deep and covering an area of 19.5 hectares. If this precise landscape feature matters to you, decide whether Strehlen belongs on your list of destinations before looking for accommodation there.

The town lies predominantly on the Wrocław Plain; its southern part extends into the Niemcza-Strzelin Hills.

History and Traces

The recorded history of the town of Strzelin mentions a first reference in 1228; in 1292, the town was created through the merger of settlements near the OÅ‚awa River and St. Gotthard's Church.

Historical remnants can be found in the area of the Strzelin Gmina, including manor houses, country estates, castles, churches, disused quarries and lime kilns.

Railways and Routes

A railway line between Warsaw and Prague runs through Strzelin.

The Strzelin Gmina has marked hiking and cycling trails, including routes connected with the Strzelin Hills.

More Location Pages

If you would like to open more location pages from the same selection, you can visit Gębczyce, Strzelin and Michałowice.

For regional context, open Lower Silesia. Other destinations from the same selection include Zgorzelecki, Neumarkt in Schlesien, Kłodzki, Polkowice and Wałbrzyski.

Then open the linked pages or start searching for accommodation.