Getting to Know the Görlitz Old Town

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Getting to Know the Görlitz Old Town

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Görlitz audio tour: Getting to Know the Görlitz Old Town
This is a 1.1mi walking tour
It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.
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About the Tour

Get acquainted with the old town of Görlitz! This tour is the perfect introduction because it takes you to all of the most important sites. But I’ll also lead you away from the tourists down some beautiful, lesser-known side streets and alleys.

You’ll find out:

  • Why Görlitz has earned the nickname Görliwood!
  • How a mysterious anonymous donor gave the city millions
  • Why the clock on the church tower always rings seven minutes early
  • How our hall houses may earn the city UNESCO World Heritage Status
  • About the unique connection between the cities on both sides of the river

We’ll pass by:

  • The Art Nouveau Kaufhaus der Oberlausitz where The Grand Budapest Hotel was filmed
  • The Lower and Upper Markets with some of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the town
  • The historic towers of the former town walls
  • The imposing Church of St. Peter and Paul
  • The Old Town Bridge that connects two countries.

Join me for this walk that weaves the fascinating story of Görlitz’s past and present into the sights around you.

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Medieval History Scenic Routes Architecture Top Sights Religious Sites

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Tessa Enright

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My name is Tessa Enright and I’m an American living in Germany. I quickly fell in love with my new city and wanted to learn as much as I could about it. I love Görlitz and the surrounding area and enjoy sharing that with others!

Preview Location

Location 19

Peterskirche

Now we are approaching perhaps the most beautiful and famous sight in Görlitz – the Peter and Paul Church. The silhouette of this church is the signature of the town’s landscape. It’s hard to believe that the two towers that are so iconic to the image of Görlitz have only been... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • Kaufhaus Görlitz

  • Thick Tower

  • Obermarkt

  • Reichenbach Tower

  • Kaisertrutz Bastion

  • Verrätergasse

  • Holy Trinity Church

  • Brüderstraße

  • Old Town Hall

  • Barockhaus – Görlitzer Sammlungen für Geschichte und Kultur

  • historic museum of Görlitz

  • The Old Council's Pharmacy

  • Whispering Arch

  • Neues Rathaus

  • St Nicholas Tower

  • Nikolaizwinger

  • Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul (Peterskirche)

  • The Woad House

  • Old Town Bridge

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Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    An d. Frauenkirche 5-7, 02826 Görlitz, Germany
  2. Total distance
    2km
  3. Final location
    59-900 Zgorzelec, Poland
  4. Distance back to start location
    708.37m

Directions to Starting Point

The Kaufhaus is located on Demianiplatz square at An der Frauenkirche 5-7.

From the train station you can walk 950m to the Kaufhaus or take the trams line 1 (NeißePark) or 2 (Am Wiesengrund) to the tram stop Demianiplatz.

If you are coming by car you can park at Parkhaus Citycenter Frauentor at Postplatz 4 for a fee.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Go inside the Kaufhaus or any of the churches for free. The Barockhaus and Kaisertrutz are home to great museums.

Stop for a meal at Przy Jakubie in Poland. Enjoy a coffee at Caffe Kränzel, a cocktail at Salü or a craft beer at Bierblume.

There are numerous shops on Brüderstraße where you can find souvenirs to take home with you.

Best time of day

It's best to complete this tour when it's light out so that you can see all the beautiful sights.

Precautions

Wear sensible shoes, you will be walking on cobble stones.

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