Kotowice on the Oder

Kotowice lies on the Oder and offers several distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: the village’s history around the parish church, its former role as a fishing village, named travel routes, and a yellow hiking trail. If you’re looking for a hotel in Kotowice, these topics can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Village History and Parish Church

The first mentions of the village of Kotowice date back to the early 13th century. A parish church is documented there in 1376; this earlier church burned down in 1832. Several decades later, a new church was built in 1902 at the request and through the efforts of the residents. These dates describe different milestones: the mention in the early 13th century concerns the village, 1376 and 1832 concern the earlier parish church, and 1902 the new building.

Kotowice was described as a monastic fishing village. Its residents are said to have supplied fish to the Cistercian monastery in Trzebnica. Today, the residents no longer fish there. Thus, both the former fishing trade and the church’s history are specific historical topics associated with the village.

Location on the Oder and Getting Oriented in the Village

Its location on the Oder is a clear geographic point of reference for planning your trip. An information board about the village’s history and sights stands in the square in front of the historic church. If you’d like to use the board as an introduction to the village’s history, check whether it is accessible when you visit.

Getting to Kotowice

From Wrocław, the route follows the voivodeship road toward Oborniki Śląskie. In Szewce, turn toward Paniowice; another option is to turn directly toward Kotowice in Zajączków. The two road routes therefore differ in their named waypoints.

For train travel, you can follow either of two routes: from Szewce station via Paniowice or from Pęgów station via Zajączków. Szewce and Paniowice are mentioned for both road and rail travel; the two rail routes also differ in their starting station. Check current train connections and onward travel from the respective station before setting out.

Hiking and Local Experiences

A yellow hiking trail runs through Kotowice and is 12 km long. Its sequence of places connects Most Mikory na Widawie with Uraz via Szewce station, Paniowice, and Raków. The length and stops offer two specific points of reference for planning: the extent of the route and the places it passes through. Check the trail’s current condition and markings before setting out.

Visitor experiences in Kotowice include buying eggs directly from the chicken and tasting milk straight from the cow. If either of these experiences matters to your travel plans, check locally whether it is currently available.

Discover more destinations: Prusice, Uraz, Wisznia Mała, Trzebnica, Osolin, Zawonia, Pierwoszów, Żmigród.

For the wider travel overview: Trzebnicki.