Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park Sobieszów Palace

At the Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park, located in the former estate of the Schaffgotsch family, two interactive exhibitions await you: "Climatic Karkonosze" and "Sobieszów Palace." The KNP Nature-Education Center combines natural and historical education, offering unique experiences for visitors.

"Climatic Karkonosze" Exhibition - Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park

The "Climatic Karkonosze" exhibition consists of six large themed rooms.

It is an example of a permanent exhibition that is both an educational and natural history exhibit, encouraging slow exploration and deeper understanding of the region's nature.

In a very impressive and original way, you can learn about the geological history of the formation of the Karkonosze Mountains and see the rocks and minerals that make up this mountain range. The rooms are arranged in a mysterious and slightly futuristic atmosphere. A great advantage of the entire "Climatic Karkonosze" exhibition is that everything can be touched and experienced directly, making the visit engaging and highly educational. Additionally, an educational trail complements the main themed rooms and helps to better understand the presented topics.

"Sobieszów Palace" Exhibition

The exhibition spread over the ground floor of the palace building invites visitors on a journey through time. Its goal is to present the history and genealogy of the Silesian Schaffgotsch family. It is worth emphasizing that its owners managed the forest economy in this area over centuries, shaping the customs prevailing in the region.

In the manager's office, visitors can familiarize themselves with copies of original estate documents, sit in the manager's chair, and review a petition, referring to the historical practices of estate management and customs in Sobieszów Palace.

In the Forestry Room, visitors can experience how hard Karkonosze lumberjacks worked in the old days. In the next room, through viewfinders in a specially built stereoscope, guests have the opportunity to observe local nature representatives in old engravings and contemporary nature films. In subsequent rooms, visitors can learn about the region's most valuable resources, such as tree crowns, the flow of a mountain stream, and the symbolic water cycle, with each exhibition prepared for different visitor groups. These spaces are examples of modern exhibition halls presenting both historical and natural aspects. The last exhibition room tells the story of the Karkonosze National Park, which, overseeing the former count's estate lands, has in a way become the heir of the Schaffgotsch family.

Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park Sobieszów Palace - Opening Hours

Exhibitions at the Nature-Education Center KNP – Sobieszów Palace are available to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00. Admission takes place every 30 minutes, with the last entry to the exhibitions at 16:00. Organizers kindly ask visitors to arrive a little earlier (at least 5 minutes before the scheduled entry).

How to get to the Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park in Sobieszów Palace?

The KNP Nature-Education Center is located at 196A Cieplicka Street in Jelenia Góra – Sobieszów. Car access is convenient, with the parking entrance near the bus turnaround. The facility has parking spaces for both passenger cars and coaches, facilitating group trip organization. For those preferring public transport, a wide range of connections is available – the center can be reached by MZK buses (lines 7, 9, 15, 21, and 22) as well as Karkonosze County Communication buses (lines 106, 108/118, and 109), which run mainly from Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba. Nearby is also the "Jelenia Góra Sobieszów" train station, providing direct connections to Jelenia Góra, Wrocław, and Szklarska Poręba. This makes getting to the Center easy and accessible for both motorists and public transport users.

How much are tickets to the Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park in Sobieszów Palace?

Visiting the KNP Nature-Education Center in Sobieszów Palace is available in various pricing options, allowing everyone to find a suitable choice:

• "Sobieszów Palace" Exhibition - Price List

• Regular - 25 PLN

• Reduced - 18 PLN

• Family - 60 PLN

• group tickets are available

• "Climatic Karkonosze" Exhibition Price List

• Regular - 35 PLN

• Reduced - 25 PLN

• Family - 85 PLN

• group tickets are available

Note: Children under 3 enter free of charge.

Visiting Time and Accessibility - Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park in Sobieszów Palace

Visiting both exhibitions can take about 2–3 hours, depending on visitors' interest, and both exhibitions are accessible to people with disabilities, including audio description of the exhibition and in Polish sign language.

When planning a visit to the Karkonosze, it is worth combining a visit to the Nature-Education Center of the Karkonosze National Park in Sobieszów Palace and other regional attractions with a stay at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karpacz. Our hotel in Karpacz is a comfortable base for discovering the mountain charms – from walks to the Wang Church, through trips to Śnieżka, to relaxing moments on the Karpacz promenade. After a day full of adventures, we invite you to the wellness area and restaurant, where you can rest and enjoy local flavors in an elegant setting. This makes a stay at Mövenpick Resort the perfect combination of active recreation and complete relaxation in the heart of the Karkonosze.