Discover the Karkonosze and Lower Silesia and attractions for rainy days

Lower Silesia – rain or shine - ideas for bad weather and unique attractions in the Karkonosze near the Pakoszów Palace

Rain doesn't have to mean the end of plans for a successful day – especially if you're spending your holiday in the Karkonosze. Although the weather can be capricious here, Lower Silesia – rain or shine – offers plenty of attractions to explore regardless of the weather. Around the Pakoszów Palace, located in Piechowice, you will find many places charmed by atmosphere, culture, history, and creativity – perfect when planning sightseeing on a rainy day.

Karkonosze - attractions for rainy days

Below you will find proposals of the most interesting attractions that work perfectly when you are looking for inspiration for rainy-day attractions in the Karkonosze.

🏛️ Julia Crystal Glassworks

📍 Szklarska Poręba – 9 km | approx. 12 minutes by car

Julia Crystal Glassworks is one of the most well-known places on the map of Lower Silesia in the rain and beyond. Operating since the 19th century, the glassworks is now a living glass museum where you can see the process of blowing and polishing crystal with your own eyes. Daily demonstrations of glassblowers' work take place, and visitors can even try their hand at making glass artworks during workshops.
On site, there is a shop with elegant crystal products and an interactive zone for children.
It is an excellent idea for a family trip during a mountain holiday when the weather is bad – educational, impressive, and indoors.

⛪ Wang Church

📍 Karpacz – 23 km | approx. 35 minutes by car

Wang Church - a wooden 12th-century church moved from Norway to Karpacz, is one of the most extraordinary attractions in the region. Its interior – simple but beautiful – impresses with carvings and atmosphere. The little church is located among the Karkonosze nature, and its history and architecture fascinate both adults and children.
The interior is accessible to visitors even in the rain, and the bad weather only adds to its mysterious charm.
This place combines history, religion, and northern culture with the beauty of the Polish mountains.

🏰 Chojnik Castle

📍 Sobieszów – 13 km | approx. 20 minutes by car

Chojnik Castle - located on a rocky hill in Sobieszów, is a Gothic fortress dating back to the 14th century. Although reaching it involves a short walk (approx. 20–30 minutes uphill), it's worth going even in light rain – the whole area then takes on a truly cinematic atmosphere.
Inside you will find viewing terraces, a castle chapel, and defensive walls with breathtaking views of the Jelenia Góra Valley.
The Karkonosze in rain here gain a unique romantic atmosphere, and Chojnik gains even more romance and mystery.

🖼️ Karkonosze Museum

📍 Jelenia Góra – 10 km | approx. 15 minutes by car

The Karkonosze Museum is one of the most important museums in Lower Silesia, famous for its impressive collection of artistic glass, which makes a unique exhibition. You will also find paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and displays dedicated to the region's culture.
The modern interior layout makes the visit a pure pleasure – also for younger guests. On a rainy day, it is an ideal space for calmly discovering local art and history.
When it rains, it is worth diving into the world of Karkonosze cultural heritage.

🖌️ Forest Glassworks and Gallery on the Hill

📍 Szklarska Poręba – 10 km | approx. 13 minutes by car

The Forest Glassworks is a place full of magic and fire – a traditional workshop where glassblowing demonstrations take place daily. The atmospheric space, the fire in the furnace, and the sound of heated glass create a unique spectacle that can be admired regardless of the weather – even when the Karkonosze are shrouded in mist rain.
Next to the glassworks is the Gallery on the Hill – an exhibition space presenting works by local artists: paintings, graphics, photography, and crafts.
An ideal proposition for those seeking contact with craftsmanship and art on a rainy day.

🧭 KPN Nature and Education Center

📍 Szklarska Poręba – 11 km | approx. 15 minutes by car

KPN Nature and Education Center is a modern educational center run by the Karkonosze National Park and an excellent place for a rainy day with children. You will find interactive exhibitions about nature, geology, and fauna of the Karkonosze, as well as interesting facts about mountain climate.
There are many multimedia, touch screens, and spatial models that engage visitors – regardless of age.
Rainy Lower Silesia? Here children won't get bored. It is not only an attraction but also education at its best – indoors, with warm tea.

📚 Gerhart Hauptmann House

📍 Jagniątków – 7 km | approx. 10 minutes by car

Gerhart Hauptmann House is a stylish villa from the early 20th century that was the home of German writer and Nobel laureate Gerhart Hauptmann. Today it serves as a museum of literature and art, with beautifully preserved interiors and an exhibition dedicated to the creator's life.
Antique furniture, book collections, letters, and paintings create an extremely intimate atmosphere.
Rain adds a reflective mood to this place – perfect for a quiet visit.

Karkonosze in the rain is not an obstacle – it's an opportunity!

Although the weather in the mountains can be changeable, the Karkonosze in the rain can enchant like never before. Mist at Chojnik Castle, the sound of drops on the wooden Wang church roofs, the warmth of the glassworks, or museum halls full of history – these are just some ideas on how to fully enjoy Lower Silesia and attractions when it rains.

Whether you are traveling with children, as a couple, or solo – around the Pakoszów Palace - the palace hotel in the Karkonosze - you will find plenty of atmospheric and unique places that work in bad weather. Rainy Lower Silesia? Only at first glance! It is a region that continuously inspires – regardless of the weather.

Also check out 7 ideas for attractions during rain – how to enjoy your stay at Pakoszów Palace despite fickle weather.