Görlitz and Zgorzelec are famous for blurring the border between Poland and Germany. You only have to cross the bridge to see street names and store signs in the language of another country, to notice subtle differences in culture and architecture or, conversely, to feel that there is so little difference between us.

Have you heard that until World War II the two cities were one, and that the names Görlitz and Zgorzelec basically mean the same thing? They literally derive from the word meaning "settlement, founded on a scorched place," and come from the language of a small Slavic tribe - the Sorbian people. For centuries this ethnic group fought valiantly to establish their own state, Lusatia. Now you know where the name of the Lusatian Neisse, the river dividing Görlitz and Zgorzelec, came from. Or why more than 20 streets in the surrounding towns and villages bear the name Lusitzer or Łużycka (from German and Polish: Lusatian). You will still meet descendants of Sorbian people at the junction of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.

If you've become curious about the area and want to spend more time exploring its stories, we invite you to stay with local residents for an unusual overnight stay.

Kunnersdorf is a small green village on the outskirts of Görlitz, only 8 kilometers from the Polish border and 15 kilometers from Zgorzelec. Our traditional half-timbered house stands in a courtyard surrounded by acacia, pine and apple trees.

The area reserved for guests is in the shade of the trees, at some distance from the main building. Here we have built a yurt for four people with a kitchen, bathroom and two double beds. It is possible that you will feel a little like in a romantic camping tent, but with all the comforts.

The yurt is well insulated and has a fireplace, so you can stay in it even in winter. The walls also maintain a high thermal resistance, protecting the residents from the heat, so the yurt is also suitable for the summer.

There is a parking lot right next to the yurt.

In the yurt there is a corner set up for preparing food. Here you can treat yourself with morning coffee and scrambled eggs. In the garden you will find a barbecue and garden furniture for cozy evenings in the fresh air. If you need groceries from the farm, e.g. eggs direct from our hen, please let us know.

The nearest bakeries and grocery stores are about 5 km further on the main road in the direction of Görlitz. For eating and drinking out, we recommend the Polish side around Lake Berzdorf - the Hanna Winery in Radomierzyce (about 20 km away).

We are in the municipality of Schöpstal, where there is a lot to discover:

- On foot or by bike you can wander through the picturesque Kunnersdorf (the village where the yurt is located). The closest attraction, only 600 m away, is Kunnersdorf Castle. You can find more castles in the neighboring towns of Ebersbach and Rengersdorf.

- For a longer hike you can go through the surrounding meadows and fields to the village of Liebstein. The village itself has nothing special to offer, but the road to get there is pleasant and is not very busy.

- For hiking and cycling, we recommend the Königshain mountains (about 8 kilometers). They are not very high, the highest peak is 415 m above sea level, but you can find sunken quarries here (ideal for divers). When it is foggy, this place attracts with its gloomy landscape, when the weather is clear it invites you to swim in the crystal-clear water.

- In summer you can relax on the sandy beaches of Lake Berzdorf.

- Finally, the cities of Görlitz and Zgorzelec are a must on your sightseeing list, which you can explore by car or by bike.

Families with children of all ages are very welcome. In the garden there is a swing and a tree house, you can always make friends with our family of chickens and the whole area is safely separated from the road.

About 15 km from the yurt there is a children's amusement park with fairytale houses, trampolines, a go-kart track, a goat corner and other attractions. The park extends on both sides of the Neisse, its Polish part is called "Zakatek Turius" and its German part "Kulturinsel - The Secret World of Turisede". It is possible to cross the bridge between the two parks, but you have to pay for each park separately.