Parks and the outdoors in Wrocław

Parks and the outdoors in Wrocław

1. See

   Cathedral Island

   Ostrów Tumski

   A group of islands on the Oder River with beautiful cathedrals and a few hundred year old buildings, for those who would have romantic evening, walking through mystery brick stoned streets it is a must. It is complete with hand-lit oil lamps lit nightly.

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   Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

   Archikatedra św. Jana Chrzciciela

   Dating from the 13th century, featuring stunning architecture and the largest church organ in Poland. Has elevator to the top, so this is the one to go to if you can't climb. Good river views from the tower.

   Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 14:00-16:00·Admission 15 zł, tower admission 25 zł

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   Eastern Park

   pl: Park Wschodni

   On the bank of Oława river is a masterpiece of design, but left forgotten for decades. After few years of restoration it's now a true gem especially worth visiting in April when wetland flowers are blooming or autumn when vegetation turns into picturesque blend of reds, yellows and gold. As it borders semi-wild forests and has plenty of water, you may even watch swans taking care of their nests just few meters from the walking path.

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   Japanese Garden

   Ogród Japoński

   A remainder from the 'World Expo' of 1913 held in Wrocław, this is a large landscaped garden restored post-flooding with the assistance of the Japanese government. A part of Park Szczytnicki.

   Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·21zł regular, 14zł reduced

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   Museum of Architecture

   Muzeum Architektury

   Museum is located in a 15th-century post-Bernardine Gothic buildings - St Bernardine of Sienna Church and a monastic quadrangle with a garden.

   Mon closed·Tickets 10 zł, reduced 7 zł, Wednesday free

6. See

   Park Szczytnicki

   Very large, spanning over a few kilometres, it's a common place for walks. Becomes incredibly colorful in autumn and should not be missed if you travel there in late September or October.

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   St. Maria Magdalena Church

   Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny

   The big church a block south of the Rynek, you can also climb this tower for 5 zł. Between the two towers, there is a small bridge known as the Pennants' Bridge, where you can walk along and enjoy the cityrama. Views are great, but if you can only do one, St Elizabeth is probably the one to do. However, the bridge makes a good story to tell people at home.

   Tower/bridge: daily 10:00-20:00

8. See

   Zoo Wrocław

   Ogród Zoologiczny

   Oldest zoo in Poland, having been opened in 1865 as the Breslau Zoological Garden while the city was part of Prussia. It is also the largest (in terms of the number of animals) zoo in Poland.

   55 zł adults, 45 zł reduced, 45 zł students

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   Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław

   Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego

   ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 23

   May-Aug: 08:00-20:00; Sep - mid-Nov, spring-May: 08:00-19:00; mid-Nov - spring: closed. Ticket office closes at 18:00·15 zł adults, 5 zł concession

10. Do

    Mamut

    Mammoth installation inside "Park Mamuta".

    Open now · open 24 hours·Free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Wrocław (CC BY-SA 4.0).