About Görlitz
Germany's most beautiful city – A paradise for culture and history
Görlitz, Germany's easternmost city, situated directly on the Polish border, is a true gem with over 4,000 listed buildings spanning Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau periods. Often referred to as "Görliwood," it has served as a backdrop for films like "The Grand Budapest Hotel"—a place where history comes alive. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and the Neisse River, Görlitz offers a perfect blend of urban flair and nature. Ideal for musicians: tranquil parks and cultural events (such as the Gerhart Hauptmann Theatre) inspire creativity, and its proximity to Poland makes a stay in this city exciting and enriching!
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GETTING TO GÖRLITZ BY BUS AND TRAIN
Görlitz is located directly on the A4 motorway and has a train station and a bus station (e.g., with a Flixbus stop). You can reach Görlitz by train from Berlin (3 hours with a change in Cottbus or Dresden) – from Dresden (direct) and Zittau (direct). Travelers from Vienna can take a bus or train to Liberec. From Liberec, there are train connections to Zittau and Görlitz.
FLIGHT
The nearest airports are WrocÅ‚aw International Airport (WRO), Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), and Dresden Airport (DRS). WrocÅ‚aw Airport is the most convenient option for us, as Jelenia Góra is closer to WrocÅ‚aw than to Berlin. A public bus runs from the airport to the train station (40 minutes). From there, there are regular train connections to Görlitz-Zgorzelec (1.40–2 hours journey) and Jelenia Góra (2.5 hours by train, 1.4 hours by Flixbus). Jelenia Góra can also be reached directly by train from Görlitz (1.4 hours).
About Jelenia Góra
Gateway to the Giant Mountains – Adventure and Inspiration
Jelenia Góra, surrounded by the Karkonosze National Park and the mountains, is a charming town in Lower Silesia with a history dating back to the 10th century. A perfect base for hiking and skiing, it blends Polish tradition with natural beauty. The baroque townhouses around the market square invite exploration, while the surrounding palaces and parks offer ideal retreats for musicians. Located near the border with Görlitz and directly accessible by train from both Görlitz and WrocÅ‚aw, the town and the following places in its immediate vicinity are well worth a visit: 1. The Valley of Castles and Gardens 2. The Giant Mountains (Karkonosze) with the house of the writer Gerhart Hauptmann 3. Bad Warmbrunn , a historic spa town with thermal springs. Here is an interesting Tourist-Blog about Jelenia Góra.
Accommodation and practice rooms
Musicians participating in the competition have several accommodation options available in Görlitz and Zgorzelec. We recommend booking early, as the tourist season begins in May and June ( link to Booking.com ). Musicians can rehearse at the Adam Hiller Music School (Am Fischmarkt 6) and at the Ars Augusta eV association (Augustastrasse 6, Görlitz). A detailed schedule will be announced a few days before the competition begins. In Jelenia Góra, the competition team has reserved several rooms in two hotels to accommodate the 21 duos and the jury participating in the semi-finals. The competition also collaborates with the music school in Jelenia Góra, allowing musicians to rehearse there.
In Görlitz and Jelenia Góra
Overnight stay in Görlitz
Peregrinus
The youth hostel is located in Görlitz's old town and offers rooms for 1–6 people at affordable prices (around €40). A special bonus: The former music school has rooms with pianos where musicians can practice undisturbed. We recommend booking early. Later cancellations are possible.
Overnight stay in Görlitz
Park Hotel
The Park Hotel is located directly on the river and one kilometer from the Görlitz department store. For musicians participating in the competition, the hotel offers double rooms for €92 and single rooms for €72 per night (including breakfast). Interested musicians can book until March 15th using the keyword "Musician of the Song Competition".
Practicing in Görlitz
Ars Augusta e.V.
The association and organizer of the competition has a rehearsal room with a grand piano, which the musicians are welcome to use. A schedule will be available shortly.
Overnight stay in Jelenia Góra
Other hotels
We are in contact with other hotels and castles in the Hirschberg Valley to discuss additional accommodation options. More information will follow shortly.
Overnight stay in Görlitz
Via´s Appartments
Beautiful apartments with 1-2 rooms and private kitchen, right next to the Görlitz department store and not far from the practice rooms of the music school and the Ars Augusta eV association.
Practicing in Görlitz
Johann-Adam-Hiller Music School
The music school is a partner of the song competition. The large building is located 500 meters from the department store in the old town at Fischmarkt 6. Musicians will soon receive a site plan with their room assignments and times via the following link:
Overnight stay in Jelenia Góra
Hotel Fenix Strauss
The competition team has reserved several rooms at the Hotel Fenix Strauss. It is located directly opposite Jelenia Góra train station and 1.5 km (a 20-minute walk) from the Philharmonic Hall. Twenty twin rooms and ten double rooms are available (approximately €70 per night including breakfast), as well as three single rooms (€55 including breakfast). The musicians should decide by the end of March whether to accept the offer and which room they will choose.
Practicing in Jelenia Góra
Stanislaw Moniuszko Music School
The Stanislaw Moniuszko Music School (PiÅ‚sudskiego 26, 58-500 Jelenia Góra) is our partner in Jelenia Góra. It is located 400 m from the Philharmonic Hall, and the musicians can rehearse there from June 2nd to 4th.
