Görlitz, Germany

Görlitz

A remarkably intact old town on the Polish border, often used as a film set.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Görlitz

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Untermarkt and climb the tower of the Peterskirche.
  2. AfternoonCross the footbridge over the Neisse into Zgorzelec in Poland.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the Renaissance old town, which you may recognise from films.

Day 2

Visit Muskau Park, a landscape park split between Germany and Poland.

What to eat

Silesian potato dumplings with gravy.

Local tips

Make the most of Görlitz

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year.

Best photo spot

The old town rooftops from the Reichenbach Tower, and the bridge to Poland over the Neisse.

Getting there

Trains run from Dresden in about 1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Zgorzelec in Poland, across the footbridge, and the Zittau mountains.

Good to know

Many films were shot here, including The Grand Budapest Hotel. The old town has buildings from many centuries side by side.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Görlitz

Getting there

  • Dresden Airport (DRS)85 km away
  • Prague Airport (PRG)130 km away
  • Dresden90 km away
  • Prague125 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Görlitz: good to know

Is Görlitz worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A remarkably intact old town on the Polish border, often used as a film set.

How many days do you need in Görlitz?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Görlitz?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year.

How do you get to Görlitz?

The nearest airport is Dresden Airport (DRS), about 85 km away. Trains run from Dresden in about 1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Görlitz?

Nearby hidden places include Dresden (88 km), Adršpach Rocks (99 km) and Meissen (106 km).

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