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Świeradów-Zdrój
One night is enough for the spa park and Sky Walk; add a day if you ski or hike the Izera Mountains.
Świeradów-Zdrój is a small spa and ski town in the Izera Mountains, near the Czech border. Most visitors come for the Sky Walk observation tower, the radon-rich mineral water at the Drinking Hall, and easy beginner skiing. The town is compact — walkable in a few hours — so a single night covers the main sights, with extra time for hiking or a day trip to Szklarska Poręba or Liberec.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- May–Sep (hiking, spa), Dec–Mar (skiing)
- avoid Nov (many facilities closed between seasons)
- Airport
- WRO
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Poland ↗Poland is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Poland ↗The currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Poland ↗Most shops close on most Sundays under the trading law; small convenience stores and station shops are the exception.
- Poland ↗The border areas with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region have restricted zones; follow your own government's advice before travelling near them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Świeradów-Zdrój112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Świeradów-Zdrój, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Polish złoty (PLN, zł).Poland-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; registration with a passport is required.Poland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Poland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%; tell the server or add it on the card terminal.Poland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Poland-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsStation and mall toilets often cost PLN 2–4 (≈ US$1–2).Poland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 emergency (eu) · 997 police · 998 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost shops close Sundays; museums often close Mondays and have one free day a week.Poland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWRO Copernicus Airport Wrocław (About 2 h by car or train via Jelenia Góra).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeezł 8–15
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)zł 8–12
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from centre to ski gondolazł 15–25
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse room, a night, per personzł 80
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a spa hotel, a night, per roomzł 350
- High-end bedDouble room in a spa hotel, a night, per roomzł 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 150 · Mid zł 300 · High zł 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WRO Copernicus Airport Wrocław (About 2 h by car or train via Jelenia Góra)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Świeradów-Zdrój: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
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Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For the ski gondola or outlying trails, a car or taxi is useful. Buses connect to Szklarska Poręba and Jelenia Góra.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Bus or car via road 358, about 20 min
Hiking trails and the Szklarka waterfall.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Train from the station, about 1 h
Market square and the Cieplice spa district.
Liberec (Czech Republic)
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car via the border crossing at Nové Město pod Smrkem, about 30 min
Ještěd tower and Liberec Zoo; bring passport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre near Spa Park
Walking distance to the Drinking Hall, Sky Walk and restaurants.
Near the ski gondola
Closest to the slopes; quieter in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- zł 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- zł 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- zł 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a spa hotel1 × 1 night × zł 350 | zł 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × zł 300 | zł 600 |
| Sky Walk entry2 × zł 69 · check | zł 138 |
| Ski lift day pass (gondola)2 × zł 120 · check | zł 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | zł 133 |
| Trip total≈ zł 731 per person per day, bed included | zł 1,461≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in złoty; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | zł 8–15 |
| Pierogi (10 pieces) | zł 20–35 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | zł 8–12 |
| Mineral water cup at Drinking Hall | zł 3.50 |
| Taxi from centre to ski gondola | zł 15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 'death turn' on the road from Szklarska Poręba is sharp and scenic; the route via Krobica is safer.
- Parking in the centre can be scarce and paid — ask your accommodation.
- Sky Walk hours change by season; check the official site before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (EU)
- 112
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
- Mountain rescue (TOPR/GOPR)
- 985
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My bed tonight
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Proszę na ten adresTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency (EU)112
- Police997
- Fire998
- Mountain rescue985
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train to Jelenia Góra: about zł 15–25, 1 h (check)
- Bus to Szklarska Poręba: about zł 8–12, 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Dzień dobry — Hello (jen DOH-bri)
- Dziękuję — Thank you (jen-KOO-yeh)
- Ile to kosztuje? — How much? (EE-leh toh kosh-TOO-yeh)
- Gdzie jest Pijalnia Wód? — Where is the Drinking Hall? (gjeh yest pee-YAL-nyah vood)
English is common with under-40s; German also works.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Świeradów-Zdrój. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (hiking, spa), Dec–Mar (skiing) · avoid Nov (many facilities closed between seasons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Sky Walk, Drinking Hall, Spa Park and ski slope with verified hours and prices.
- Eat pages for the main restaurants and milk bars.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Wrocław airport and the train station.
Sources
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