Umbrellas in Połczyn-Zdrój
The umbrellas in Połczyn-Zdrój are one of the town’s most distinctive symbols and a unique decoration of its main pedestrian promenade. Grunwaldzka Street, over which more than 500 colorful umbrellas have been hung, has become a true showcase for the spa town and one of the most frequently photographed spots in the region. According to available information, this was the first installation of its kind in Poland.
Every year, with the start of the summer season, a grand opening ceremony for “Magic Street” takes place, attracting numerous residents and tourists. The colorful arrangement of umbrellas creates a unique atmosphere, encouraging visitors to take walks, snap souvenir photos, and discover the charms of Połczyn-Zdrój. It is a place that delights with its colors, adds a unique character to the town, and leaves a lasting impression on visitors.

"Hopferówka"
"Hopferówka" is a facility located in Połczyn-Zdrój Spa Park. It offers accommodation in comfortable rooms of a higher standard. The restaurant serves Polish cuisine, daily from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is an ideal place for those seeking rest in peace and quiet. We invite you to discover the charms of Połczyńska Switzerland.

Agritourism "Dom nad Rozlewiskiem"

Agroturystyka Piotrogródek

Amphitheatre
The amphitheatre in Złocieniec is a new facility, built a few years ago under the development plan for the area situated by the Wąsawa River, between Mickiewicza Street and 5 Marca Street. The entire area included in the development plan, including the amphitheatre, is officially called ‘Teren rekreacyjno-sportowy im. Włókniarzy’ [Textile workers recreation and sports area]. The locals usually call it ‘the area between the bridges’. The amphitheatre comprises a roofless stage made of setts and an auditorium with wooden benches. The auditorium was integrated into the natural hill which rises from the river towards Pusta Street. The stage was provided with electrical connections to enable the installation of lighting and sound equipment. During large events and concerts a temporary roof is installed above the stage to provide protection from rain. The amphitheatre of Złocieniec is a site of many cultural and entertainment events, such as: Dni Złocieńca [the Days of Złocieniec], Festyn rodzinny [Family Picnic], Ogólnopolskie Dni Tkaczy [the National Days of Weavers], band and solo singer concerts.  A big asset of the amphitheatre is its beautiful location, practically in the centre of the town. In the vicinity of the amphitheatre there are tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground for children.

Berlinka - niedokończona autostrada

Bicycle counter Toporzyk

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej

Chlebowo bicycle station

Dobino – a place to relax

Drinking water

Ecomural at the Stone Gate
Ecomural created in 2022 using photocatalytic paints. Thanks to this type of paint, painted buildings can absorb sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and solvent vapors.

Gawroniec - miejsce postojowe

Młyn wodny

Old Town in Swidwin
The old town of Świdwin is located on 1 Maja Street. It is a charming place, one of the most beautiful and representative in the city. The street is lined on both sides with tenement houses dating back to the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. These are tall tenement houses, which have been modernized many times, but have not lost their historic character. Most of the buildings in this area are half-timbered and have hipped roofs. 1 Maja Street is paved, which only adds to the charm of this place. The most impressive building in the old town and on 1 Maja Street is the Stone Gate, built in the 14th century. During World War II, the market square suffered greatly and was almost completely destroyed. The only building that survived was the “Monopol” hotel, which at that time served as a military hospital. After the war, the building was the seat of the Presidium of the County National Council. Then, for years, it was unused and fell into ruin. However, the city authorities decided to renovate the building and turned it into the seat of the Świdwin County authorities.

Palace and court park in Cieszyn
The English-style park was established adjacent to the eclectic palace in the second half of the 19th century. Today the preserved garden is about 5.5 hectares. Nature lovers will find specimens of goldcock, silver oliver, green Douglas fir, Lawson cypress, firs and spruces. The palace houses a recreation center.

Palupe Restaurant

Park dworski

Park miejski w Świdwinie

Park Zdrojowy w Połczynie-Zdroju

Rest area

Rest area with with a gym and sports field in Zajączkowo
A great stopover on your cycling trip!
A brand-new community building has been built right next to the picnic shelters! Thanks to the leveled ground, there is now a large, convenient parking lot – making it the perfect base to leave your car and explore the Old Railway Route (Stary Kolejowy Szlak).
What you’ll find on-site:
Sports & Fun: A new basketball hoop and free-to-use balls for various sports (no need to pack your own!).
Great Amenities: Cozy picnic shelters and a perfect space to relax.
A Touch of History: The local restroom was cleverly built using the pre-war railway station infrastructure from the German era in Zajączkowo!

Rezerwat Torfowisko Toporzyk

Self-service bicycle repair station

Świdwin Station
Świdwin railway station – departures, arrivals, information

The Castle
It dates back to the turn of the 13th and the 14th centuries. It was erected in the vicinity of the old town, on a small hill - at the duke Bogislaw IV’s behest. The founders wanted it to protect the southern border of the Griffins’ land from the continuous expansion of Brandenburg to the southern-west. Later, the castle was ruled by the von Wedel family. In 1374, the von Manteuffel family went into the possession of the castle. It is not known how the castle looked originally, it is known, however, that it had been rebuilt multiple times. It was first rebuilt after the fire which took place in 1500. The works were conducted by Kurt von Manteuffel. It is assumed, that at that time, not only the buildings on the plan of a polygon, but also a masonry defence tower were built. In 1654, the castle was taken over by the von Krock family. Then, the next rebuilding was carried out. In the years between 1770 and 1772, Anthony von Krockow gave up the defensive function of the castle, and he transformed it into a Baroque palace, whose shape reminded the present one. In the middle of the 19th century, the palace was bought by the local authorities. A post office was opened in the palace. Later, in the first half of the 19th century, it was occupied by nuns who ran children’s home there. After the World War II, the castle was transformed into residential units and it served this purpose until the 1960’s. The castle has lost the characteristic features of a fortress over the centuries. The only elements of its defensive functions which have been preserved are: the retaining wall surrounding the castle’s base from the west, the arched gate and the cobbled castle yard. Because the castle had been used for residential purposes for a long time and during that period it hadn’t been renovated, it started to fall into ruin. Then, a decision was made that, renovation works will be conducted. In 2012, the local government obtained EU funds to co-finance the complete renovation of the facility. At that time, stairs leading to the main entrance were rebuilt. The main purpose of the renovation works was to recreate the look of this part of the building, which had been captured in photos from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. These days, the castle plays function of a cultural institution. The building consists of two wings located on an “L”-like plan. Julian Tuwim’s Public Library has been arranged in the castle. Moreover, on the ground floor, visitors will find the Zamkowa Galeria Różności [Castle’s Gallery of Varieties], where local, hand-made products created by the local artists can be purchased. The most representative place in the castle is the fireplace room [sala kominkowa] where different kinds of exhibitions are held. In front of the entrance to the fireplace room, there is a permanent display which contains objects connected with the history of Połczyn-Zdrój. The library offers free Internet.

The Lookout tower with a plot
Bismarck’s Tower in Świdwin is a lookout tower. The building was created at the initiative of the local Association of Beautification. It is located on a hill, on the outskirts of the town park. Sources indicate that 300 Deutsche marks were spent on its construction. The construction works commenced on the 1st of April 1911 by embedding the foundation stone. The tower was made of granite (the wall was made of crushed stone) and brick (cross-linking), while the blind ceilings and the elements of the spiral staircase and balconies were made of concrete. It was made by a local bricklayer master and architect – Franz Brewing. The building was completed on the 17th of September 1911. The tower is 22 m high, while the plinth itself is 3.3 m high. The plinth is based on the substructure. In all the walls of the plinth there are entrances to the tower. The core of the tower tapers upwards. In its central part there is a high opening finished with a semi-circular full arch. The opening is secured with a handrail. Above the opening there is a window equipped in two reinforcements. Above the window there is also a balcony. Inside the tower there are stairs by which you can get to all balconies and to the attic. The top of the tower is topped with a superstructure in which there are four small windows. At the top of the tower a metal frame (in which there is a fired boiler) was installed in the ventilation system. The tower was used as an observatory point up until the 20’s of the 20th century. Due to its poor technical condition it is prohibited to enter the tower. Then the metal fired boiler was replaced with a copper one. Today there is no boiler in the tower – only the frame remains. They tried to renovate the tower, however in 1992 all four entrances on the ground floor of the building were bricked up. Currently the tower is in a very poor condition. The majority of window lintels and the roof require replacing. Inside some stairs are missing, and there are no handrails on the balconies. Bismarck’s Tower in Świdwin is one of four remaining Bismarck’s Towers in the Pomerania, several remaining in Poland and several dozen built in our country. The towers were built between 1869 and 1934. They were structures in the shape of a tower or a column built to honour the German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. They built the towers with places to make a fire in order to honour the achievements of Bismarck several times each year. Regarding the renovation of the monument of Bismarck in Nakomiady, the Council for the Protection of Struggle and Martyrdom Sites opposed the commemoration of Bismarck. It was caused by the fact that according to the Chancellor Otto von Bismarck was a huge germanization supporter of the Polish lands. Germanization manifestation included among others so called Prussian deportations - mass deportations of Poles and Jews from Prussia. They were conducted inhumanely and on the basis of ethnic discrimination. Today they are associated in Poland as a manifestation of anti-Polish policy of the Chancellor Bismarck.

The stone gate
The town gate, also referred to as Brama Kamienna [the Stone Gate] dates back to the fourteenth century. It is a remainder of the town fortification and it guarded the entrance to the town. It separated the old part of the town from the newer one. The Stone Gate was one of the three Gothic gates within the defensive walls that enclosed the town. The defensive walls, which protected the village from raids in the eighteenth century, were almost completely pulled down. The only fragment left is the one at nad Regą Street, at a distance of a few hundred metres from the gate. After the war the gate still had massive wooden doors which survived the war, and adorned this historical place. Unfortunately, in the 1990s, during the renovation of the gate, the doors were stolen. The doors had been moved to the municipal storehouse for the time of the renovation, but they were never back. The thief has not been caught. The gate is currently in a very good condition. Over the centuries it was converted a few times. It is square in plan. The gate has two storeys and an attic. It is made of large Gothic bricks and fieldstone. The structure has a steep gable roof based on wooden construction. On the east side, the gate was provided with buttress walls. The passage through the gate is shaped like a pointed arch. It is adorned by new oak doors which bring to mind Gothic architecture. The entrance to the gate, which had been previously situated at its foot, was walled up. Today, the gate can be accessed through an adjacent chapel. Unfortunately, the visitors may admire the gate only from the outside.

The Tourist Information Centre
The Tourist Information Centre is a direct source of information for tourists. You can obtain information for free about Borne Sulinowo, the district of Szczecinek and the Drawa Lake District. A tourist will learn, among other things, about:
- accommodation
- catering
- tourist trails
- tourist attractions
- cultural events and the news about the town and the surrounding area.
In addition, the TIC sells maps and guides. The centre sales also souvenirs and gadgets from the town and the district. The Tourist Information Centre plans and prepares historical and tourist trips around the commune of Borne Sulinowo and the surrounding area. The Tourist Information Centre does not offer mail order of gadgets and promotional materials.

Toporzyk, Rast- und Serviceplatz für Radfahrer
A rest and service area for cyclists, a children’s playground by the picnic area, a shelter and a campfire site.

Tourist Information Center in Swidwin
The Tourist Information Center operates as part of the Świdwin Cultural Center and is located in the castle.
It provides information on tourist attractions of Swidwin and the surrounding area, hiking trails and bicycle paths, an up-to-date calendar of city events and information on accommodation and catering facilities. Folders, maps, brochures and guides are available at the Center. Local souvenirs, including handicrafts, are also on sale. The CIT covers the area of Swidwin County with its activities.
Information is provided in Polish, English and German.
It is here that you can buy tickets allowing you to take a guided tour of the castle or enter the castle tower.
The CIT is open daily, from Monday to Sunday.
Tours begin at full hours.
Ticket sales at the Tourist Information Center.
Current ticket prices and opening hours at: https: //zamek.swidwin.pl/zwiedzanie-zamku/

Wilcze Jary

Zespół pałacowo-parkowy Słowianki

Żuber Park
A municipal park, now called Żuber Park, was founded in the early eighteenth century at the foot of the castle of Złocieniec, and was called a castle garden until 1945. The park was originally privately owned by the family of von Griesheim and was unavailable for residents of Złocieniec. The park was full of wonderful and diverse vegetation. Apart from the indigenous species of trees and shrubs, there were a lot of exotic plants in it too. Big pots with wonderful specimens were placed along the alleys and paths. The pots with plants were transferred to the castle conservatory for the winter. The current name comes from the first post-war guardian of the park, who was Jan Żuber. The new name 'Żuber Park' was so strongly adopted among the locals that it is now the official name of the park. The main and most interesting part of the park is the Alley of Hornbeam, which is a natural monument, winding along the eastern side. The alley consists of 83 hornbeams amazingly shaped by the hands of gardeners. The tree crowns are intertwined with each other giving the impression of a green tunnel. In the central part of the park, there is a lot of valuable trees, including centuries-old natural monuments e.g. hornbeams, beeches, oaks, lindens, yews and chestnut trees. The park was renovated in 2009. Self-seeders were removed, new plantings were done, the alleys were renovated and information boards were put. Nature - teaching paths were marked out a year later. Currently, the park is a favourite resting place of the Złocieniec residents. Many tourists visit the place as well, and educational activities connected with nature and ecology are organised for the students of local schools.

Złocieniec Station
Złocieniec railway station – departures, arrivals, information