WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

What could the Kłodzko Valley in Poland possibly have in common with the Republic of South Africa, California and other states, Ireland and the Curaçao Island in the Caribbean?
The answer is: Table Mountains, in the centre of which you’ll find the commune of Radków. It’s situated right at the state border in the south west of Poland, and together with its Czech partner towns it is a trans-boundary microregion.
The opportunities of treating yourself with a bite of smażony syr (fried cheese, a traditional Czech dish) is another reason why you should visit The Land of Table Mountains, as this place is called by tourists.
You can use four crossing points: three tourist crossings (in Radków, Pasterka and Ostra Góra) and one suited for vehicles in Tłumaczów.
The commune is composed by the town and 11 villages, among which most leisure options are offered:

In Radków, the commune’s administrative centre, inhabited by 2600 people, with an old style Market Square where Goethe himself used to search inspiration and a local, beautifully situated artificial lake;

In Karłów, where the main walking and bicycle routes come together, situated at the foot of the mountains highest peak- Szczeliniec Wielki;

In Wambierzyce with the famous St Mary’s Basilica, as well as interesting private heritage museum and a minizoo.

Other villages also have a lot to offer: you can visit the ruins of castles, a mill dating to 19th century, and the Sarna Palace in Ścinawka Górna.

Recently, the traditional mountain spirit LICZYRZEPA was subsituted by the Monkey Rock, which has become the new hallmark of the Land of Table Mountains. This modification was inspired by Bobby the chimp from the Wroclaw ZOO who became our new official tourism and promotion inspector.

Other great tourist attractions are no doubt the Rocky Mushrooms (Skalne Grzyby), the Vicious Rocks labirynth (Błędne Skały), as well as the Road of One Hundred Curves which leads from Radków to the resort of Kudowa Zdrój and gives you the chance to see all differently shaped rocks. All of this is surrounded by the Table Mountains National Park, which was created in 1993.
We are a perfect spot for active tourists: walking tours and horse-riding lovers, cycling and mountain climbing aficionados, as well as ski runs fans will definitely find something to do here.
In the commune, there are over 50 accomodation spots ( hostels, guest houses, many agritourism farms, camping fields, cabins and hotels).

PRONOUNCIATION TIPS

RADKÓW (RAT-KOOF), KARŁÓW (CAR-WOOF), WAMBIERZYCE (VAMB-YEAH-SHEESA)
As SZCZELINIEC is quite unpronunceable, use Table Mountains instead: GÓRY STOŁOWE (GOORE STOWOFA)

COOL-TURAL RADKÓW

Radków is more than tourism, all year round you can take part in different cultural and sport events. Here are the main ones:

January: the PABEL SKI RUN which is a tribute to the first licensed travel guide in Europe, Frank Pabel;

March: EASTER TABLES EXHIBITION which is an annual Polish-Czech event, during which local women from both sides of the border serve traditional dishes and present Easter decorations of our microregion;

September: TABLE MOUNTAINS FAIR, also called the Borderland Week, during which handicraft exhibitions, gigs, and a Polish-Czech film festival are organised;

August: A PILGRIMAGE TO WAMBIERZYCE, as well as a church fair;

September: HARVEST FESTIVAL featruing local traditions;

October: INTERNATIONAL IGNAZ REIMAN FESTIVAL- classical music concerts in the St Mary’s Basilica dedicated to Ignaz Reiman, a German composer who used to live in Wambierzyce.

TOURIST INFORMATION

All information on the commune, events calendar and accomodation is available in Tourist Information Centre in Radków at 0048 74 87 12 270 or by e-mail: radkow@radkowklodzki.pl The Office is open all week from 08.00 till 16.00, at weekends from 10.00 to 16.00. We will be happy to attend you (we speak English) and when you’re here, you can also use internet for free!
Although Radków is one of smaller Polish communes, it’s becoming more and more popular (700 000 tourists last year!). You must visit us, too!

Municipal Council of the Town and Commune of Radków
Rynek 1
57 – 420 Radków
www.radkowklodzki.pl
Opening Times: Monday-Thursday 8.00-16.00, Fridays 07.00-15.00
Phone: 0048 74 873 5000, e-mail: sekretariat@radkowklodzki.pl
Tourist Information Centre:
0048 74 87 12 270, e-mail: radkow@radkowklodzki.pl