The "Dąbrówka" Shelter in Prudnik

The "Dąbrówka" Youth Hostel in Prudnik is a year-round tourist hostel located at 26 Dąbrowskiego Street. Established by a resolution of the Prudnik City Council in 2011, the facility is housed in the former staff building of the 45th Border Protection Troops Battalion, giving it a distinctive historical context. Its branch, "U Króla Gór Opawskich" in Wieszczyna, is situated in a building that previously served as a holiday resort and, in the post-war period, operated as a children's sanatorium. The Prudnik facility offers 66 accommodation places in apartments and rooms, while the branch provides 44 places. Both hostels offer catering services and organize various tourism-related activities, such as educational talks and visits to local attractions. In the immediate vicinity of the Prudnik hostel, numerous hiking trails pass through, including the Historical Trail of the Royal Town Prudnik Forests and the Main Sudeten Trail, making it an excellent base for tourists and nature enthusiasts. An interesting fact is that between 2020 and 2022, the branch building served as shelter for refugees from Ukraine, highlighting the socio-cultural role of the facility. The hostel also sells maps and guidebooks, making it easier for tourists to navigate the region. The building's architecture and its military history give it a unique character, while its proximity to attractive hiking trails makes it an ideal destination for youth groups and those looking to explore the mountains.