Goleszów: Hotels and Accommodation

Goleszów lies between the two elevations of Chełm and Jasieniowa; Jasieniowa is also known as Goleszowska Górka. Both consist of alternating layers of limestone and Cieszyn shale. Remains of the quarries are visible on the northern slopes of Jasieniowa.

Planning a stay in Goleszów may be connected with the desire to book a hotel.

Nature

The “Szlak Jasieniowa” hiking trail runs through the southern part of Goleszów, across the slopes of Jasieniowa and over Mount Jasieniowa. From several points, it offers panoramic views of the Silesian Beskids, the Cieszyn Foothills, the Ostrava and Oświęcim Basins, and Goleszów. The trail is 7.0 kilometres long, has an ascent of approximately 250 metres, and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to walk.

The “Pod Chełmem” hiking trail runs through the northern part of Goleszów and along the southern slopes of Mount Chełm.

In the wider vicinity of Goleszów, the easy “Graniczny” hiking trail connects the border villages of Dzięgielów and Leszna Górna, passes through Leszna and around Mount Tuł. A large part of the route runs along asphalt roads.

The TON body of water in Goleszów was formed in a former marl quarry from water that seeped into the quarry. More than 20 fish species, as well as representatives of several native amphibian and reptile species, are found in this body of water.

Culture and History

The “Pod Chełmem” hiking trail offers the opportunity to visit several historic buildings in Goleszów.

The three-dimensional model “Makieta Cementowni Goleszów” depicts the grounds of the cement plant from the 1950s and 1960s, including part of the quarries.

The Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “Goleszów” presents songs and dances from the Cieszyn region and performs at various events and concerts.

The Gminny Ośrodek Kultury in Goleszów is a cultural venue for the residents of the Goleszów municipality and for people staying in its area, offering courses, activities and events. The Izba Oświęcimska, established in 2006 at the Gminny Ośrodek Kultury, is a modernised exhibition and educational centre with documents and exhibits relating to the history of an external camp, the lives and deaths of the prisoners, and residents of the Goleszów municipality who helped the prisoners.

Information

The Goleszów Tourist Information Centre provides free maps, guidebooks, brochures, leaflets and publications on local attractions and natural features.

Other places for planning your trip: Pruchna, Cisownica, Cieszyn, Dzięgielów, Wisła, Istebna, Hażlach, Brenna.

For the higher-level travel overview: Teschen.