History

The Scout House was built in 1911 on Park Mountain. Initially, the building served as an inn with distinctive regional architecture – planked walls, modest decorations and a veranda. From the beginning, it was a meeting place for Walbrzych residents and a destination for excursions due to the building’s beautiful location towering over the city. After World War II, the building was handed over to the Polish Scouting Association, whence the name – Scout House, which has survived for decades and has become firmly established in the consciousness of local residents. The building hosts various concerts, dance parties and cultural events.

Amenities

Today, the tourist house is leased by passionate people who are trying to restore the place to its former glory. The building has been renovated, resulting in atmospheric interiors that attract guests inside. There are beautifully decorated restaurant rooms available for tourists. Traditional Polish and Silesian cuisine is served there; their specialties include broth with kolduny cooked on beef and duck, beef roulade with pork fat, cucumber and onion with Silesian dumplings and beets with currant, and for dessert, cheesecake and apple strudel. The dormitory section is currently under renovation.

Attractions in the area

Harcówka is an ideal starting point for hiking in the Walbrzyskie Mountains. The property is located by the blue trail, which can take you to the hills of Niedźwiadki, Wołowiec or the highest peak of the Walbrzyskie Mountains – Borowa, where there is an observation tower.

Walbrzych is a city with centuries of mining history, so while you’re here you should visit the Old Mine Science and Art Center in Walbrzych. It was transformed from a coal mine into a place for tourists. It is one of the largest monuments to technology in Europe. The guides there are former employees of Walbrzych’s mines, guiding tourists along a 2.5-kilometer route. During the tour, visitors can see, among other things, the historic shaft towers of the former KWK Julia, a viewing tower for a panorama of the surrounding mountains and the city, and an underground tunnel.

Not far away is Poland’s third largest castle, Książ. It rises majestically on a rocky promontory, and fascinates tourists thanks to its impressive volume, richness, architectural concepts, unusual history and location. The seat of the von Hochberg family can be visited with a guide or traverse the castle’s corridors and chambers individually, listening to an audiobook. Next to the castle, a palm house is available for tours. This is an ideal place for those who love plants, warmth and walking through beautiful grounds. In addition to more than 250 species of tropical plants, exotic animals such as lemurs and parrots can be found there.

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