The Siekierki–Neurüdnitz European Bridge
The bridges consist of a pedestrian and bicycle crossing and a lookout point. The entire structure is approximately 700 meters long. This site is a fascinating historical landmark and now also a major tourist attraction in the region, connecting Poland and Germany. The structure offers a magnificent vantage point overlooking the Odra River floodplains and marks the start of the Western Lake District Bicycle Route. Originally built in the 19th century as a railway bridge, it was blown up during World War II. The bridge was later rebuilt but remained out of service for decades. In 2021, reconstruction of the section on the Polish side was completed. On June 25, 2022, the German section of the bridge was opened. Thus, it is now possible to cross the Oder River and the border by bicycle. A pedestrian and bicycle path, a rest area for tourists, and a covered observation deck have been built on the bridge, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Western Pomerania’s natural landscape. The bridge in Siekierki is located within a landscape park.

An obelisk commemorating foresters who died in World War I
A stone obelisk located in a forest near Swobnica was erected to commemorate the German foresters who died during World War I. The names and dates of death are carved on the four stones surrounding the obelisk: Hermann Knofel (June 4, 1918), Hubert Kruger (May 5, 1917), Gerhard Popplow (November 17, 1917), Hans Popplow (October 9, 1917). They were employees of the Swobodnica Forest District. On the plaque at the front of the monument, there is also a German inscription: “In honor of their fallen. Dedicated by the forestry officials of the Wildenbruch Forest District.” The monument takes the form of a stone mound made of large oval stones. Carved into the highest boulder is the Cross of Saint Hubert with a wreath of deer antlers. The monument is now forgotten, overgrown with moss and ferns.

Bańska Gate
Toward the end of the 19th century, the gate was threatened with demolition, allegedly due to the city’s expansion. Thanks to its designation as a historic monument by the City Council in 1864, the structure remained intact. In 1888, the gate was renovated, and in 1979, during another renovation, the battlements of the shooting terrace were restored.
The southern facade of the Bańska Gate, just above the passageway, features ceramic blind-window decoration. The northern facade above the passageway has a pointed-arch blind window. The western wall contains a bay window serving as a latrine, known as a “dansker.” There, we also find arrowslits and semicircular windows.

Bicycle counter Nowe Objezierze

Brama Myśliborska

Dolina Tywy

Dom przy ul. Kościuszki 7

Dutch windmill
Currently, Otoki is part of the Lubanów municipality; it is located 800 meters east of the village center. In 2013, there were 5 residents in Otoki.
The only historic landmark in Otoki is a 19th-century Dutch windmill. The structure was erected in the 1870s; it was most likely built between 1871 and 1888—there are no mentions of the windmill in 1871, whereas it can already be found on maps from 1888. According to oral accounts, the windmill operated only until the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries; by then, the existing mills—the lower mill and the upper mill, built in 1895—were sufficient to meet the village’s needs. After 1945, the windmill was put back into operation by a Polish miller and remained in operation until 1960. For the next 30 years, the structure lay unused and fell into disrepair. It was not until 1990 that the building was purchased by a private investor.
The Dutch windmill in Otoki was built on a circular plan with a diameter of 815 cm. The structure has a truncated cone shape characteristic of this type of windmill. As recently as the 1980s, the entire structure was covered by a gable roof. Originally, the structure (including the roof) was 1,100 cm tall. The building was constructed of red brick. Inside, the building was divided into three stories by wooden beam ceilings. At the very top were the mechanisms for rotating the cap and part of the transmission equipment. Today, little of the windmill’s equipment remains: a wooden vertical shaft on the floor, a metal gear wheel on the ceiling beams, fragments of a cylindrical separator, and two millstones with a diameter of 145 cm.

Długie (Swobnickie) Lake
Długie Lake is of glacial origin. It has a shape of an elongated ribbon in the direction of the meridional. It is the second largest lake of the Gryfino County and the largest in the Banie municipality. It has 343.4 ha. It is shallow and in the deepest point it measures 6.8 m, and the average depth is 4.2 m. Its bottom is muddy, but the water is fairly clear (cleanliness – class 2). Fishermen will find numerous species of fish there. They can catch zanders, breams, crucian carps, perches and tenches. The lake is surrounded by forests and on the banks there are reeds.
Both in Swobnica and Baniewice there are resorts with camping cabins and tent fields. You can relax taking advantage of forests, walking, cycling and picking mushrooms. On the lake from the side of Baniewice there is a jetty with a marina for small boats. Near the jetty there is a beach and an unguarded bathing area. For those who like spending their time actively, it is worth recommending rafting on Tywa River which goes through Długie Lake. Also being in the surroundings it is worth sightseeing the castle of the Order of Saint John in Swobnice, as well as the gothic Chapel of St. George in Banie from the 15th century.

Giant Redwood in Brwice
Giant redwoods occur naturally on the western slopes of Sierra Nevada in California at a height of 1400-2700 m above sea level. Some trees grow to a height of 80-100 m with a trunk diameter of 8-9 m. They are one of the tallest and most long-lived coniferous trees. Redwood was imported to Europe in 1853. In Poland few specimens grow in the western part of the country. It is related to suitable habitat conditions, as during severe winters they can freeze.
Giant redwood from Brwice is the largest, oldest and thickest in Poland. Probably it was planted in 1895 by the family of General Henning von Trescow, an organizer of several attacks on Hitler. After the war settlers from the east came here. They noticed the giant redwood in the park, as it looked different to all other trees. They started to believe that it is enough to hug the tree and it will grant you happiness and wealth, as well as a desired son. Unfortunately the belief disappeared together with the oldest residents of Brwice. The tree was generally forgotten and only in the 70’s. of the 20th century it made itself known. The Szelążek siblings, who attended primary school at that time, submitted the tree to the competition “We are looking for natural monuments” in the television program “Ekran z Bratkiem”. This was when the redwood became famous. It was described in a book by Cezary Pacyniak “The oldest trees in Poland”. Andrzej Szelążek, as an adult, enchanted by the tree, became a ranger in Brwice, while his sister teaches nature classes. This story shows that giant redwoods can actually bring luck.
The tree is currently 27 m high and the circumference of the trunk is 361 cm. It grows within the manor park which has been parcelled out. The giant redwood is situated within private grounds, however access to the tree is free of charge. Currently around the tree a fence was placed and there is also an information board. Everyone can get here and take a little bit of luck for themselves.

Gryfino The town harf
The wharf itself is over 200 meters long and can accommodate around 30 vessels. On the other side of the bridge, to the north, there is a further waterfront boulevard. In the future, there are plans for a marine station for barges and small passenger ships. Smaller vessels will be moored at the floating platforms, which will be designed to cater for people with disabilities. The wharf is equipped with water and electricity. A building accommodating toilets and a boatswains office is also being completed, and in the future there will be a petrol station and equipment for sewage collection from the vessels.

Głaz w Trzcińsku-Zdroju

Izba Muzealna (Pamięci) - Młyn Wodny TCK w Trzcińsku-Zdroju

Jezioro Jeleńskie

Jezioro Strzeszowskie

Kamienica przy ul. 2 lutego 20

Kamienica przy ul. Kościuszki 1

Klępicz Station
Since the trail was first established, the Klępicz Station has welcomed cyclists, who can rest here and leave a mark of their visit. This place was created by Ms. Jolanta Kurpiel and her family.
This beautiful place was created from the heart. Jolanta and her family built this rest area entirely on their own, using their own resources. It’s a colorful spot thanks to the many flowers and decorations. The trees cast shade where cyclists, tired from their journey, can sit and rest. Tables are set up. There is a gas cylinder, a kettle, water, and a cabinet where you can find tea, coffee, and sugar.

Kościół filialny pw. Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Kościół filialny pw. św. Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Kościół filialny pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny

Kościół parafialny pw. Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Gryfinie

Lavender Nook
Friendly accommodation in the Moryn Municipality, on the bike route Trzcińsko Zdrój- Siekierki. In the Flower Village of Mirowo. It's easy to get to us, because the attractions of Mirowo are announced by a "Bench" placed on the trail, designed and made by the residents. Lavender Corner is located at the entrance to Mirowo from the bicycle route. We offer accommodation for 4 people, a bathroom and a kitchen. There is a vegetable garden (in season), green spaces for rest and recreation and sports equipment. There is a separate, lockable garage for bicycles on the premises. It is also possible to rent 2 bicycles. For connoisseurs of handicrafts we have a stall with original products, made using various techniques. Delicacies made according to grandma's recipes are also waiting for guests. We can also offer massages to the weary guests. Lawendowy Zakątek can be a base for many one-day rallies, as well as a place for one-night stays.

Licznik rowerowy Chwarstnica

Morzycko Lake
Morzycko Lake, also called Moryńskie Lake, is the deepest Lake of the Zachodnie Lake District and ninth deepest lake in Poland. The maximum depth is 60 m and therefore a crypto depression occurs there. Its surface area is 342.7 ha, while the total length of the coastline is 12 km.
The lake consists of the main part of an oval shape and two extensive bays. In the central part of the lake there are sharp declines and pits – 30-40 m. The shores of the lake are mostly high, approx. 5-12 m above the water level. The lake is supplied by several small streams and the most important tributary is the Słubia River, which in its lower course cuts Cedynia Landscape Park, resembling a mountain stream. In the coastal zone there are mostly forests and wooded areas.
Morzycko Lake offers very good conditions to go sailing and kayaking. Various resorts offer rental of water equipment (kayaks, pedal boats, fishing boats). At the bottom of the lake there are remains of a Jak-9 Soviet fighter, which fell here at the end of the 2nd World War. It attracts diving enthusiasts, especially due to the fact that the water is clear and transparent. It is also a very good place for fishermen. They can catch pike, perch, tench, roach and eel. Moreover, in the summer season there are many events and parties organized by the lake, including the Day of Vendace and Bliźniacze Lakes “Morzycko – Werbelinsee”, as well as beach volleyball tournaments.

Ostnicowa skarpa

Parish Church of Holy Trinity in Kołbaskowo
Parish Church of Holy Trinity in Kołbaskowo is on the route from Szczecin towards Rosówek. Driving along national road no. 13, at the intersection behind the Commune Office, turn into the street, which is also the road leading to Moczyły. The church is situated next to the public transport stop for buses no. 70 and 81 running to the center of Szczecin. There is free parking in front of the main entrance to the temple grounds. The church is surrounded by a high stone and brick wall, which houses the entrance gate. Behind the wall, on the left, there is a large mission cross, and on the right, there is a church chapel - a small stone grotto, in which a statue of the Virgin Mary is hidden.
The church of the call of the Holy Trinity in Kołbaskowo belongs to the deanery of Szczecin-Pomorzany, in the archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień. Medieval Kołbaskowo, located today on the Polish-German border, has retained the character of an oval-type Slavic village with a church in the middle. The origin of the settlement is confirmed by a document in which prince Barnim I in 1243 granted the surrounding lands as an endowment to the Cistercian monastery from Szczecin. In 1286, the monastery became the property of the village, and most likely it was then that the construction of the first House of God began. Sources show that in 1304 the Szczecin Cistercians took patronage over it. The late Romanesque temple was a rectangular room and originally did not have a tower. The one, in a half-timbered structure, was added only during the modernization in the 18th century. In 1950, the church was reconsecrated, and on June 1, 1951, the Holy Trinity parish was established there.
The rather narrow interior is covered with a wooden beam ceiling. The chancel is slightly raised upwards and houses a baroque altar from the 18th century. Moreover, the church has a wooden Gothic gallery and two bells from 1600 and 1705.
Services schedule: Sun. 8:00 a.m., 12:00 a.m., Mon. 9:00 a.m., Tue.-Sat. 6:00 p.m. Indulgence: Holy Trinity.

Park Zdrojowy [Spa Park]
The former spa resort is situated on the eastern side of the old town plan, just outside the town fortifications. In the eastern part there are buildings, and in the western there is a landscape park attached to the spa house. The former spa house was established at the turn of the 19th and 20th century as a therapeutic-bathing facility, where peat deposits were used.
The spa park was established on a surface area of 1.4 ha. The main part situated just next to the former spa house has a preserved structure with a circular driveway, while the rest has a landscape nature. The park is situated on a relatively flat surface on the coastal line of a nearby lake. In 2000 the park paths were paved with Polbruk paving.
In the area of the former spa park there are among others the following species of trees: tilia platyphyllos, acer platanoides, robinia pseudoacacia, populus x canadensis, sorbus aucuparia, salix alba, alnus glutinosa, ulmus laevis, tilia, quercus robur, magnolia x soulangeana and fraxinus excelsior. The circumference of some trees is more than 400 cm (e.g. Salix alba); there are also several specimen with the circumference of the trunk of exceeding 300 cm (e.g. Quercus robur) and several with a circumference over 200 cm (e.g. Alnus glutinosa).
Currently in the former spa house there is a social welfare house and the presidents of the house take advantage of the spa park. The former spa park was entered on the province list of monuments in January 2003.

Poczta

Pomnik poległych i zaginionych żołnierzy I wojny światowej

Pomnik upamiętniający saperów

Railwayman Monument
The author of the monument is Ryszard Chachulski who also designed the Sailor's Monument located at a fountain. The figure was unveiled in 1964. It shows a man who sets the switch. He seems to be working hard, as evidenced by his well-defined body. He is partially undressed, which suggests that he is performing its tasks on a hot day. Artificial stone was used to make the sculpture. Its height, including the plinth, is approx. 3 m. The monument fits perfectly in the place and is often the first point that tourists pay attention to after leaving the Main Railway Station. While standing in front of the monument, you can admire its beauty and simplicity at the same time, while observing the Oder River.

Rzeka Tywa

Self-service bicycle repair station

Skatepark w Przecławiu, gm Kołbaskowo
Skatepark w Przecławiu jest obiektem ogólnodostępnym, korzystanie z niego jest nieodpłatne. Powierzchnia obiektu wynosi ok. 1000 m2.  Skatepark wyposażony jest w różnego rodzaju przeszkody – najazdy czy też zeskoki umożliwiające wykonywanie zróżnicowanych trików. Na terenie skateparku obowiązuje regulamin, który umieszczony jest przy obiekcie. Obiekt nie jest bezpośrednio oświetlony, dlatego też dostępny jest wyłącznie w ciągu dnia.

Szczecin Main Station
Szczecin Main Station, built in 1843, is one of the oldest stations in Poland. It suffered significant damage during World War II, but was successfully rebuilt. It serves local, domestic, and international connections.
Szczecin Główny railway station is located in the Nowe Miasto district, between Owocowa Street and Kolumba Street.
Szczecin Główny railway station is the most important station in Szczecin and one of the oldest railway stations in Poland. In 1836, a decision was made in Berlin to build the Berlin-Szczecin Railway. In August 1843, the first train from Berlin arrived at the Szczecin station. As a result, the site became the first stage in the liquidation of the city fortifications of Fort Prusy. In 1859, the station was expanded and transformed into a through station. Around 1900, the station building was constructed, which was destroyed during World War II. However, it was rebuilt and still exists today. The Szczecin railway junction was electrified between 1975 and 1980.
The destination stations for direct connections are: Angermuende, Berlin-Gesundbrunnen, Białystok, Bielsko-Biała Główna, Częstochowa Stradom, Chojna, Choszczno, Gdynia Główna, Goleniów, Gryfino, Kalisz Pomorski, Kamień Pomorski, Katowice, Kołobrzeg, Kostrzyn, Koszalin, Kraków Główny, Kraków Płaszów, Krzyż, Kutno, Lublin, Luebeck Hauptbahnhof, Neubrandenburg, Olsztyn Main, Piła Main, Poznań Main, Przemyśl Main, Rzepin, Schwerin Hauptbahnhof, Słupsk, Stargard Szczeciński, Szczecinek, Świnoujście, Świnoujście Port, Ustka, Warsaw East, Wrocław Main, Zakopane, Zamość, Zielona Góra.
The following railway lines run within the station: Wrocław Główny - Szczecin Główny, Poznań Główny - Szczecin Główny, Szczecin Główny - Trzebież, Szczecin Główny - Grambow, Szczecin Główny - Szczecin Gumieńce.
Szczecin Główny railway station - departures, arrivals, information

Szczecin underground routes
The deepest section of the Szczecin underground is located five stories below the ground level. The historic air raid shelter inside is one of the largest in Poland, with a capacity of 5 thousand people. Apart from the shelter, you can also see the exhibition on World War II, the Cold War, and the Polish People’s Republic period.
While visiting the railway station in Szczecin, tourist can explore the air-raid shelter from the time of the WWII. Its lowest part goes 5 floors underground. Visitors can pick one of the two sightseeing routes: the World War II-route (which gives insight into the situation during bomb attacks from the period between 1944 or 1945) and the Cold War-route  (it shows part of the shelter which after the WWII was transformed into a fallout shelter).
Ticket prices:
- normal ticket - 24 PLN
- reduced ticket - 19 PLN
- family ticket - 58 PLN (2 adults + 2 children)
People entitled to reduced tickets include: school children, students, pensioners, retired people, disabled people, children older than 6 years old.
Children under 5 are free of charge.
In case of bigger groups (above 14 people) a special transmitter can be rented, which helps reduce noise level or any possible disruptions.
No special reservations need to be made, regardless of the number of visitors.

Szkoła

Tent Field "Marigold"
Marigold Tent Field was created for those who appreciate relaxation in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. It is such a place in the middle of nowhere. It is open to everyone: hikers, cyclists, families with children, with or without pets, guests for short-term or long-term stay. There is a place for everyone. Two yurts and a Viking tent are available for guests, just remember to bring all the necessary things to sleep in such tents :) And you can order a nutritious breakfast for the morning. On-site facilities include washrooms, outdoor showers, fire pits, shelter, hammocks, food preparation area, refrigerator, washing machine, basic bike repair equipment. It is located in the picturesque village of Mirowo, in the municipality of Moryn. Situated between three lakes - Mętno, Morzycko, Jeleńskie. The close proximity of the Morin Carpathians is conducive to expeditions into the unknown. Bird lovers will find interesting species in Ostoja Cedyńska. The Western Lakes Trail, which runs 2.5 kilometers away, is conducive to bicycle tours. You can spend the night in your tents, campers, campervans, hammocks, but you can also use the prepared infrastructure.

The Castle of the Order of Saint John
From the first half of the 13th century Swobnica and the surrounding areas belonged to the Order of the Knights Templar, the headquarters of which was in the village Rurka. After the liquidation of the order in 1312 the property of the order was taken by the Order of Saint John, who due to a conflict with the residents of Rurka and the surrounding knighthood were forced to leave the property in Rurka and move to nearby Swobnica.
Learning from their experience in Rurka, the monks decided to build a more defensive structure. In 1377 the Order of Saint John obtained their permit to build. The castle in Swobnica was built at the end of the 14th century. The brick structure was created on the plan of a square and surrounded by a 15-meter wall. Additionally next to the gate they built a 35-meter tower, which strengthened the fortifications of the property.
After the Thirty Years' War the castle was taken over by the Swedes, and in 1680 it was purchased by the wife of the Elector of Brandenburg. Upon her request the structure was rebuilt into a baroque hunting residence. During the modernization works the western segment of the defensive wall was demolished together with the gate, while in the other parts window openings were made. Despite the renovations, the new owners maintained the brick elevation and the tower to which stairs were built from the courtyard (before it was only possible to enter the tower from the shooting porch which was situated at a height of 16 meters). The castle remained in the Hohenzollerns’ hands until 1945.
After the 2nd World War the castle was robbed and then destroyed many times by “treasure hunters” who – among others – broke the chimneys in the castle. During the times of PRL [Polish People’s Republic] the castle functioned as the headquarters of PGR [State Agricultural Farm], which had their offices there and then they opened a granary in the castle. In 1933 the structure was purchased by a private investor from Belgium who was supposed to renovate it. In 2008 the oldest wing of the building collapsed. In 2011 the Banie municipality regained the building and a year later the eastern wing of the castle and the roof were renovated. In 2013 the renovation works of the tower were completed.
The castle is surrounded by 2.5 ha of the natural park from the 19th century. In the park there are numerous species of trees. The castle was included on the list of monuments in 1957. Since 2009 Stowarzyszenie Zamek Swobnica [Swobnica Castle Association] has been operating and its main goal is to rescue the monument.

The former spa house
The former spa complex is located to the east of the Old Town complex, just outside the city walls. Buildings are located in the eastern part, while the western part consists of a landscape park, adjacent to the spa house. The spa house was established at the turn of the 19th and the 20th centuries as a therapeutic bathing facility that used peat bog deposits.
The original spa complex was comprised of a spa house, a boiler house, a kitchen, and a gym. The present buildings include a laundry, an ironing room, a common room, a garage, an archive, a chapel, and a porter’s lodge.
The main building is located in the centre of the complex. The spa house has the total area of 745 square meters. It was built in brick on a crushed rock foundation in a form of a horseshoe. Along the eastern wall of the spa house there were tracks used for transporting therapeutic peat. There is no historic window or door carpentry preserved in the building.
The historic boiler house is located to the east of the spa house. The building was built in brick. There is a free-standing chimney situated near its northwest corner. The building has 120 square meters. The kitchen and the gym are also located to the east of the main building. The kitchen, built in brick, has 115 square meters. No window or door carpentry has been preserved. In the attic, there are two metal boilers used in the past to heat up therapeutic peat.
The complex was built in the years 1898-1907, but the spa resort started its activity already in 1898. After the Second World War, the complex of buildings was taken over by the Treasury; it functioned as a health resort for three first years after the war, then the entire equipment was transported to Połczyn Zdrój, and the house itself was transformed into the Holiday Academic Centre. In the late 1970s, after a major overhaul and construction of present buildings, the former spa complex has become a seat of a nursing home, which is located there up to this day.
The building has been entered into the provincial register of historic monuments in January 2003.

The Old Town
Moryń is one of the smallest towns in the West Pomerania Province, with only 1600 inhabitants. Its history dates back to the 10th century – when a stronghold was created along with the nearby fishing and farming settlement. Civic rights were conferred to Moryń before 1306. In the 14th century town’s fortification system was built. In 1320, the town joined the New March. In the 15th century the town was ruled by the Teutonic Order – that was the time when (1433) the Hussites made severe destruction in the town. In the 18th century, the town survived three great fires. During the Nazi occupation, a special school, one of the two in Pomerania, was opened in Moryń. Its main aim was Germanisation of Polish children.
The town is off the main communication routes, therefore during the WWII it didn’t suffer serious damage (approx. 15% was damaged). Therefore, most of its precious heritage has been preserved. The old town is almost entirely surrounded by the medieval defence wall (4,5 m high, 300 meters in diameter). The old town entered the list of cultural heritage of the province.
Inside the town walls, visitors will find The Holy Spirit Church, which was built in Late-Roman style during the second half of the 13th century. The building with three naves, made of granite joint blocks was expanded in the 14th century. Inside, we will find, the 12th-century Roman altar made of granite cubes (which is one hundred years older than the church itself), the Baroque pulpit and the fragments of the Medieval polychrome.
In the eastern part of the old market, at 1 Plac Wolności [Liberty Square] there is a town hall – the 19th-century building with a Classical portal. In 1961, it was rebuilt after fire. In front of the building, there is a fountain with the sculpture of a crayfish. This refers to a local legend, which says that in the past, there lived a boy named Crayfish. During Brandenburg’s attack, he forced his way through the enemy’s ranks and he brought the ducal army, which helped to conquer the opponents. Unfortunately, the young man died during the fight. According to the legend, during moonlit nights, his soul comes out of Morzycko Lake and as a crayfish protects Moryń.
On 27 Rynkowa Street there is a Neo-Gothic building from 1874 – in the past there was an orphanage financed by Christian Ferdinand Koch. In 1903, his monument was placed in front of the building. These days, it houses a nursing home for disabled children, which is run by Benedictine Sisters of the Cross of Jesus Christ.
Residential buildings from the 18th and the 19th centuries are also part of the old town. Some of the facilities are equipped with stoops. The old town in Moryń entered the list of cultural heritage in February 1956.

The Old Town
Gryfino was originally a medieval fishing village. Gryfino received civic rights in 1254. The most intensive development of the town occurred in the thirteenth-fourteenth century. To defend the town against the attacks of Brandenburg, a double wall made of wood and earth was built at the end of the thirteenth century, and town walls were erected in the fourteenth century.
Only a few fragments and the Bańska Gate remained from the line of fortifications. The fragment of the walls in the south-eastern part of the town (approx. 70 metres) is looks best.
The Old Town of Gryfino has retained its medieval street layout with a market in the centre. At the main square, You can find the Romanesque church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was built between 1254 - 1278 and rebuilt in the Gothic style at the turn of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the largest ones in Western Pomerania. It was built on a Greek cross plan. The top is adorned with a neo-baroque tower with a cupola and lantern. Inside the building, You can find the stellar vault and a Renaissance pulpit dating from 1605. The most valuable element of the church is the 1580 altar by David Redtel. Today, a part of the altar (the altarpiece) is in the National Museum in Szczecin, a predella depicting the Last Supper has still remained in the church. The present neo-Gothic altar dates from the nineteenth century. The organ, which can be found in the church, is the work of a famous manufacturer from Szczecin - Barnim Grüneberg.
At the intersection of contemporary Pierwszego Maja Street and Sprzymierzonych Street, there is a historic post office building from 1883. The location of the post office is not accidental and is connected with the launch of a Kostrzyn-Szczecin railway connection in 1877.
Unfortunately, Gryfino suffered a lot during the fighting in 1945. Most of the historic buildings were destroyed. The Old Town of Gryfino was inscribed on the list of monuments in October 1955.

The Old Town
Most probably the beginning of the town reaches back to the stronghold of the Lubuszanie tribe which constituted a part of Cedynia Pomeranian castellany. The medieval settlement was located on the trade route which connected Wielkopolska with the Wielecki lands. The first references about the village come from 1248. Most probably in the middle of the 12th century – before 1233 – Trzcińsko-Zdrój was granted municipal rights, and in 1281 the town was granted trade rights.
In the 14th century Trzcińsko-Zdrój was surrounded with defensive walls. In the 15th century the town was managed by the Teutonic Knights, and during their reign the town was attacked and destroyed by the Husyts. Trzcińsko-Zdrój was completely destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and its population was killed. Only the 18th century brought more peaceful times for the town and the economic situation started to improve thanks to the development of craftsmanship. At the end of the 19th century one of the local doctors discovered layers of mud peat, thanks to which in 1898 in Trzcińsko-Zdrój a treatment facility was created and then the town was transformed into a spa town. And despite the fact that Trzcińsko-Zdrój functioned as a spa town only until the end of the 2nd World War, the segment “Zdrój” [spa] reserved for health resorts remained in the name. Despite numerous wars conducted throughout the ages in Trzcińsko-Zdrój the medieval street layout was preserved. The town fortifications, which were built in the Middle Ages, largely survived up until now. In the fortification line five lupine towers, twenty rectangular towers and two towers – Gunpowder Tower and Stork’s Tower, as well as two town gates – Myśliborska Gate and Chojeńska Gate were preserved. The fortifications were made of fieldstone and brick.
In the central point of the old town there is a medieval town hall which was built in the 13th century as a merchants’ house. At Kościelna Street near the market square there is an early Gothic parish church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help which was constructed in the second half of the 13th century. A tenement house situated at the corner of Kościuszki Street and Chojnicka Street was included on the list of monuments, as well as a building (currently a clinic) located at 20 2 Lutego Street.
The area of the old town in Trzcińsko-Zdrój was entered on the list of monuments in April 1955.

The ruins of a church in Pargowo
The ruins of a church in Pargowo are the remnants of a beautiful church from the 14th century, which has not survived up to this day. The building was built on a rectangular plan. It was an aisleless church built of granite slabs. Later on, a sacristy was added on the northern side of the building. Only the walls of the church, with window openings and portals, have been preserved up to this day. Two portals, which can be seen today, are located on the northern and southern walls. From the west, there is a sepulchral monument made of sandstone in a form of an arcade portico incorporated into the façade of the church. This is the most interesting and most valuable element of the building. A plaque used to be there; nowadays, there is an empty place topped with a coat of arms of the von Blumennthal family. The church was open till 1945, and after the Second World War, it started to fall in disrepair. The charming remnants of the church are surrounded by a low damaged wall of stone, covered here and there with ivy. Near the church, there was a cemetery, whose presence can be proven by sparse fragments of tombstones scattered around the building. The area is covered by dense, wild vegetation. There are many stately and ancient trees.

The Town Fortifications of Moryń
A fortified settlement that gave rise to Moryń was founded in the 10th century on the western shore of Lake Morzycko. Moryń was granted a town charter prior to 1306. More or less at the same time the town fortifications were built. In 1320, Moryń was included into the towns of Neumark. In the 15th century, the town was ruled by the Teutonic Knights. During their rule, in 1433, Moryń was destroyed by the Hussites. Somewhat later, in the 18th century, the town was destroyed by fire thrice. During Hitler’s rule a so-called Szkoła Ojczyźniana [Fatherland School] was established. This was a centre of Germanization of Polish children.
The defensive walls of the town were erected in the first half of the 14th century. The fortifications were built of field stone and brick at a height of 6.5 metres (today they are 4.5 meters high). The circle of town walls surrounding the town has a diameter of 300 metres. Originally, the fortifications included twenty eight quadrangular watchtowers, lookout posts, and an entrance gate with a tower. To our times, a full line of walls has been preserved- however, without the gate and watchtowers. What have survived are the lookout posts and a lake gate from the lake’s side, which enabled inhabitants to carry water to the town in case of any fire. The town walls was surrounded by an embankment and moated. These means of security were removed not earlier than in 1811.
Moryń, located out of important communication routes, did not suffer any considerable damage during military operations (only about 15% of buildings were affected). The town fortifications have survived to the present times virtually intact. It is one of few towns where mediaeval fortifications have been nearly completely preserved. Thanks to this, they are one of the most precious relics of military architecture.
In 1956, the area of the old town in Moryń was entered into the provincial register of historic monuments (the Moryń’s old town has preserved the mediaeval nature and arrangement of streets); less than 20 years later, in 1974, the town fortifications were also entered into the register.

The Town Hall
In the southern part of the town at 15 Rynek Street there is a 15th-century town hall. The Gothic building was built in the 13th century as a merchants’ house. At the turn of the 14th and 15th century the structure was expanded, and in the 16th century Late Gothic decorative peaks, a cross and net vault were added. The town hall was built on the plan of a rectangle and it is made of red brick covered with plaster. The two-story building has a basement and a gable roof covered with ceramic tiles.
In some rooms there are cross - ribbed vaults, and in the former court room there is net vault with polychrome from the 16th century. Polychromes with floral and geometric motifs were revealed during maintenance works conducted in the 80’s of the 20th century.
Throughout the ages the building was renovated, reconstructed and restored many times. It changed its look frequently, but in the foundation of the town hall its oldest part was preserved. Fundamental renovation works were conducted after the Thirty Years' War and in the second half of the 17th century, at the turn of the 19th and 20th century. The last significant renovation was conducted at the turn of the 80’s and 90’s of the 20th century.
The town hall served many functions, and each story was used for different purposes depending on the needs of the residents. The rooms were used for trading, official, religious and judicial purposes. Up until the beginning of the 19th century on the ground floor there were markets, while after the war there was a detention cell and a police station. Currently the town hall serves the town administration. On the ground floor there are rooms of the town officials, on the first floor is the mayor's office and a large hall in which sessions of the Town Council take place and civil weddings are organized.

The town walls
Gryfino has held municipal rights since the second half of the 13th century. The town’s rapid growth during this period led to the decision to build city fortifications. The first set, constructed in 1284, consisted of double ramparts made of wood and earth. Subsequently, construction began on stone-and-brick fortifications. Work on the fortifications was completed in the 15th century. At the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, it was decided to reinforce the gates (parapets were added).
Upon completion of all work, the full line of Gryfino’s fortifications consisted of 32 rectangular watchtowers, projecting slightly beyond the line of the walls and spaced 20–25 meters apart, as well as one cylindrical tower. Two gates led into the town—the Szczecin Gate, located on the northern side, and the Bańska Gate, providing access from the south. Additionally, three water gates were built on the side facing the Oder River. The town’s security was further enhanced by a moat surrounding the walls, fed by the nearby river. Gryfino’s fortifications survived until the 17th century. In 1640, Swedish troops destroyed the walls on the Odra River side. The western part of the fortifications was completely destroyed by floods that occurred in 1780 and 1830. Toward the end of the 18th century, a decision was made to dismantle the outer gate.
Today, only small sections of the walls remain in Gryfino, along with the remains of watchtowers on the southern and northern sides. On what is now Bolesław Chrobry Street, we can find the only surviving Gothic gate, the Bańska Gate (formerly St. George’s Gate). Toward the end of the 19th century, the gate was threatened with demolition, allegedly due to the town’s expansion. Thanks to its designation as a historic monument by the City Council in 1864, the structure remained intact. In 1888, the gate was renovated, and in 1979, during another renovation, the battlements of the shooting terrace were restored.
The southern facade of the Bańska Gate, just above the passageway, features ceramic blind-window decoration. On the northern facade, above the passageway, there is a pointed-arch blind window. The western wall contains a bay window serving as a latrine, known as a “dansker.” There, we also find arrowslits and semicircular windows.
Gryfino’s medieval fortifications were built of granite boulders bound together with a clay-limestone mortar. The stones were laid irregularly. Some of the brick walls were constructed using the Wendish method. On the southeast side, the longest section of the medieval fortifications has been preserved; it is approximately 70 meters long.
The town fortifications in Gryfino were added to the list of historic monuments in September 1958.

The westernmost point of Poland
There is a commemorative boulder here, as well as a rest area with picnic shelters.

Tourist Information Center in Gryfino
The center is located just a few meters from the bank of the East Oder River, on the City Wharf. This promenade, popular with locals and tourists alike, offers exceptional views at any time of the day or year of the Międzyodrze River on the opposite bank - a unique natural area in the country that is part of the Lower Oder Valley Landscape Park.
Only a few dozen meters separates the Center from the entrance to the Blue Velo bicycle route (No. 3) leading towards Szczecin or through the city and further south towards Trzcinsk-Zdrój. From our door cyclists can set off in the direction of the Polish-German border located 3 kilometers away, beyond which it is possible to enter many bicycle routes, including the 630-kilometer-long Odra-Nysa international bicycle route. Several minutes separate the cyclist from the path from Gryfino to Gardno from where it is not far to the Beech Forest and other bicycle trails. You can safely park your bike under the windows of the CIT, you can catch wi-fi in the building and its surroundings, and there is a free toilet on the waterfront. A bike path runs the entire length of the waterfront. The key role of the year-round center is to provide information about the tourist and cultural offerings of the area, but that's not our only activity. It is the place where exhibitions promoting local artists are held, as well as numerous events that take advantage of the tourist and natural potential of the area, such as bicycle rallies, canoe trips and hiking tours. We have a wide selection of bicycle maps of the closer and farther surrounding areas, both on the Polish and German sides. We also have numerous maps, folders and tourist studies, as well as small souvenirs such as postcards, stickers and magnets. Anyone who wants to leave us with a commemorative stamp in the Cycling Trip Booklet, travel log or postcard can choose from several different designs. Cyclists have been the largest group of tourists visiting our Center for years. A constant sight with us are parked bicycles and tourists resting on benches before continuing their journey.
We will provide you with the necessary maps, tell you where you can drink coffee or eat lunch without taking your eyes off your bike and luggage, suggest, if necessary, where to find a bicycle service, and listen to your stories from the journey, and that's what we like best :).

Tourist Information Center in Trzcinsko-Zdroj

Water mill ruins