Görlitz

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Relax in the parks and admire the architectural flair, impressive churches and cultural hotspots in the easternmost town in Germany.

Goerlitz flanks the Lusatian Neisse River and is the largest city in the district of the same name. It has a great range of architectural styles, from Gothic and Renaissance to Baroque and art nouveau. Wander through the town center to get a sense of the history and changing styles in this eclectic town.

Check out the buildings in the old quarter, such as Goerlitz City Hall on the Untermarkt plaza. Admire the dramatic façade and clock tower of this 14th-century structure.

Learn the religious history of the town through the majestic St. Peter’s Church. Capture photos of its Romanesque façade and copper roof. Visit the Holy Grave in the northwestern part of the town. This chapel was built in the late 15th century as a replica of the original in Jerusalem.

View the town from a quirkier angle on the Goerlitz Vintage Miniature Railway. Bring the kids on the green-and-yellow locomotive that journeys through a park beside the old quarter.

Goerlitz sits alongside the Polish town of Zgorzelec. The two towns were joined until 1945. Cross the river via one of the two bridges to enter Poland and explore Goerlitz’s historic other half.

Due to the town’s diverse architecture, it has been used as a setting for many movies, notably Inglourious Basterds, The Book Thief, The Reader and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Expect cold and dark winters, when snowfall adds another charm to the city’s architecture. In summer, relish the warm weather and take a trip to the Goerlitz Conservation Zoo and the leafy stretch of fields and woodland that make up the Goerlitz Stadtpark.

The town is located by the Berzdorfer Lake in the easternmost part of Germany, nearby the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Fly to Dresden Airport and drive or take the railway for 60 miles (100 kilometers). Trains bound for Goerlitz Station also depart from Berlin.

Goerlitz is a scenic town with intriguing architecture complemented by leafy parks, a river and a large lake.

Where to stay in Görlitz

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Altstadt Görlitz

Altstadt Görlitz is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Görlitz City Hall and Market Square.

Altstadt Görlitz
Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels
Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels
4 out of 5
Jauernicker Straße 15/16, Görlitz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,500 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
P5,500
P5,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Görlitz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Goerlitz Conservation Zoo and Flamingo Casino ...
9/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
"Towels doesn't looks fresh and clean"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024

Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels
Meridian
Meridian
3 out of 5
Bismarckstraße 21, Görlitz, SN
The price is P5,216 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
P5,216
P5,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Görlitz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Goerlitz Synagogue and Kaufhaus Görlitz are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
"It was so homey."

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Meridian
Parkhotel Görlitz
Parkhotel Görlitz
4 out of 5
Bolko-von-Hochberg-Straße 2, Görlitz, SN
The price is P8,854 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
P8,854
P9,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Görlitz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Goerlitz Stadtpark and Goerlitz ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (276 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful. NO Air conditioning (was very warm during stay). Breakfast is good. Short walk to many restaurants and to poland pedestrian bridge."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024

Parkhotel Görlitz
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VIAs Appartements und Ferienwohnungen
VIAs Appartements und Ferienwohnungen
Konsulstraße 1, Görlitz
Stay at this aparthotel in Görlitz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Frauenkirche and Postplatz are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"Beautifully styled modern renovation that captures an interesting mix of old and new. House breakfast is very nice and good value. Had a great stay and would return. Overall very good value for money."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2023

VIAs Appartements und Ferienwohnungen
Old Town Luxury Apartments Zgorzelec
Old Town Luxury Apartments Zgorzelec
3 out of 5
Daszynskiego 37, Zgorzelec
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Zgorzelec. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Muzeum Luzyckie and Goerlitz Stadtpark are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"We had a really great experience and would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Old Town Luxury Apartments Zgorzelec
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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