Sagan between the Bóbr, parks and history
Accommodation in Sagan
In Sagan, paths through green landscapes meet the city’s layered history. The Bóbr shapes the park area and is also a city landmark. Żagań offers different options for planning your trip: you can combine excursions along the river and through the forests with walks in the park, or explore the historic buildings and places of remembrance.
Paths between the river, heath and park
If you would like to include longer distances in your day’s plans, the 9.5-kilometre Ścieżka Dzików trail follows the Bóbr’s riverside meadows, its oxbow lakes and the pine forests of the extensive Lower Silesian Heath. These landscape features give the trail its distinctive character: riverbanks, old waterways and forest are its defining themes. A shorter option is the 3-kilometre “Kamienne Ślady Przeszłości” tourist route. It starts at the gatehouse, which now serves as the Centrum Informacji Turystycznej in Żagań. The interregional Bałtyk–Karkonosze cycling route also passes through Żagań on its way from Trzebież to Jelenia Góra.
In the park and palace complex, the Ścieżka Wiewiórek trail winds through an area of more than 100 hectares shaped by the Bóbr. The Park Pałacowy surrounding the Pałac Książęcy combines classical garden design with a natural, romantic landscape. Preserved vistas, mature trees and gently winding paths invite you to stroll and relax. The Wieża Widokowa combines recreational and historical functions and offers views of Żagań and the surrounding green spaces. If you are looking for quiet time in nature rather than a longer route, you can make this parkland the focus of your stay.
City history and special places
Żagań has medieval city walls, built in the 14th century as part of the city’s defensive system. The former Augustinian monastery represents another chapter: for centuries, it was a centre of religious, scientific and intellectual life. The former Jesuit college and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul form a monumental religious and educational complex. Together, these places reflect the city’s different historical roles, from defence and education to religious life.
Visitors to the Pałac Książęcy can see its grand halls and arcaded courtyard on a tour. A themed route exploring the legacy of Duchess Dorothea starts in front of the palace. The open-air Solar System installation is part of the “Śladami Johannesa Keplera w Żaganiu” tourist trail. Those interested in the history of Allied prisoners of war can explore this subject at the Muzeum Obozów Jenieckich in Żagań. Nearby, Stalag Luft III was established in spring 1942, south of the city and west of the existing Stalag VIII C camp.
City walks and choosing your trip
The Centrum Informacji Turystycznej offers guided city walks mainly for organised groups. Dates, duration and booking details are arranged individually with the centre. For another guided experience, Winnica Saganum offers wine and snack tastings among the vines. When planning, you can decide whether to focus more on landscapes and trails, architecture and city history, or a guided tasting.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Sagan, your preferred focus can guide your choice of accommodation: consider which experiences matter most for your trip, and choose a place to stay that suits your own plans for exploring the area and each day. For exploring beyond Żagań, these places are also part of the destination area: Żagań, Gmina Szprotawa and Iłowa.
For the broader travel overview: Lubusz.
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