Train to Klodzko - connections, tickets and itinerary

• Best time to go: April-May and September - fewer tourists than in summer, 14-20°C during the day and good temperatures for hiking

• Local transport: you get around the centre on foot, with city buses serving further districts and surrounding areas

• What you'll find here: Klodzko Fortress, gothic church and townhouses on the Market Square; you can also take the train from Klodzko to the spas and Table Mountains

• How much to go for: 2-4 days if you want to combine Klodzko itself with the spas or the mountains

• Practical tip: Klodzko Fortress is open seasonally - before you go, check the current opening hours on the facility's website

The best choice is April, May or September, when the daytime temperature is 14-20°C and tourist traffic is moderate.

Spring (March–May)

• The Klodzko Fortress opens the sightseeing season - full guided tours are available from April

• The spa gardens in Polanica-Zdrój bloom from May, so you can easily combine Klodzko with a day trip by train

• In May, temperatures reach 20°C, so it's a good time for trails in the Table Mountains without the summer heat

Summer (June–August)

• This is peak season in the spas and Table Mountains, and Szczeliniec Wielki can be crowded at weekends

• Daytime temperatures are 17–25°C, and afternoon thunderstorms in the mountains make it worth planning trails for the morning

• Accommodation prices are higher and places fill up faster, so it is worth making reservations in advance

Autumn (September–November)

• September is a good time to go to the Table Mountains - the leaves are changing colour and it is 14–20°C during the day

• From October onwards, crowds decrease noticeably and accommodation prices return to pre-season levels

• Klodzko Fortress operates until the end of October, after which there are limited hours or a winter break

Winter (December–February)

• In December, there is a Christmas market on the Market Square with mulled wine and regional baked goods

• Daytime temperatures are -1 to 5°C and the calmer atmosphere is conducive to relaxing in the spas

• Some attractions, including the Fortress and the Underground Tourist Route, may operate shorter hours, so check the current opening hours before you go

You can reach Klodzko by PKP Intercity, POLREGIO and Koleje Dolnośląskie trains from several directions in southern and central Poland.

From Wrocław to Kłodzko

• You can get to Kłodzko from Wrocław in about 1.5 hours by PKP Intercity train.

• On the way, you will stop in Strzelin, Ziębice and Kamieniec Ząbkowicki.

• There are also trains of the Lower Silesian Railways on the same route

From Katowice to Kłodzko

• You travel from Katowice to Kłodzko in about 3 hours by PKP Intercity train.

• You go via Gliwice and Opole

• Depending on the timetable you can travel directly or with one change.

From Krakow to Kłodzko

• From Kraków you travel to Kłodzko in about 4.5 hours by PKP Intercity train

• On the way, you pass through Katowice and then on to Lower Silesia

• Morning and afternoon connections are available

From Poznań to Kłodzko

• From Poznań you travel with one change in Wrocław, and the journey takes about 4.5 - 5 hours

• You change trains at the same station - Wrocław Główny

• From Wrocław you travel further by train to Kłodzko

From Warsaw to Kłodzko

• From Warsaw you travel approximately 7 hours to Kłodzko

• A direct PKP Intercity train runs mainly on weekends from Warszawa Wschodnia station

• On other days you travel with one change in Wrocław

You can buy your ticket on Europodróże without registration - just enter the route, choose the connection and pay. You will receive your ticket via e-mail and SMS, and 30 minutes before departure you will receive an SMS reminder with a direct link to your ticket. The earlier you buy, the greater the choice of seats. For PKP Intercity tickets, refunds are possible up to 20 minutes before departure and exchanges up to 30 minutes before departure. See the refunds and exchanges page for details.

If you are travelling from Opole, Gliwice or Kędzierzyn-Koźle, you will get there with one change - usually in Wrocław.

In PKP Intercity and POLREGIO, skis and a snowboard are treated as hand luggage. Carriage is free of charge if the equipment is stowed in the bag.

After leaving Klodzko Glowny railway station, you head towards the centre - you can reach the Market Square on foot in about a dozen minutes. You walk gently down the streets with tenement houses.

You can reach the Kłodzko Fortress from the railway station in several minutes, but the last section leads uphill. It is worth planning the ascent to start the day.

The market square, church, Gothic Bridge and the entrance to the Underground Tourist Route are all within 1-2 km of the station, so you can get around the centre on foot.

City buses are useful for getting to further districts and surrounding towns, such as Bystrzyca Kłodzka and Lądek-Zdrój. A single ticket costs a few zlotys.

You can get to the spas - Polanica-Zdrój, Duszniki-Zdrój and Kudowa-Zdrój - by train from the Kłodzko Główne or Kłodzko Miasto railway stations. You leave in the morning, after a few dozen minutes you are there, and return in the evening for an overnight stay.

Taxis and shuttle apps come in handy when returning with heavy luggage or late at night.

You can find hotels and guesthouses in the centre, a few minutes' walk from the Market Square. During the summer season it is worth booking accommodation in advance, as the accommodation base in Klodzko is not large.

Where to stay:

• The centre - a few minutes' walk from the Market Square, close to all the main attractions

• Railway station surroundings - convenient for early departure, quieter neighbourhood

Kłodzko Fortress

The city's biggest attraction and one of the best-preserved bastion fortresses in Poland. A guided tour takes about 1.5-2 hours - you will pass through casemates, underground corridors and bastions. From the walls you can see the whole of Kłodzko and the Kłodzko Basin up to the Sudeten ranges. There is an entrance fee. The fortress is open seasonally, so check the current hours on the facility's website before you go.

Kłodzko Market Square

The centre of town life with its Renaissance and Baroque town houses, fountain and town hall. A walk around the Market Square and adjacent streets takes about 30-45 minutes. Restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops are concentrated here. At weekends, there is a market with local products in the Market Square.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A Gothic church standing by the Market Square - entrance is free. Inside you will see Baroque altars and Gothic vaults. The tour takes about 30-45 minutes. It is best to enter outside mass times.

Underground tourist route

Several hundred metres of corridors hollowed out under the city - guided tour takes about 45 minutes. There is an entrance fee. During the tour you will learn about the history of underground Kłodzko since the Middle Ages. The temperature underground stays around 10°C, so even in summer it is worth bringing a sweatshirt.

The Gothic Bridge

One of the few Gothic bridges in Poland, compared to Prague's Charles Bridge - in miniature. The walk and photos take about 15 minutes. The bridge connects two parts of the old town and several baroque statues of saints stand by it.

Plan for day 1

Morning: Klodzko Fortress (1.5-2 hours) - start there while you have the strength to walk uphill. Midday: Kłodzko Market Square, lunch at a restaurant near the Market Square, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (total 1.5-2 hours). Afternoon: Underground Tourist Route (takes about 45 minutes to visit), walk to the Gothic Bridge (about 15 minutes). All these places are within a 1.5 km radius, so you will spend the whole day walking.

Plan for the weekend

Day 1: You can arrange the first day in the same way as the 1-day plan - Fortress, Market Square, Underground Tourist Route and Gothic Bridge.

Day 2: Take a train trip to one of the spas - Polanica-Zdrój or Duszniki-Zdrój - or to the Table Mountains to Szczeliniec Wielki. You drive there from Kłodzko for a few dozen minutes, leave in the morning and return in the evening for an overnight stay.

What to eat

The Lower Silesian cuisine in Klodzko has a distinct Czech and Austrian influence. It is worth trying sour soup in bread, dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms and duck in the Lower Silesian style. You can find these dishes in many restaurants on the Market Square.

Restaurants and cafés operate at the Market Square and in the adjacent streets. Lunch in a restaurant costs several dozen zlotys per person. In a bar or bakery you will eat for a dozen zlotys.

Local bakeries and patisseries are worth a visit in the morning - fresh bread and regional pastries, such as strucke and kołacze, are good before a visit.

Souvenirs

• Ceramics from Bolesławiec - one of the most popular souvenirs from the region, available in shops in the centre of Kłodzko

• Local honey and liqueurs - from the Kłodzko Valley, worth seeking out in regional shops

• Products from the market - at weekends the Market Square hosts a market with vegetables, cheeses and preserves - a good place to start on a Saturday morning before going to the Fortress

Below you will find indicative costs for a stay in Klodzko in three variants - budget, mid-range and comfort.

Accommodation prices in the summer season, especially in July and August, may be higher. Current train fares to Klodzko can be checked on Europodróże when selecting your connection.