Nowa Wieś: Soła, Manor House and History

Nowa Wieś lies on a low, flat western terrace on the right bank of the Soła; the river flows through the village. To the south, Nowa Wieś borders directly on Kęty. These two details provide different points of reference: the Soła describes the village’s location, while Kęty is its immediate southern neighbor. If you are looking for a hotel in Nowa Wieś, you can connect its geographical setting with the themes you want to shape your stay around. Landscape, local history and church art offer different perspectives on Nowa Wieś and can help you understand the village in light of your own interests.

The Former Manor House

There was once a manor farm in the western part of Nowa Wieś, on the road from the village center toward the Soła. The former manor house had two stories and the form of a large apartment building. The number of stories describes the building’s height; the comparison with a large apartment building indicates its architectural form, not its former use. The manor house is surrounded by a small, badly dilapidated park. Since its condition may change, check before visiting if you plan to include the area in your itinerary.

Church and Parish History

The Church of Saint Maximilian Kolbe in Nowa Wieś houses valuable works of sacred art, including paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows. Relics of saints are also kept there. These art forms offer different ways to engage with sacred art, from paintings and three-dimensional works to the design of the windows. The parish in Nowa Wieś was established in 1982 by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. This establishment of the parish is a distinct historical aspect alongside the church’s artworks and relics.

A Historical Chapter from 1940

In November 1940, the Germans established a temporary Jewish ghetto in Nowa Wieś. Jewish people from Kęty and the surrounding area were brought there. The location is therefore connected both to Nowa Wieś as the site and to the area the people came from. This event links the history of Nowa Wieś with Kęty and the surrounding area, giving November 1940 a specific local context.

Fishing at DYRCZONIÓWKA

The DYRCZONIÓWKA specialist fishing lake covers 10.00 hectares and lies on the border between Nowa Wieś and Bielany. Members of the Polish Angling Association may fish there after obtaining an annual permit. If you plan this activity, check the current operating rules and permit requirements before your visit. The border location describes the site; membership and an annual permit determine eligibility to fish.

Choose the Focus of Your Stay

To help you decide, the themes can be distinguished by their focus: the Soła and Kęty provide geographical orientation, while the manor house and church relate to architectural and parish history. The history of the ghetto is a separate, serious chapter; DYRCZONIÓWKA adds a fishing opportunity with specific requirements. If you are looking for a hotel, you can consider whether local history, sacred art or a planned fishing activity will be the main focus of your stay.

Discover more destinations: Łęki, Grojec, Jawiszowice, Bielany, Skidzin, Zator, Kęty, Brzeszcze

For the broader travel overview: Auschwitz.