Crossen on the Oder: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Several specific map features are named in the wider area around Krosno Odrzańskie: Koziniec, an island, lies approximately 29.0 km to the northeast; Ostrowie, also an island, approximately 30.0 km to the northeast; Cape Dębiak approximately 27.9 km to the northeast; and the small island of Ptasia approximately 29.4 km to the northeast. West of Krosno Odrzańskie, the Neuzelle Cistercian monastery, approximately 28.7 km away, and Bomsdorf village church, approximately 30.0 km away, are recorded as named map features. This regional context may be of interest to travellers who would like to explore named landforms and cultural sites around Crossen on the Oder.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Crossen on the Oder.

History and Culture

The history of Krosno Odrzańskie has been documented over approximately ten centuries; its first written mention is associated with the year 1005.

Landscape and Nature

The area is characterised by forests, lakes, the Oder and the Bóbr, twelve lakes and 73 fishponds; the municipality is described as being 46 percent forested. It offers opportunities to explore historic architecture and natural surroundings, including Gryżyński Landscape Park. The described landscape is suited to an interest in forests, bodies of water and natural surroundings.

Krosno Odrzańskie lies on the Oder; the Bóbr flows into the river there.

Experiences

Gryżyński Landscape Park is described as an area for hiking. The Oder is associated with water tourism and a scenic promenade for walks.

The Piast Castle in Krosno Odrzańskie dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Parts were rebuilt in the Baroque style, while Gothic and Renaissance elements have been preserved; part of the complex remains as a ruin.

Geographical Location

Krosno Odrzańskie lies in the southern part of the Łagów Lake District and 35 km northwest of Zielona Góra.

More local pages:Bronkow, Budachów, Dychów, Gryzyna, Gubin, Lubiatow, Łagów, Marcinowice, Osiecznica

To the higher-level travel overview: Lubusz.