Local Attractions

You will find that you probably do not need the Polish language to make yourself known there as they are fairly used to western shoppers.

This is a very old castle that is only 25 minutes drive from the Mission. It has been minimally restored, but mostly it is an interesting ruin which has much to see inside and out. There is a charge of 5zl for adults and 3zl per child. There is a 10-minute walk from the car parking up to the castle. It is a worthwhile outing!

Also 2 km from Elim is an interesting and safe path which leads up a steep cliff to a peak which overlooks all of Lwowek Slaski and the surrounding areas. Safety barriers accompany the walk.

Forest Trails

Surrounding Elim are several hills that have trails weaving their way through them. Also, about 2 km from Elim there is an historical place where Napoleon resided for a short time. There is a lion made from stone marking the place.

This is a lovely spot for swimming, with a man-made sandy beach next to the water. Children must be supervised at all times, as there are no lifeguards and it can get deep in some places. It is 5 minutes drive from Elim, and there is a small charge to park your car and to swim.

This is 1 and half km from Elim. It is very basic, and can be cold because of the river water. There are 2 pool sizes, but no filtering system. There is no charge for school age Children. Adults pay 5 Zloty.

The paths vary from 3-km round trip, to 55-km round trip. They take you through many old and beautiful Polish villages. It is a unique way to visit a part of Poland.

These towns are beautiful, quaint and very interesting to spend time in.