Discover Jelcz-Laskowice

Castle island, Oder riverbed and forest edge

A distinctive feature of Jelcz is the location of its medieval castle: it stands on an island surrounded by a former oxbow of the Oder. This was converted into a castle moat. The castle was built in the 13th to 14th centuries and is now in ruins. This combines a tangible connection to medieval architectural history with an unusual description of the river landscape.

The wider surroundings also give Jelcz-Laskowice a distinct geographical setting. The city borders the western edge of the Borów Stobrawskich; a historic Oder riverbed is nearby. These features may be of interest when planning your holiday if you are interested in the landscape and the river’s former course as well as the buildings. The castle island and the nearby historic Oder riverbed are distinct features of the area.

Palace and a long history

The palace on ul. Witosa currently serves as the seat of the Jelcz-Laskowice City and Municipality Office. It is described as the city’s best-known landmark.

Another historical landmark is the park and palace complex in Jelcz-Laskowice. Its history dates back to the second half of the 16th century. Together with the medieval castle, this complex offers a different perspective on the city’s past: the castle dates from the 13th to 14th centuries, while the history of the park and palace complex begins in the second half of the 16th century. If you are interested in different periods, these two themes may shape your choice of places to visit in Jelcz-Laskowice.

The Jelcz brand and a place of remembrance

You can learn about another side of the city at the Izba Historii Marki Jelcz (Jelcz Brand History Room). It is located in the city’s industrial zone at ul. Inżynierska 3 and presents the history of the Jelczańskie Zakłady Samochodowe. Exhibits include valuable documents, historical photographs, videos, models of vehicles produced, and artefacts. The exhibition spans four rooms and traces the development of the Jelcz brand from the founding of the Jelczańskie Zakłady Samochodowe to today’s JELCZ Sp. z o.o.

The Izba therefore offers a clear focus for travellers interested in automotive history and the development of a brand. Documents, photographs and videos provide different insights; the vehicle models and artefacts add tangible objects to this perspective. If you would like to combine the town’s medieval history with an interest in industrial history, Jelcz-Laskowice offers a range of themes to consider when planning your trip.

A memorial to the prisoners of the AL Fünfteichen subcamp of KL Gross-Rosen is also located on ul. Inżynierska. It stands on the grounds of Zakłady Samochodowe JELCZ. This place of remembrance represents another, serious dimension of the city’s history. Alongside the castle, palace history and vehicle brand, remembrance and commemoration are among the different possible themes to explore in Jelcz-Laskowice.

What themes will shape your trip?

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Jelcz-Laskowice, your interests may play a part in choosing your destination: the castle ruins represent medieval history, the park and palace complex a history dating back to the second half of the 16th century, and the Izba the development of the Jelcz brand. This allows you to assess Jelcz-Laskowice according to which of its historical and cultural themes interest you most.

You could also consider Oława as another destination.

For the broader travel overview: Ohlau.