Koziegłowy: History, Handicrafts and Trails

Koziegłowy combines a medieval castle site with a tradition of handicrafts, churches and trails through the town. This offers different ways to shape your stay: local history, cultural heritage and outdoor activities. If you’re looking for a hotel in Koziegłowy, you can start by considering which of these aspects you’d like to focus on during your visit.

Castle Site and Town History

The castle and fortified settlement of Koziegłowy form a medieval monument of historical, archaeological and landscape value. Archaeological investigations at the castle uncovered the remains of a gate tower and a residential tower in 2022. The names indicate the towers’ different functions: one served as an entrance structure and the other as a residence. The town layout also has a clear connection to the landscape: Koziegłowy was established between the small streams Sarni Stok and Boży Stok. Together, the castle, settlement and location between the streams offer insight into the town’s history.

Handicraft Traditions and Churches

In the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, the Koziegłowy handicraft centre was known throughout Poland for jewellery and household items made from aspen wood shavings. Alongside this historic craft tradition, there is a hands-on activity available today: Osikowa Dolina runs craft workshops year-round at its premises in Koziegłowy for children, young people and adults. You can therefore choose between learning about local craft history and taking part in a workshop.

The churches also offer an opportunity to explore different periods in the town’s history. The Church of the Holy Body and St Mary Magdalene was built in the 15th century; its surviving presbytery is part of the present-day church. It also has an Ogrójec with wooden sculptures of the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist. St Barbara’s Church houses a Renaissance altar and a historic painting of St Barbara. Another historic landmark is the hospital chapel, built in 1670 in the northern suburb and dedicated to St Barbara.

Cycling Route, Hiking Trail and Recreational Areas

The 23 km Przewodziszowice–Koziegłowy cycling route ends at the Koziegłowy market square. The yellow-marked Szlak Żarecki is a 21 km hiking trail that passes through Koziegłowy. These details give you two concrete points of comparison when choosing a route: its length and the way you’ll travel. Koziegłowy Reservoir is located in the town’s recreational areas and provides another point of interest in the landscape. Cycling, hiking and recreational areas offer different ways to spend your time in the town.

Getting Around

The regional tourism portal offers an audio tour through the historic centre of Koziegłowy. For initial orientation, the Tourist Information Centre is located at the Municipal and Communal Cultural Promotion Centre, 28 Żarecka Street. The audio tour and the information centre are two different places to turn to if you’d like to learn about the town’s history as part of your visit.

When looking for hotels in Koziegłowy, you can start with what interests you most: the castle and town history, handicraft traditions, churches, or a cycling or hiking trip. This makes it easier to choose a destination based on your reason for travelling.

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