1.6 km from us
Gerhart Hauptmann House
photo: Szymon Staniec · CC BY 4.0
Museum in the Jagniątków villa of Nobel laureate Gerhart Hauptmann, built in 1901 to a design by Berlin architect Hans Grisebach.
Michałowice · Piechowice · 680 m a.s.l.
Accommodation in Michałowice beneath the Śnieżne Kotły
The Karkonosze without the crowds: six apartments in an old wooden villa and five cabins by a natural swimming pond, in the forest at the very end of the valley.
Where we are
Michałowice: between Szklarska Poręba and Jelenia Góra
Michałowice is the upper part of Piechowice. On the map it looks like a side valley, but in practice it's a convenient base for the western Karkonosze. The last stretch of the drive is a forest road up to 680 m a.s.l. For your satnav, enter: ul. Sudecka 24, Piechowice.
The closest places are the ones others travel to from the other end of the region. The Gerhart Hauptmann House, a museum in the Nobel laureate's villa in neighbouring Jagniątków (Agnetendorf), is 1.6 km from us. Szklarka Waterfall, the second-highest waterfall in the Polish Karkonosze, is 2.4 km away. The viewing platform at Złoty Widok is 2.6 km, and the “Julia” Crystal Glassworks in Piechowice 2.9 km. Chojnik Castle above the Piekielna Dolina valley is 4.1 km, and the Śnieżne Kotły 4.7 km.
- Szklarska Poręba — about 15 min by car
- Jelenia Góra — about 25 min by car
- Trails towards the Śnieżne Kotły — from the doorstep
- Secure parking on site
The area
What's within walking and short driving distance
The closest places from our list of sights: distance as the crow flies from the villa and a route from us in Mapy.com with one click. The full list with filters is on the “Nearby sights” page.
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- Castles, museums & attractions
- WaterfallsFor kids
2.4 km from us
Szklarka Waterfall
photo: Szymon Staniec · CC BY 4.0
The second-highest waterfall in the Polish Giant Mountains (13.3 m), at 525 m above sea level within Piechowice — the closest waterfall to us.
- Summits & views
2.6 km from us
Chybotek
photo: Gorofil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chybotek is a group of granite rocks on the south-eastern slopes of the High Ridge of the Jizera Mountains, on the border between Szklarska Poręba Średnia and Szklarska Poręba Dolna. The topmost boulder, about 4 m across, can be set rocking. The rocks lie about 2.6 km from the villa, and old legends of the Walloons about a hidden treasure are linked to the place.
Summits & viewsFor kids
2.6 km from us
Złoty Widok
A summit (610 m) above Michałowice with granite crags along its ridge; a viewing platform has stood here since 2020.
- Castles, museums & attractionsFor kids
2.9 km from us
Julia Crystal Glassworks
photo: Hutajulia1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
A glassworks in Piechowice — one of Poland's few producers of hand-formed, hand-cut crystal glass, carrying on the Josephine tradition dating back to 1842.
- Castles, museums & attractionsFor kids
4.1 km from us
Chojnik Castle
photo: Piotr Klementowski - Doradca prezydenta Jeleniej Góry · CC BY-SA 3.0
A castle on the summit of Chojnik hill (627 m) above a 150-metre precipice over the Piekielna Dolina valley, in the strictly protected zone of the Karkonosze National Park.
- Summits & views
4.6 km from us
Death Bend (Zakręt Śmierci)
photo: Jojo, en:Jojo_1, pl:Jojo · public domain
A sharp bend on the Sudeten Road between Szklarska Poręba and Świeradów-Zdrój (built 1935–37) and a viewpoint over the Giant Mountains and the Jelenia Góra valley.
- Summits & views
4.7 km from us
Śnieżne Kotły (Snowy Cirques)
photo: Aneta Pawska · CC BY-SA 3.0 pl
Two glacial cirques in the Silesian Ridge between Wielki Szyszak (1,509 m) and Łabski Szczyt (1,471 m); the rock walls reach 100–150 m.
- Active
5.4 km from us
Krucze Skały (Raven Rocks)
photo: Kajtus von Rzywiec · CC BY 4.0
Two granite towers 30 m tall (718 m above sea level) above the Kamienna river in Szklarska Poręba; forest paths from Mickiewicza street lead to the top with no climbing needed.
- Summits & views
5.8 km from us
Martinova bouda
photo: User:Miaow Miaow · public domain
Martinova bouda is a mountain hut in the Czech Karkonoszе, set on the slope of Vysoké kolo, right by a junction of hiking trails. Its predecessor was built here in 1642 and gave shelter to war refugees. It lies about 5.8 km from the villa as the crow flies.
- WaterfallsFor kids
6.1 km from us
Podgórna Waterfall
photo: Jojo · public domain
The third-highest waterfall in the Polish Giant Mountains: the Podgórna stream drops over a 10-metre ledge in two cascades. The black trail from Przesieka to Sosnówka passes alongside.
- Summits & views
6.3 km from us
Szrenica
photo: Szymon Staniec · CC BY 4.0
A summit (1,362 m) in the western Giant Mountains above Szklarska Poręba — a superb viewpoint over the Jelenia Góra valley, the Jizera Mountains and the Czech Krkonoše.
Why Michałowice
Silence instead of a promenade
In Szklarska Poręba and Karpacz you stay close to the promenade. In Michałowice, close to the forest. Drewniana Róża stands at the end of the valley, with no neighbouring buildings and spruces all around. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 06:00, but the evenings here are set by the sound of the forest anyway, not by house rules.
Eleven units, each named after a conifer. Six apartments live in the wooden villa: from the 20 m² Jodła with a terrace to the 60 m² Cedr with a bathtub and a fireplace. Five cabins stand in a row by the natural swimming pond. Each has a wood-burning fireplace, a terrace over the water and a mezzanine with a hammock net. Your stay includes the Forest SPA with a dry sauna, an infrared sauna and a relaxation room, a pond with a paddling area for kids, the Club room with a fireplace and a playground. Everything you need for a lazy day is right here.
- Hammocks and deck chairs by the pond
- Forest SPA included in your stay (15:30–18:30)
- Swimming pond at 680 m a.s.l.
- Club room with a fireplace and a little library
Further out, but still close
For a day out beyond the gate
Distances are as the crow flies from the villa. We'll suggest tomorrow's route at reception, tailored to the weather, the children's ages and how much energy you have left after today.
Szklarska Poręba
About 15 minutes by car. Szrenica 6.3 km, Kamieńczyk Waterfall 6.5 km and Krucze Skały 5.4 km from us as the crow flies.
Jelenia Góra and Cieplice
About 25 minutes by car to Jelenia Góra; the spa town of Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój is 7.9 km as the crow flies.
The Czech side
Labská bouda 6.6 km, Vosecká bouda 7 km, Špindlerův Mlýn 11 km as the crow flies.
Karpacz
Wang Church 11 km, Kopa Chairlift 12 km, Śnieżka 14 km as the crow flies.
Questions about Michałowice
Before you come to the Śnieżne Kotły
Where exactly is Michałowice?
Michałowice is the upper part of Piechowice in the Karkonosze, between Szklarska Poręba (about 15 minutes by car) and Jelenia Góra (about 25 minutes). Address for your satnav: ul. Sudecka 24, 58-573 Piechowice. The last stretch is a forest road up to 680 m a.s.l.
Is Michałowice a good base for Szklarska Poręba and Karpacz?
For Szklarska Poręba, a very good one: a quarter of an hour by car, and Szrenica and Kamieńczyk Waterfall are 6.3–6.5 km from us as the crow flies. Karpacz is further (Wang Church 11 km, Śnieżka 14 km as the crow flies), but it's still a comfortable day trip.
How far are the Śnieżne Kotły?
4.7 km as the crow flies. The trails towards the ridge start at the doorstep.
What is closest?
The Gerhart Hauptmann House in Jagniątków (1.6 km), Szklarka Waterfall (2.4 km), the viewing platform at Złoty Widok (2.6 km), the “Julia” Glassworks (2.9 km) and Chojnik Castle (4.1 km). Distances are as the crow flies, and you can plot a route from us with one click on the “Things to do” page.
Is it really quiet here?
Yes. Drewniana Róża stands at the end of the valley, with no neighbouring buildings, surrounded by forest. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 06:00.
Where can we eat nearby?
Every apartment and cabin has a full kitchenette. For breakfast you can order a basket of regional produce (included in selected offers), and at reception there is a list of restaurants with takeaway and delivery.
What is included in the price of a stay?
A welcome homemade cake with coffee, the Forest SPA (dry sauna, infrared sauna, relaxation room; general zone 15:30–18:30), swimming in the natural pond with a paddling area, the Club room, the playground, secure parking and internet.
How do I get the best deal when booking?
Directly on our website: that is always the best price, with no portal commission. The system shows live availability and confirms your stay right away.
Michałowice, Karkonosze
Forest outside the window, trails at the doorstep.
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Prefer to talk? +48 757 612 156 — we'll suggest which apartment or cabin best suits your plans.