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Photography

The Oak Lodge is your perfect base if you want to capture the beauty of nature through the lens of your camera. Centrally located, it provides excellent access to a variety of impressive natural sceneries and historical sites, starting right in front of the door.

Lower Silesia: A Paradise for Photographers

If you decide to take a short trip, within a few kilometers you can reach various national parks, lakes, mountains, and historical places that offer beautiful subjects for every taste, technique, and level of ambition. The diversity of landscapes is almost limitless.

As a little inspiration, here are five photography spots around the Oak Lodge in the Giant Mountains and Lower Silesia. These locations offer a wonderful variety of landscapes and historical sites, providing not only fascinating photo opportunities but also unforgettable experiences:

Giant Mountains National Park

Distance:

35km

Drive time:

60 min 

Duration:

Day Trip

This park offers a spectacular setting with high peaks, deep valleys, and rich flora and fauna. Especially the Mount Sněžka is a highlight for every nature photographer


Bóbr Valley

Distance:

16 km

Drive time:

35 min 

Duration:

min. 2-4 h 

The Bóbr River meanders through a picturesque landscape, offering numerous photo opportunities with its waterfalls, old bridges, and surrounding forests.


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Książ Castle

Distance:

60 km

Drive time:

90 min 

Duration:

min.5-6 h 

This historic castle, surrounded by a beautiful park, provides a majestic backdrop and numerous photographic perspectives, both day and night.


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Wodospad Kamieńczyka

Distance:

30 km

Drive time:

60 min 

Duration:

min. 4-6 h 

This impressive waterfall near Szklarska Poręba is a fantastic subject, especially when the water flows powerfully after heavy rains or during the snowmelt.


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Lost Places & History In Lower Silesia

Distance:

all around

Drive time:

various

Duration:

never done

Abandoned factories, old railway stations, castles, ruins and deserted houses hidden in the forests of Lower Silesia provide a unique atmosphere for fascinating and mysterious shots.


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Guided Photo Tours and Workshops

If you are looking for a professional mentor to accompany your tour or organize a group photography workshop, there is also the opportunity to participate in guided photo tours and individual or group workshops with the award-winning nature photographer and mountain hiker Szymon Bialic.

During these tours, you will learn the necessary techniques and philosophies to create exceptional and technically perfect landscape photos, including:

  • Building an appealing composition
  • Effective use of camera equipment
  • Planning photo tours
  • Observing and utilizing weather conditions
  • Editing and publishing photos

It doesn't matter what kind of camera you have. The main goal of the tours is to use the available equipment consciously. If your equipment has a manual mode, that's ideal as it allows full control over exposure – a key aspect for technically perfect photos. A tripod is also an essential tool for landscape photographers.

With years of experience, extensive knowledge, and an excellent understanding of the region, Szymon offers an ideal combination to support photographers of all levels.

Guided Photo Tours and Workshops

Booking a photo tour or workshop with Szymon Bialic is straightforward. You can contact him personally through the contact form on his website or via email.

For regular insights into his landscape shots, be sure to visit his Instagram channel. The photos shared there will surely increase your anticipation for your next vacation at The Lodge.

Castle/Palace, Cities & Architecture, Lost Place, Nature & Wilderness

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Książ castle, also known as Fürstenstein, is one of the largest castles in Poland, dominating the landscape above the town of Wałbrzych in Lower Silesia. Its impressive history, dating back to the 13th century, as well as its architecture, make it a fascinating site for visitors from all around the world.

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Książ Castle

Książ castle, also known as Fürstenstein, is one of the largest castles in Poland, dominating the landscape above the town of Wałbrzych in Lower Silesia. Its impressive history, dating back to the 13th century, as well as its architecture, make it a fascinating site for visitors from all around the world.

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Jizera Mountains

The Jizera Mountains, known in Czech as the Jizerské hory and in Polish as Góry Izerskie, form a picturesque mountain range which straddles the border between the Czech Republic and Poland and were named after the Jizera River, which rises from within these mountains.

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We want every stay to be a unique and wonderful experience. That's why we regularly offer changing arrangements and packages to make your visit  even more memorable. The offerings vary depending on season, holidays, or special occasions, ensuring there's always something new.

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Hiking & Biking, Nature & Wilderness, Watersports

In the southwest of Poland, nestled among the gentle hills and rugged mountain ranges of Lower Silesia, the Bóbr River meanders through a landscape that is both picturesque and full of historical places waiting to be discovered.

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Hiking & Biking, Mountainsports, Nature & Wilderness

The Kamieńczyk Waterfall, Zackenfall or Wodospad Kamieńczyka stands as the highest waterfall in the Polish part of the Giant Mountains. It plunges dramatically from a height of 27 meters (about 89 feet) cascading down three impressive tiers of rock.

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Hiking & Biking, Mountainsports, Nature & Wilderness

Part of the Giant Mountains, the Adršpach-Teplice Rock City was formed through erosion creating distinctive towers, crevices, and walls. Over centuries, water further shaped the rocks, which now impress as a stunning maze of narrow gorges and deep ravines.

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Cities & Architecture, Hiking & Biking, Mountainsports

Tucked away in the picturesque Karkonosze (Giant Mountains) in Poland, stands the Wang Stave Church. This church is unique, not only because of its age and architecture but also because of its unusual journey from Norway to Poland.

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Hiking & Biking, Mountainsports, Nature & Wilderness, Watersports

The Rudawy Janowickie, a small mountain range covering an area of about 90 km², is a hidden gem often overlooked by travelers. It offers impressive rock formations, breathtaking panoramas, a mystical castle in the forest, palaces, and colorful lakes.

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Castle/Palace, Hiking & Biking, Ruin

Deep within the forests, the ruins of Bolczów Castle stand as a testament to a rich and tumultuous history. This once-majestic fortress, now a picturesque ruin, continues to captivate visitors with its stories of medieval lords, wars, and changing times.

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Castle/Palace, Hiking & Biking, Nature & Wilderness, Ruin

The ruin of Lenno castle, stands majestically on a rocky promontory overlooking the Bóbr Valley in Lower Silesia, Poland. This site, which has been a sentinel over the valley for centuries, tells a tale of power, war, and decay that continues to fascinate visitors to this day.

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Hiking & Biking, Lost Place

The palace in Kościelniki Górne, constructed between 1866 and 1867, is an outstanding example of eclectic architecture in Lower Silesia. Although currently not in the best condition, the palace, with its impressive facade and historical outbuildings, remains a symbolic edifice.

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The Extraordinary

Przemysław

Outstanding Atmosphere



We spent 5 unforgettable days here. The surroundings are perfect for a city dweller – meadows, orchards, forests. Seclusion from the surroundings and the feeling of finally being able to breathe.

The building exudes history, creaks, smells of wood – that's its charm!

Krzychu

Action & Relaxation



An absolutely unique place, the atmosphere of a 200-year-old half-timbered house is impossible to imitate/repeat.

Great as a starting point because the area is full of attractions, it works great as an escape from the city hustle and bustle, you can calm down and just relax.

Marta

Perfect Getaway



We experienced magical moments... silence that rang in our ears, walking on the surrounding hills, wonderful autumn colors, slightly frozen grass, a deer that looked us straight in the eyes :). Beautifully restored interiors let you dive into another dimension of reality. We will definitely come back in summer!

Feel At Home

The charm of the buildings, the wide landscape, the tranquility of the surroundings, and the deliberately low number of guests all contribute to really making you feel nestled in nature. The privacy and exclusive atmosphere will give your stay the feeling of being in your cozy home away from home!

Feel Wellcome

At The Oak Lodge, you can expect a wonderful atmosphere and a relaxed ambiance. Everything is designed to ensure you feel comfortable and welcome at the moment you arrive. From the warm lighting to the hand-picked furnishings, every detail is crafted to make your stay an unforgettable experience.

Feel The Magic

Search for adventures or find serenity. Whether you're strolling through the woods, unwinding by the crackling fireplace, or embracing the tranquility, within the natural beauty, here you can revitalize and recharge. Explore the magic of this place and take something with you to the “Outside World”!

Feel Wellcome

At The Oak Lodge, you can expect a wonderful atmosphere and a relaxed ambiance. Everything is designed to ensure you feel comfortable and welcome at the moment you arrive. From the warm lighting to the hand-picked furnishings, every detail is crafted to make your stay an unforgettable experience.

Feel At Home

The charm of the buildings, the wide landscape, the tranquility of the surroundings, and the deliberately low number of guests all contribute to really making you feel nestled in nature. The privacy and exclusive atmosphere will give your stay the feeling of being in your cozy home away from home!

Feel The Magic

Search for adventures or find serenity. Whether you're strolling through the woods, unwinding by the crackling fireplace, or embracing the tranquility, within the natural beauty, here you can revitalize and recharge. Explore the magic of this place and take something with you to the “Outside World”!

Relax & Nature Spa

Lobby, Bar & Library

Outdoor Locations

1000 Mbit Wi-Fi

Own Water

Tea & Coffe

Regional Fruits

Meals Available

Fresh Air

Dark Nights

Sounds of Nature

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