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.

A place to rest

A rest area and a tourist shelter

Amfiteatr w Czaplinku

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

Buk pospolity

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej

Cultural and Tourist Information Center in Koszalin
The Regional Tourist Information Centre in Koszalin was established in 2005 as a part of the Association of the Communes and Districts of Central Pomerania. It is a modern institution established to meet the needs both of people visiting the region and of the inhabitants of the city and its neighbourhood. The Tourist Information provides free-of-charge consultations concerning the city and the district of Koszalin. Services are provided in Polish, English, and German.
The Centre provides information concerning regional tourist attractions, such as sights, overlooks, nature reserves, thematic villages, etc. Tourists preferring active forms of rest can use the database gathering information on hiking and biking routes, as well as on opportunities for water tourism and horseback riding.
Tourists can also find out details about places connected with recreation (swimming pools, skating rinks, shooting ranges, bowling alleys, fitness clubs, dance schools), places of culture (libraries, museums, theatres, concert halls), and sports and culture events taking place in the region.
Tourist Information Centre also provides information on accommodation and catering.
In the Centre, it is possible to purchase maps, guidebooks books and souvenirs, as well as to receive free publications. The institution also participates in preparing publications about tourism.
In the Centre, there is a stand with free-of-charge Internet access. What is more, in front of the building there is a twenty-four-hour interactive kiosk. The second kiosk is located inside the building.
The Tourist Information Centre has been adapted for the needs of the disabled.

Dąb czerwony

Daglezja

Dawny budynek przemysłowy

Dobino – a place to relax

Galeria na Piętrze w Koszalinie

Galeria Sztuki w Bramie Wysokiej (zwanej Połczyńską) CKISE * Centrum Kultury i Spotkań Europejskich w Białogardzie

Galeria Zbigniewa Murzyna

Gawroniec - miejsce postojowe

Grupa cisów pospolitych

Grupa drzew

Hotel Gromada ***/ "ARKA" Lux****
Hotel Gromada ***/ "ARKA" Lux**** is located in the center of Koszalin. Close from here to the most important institutions in the city and many places of interest, including the Park of the Pomeranian Dukes, the Museum, the Baltic Dramatic Theater, the Amphitheater, the Philharmonic Hall. From our hotel it is also close to the sea. The beaches in Mielno are only 13 km from Koszalin. Bicycle routes allow you to explore the city, coastal areas and interesting monuments. Easy routes lead to Jamno, Lubiatow, Dzierżęcin, Mostow, Laz, Mielno, Darlowo or Kolobrzeg, among others. Tourists can go not only to the sea, but also to nearby lakes or choose forest routes. An interesting place to which a simple bicycle route leads is Chelmska Mountain. After a successful tour, you are welcome to enjoy the services of the hotel. Our forte is our friendly atmosphere and professional team of employees, who take care of the peace and comfort of every guest.
We have 74 rooms in two standards: three-star and four-star. The facility is adapted for the disabled. On the premises of the hotel there are: a spacious restaurant, a currency exchange office, a contemporary art gallery, a casino, an optician, a luxurious ladies fashion salon, a beauty store, a historical salon, a sauna, billiards and three conference rooms. We accept stays with pets.

Izba muzealna w Czaplinku

Izba Tradycji Regionalnej w Białogardzie

Jesion wyniosły

Jezioro Byszkowo

Jezioro Czaplino

Jezioro Nątlino

Kamienica przy ul. Najświętszej Marii Panny 3

Kasztanowiec zwyczajny

Kościół filialny pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa

Kościół parafialny pw. Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Kościół parafialny pw. Świętej Trójcy

Kościół parafialny pw. Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej

Kościół parafialny pw. św. Jerzego
Kościół został wybudowany w XIV w. prawdopodobnie na fundamentach pogańskiej świątyni. Kościół należy do gotyckich, specyficznych dla ówczesnych czasów, świątyń. Budowle te wiązano z cmentarzami lub szpitalami i lokowano poza obrębem murów miejskich, ponieważ uważano je za źródło chorób i epidemii. Według przekazów przy kościele św. Jerzego znajdował się szpital z kaplicą św. Jakuba, spalony w XVII w. Przy szpitalu zlokalizowane było również leprozorium (dom trędowatych). Kościół wielokrotnie ulegał pożarom. W latach 1870-1910 był rekonstruowany i odbudowany, wówczas też dobudowano kaplicę - zakrystię (prawdopodobnie na miejscu wcześniejszej).
Kościół jest orientowany, zbudowany z czerwonej cegły, na planie prostokąta, jednonawowy z prezbiterium zamkniętym trójbocznie. Nad dachem kościoła wznosi się wieża z dwuspadowym dachem ostrosłupowym, pokrytym dachówką ceramiczną. Okna świątyni są zakończone ostrołukowo, w oknach witraże. Po wojnie w kościele dobudowano nowy balkon, który negatywnie wpłynął na estetykę wnętrza kościoła. Do 1944 r. kościół służył jako kaplica cmentarna dla wyznania ewangelickiego. Kościół nie ma progów, jest więc dostępny dla osób niepełnosprawnych. Plac przykościelny jest zadbany, z licznymi krzewami. Na terenie tym znajduje się również zadaszenie, pod którym latem mogą być odprawiane msze, oraz budynek plebanii. Świątynia ogrodzona jest płotem.

Kościół parafialny pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Kościół pw. Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego

Koszalin City Hall
The Old Town Square was laid out in the 13th century. Together with the street layout typical of a medieval town, it forms a historic urban layout. In the center of the square, starting in the 13th century, three town halls were built in succession. The last of them was destroyed—like other municipal buildings—by a fire in
1718 (during excavations in 2009, archaeologists discovered its brick foundations). Two years later, another town hall was built in a different location, on the southern side of the market square, near the cathedral. Meanwhile, a monument to Frederick William I, King of Prussia, was erected in the center of the square—in gratitude for the assistance provided in rebuilding the city. It was also then that the first fountain, fed by a spring on Chełmska Mountain, was built on the market square. In a medieval town, the market square served primarily commercial functions; day-to-day business was conducted in stalls (cloth halls), which were most often attached to the town hall. Larger
markets and periodic fairs required a privilege granted by the ruling prince. Trade was supervised by
city councilors, and standard measures were kept there. The town hall, occupying the northern frontage of the market square, was built between 1960 and 1962 according to a design by Władysław Michałowski of Szczecin. The construction work, however, was supervised by Andrzej Boniek. The slightly protruding risalit houses the vertical circulation, and in its upper section—a clock surrounded by metalwork featuring the city’s coat of arms, crafted in modern times by Koszalin artisans. The top of the clock tower is crowned by a gloriette with a flagpole. The top, fourth story of the building is crowned by an openwork frieze, which serves as a nesting site for the ubiquitous pigeons. Due to the need for costly restoration of the building’s facade, it has been covered with a mesh screen. The building’s exceptionally original facade has become a hallmark of the modern city in all publications. In the history of Koszalin, it is the sixth municipal seat; the first three were built in the center of the market square, and the next two on the southern frontage (where the “Jubiler” store is currently located). Immediately after World War II, the Art Nouveau townhouse at 11–15 J. Piłsudskiego Street—built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a distinctive coat-of-arms cartouche on its facade—served as the seat of the Municipal National Council.

Lake Broczyno
The lake runs north to south and has an elongated shape. It is a small local lake with clear waters, frequently stocked with fish by the Polish Angling Association. Fish such as carp and grass carp can be found in the waters of Broczyn. In the northwestern part of the lake, there is a swimming area with a dock.

Liśnica

Manor Park
The manor park in Dobin was established in the second half of the 19th century and was likely redesigned in the 1930s. The park is in the naturalistic style. It covers an area of 1.5 hectares. The park once surrounded the manor house and farm buildings, which no longer exist. A notable feature of the park’s layout is a clearing located near the former manor house, along the edges of which ornamental trees were planted, including weeping ash, linden, birch, spruce, as well as snowball bush and knotweed. In the western part of the park, there used to be an orchard sheltered by rows of spruce trees. Today, it is used as pastureland. The park is currently unused. The park’s layout is no longer discernible. The walking paths have become overgrown. The park’s tree stand consists of conifers, including Norway spruce, and deciduous trees, including: silver birch, European beech, English oak, European hornbeam, European rowan, European ash, apple, white chestnut, sycamore maple, Norway maple, and small-leaved linden. Shrubs found here include black elder, common ivy, hazel, lilac, raspberry, currant, knotweed, jasmine, and hawthorn. In total, there are over 130 trees in the park. The oldest of them are 80–90 years old. Particularly noteworthy is a weeping ash with a circumference of 210 cm. The park is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to stroll through it.

Miejsce odpoczynku

Monument to Pope John Paul II
The monument to Pope John Paul II commemorates Cardinal Karol Wojtyla's first canoe trip down the Drawa River. When the future Bishop of Rome was still working in Cracow, a group of young people gathered around him. Together they actively spent vacations and vacations. On July 18, 1955, at the place where there is now a municipal beach in Czaplinek, their first of the rafting trips down the Drawa River began. Cardinal Wojtyla came to kayak on the Drawa still in 1961 and in 1967. On the 50th anniversary of the first rafting trip, it was decided to make a statue of Honorary Citizen of Czaplinek Pope John Paul II. The sculpture was designed and made by Robert Sobocinski, a sculptor from Poznan. The monument was unveiled on June 3, 2005.

Municipal swimming pool at Lake Drawsko
The municipal swimming pool on Lake Drawsko is the best place for swimming and sunbathing in Czaplinek. The facility is modern, safe and equipped with full infrastructure. The beach and bathing area is fenced and can only be accessed through designated entrances. The bathing area is large, and the length of its shoreline is 175 m. There is a floating U-shaped recreational pier to which yachts or rowboats can moor. The pier is equipped with safety railings and ladders for easy entry and exit from the water. At the swimming area, zones have been designated for those who can and those who can't swim. There is also a separate safe swimming area for small children. The beach is generally sandy, but on its outskirts you will also find grass-covered areas for sunbathing. In addition, within the beach and bathing area there is a beach volleyball court, a children's playground, changing rooms, and sanitary facilities. During the vacation season, WOPR lifeguards watch over the safety of bathers every day from 10:00-18:00. Water during the season is regularly tested for cleanliness and suitability for bathing. At the beach there is also a water equipment rental service (kayaks, pedal boats, rowboats). Adjacent to the bathing area is the city stadium and amphitheater, where concerts and entertainment events are held.

National Archives
The State Archives in Koszalin is a government agency. Its mission is to collect, catalog, preserve, and make available the most important documents produced by public administration offices and certain other institutions operating in Central Pomerania.
The Archives also serves as a research institution that studies the collected documents and engages in informational, outreach, and publishing activities.

Oddział Koszaliński PTTK Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze

Palace
The palace was erected in 1924. It was built on an irregular floor plan in an eclectic style. The two-story building is particularly interesting when viewed from the park. The centrally located round tower, with a balcony supported by two columns, immediately catches the eye. The staircases built into the wings add to its charm. The palace is surrounded by a park with an access road. Until 1939, the palace changed hands frequently. The last owner died in a concentration camp.
From 1939 to 1945, the palace was used by a youth organization affiliated with the Nazi Party—the Hitler Youth. After the war, the estate served various purposes. Today, it houses the Salesian Youth Educational Center “Dom Młodzieży.”

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.

Park miejski

Park nad jeziorem Drawsko

Park Orła Białego w Białogardzie

Park zdrojowy w Połczynie Zdroju
Park zdrojowy w Połczynie Zdroju mieści się w bezpośrednim sąsiedztwie Uzdrowiska Połczyn. Występuje tu ponad kilkadziesiąt gatunków drzew i krzewów, a około 7 tys. okazów ma ponad 100 lat. Obok gatunków rodzimych rosną tu także gatunki egzotyczne, np. orzesznik gorzki czy sosna Jeffreya. W parku wyróżniają się dwie części: francuska i angielska.
Francuska” część parku powstała w latach 1836-1839. Park jest tutaj regularnie ukształtowany z symetrycznymi trawnikami, dywanami kwiatów i alejkami spacerowymi. Znajduje się tu też amfiteatr, zabytkowa pijalnia wody „Joasia” i zabytkowe, bądź odrestaurowane na podstawie przedwojennych zdjęć fontanny i wodotryski.
Angielska część parku jest młodsza i charakteryzuje się pagórkowatym ukształtowaniem terenu i swobodnym rozproszeniem zieleni. Wśród pagórków wije się rzeka Wogra, a oddzielone od niej groblą stawy parkowe, mostki i drewniane altany nadają tej części parku romantyczny charakter.
Na południowym krańcu parku znajduje się zalew "Połczyn Zdrój". Idąc wzdłuż jego zachodniego brzegu do sanatorium "Borkowo" mijamy charakterystyczne wzniesienia "Trzy Garby", na zboczach, których przed wiekami uprawiana była winorośl. Miejsce to ma dla miasta znaczenie symboliczne - jest uwiecznione w herbie Połczyna Zdroju.

Parsęta

Platany klonolistne

Plaża nad jeziorem Czaplino

Pomnik Orła Białego

Pomnik Sybiraków

Punkt Informacji Turystycznej

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!

Rzeźba Rybaka

Self-service bicycle repair station

Society of Koszalin Narrow Gauge Railway
Koszalin, 4 Kolejowa St. Station of the Koszalin Narrow Gauge Railway, the beginning of the route of the historic railroad, launched in 1898. The Koszalin Narrow Gauge Railway is the only surviving railroad of its kind in the Koszalin region, its route once covered 120 km and connected numerous towns in the region. The historic narrow-gauge railway station in Koszalin is open to the public, where there is a museum chamber. Here you can also purchase original memorabilia related to the railroad or obtain information. An attraction of the Koszalin narrow-gauge railway is its historic rolling stock: 100-year-old wagons and the more than 70-year-old Px 48 steam locomotive, the only one in working order in Poland on a 1000mm-wide track. The steam locomotive runs trains on a 20-kilometer-long charming route to the well-known resort town of Rosnowo. Cyclists transport their vehicles for free in a special narrow-gauge carriage. They can also use the stops located on the route to Rosnowo. Rosnowo is an excellent base for further excursions: for example, in the Manowo municipality, around Rosnowskie Lake, visit the area of the historic hydroelectric power plant, or go in the direction of the Bead Ponds located in the Tychowo municipality.

Staromiejski układ urbanistyczny

Sławogród
The Sławogród Fortress is an open-air museum that’s still bustling with life. On its grounds, you can not only see historic buildings but also truly transport yourself back to the early Middle Ages. The site offers visitors the opportunity to learn about architecture, clothing, crafts, and religion, among other things. Within the open-air museum, animal pens have been set up and herb gardens have been planted. Medieval warriors encourage visitors to participate in various games, such as axe and javelin throwing, archery, tug-of-war, and sword fighting. Women, in turn, lead culinary workshops where visitors can, for example, bake their own flatbread. In addition, Sławogród hosts workshops, events, and historical projects open to anyone interested.

The 2017 Złocieniec Mural in Złocieniec
The final design was created by Dr. Radosław Barek, architect, in collaboration with Dominik Dziedzina.

The 700th Anniversary Boulder
In 1986, a commemorative plaque bearing the inscription “700 Years of Czaplinek, 1286–1986” was placed on a glacial erratic boulder standing in Czaplinek’s town square. A few years later,it was designated a natural monument pursuant to Regulation No. 7/92 of the Koszalin Province Governor, dated September 8, 1992.

The Amber Palace
The Amber Palace is one of two eclectic palaces built in Strzekęcin. It was likely constructed on the site of an earlier building between 1899 and 1901 as the ancestral seat of the von Kamecke family.  The palace is surrounded by an ornate park garden (a landscape park) overlooking a lake—its original version was laid out around the 18th century, and the current layout is a reconstruction from the 1990s.
The palace is built in a combination of Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Gothic, and Art Nouveau styles. Its structure is reminiscent of defensive fortifications . A turret is located on the northeast side. The facade is clad in yellowish sandstone, which is likely the origin of the palace’s name. After the war, the building came under Soviet control; in the 1960s, it became the headquarters of a state-owned farm (PGR); from 1966 to 1980, it served as a vacation center for employees of the Jelcz Automotive Works; and after that period, it served as a dormitory forstudents of the Koszalin technical school of construction, before finally coming into the possession of the Citizens’ Militia. In the 1990s, the heavily dilapidated palace passed into private hands, and after many years of effort by the new owner, it was converted into a four-star hotel with a spa.
Also noteworthy is the previously mentioned 10-hectare French garden. Here you’ll find, among othertrees, yews, cypresses, thujas, Douglas firs, Serbian spruces, beeches, hornbeams, and black locusts. A plane tree-lined avenue leads up to the palace.

The apartment building on Wolności Square
The townhouse at 17 Wolności Square is the most impressive townhouse in the old town of Białogard. It is a Neo-Mannerist building from the early 20th century, dating from around 1910, and is listed on the register of historic monuments. The building is constructed on a plan consisting of two rectangles joined at a right angle, with a cut corner where the main entrance is located. The front facade is richly decorated with pilasters, entablatures, corbels, blind balustrades, volutes, and sequins. Above the main entrance to the building is a cartouche bearing the coat of arms of Białogard. It is worth noting the two beautiful sculptures located in the niches between the first-floor windows on the front facade. Rumor has it that these sculptures were created by Boguslav Utech, the grandfather of the most famous pre-war local artist—Joachim Utech. The building has had a varied history; it has had many tenants. For many years, it housed a PKO BP bank, and today it serves as the seat of the Białogard County authorities. Visitors can also tour the interior of the building. Next to the side entrance to the county office, there is a set of stairs adapted for people with disabilities.

The Brewery in Połczyn Zdrój
The Brewery in Połczyn Zdrój was founded in 1825 by Herman Fuhrmann. It is one of the oldest of its kind in Poland. What is left after the management of the facility by its founder is simple flat street leading to the brewery. The alley was created when Karl Fuhrmann ordered to dig the hill to prevent the trucks from slipping down the slope in winter. Besides, thanks to the owner of the brewery, the residents of Połczyn Zdrój had tap water. When they were building the aqueduct in the late nineteenth century, the owner of the brewery gave consent to supply houses with water from the intake belonging to the plant. In the years 1865-1945, the brewery was one of the biggest ones in Western Pomerania. After the war, it was nationalised like other plants, and the Fuhrmanns left for Germany. The brewery building is huge, covered with clinker bricks and coming from the twentieth century. Unfortunately, the post-war period was not favourable for the brewery. The plant was unlucky in the hands of subsequent owners. In the 1990s, a branch of the Koszalin brewery was there. Then, Brok beer was produced there. In 2002-2005 the brewery in Połczyn Zdrój was taken over by Browary Polskie Brok-Strzelec S.A., a brewing group, which stopped the production of beer in 2003 due to financial problems. In 2003-2007, there was Sagittarius-Strzelec S.A. in the brewery, which started the production of soft drinks and mineral water. Then, in place of the brewery, Spring Water Production Plant Połczyn Zdrój was established. In 2007, the plant was leased by the company Brewer Poland Sp. z o.o., which is owned by Brewer s.r.o., a Czech company. The brewery resumed the production of beer under the name of the Połczyn Zdrój Brewery. In 2008, the company bought a majority stake of Wytwórnia Wody Źródlanej Połczyn Zdrój S.A. and changed its business name to Fuhrmann Sp. z o.o. With the change of the owner, the plant changed its business name to Browar Fuhrmann. At that time, beer for retail chains, other clients and for export accounted for a large part of production. Unfortunately, the company Fuhrmann Sp. z o.o. declared arrangement bankruptcy in 2010. The situation changed at the end of 2010 when the trust fund, which had been the lender up to then, became the owner of the company. It was a very successful move. The brewery sold more than 100 000 hectolitres of beer in 2011 and  production was doubled in 2012. A 25% increase in sales was recorder and progress persists. At the heyday of the brewery, it employed 120 people and produced 350 000 hectolitres of beer per year. The brewery building is historic, but modern technologies and solutions have been implemented inside. The fact remains that beer is brewed by old recipes. The brewery can be seen only from the outside.

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 Defensive Walls
The walls were built most likely in the first half of the 14th century. They were built from Gothic brick in Wendish bond and fundaments made of field stones. The wall is 100 cm wide at its base and its average height amounts to 8 m. It used to be reinforced with 25 half-shell towers (open from the inside) placed every 23 metres. The initial appearance of the defensive walls can be seen on the Lubinus’s Map from 1618, shown in the City Hall of Białogard. The defensive walls circled the town and used to be the protection against potential aggressors. The town could be entered through two gates: Brama Wysoka [the High Gate] preserved up to this day (from Połczyn, Grottgera Street) and already non-existent Brama Młyńska [Mill Gate] (at the confluence of Staromiejska and Młynarska Street). It was also possible to get into the town through small gates located in five places of the walls (Furta Wodna [the Water Gate], Furta Księża [the Priest’s Gate], Furta Srebrna [the Silver Gate], Furta Zamkowa [The Castle Gate], and Furta Ogrodowa [the Garden Gate]). Nowadays, one can see just the fragments of the defensive walls. According to tradition, the walls were demolished in connection with two epidemics of cholera that hit the town in 1853 and 1856. The cause of the plagues was identified with pestilential air closed in the dense urban arrangement within the walls. The Mill Gate was pulled down in 1794. Up to the present day only the High Gate has survived, which appearance from the gable side differs from the initial one. There also exist partially restored doors of the office on Siemiradzkiego Street. By the doors, there are so-called “witches’ stairs”, whose name – according to a legend – derives from a tower that used to be located there, in which women accused of sorcery awaited their trial. In the years 1994-1995, the most fragments of the existing walls were restored on the initiative of the Provincial Historic Preservation Officer.

The High Gate (Połczyn Gate)
The gate was built along with defensive walls in the 14th century. The building is built of brick on a stone foundation, on a rectangular plan, with a lanceted passage arch. The gate has two storeys and is topped with a hip and ridge roof. The building is one of two gates that were built in those times. The second was Brama Młyńska [the Mill Gate], presently non-existent. It is interesting that each façade of the gate received different architectural solution. The gate is 10.3 m high. Its present appearance is a result of many reconstructions. Until the end of the 19th century, the gate served the functions of town prison and jailer’s house. Since 1924, it has been used by the Regional Museum. It is interesting that in the arch vault of the gate passage one can see a built-in metal stirrup. A legend has it that it is a stirrup of the commander of a unit from Świdwin seized by the inhabitants of Białogard in a so-called “cow battle”, which took place in 1469 between the inhabitants of Białogard and nearby Świdwin. Presently, the gate houses an Art Gallery, where numerous exhibitions of local artists and painting and drawing workshops for children and teenagers are organized. The gallery has two floors. On the ground floor, there is an office space, and on the first and second floors there is an exhibition space. Unfortunately, the building is not adapted for the needs of the disabled.

The lakeside promenade
Laid out on a high bank, the promenade (Nabrzeże Drawskie [the Drawa Bank]) is a two-kilometre long and fairly narrow alley that connects the centre of Czaplinek with a recreation and sports complex (a stadium, a guarded swimming pool, an amphitheatre) located north of the town. While wandering along the promenade, You can see a statue of John Paul II. The promenade is available around the clock, and the use is free of charge.

The Manor House and the Manor Park
The manor park in Rąbin was established in the mid-19th century. The park is designed in the landscape style. It covers an area of 4 hectares. In its western section, the park is enclosed by a stone-and-brick wall. The park’s tree population is abundant and diverse. Maples, oaks, chestnut trees, and beeches predominate here. The park’s original layout has become obscured and is no longer clearly discernible. The existing walking paths were created more recently by the residents of Rąbin. The park once served as the grounds for the manor house. The manor house has survived to this day and is a typical noble manor house with modest architecture. The building is laid out on a rectangular plan. On the axis of the facade is a projection topped by a roof extension. The extension is crowned with a triangular pediment. From the front, stairs lead through a wooden veranda to the building’s entrance. The building has a gable roof. There is another noteworthy structure near the park—a palace from the early 20th century. The manor house can be viewed from the outside, while the park is open to the public and visitors are free to stroll through it.

The Manor House in Gawrońiec
The manor house in Gawrońiec was built at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Initially, the building served as the residence of the steward who managed a large estate. In 1923, the estate’s owners at the time expanded the manor house. The new structure was built on top of the old one. The manor house was built on a rectangular plan, with an attached outbuilding forming an L-shape with the main building. The building has a basement, two stories, and a partially habitable attic. The roof is a combination of hipped and gabled styles, with two ridges. It is covered with ceramic carp-style roof tiles. Four tall chimneys dominate the roof. Large dormer windows are set into the roof slopes, providing light to the attic. The windows are rectangular and double-hung. The main entrance to the building is located in a projection topped with a triangular pediment. The garden-facing facade features a terrace from which stairs lead down to the garden. The building’s volume is 4,200m³, and its usable area is 1,100m². After World War II, the manor house was taken over by the State Agricultural Farm, which set up offices and employee housing there. It is currently privately owned, and the manor house can only be viewed from the outside.

The Market in Białogard

The Market in Czaplinek
The market square in Czaplinek captivates visitors with its intimate charm and the atmosphere of a small Pomeranian town. Surrounded by historic townhouses, it forms the heart of the town and serves as a meeting place for locals and tourists alike. As you stroll through the market square, you can feel the unique atmosphere of history, which blends harmoniously with the beauty of the surrounding nature of the Drawsko Lake District. It’s a place where it’s worth stopping for a moment, sitting down at a café, and quietly savoring the unique character of Czaplink.

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish church
The church comes from the first half of the 14th century. Due to numerous fires that affected the church, there is almost nothing left from its original furnishings. This is the reason why many elements of the building come from other churches, including a baroque altar from the pulled down St Peter church and the epitaph of Faustus Knigge from the destroyed cathedral of Kołobrzeg. Probably the only original elements in the church are three Gothic statues located in the arcades of the nave. The current state of the church results from many works and renovations carried out in different periods. It is a three-nave Gothic church. The presbytery, nave, and aisles have a stellar vault. On the western side of the church, there is a leaning tower topped with a baroque cupola.
The historic furnishings of the church include the high altar, a side altar, baroque pipe organ and baptismal font, Gothic statues from the 15th-16th centuries, and three brazen chandeliers from the 18th century. The baroque high altar was made about 1700. It was most likely founded by the nobility. It consists of three-level retable placed in a secondary rectangular altar stone. The first level consists of four columns and two figures of patron saints. It is divided from the second level by a cornice. The centre of attention of the second level is the scene of “The Crucifixion”. The third level consists of the scene of “The Lamentation of Christ”. The altar is topped with a statue of Christ the Resurrected. The historic baroque side altar is located in the northern aisle. The side altar is more modest, but as beautiful and interesting as the high altar. The raised pulpit is located on the left side of the high altar. It dates back to 1688 and was founded by the Batzen family. The pulpit was repeatedly rebuilt at the turn of the 19th and the 20th centuries. There is a historic baptismal font in the church’s porch. A pipe organ was made in 1775 by an organ builder Marr of Berlin, and then completely rebuilt in 1912. Most Masses in the church are celebrated with the accompaniment of the pipe organ. The building has very good acoustics and the pipe organ plays in tune, so frequent organ concerts become a tradition. In the church, there are also interesting stained glass windows from the early 20th century. The most interesting – for instance, depicting Luther – are located in the sacristy. The walls of the church are covered with beautiful noteworthy paintings.
An interesting fact is that four largest bells, out of five that was originally located in the church tower, were removed in 1917 and melted down as ammunition during the Great War. Currently, there are three steel bells in the tower – all of them come from 1922. The Sisters of the Most Holy Soul of Christ work in the parish. The church is located very nicely within the old town. The building can be accessed by the disabled through a side entrance.

The Old Town
The Old Town (the market square), currently Wolności Square, used to be the centre of life as in every other town. The houses of the old town in Białogard are well preserved and are one of the most valuable town buildings. They have not avoided many renovations and reconstruction due to numerous fires that destroyed the town. The southern frontage of the market square has unfortunately not survived; in its place, a residential house was built in the 1960s. It is a modern building that unfortunately does not render the character of the place and significantly standing out from the other houses in terms of aesthetics. Apart from the town hall, the most interesting buildings are situated in the corners of the market – burghers’ houses in at the confluence of Kopernika and Rycerska Streets with a steeple and dormer windows in a mansard roof. Finally, the most imposing house is the building located on 11 Wolności Square, representing an eclectic style, entered into the register of historic monuments. In this place, attention should be paid to two beautiful sculptures located in the niches between the windows of the first floor in the front façade. The rumour has it that they were made by Boguslav Utech, grandfather of the most famous pre-war local artist - Joachim Utech. The fate of the house continued to develop with its ups and downs; it changed its tenants; for many years it housed the PKO BP bank; currently, it is the seat of the authorities of the district of Białogard. On the main square of the Old Town – Wolności Square – stands a glass display cabinet in which the founded archaeological site can be seen.

The Old Town
The Old Town in Połczyn-Zdrój has entered into the Register of objects of cultural heritage, because of its well-preserved Medieval, urban arrangement. When it comes to orientation of streets and arrangement of the buildings, the urban development of the midtown in Połczyn-Zdrój hasn’t undergone any substantial change since the foundation of the town. Even when the wattle and daub constructions in the Old Town were transformed into masonry buildings, their original layout was preserved. The character and architectonic style of the urban development is coherent and compact. The town wasn’t surrounded by walls, only by embankment and palisade. The entrance to the town led through Czapliniecka Gate and Kołobrzeska Gate. In the 14th century, the market was in the town centre, it was square and the town hall was located in its central point. A steep street (preserved to date), led from the town hall to the castle. Throughout the centuries, the town hadn’t participated in any important historical events. It also avoided damage during the World War II. From the beginning of the 19th century, gradual renovation of individual tenements in the old town had started. The castle, which in the past belonged to the von Wedel family, is part of the old town. Next to the castle, but still within the boundaries of the old town, there is the Church of Immaculate Conception of Holy Mary the Virgin. It is worth to go inside the church mainly because of the historical value of its interior. Nowadays, the old town in Połczyn-Zdrój is in a very good condition, and more and more buildings undergo renovation. Plac Wolności [Liberty Square] is located in the centre of the market, where the old town hall used to stand in the Middle Ages. In front of the town hall, there used to be a natural-size monument of Knight Roland, who was passed as an example of virtues and a symbol of fight for civil rights. These days, in the centre of the square, there is a tulip-shaped fountain. The square is cobbled, and lit by retro-style lamps. It all adds a special charm to this place. The Town Council, the Registry Office and the Tourist Office (with free Internet), are located in the tenements which surround the market.
The square in the old town in Połczyn-Zdrój isn’t its main attraction. It’s good to take a walk along the streets of the old town. One of the most representative ones is Grunwaldzka Street. This street hides some secrets. Underneath it, there is one of the most interesting historical finds connected with the beginnings of the town. The discovery was made 1997, during earthworks conducted for the construction of a new gas network and the exchange of the old plumbing system. During these works, at the depth of 1,5 m, parallel, round, wooden beams, located crosswise the street were found. It was probably the former street surface from the period between the 13th and 14th centuries. Similar discoveries were made also on 5 Marca [5th of Match] Street and Mariacka Street. Discovery of the old pathway under the promenade is of special importance, because it may suggest that in the Middle Ages, the Salt Route led this way. In the past, Grunwaldzka Street must have been a very important route for merchants who in their caravans transported salt from the salt works in Kołobrzeg and headed towards the southern route to Drahim Castle and further towards Wielkopolska. Nowadays, Grunwaldzka Street is a vehicle-free zone. It is a promenade for town’s citizens and tourists. Numerous shops and eating places can be found here. The street houses many 2 or 3-storey tenements which date back to the second half of the 19th century and the beginnings of the 20th century. Some of the tenements require renovation, some of them have already been renovated, but they all together create unique atmosphere. The surface of the road is cobbled, and the street is lit by retro-style street lamps. While going from 5 Marca Street, it is worth to pay attention to the coat of arms cobbled on the promenade’s street surface. The promenade finishes with a small square which is full of lush, green plants and with two building standing opposite each other. The older of the two, is the primary school’s building, erected between 1866 and 1867.  Complex architectonic form is its most characteristic feature. The façade is made of red brick and ceramic blocks which create an artistic decoration. The other building on the square is the Post Office, which comes from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. A beautiful monument of nature grows in front of its entrance. It is a monumental oak tree which dominates the whole square. It is over 120 years old and it has got 320 cm in diameter. It is also worth a while to take a walk along 5 Marca Street, because the street has almost been completely renovated.

The Old Town Hall
The building of the Old Town Hall is a classic merchant’s house. It is not known much about its original appearance, because the building was consumed by fire in 1506. It was most likely built in the 14th century and was situated in the very centre of the market square. A rebuilt town hall was also destroyed by fire in 1677, and the next one was erected as a two-storey building with a wooden tower with and a bell cast by Ernst Kritewitt of Kołobrzeg. For years the town hall was falling into disrepair – it was closed in 1845 and pulled down in 1847. Then there was a need for establishing a representative seat of the town authorities in a place adequate to the office. It is why a burgher’s house was purchased in this purpose and added an oaken tower with a clock. From 1847, a town hall was located in the building. In 1867, the town authorities bought a building adjacent to the town hall and arranged its first floor as a flat for the then mayor and its ground floor as seats of court office and bailiff’s office. In the basement of the town hall accommodation places were arranged – in the early 20th century these were used as a town hall’s beer house. The basement can be entranced by a beautiful portal embellished with plant motifs. The Old Town Hall used to be the seat of the town authorities until 1924. In the years 1926-1952, the building was a seat of the Regional Museum. After the museum had been closed, the building was used for purposes of public housing, until 1998. In 2004, the town authorities carried out the revitalization of the part of the Old Town, including the Old Town Hall. Currently, the Old Town Hall houses the Registry Office with the Wedding Palace and The Regional Tradition Chamber. In the former, there are organized occasional exhibitions of works of art and other events. The town hall is adapted for the disabled; there is a lift providing access from a courtyard.

The Old Town's Urban Layout
In Czaplinek, the historic, 13th-century layout of the Old Town has survived to the present day. Its origins date back to the beginning of our era. At that time, the Goths inhabited the area, and the Slavs settled there after them. According to chronicles, in the 12th century, the local stronghold was burned down by Bolesław Krzywousty, and the surrounding lands were annexed to his duchy. The event that shaped the town’s current appearance was the arrival of the Knights of the Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (the Templars), brought there by Przemysław II, Duke of Greater Poland. This took place in the fall of 1286. Known for their entrepreneurial spirit, the Templars quickly transformed the modest fishing settlement into a thriving town known as the “Templar Town.” Around 1290, Czaplinek was granted town privileges. At that time, the distinctive grid of perpendicularly intersecting streets—still visible today—was laid out, along with a centrally located market square. The townspeople, who grew wealthy from the fairs held in the town, built stately houses, which, unfortunately, have not survived to the present day. In the 16th century, Czaplinek experienced its peak of development. Unfortunately, in the 16th century, the town was ravaged by massive fires, and in the 17th and 18th centuries, by the Thirty Years’ War and the Seven Years’ War. Although the town managed to recover each time, its energy was directed toward reconstruction rather than development. Consequently, Czaplinek did not play a leading role in the region’s history. The town’s status improved somewhat only after the railroad was extended to the town, the streets were paved, and the gas network was established. Unfortunately, as a result of World War II, Czaplinek was largely destroyed. The entire Old Town complex has been entered into the register of historic monuments.

The Palace and the Manor Park
The park was established along with the construction of the palace, which took place between 1851 and 1853. At that time, the approximately 22-hectare English-style garden—which still exists today—was created, complete with an access road. Since 1972, the palace has housed a Special Educational and Care Center, and as a result, tours of the palace and park are limited.

The St Mary of the Angels church in Rąbino with its surroundings
The St Mary of the Angels church in Rąbino is a Roman Catholic parish church. The building was erected in the years 1925-27. The church, built on a Latin cross plan, was placed on a granite pedestal. The church consists of a nave along with a presbytery and a sacristy separated with a rectangular break. The presbytery ends in a semi-circular apse covered with a three-hipped roof. The windows of the apse are decorated by stained glass compositions. The church has a quadrangular three-storey tower.  The walls are built of ceramic brick. The church roof is covered with galvanized sheeting. Inside the church, there is a wooden internal gallery, which can be accessed by wooden steps. The gallery is supported by four wooden pillars. The church windows are rectangular, finished semi-circularly. The church can be accessed by a porch from the south. A side entrance leads to the sacristy, up the tower, and to the staircase leading to the internal gallery. On the choir, there is a still working pipe organ. There are two bells in the belfry. There is no original furnishings in the church; the majority comes from the 19th century. Among the noteworthy elements are the stained glass windows in the apse depicting Eucharistic symbols, the wooden internal gallery, a wooden confessional, and external and side doors. The church is surrounded by a municipal cemetery. There are old-growth trees within the churchyard.

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.

The Town Hall
The current town hall building was built in 1845. It is a two-storey building with an attic and high basement. The whole was covered with ceramic tiles. You can see a cartouche with the emblem of the town above the entrance portal. The building is now the seat of the Town and Municipality Office in Czaplinek, and, therefore, access to the inside is limited.

The town hall
The town hall in Złocieniec is located at the market square and was built between 1833 and 1863 on the site of earlier structures performing the same function. The building, which You can see today, was built due to the efforts of Charles Lentz, the then mayor of the town. The building was originally the seat of the town council, the court and the registrar.  The building was rebuilt before World War 1, the result of which was the coat of arms of Złocieniec visible today on the front wall of the town hall. It depicts a white castle with two towers and the falcon above them on a blue background. Army authorities and Secret Political Police Station had their seats in the building after the war, but it was a temporary situation and the hall again became the seat of municipal authorities - the function it still performs.
The town hall is a building built on a rectangular plan, and has two storeys divided by cornices. It is covered by a hipped roof with a few skylights. Some bossages are visible at the corners. The main entrance to the building is from the east, several-step stairs lead to it. There is a flat risalit in the middle, topped with a semi-circular projection with the coat of arms of the town in its centre. There is an outhouse with a semicircular roof in the north-eastern part.
The building is now home to the Town Hall, so entering it by visitors is limited.

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.

Watermill
The mill building was constructed in 1898. Itisbuiltusing the so-called half-timbered construction method, which consists of a wooden frame filled with brick. The complex also includes a granary. The mill, together with the weir that dams the Drawa River, creates a picturesque spot that is undoubtedly worth visiting.It is one of the most interesting architectural attractions along the Drawa River rafting route. Due to its poor condition, the mill building is accessible only from the outside. The mill has been listed in the register of historic monuments since 1980.In 2012, at the request of the Provincial Conservator of Monuments, the structure underwent preservation work.

Workshop and Residential Building
The residential and workshop building in Czaplinek was built in 1841. The date of construction is confirmed by a mark imprinted on one of the sections of the clay brick wall. It is a two-story half-timbered building. The building’s foundation is L-shaped. It is covered by a gable roof with ceramic tiles. The exterior walls are constructed using the so-called Prussian masonry technique, while the interior walls are half-timbered with clay infill. The building had not been renovated until 2004. It currently houses the headquarters of the ToTu Association—the Academy of Creative Skills in Czaplinek, thanks to which the building was restored and opened to visitors.
A Miniature Park has been created within the historic building, where visitors can see the most interesting half-timbered structures from the region. In addition, various workshops on traditional construction techniques are organized there.

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.