The city of Zielona Góra is renowned for vine planted here since the 13th century. The most characteristic construction is the old town hall (16th c.). Near the town hall there is a late Gothic Tower of Hunger as well as a parish church from the same epoch.
Gorzów Wielkopolski lies in the northern part of the Zielona Gora region. The Garden Castle Museum is located in a beautiful mansion dating back to 1903. The museum’s collection includes zinc metal ware and contemporary art. To the north of Gorzów Wielkopolski is the Drawa National Park.
The regional waters are populated by a variety of fish and inside thepark numerous species of fauna can be spotted, including otter, beaver, white eagle and many others. The town of Drawno at the northern edge of the park is a popular water sports centre as well as a good base for hiking, cycling and kayaking trips.