We are located in rural Lower Silesia, an unspoilt and often overlooked part of Poland, just over the Polish border about three hours’ drive from Berlin or Prague. Our nearest airport is in Wroclaw which is connected to Boleslawiec by the A4 motorway that brings you to our doorstep.
Just outside the traditional polish town of Boleslawiec, famous for its potteries, we are quietly nestled in the small village of Laziska.
THE REAL POLAND
Unspoilt and often overlooked, now as part of the EU, Poland has emerged as a real gem. Stunning scenery, ancient forests, numerous lakes, rivers and wonderful wildlife – a tranquil paradise.
It’s like traveling back in time, with small farms and antique tractors still in use, you can even still see the occasional horse drawn plough! Get off the well-beaten tourist track of the big cities and discover the ancient towns, castles and beautiful landscape of Lower Silesia.
THE TOWN OF BOLESLAWIEC
Famous for its potteries and known as the stoneware capital of the world, Boleslawiec attracts buyers from all around the globe. A trip to one of the pottery stores is well worthwhile if you’re in search of a little something to take home.
The town dates back to the 1200s, situated on the river Bobr and on the edge of an extensive Silesian forest. We have a really enjoyable woodland walk at the back of the Blue Beetroot where there is abundant wild life, many ancient oak trees grow and there are outcrops of sandstone which are the remains of an old quarry where the stone for the Blue Beetroot and surrounding buildings came from.
There are rivers and sandy lakes in the vicinity where swimming and fishing are a local pastime.
The old town square is well worth a visit with its cobblestone pavements. There are shops and small boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops around the central ‘Rynek’ (town hall). On the third Sunday of every month there is an antique market in and around the town square.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM DRESDEN
We are located in the village of Laziska, just outside Boleslawiec and about 2km off the 4/94 Wroclaw-Zgorzelec road.
From Dresden – Take the the Jedrzychowice border crossing, follow the A4/E40 motorway towards Wroclaw until you get to the Boleslawiec turn off (at the turn off the sign says Jelenia Gora & Zielona Gora 297). Follow the sign to Jelenia Gora and Boleslawiec until you get to a roundabout, take the third exit going towards Wroclaw on the 94, at the next roundabout stay on the 94 (2nd exit) and then take the first turning on the right (at this turn off there is a green road sign that says LAZISKA and a Blue Beetroot sign, we are about 2km down this lane on the left hand side.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM BERLIN
We are located in the village of Laziska, just outside Boleslawiec and about 2km off the 4/94 Wroclaw-Zgorzelec road.
From Berlin – Take the Cottbus/Olszyna border crossing, follow the A18 motorway towards Wroclaw. Take the turn off onto A4/E40 (near Krzyzowa) and then onto the 297 state route towards Boleslawiec (also Jelenia Gora and Zielona Gora). At the first roundabout in the town go left (3rd exit) towards Wroclaw with road no. 4/94. At next roundabout take 2nd exit/ left and in Kruszyn village follow the Blue Beetroot signs.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM PRAGUE
We are located in the village of Laziska, just outside Boleslawiec and about 2km off the 4/94 Wroclaw-Zgorzelec road.
From Prague – Take the E65/10 motorway and then E442/35 from Prague to Liberec. Then with route no.13 to Frydlant, go along a winding road through a hilly area and pass the border between Poland and Czech Republic in Zawidow. Go towards Zgorzelec with road no.355. Then the shortest and quite easy route is to get on E40/A4 motorway and go from Zgorzelec to Boleslawiec. There is no direct motorway connection between Boleslawiec and Prague. It is around 220km and takes about 3 hours.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM WROCLAW
We are located in the village of Laziska, just outside Boleslawiec and about 2km off the 4/94 Wroclaw-Zgorzelec road.
From Wroclaw – Take the A4 motorway then take the 4/94 turn off towards Boleslawiec (near Krzywa). Drive straight on for 13km and then take the turn off on the left to Laziska where you will see a Blue Beetroot sign. We are about 2km down this lane on the left hand side.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM BOLESLAWIEC
From Boleslawiec town centre – follow the signs towards Wroclaw, road no.4/94. after passing the last roundabout you get to Kruszyn village. Look for the Blue Beetroot signs and follow them.
