Gorzów Wielkopolski - the most interesting attractions and monuments to visit | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Direct trains to Gorzów Wielkopolski run from Warsaw, Poznań, Gdynia, Zielona Góra and Lublin
• The Nadwarciański Boulevard runs along the Warta River immediately next to the main railway station
• The Jan Dekert Lubuskie Museum spans four branches covering over 3,000 square metres
• The Santok Castle Museum branch is located approximately 12.5 km from the city centre
• The Dinosaur Park in Nowiny Wielkie is reachable by train from Gorzów station
• Fun Jump Trampoline Park and Fabryka Małp Rope Park are popular family attractions in the city

In the case of cities such as Gorzów Wielkopolski, the attractions seem to remain in the shadow of more popular destinations, e.g. Poznań, 130 km away. Unnecessarily - the area hides real treasures, including:

• the Warta boulevards,

• historic townhouses,

• modern cultural spaces,

• green recreational areas.

But that's not all! Take a look at our list of attractions, which can become a guide for you and your loved ones on a trip to Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Boulevard on the Warta River

What interesting things can encourage you to visit Gorzów Wielkopolski? Attractions in this city include, above all, the Boulevard Nadwarciański, i.e. a promenade stretching along the Warta River. It is an ideal place to relax while walking with your dog or family. The boulevard is located in the very centre of the city, between Cichońskiego and Garbary streets, right next to the main railway station - if you have a moment to catch a train, it is worth coming here to have a little rest after an intensive sightseeing.

After the revitalisation that took place between 2005 and 2011, the boulevard has become a lively recreational centre where residents and tourists can enjoy the numerous cafés, restaurants, playgrounds and green areas. Walking here, one can enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the historic railway overpass, which adds to the unique character of the place. On the western side, the boulevard ends with a square where concerts are held in the summer season.

Jan Dekert Museum of Lubuskie

The Jan Dekert Lubuskie Museum is made up of four branches, which together cover as much as 3,000 square metres, tirelessly providing knowledge and inspiration to children, young people and adults since 1945.

• The villa and garden complex is located in the historic Gustav Schroeder villa at 35 Warszawska Street, about 2 km from the railway station.

• The Santok Castle Museum is located at 2a Wodna Street in Santok (approx. 12.5 km from Gorzów).

• The Mill Homestead is located at 37 Leśna Street in Bogdaniec (about 14 km east).

• The address of the Granary is 1-3 Fabryczna Street in Gorzów.

It is also worth checking out the Włodzimierz Korsak Memorial Chamber located at the Kłodawa Forest District headquarters at ul. Gorzowska 31 (8.5 km to the north).

All these places can be easily reached by rail - check the connection in the PKP timetable on the website or the PolishTrains mobile app.

The extensive collections of the Jan Dekert Lubuski Museum include exhibits on the history, ethnography and art of the Lubuskie region. Permanent exhibitions present, among others, bourgeois interiors from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, numismatic collections and unique archaeological collections. The museum also organises numerous temporary exhibitions and educational workshops, and is an important cultural centre of the city.

Spring of Nations Park

The Wiosny Ludów Park, called the Rose Park by the inhabitants, is a green enclave in the very centre of Gorzów, ideal for rest and recreation. The park area lies between the streets:

• Wybickiego;

• Kosynierów Gdyńskich;

• Sikorskiego;

• Strzelecka;

• Łokietka.

There is a pond, numerous walking alleys and a well-equipped playground for children. During the summer season, cultural events are held here. It is worth visiting on your way to the Gorzów Wielkopolski railway station - the attractions in the park are just a 10-minute walk from the station.

Amphitheatre of the Municipal Cultural Centre

The amphitheatre of the Municipal Cultural Centre in Gorzów Wielkopolski is a modern outdoor stage used for concerts, festivals and theatre performances. Due to its acoustics and capacity, the amphitheatre hosts both local artists and internationally renowned stars. Its green surroundings and proximity to the city centre make it a popular meeting and entertainment venue for local residents. The venue can be found at 30 Drzymały Street.

And what about typical attractions for children? Gorzów Wielkopolski is a place we can in good conscience recommend not only to active adults travelling alone, but also to multi-generational families. The youngest will find plenty of attractions to make every moment spent in this city an unforgettable adventure. Get ready for lots of excitement and unforgettable moments! Here is our list of the best places in Gorzów to visit with children.

Fun Jump trampoline park

In the city of Gorzów, attractions for children and young people encourage active recreation. One of them is the Fun Jump Trampoline Park, located at 11a Targowa Street. It is definitely more than just trampolines to jump on! In addition to these, on 3,000 square metres there is also a rope park with the longest tyrolean under the roof (90 m), a lasertag, climbing walls and the Rio Parrot Park, which the little ones simply love. This is the perfect place for them to relax!

The property is about 1.5 km from the train station, so you can easily walk to it. The building is open

• during the week and on Sundays from 09:00 to 21:00;

• on Saturdays from 09:00 to 22:00.

Sample price list? ** An hour's use of the trampolines during the week costs PLN 37 for a normal ticket or PLN 31 for a reduced ticket; at weekends it is PLN 41 and PLN 37 respectively. **

Rope Park Monkey Factory

The Rope Park Monkey Factory, located at 12 Slavianska Street, is the ideal place for young adventurers. It offers routes of varying degrees of difficulty, which are adapted to the age and skills of the participants, allowing them to fully explore in a safe environment.

• From April to June and in September, it is open at weekends and holidays from 12:00 to 18:00 and Monday to Friday by telephone enrolment.

• In July and August, the facility operates during the week from 12:00 to 19:00 and on weekends and holidays from 12:00 to 19:00.

• In October, you can make an appointment by phone during the week or come to the site on weekends and public holidays between 11am and 5pm.

• In November, the rope park opens weekends and public holidays (except 1 November) by telephone appointment.

**The price list includes various options: **

• going down the low, medium or high routes costs PLN 35 each, with the option of another go on the same route for PLN 20.

• The "Tyrolean" downhill route and climbing wall are available for PLN 30, with the option of another ascent for PLN 20.

• For the most ambitious, a package including all four routes is available for PLN 80.

• Due to changing weather conditions, it is advisable to call the facility in advance.

Dinosaur Park in Noviny Wielkie

The fascinating Dinosaur Park in Nowiny Wielkie takes visitors back to prehistoric times. The main attraction of the park is a 700-metre-long forest educational path, along which about 40 life-size models of dinosaurs are placed, faithfully reproducing the appearance of these prehistoric creatures.The complex is open:

• in March, April and October during the week from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., and at weekends and holidays from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m,

• in May, June and September during the week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m,

• in July and August from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Children up to 1 metre tall can enter for free, tickets for children under 15 and adults over 65 cost PLN 25, while tickets for older children and adults cost PLN 25. How to get here during a trip to Gorzów? It is not difficult at all - just take the train from Gorzów's main train station to Nowiny Wielkie. The park is located at 1b Kolejowa Street, 350 metres from the station.

Gorzów impresses with its variety of styles and unique atmosphere. Each of its historic sites is not only a fragment of history, but also a unique element of the landscape, which allows you to better understand the culture and tradition of the region. If you want to feel the spirit of the past and move back in time, be sure to see the most beautiful monuments of Gorzów Wielkopolski - we are sure they will enchant you! What is worth seeing and discovering here?

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the oldest monument in Gorzów Wielkopolski - it dates back to the 13th century. This impressive red-brick Gothic church dominates the Old Market Square and is an unwritten symbol of the city. The interior impresses above all with the Renaissance-Mannerist main altar in the form of a triptych from around 1600. It depicts the scenes of the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, as well as the image of Jonah in the mouth of the whale. Gorzów Cathedral has the largest organ in the region, consisting of 2,300 pipes, as well as 4 bells.

Walls

The remains of the medieval defensive walls of Gorzów Wielkopolski are a fascinating relic of the city's past. Their construction began in the 1420s, replacing the earlier wooden and earth fortifications. A fragment of about 130 metres in length, located on Zabytkowa Street, has been preserved to this day.

Walking along these walls, you can feel the atmosphere of the old times and read information about how the city successfully defended itself against invaders over the years. This is another of Gorzów's attractions, which you can "tick off" on your way from the railway station to the city centre (it is about a quarter of an hour's walk).

Spichlerz

The Granary is a historic building from the 18th century, currently serving as a branch of the Jan Dekert Lubuski Museum, which we have already described. Located at 1-3 Fabryczna Street, it is an important point on the cultural map of Gorzów. It hosts temporary exhibitions and permanent exhibitions on the history of the region. It is about one kilometre from the railway station, so a 15-minute walk is enough to get here straight from the train.

Why do we devote a special place on our list to this building? Because it is an interesting building that you absolutely must see for yourself. In the three-storey half-timbered building (a fantastic example of perfectly preserved half-timbering!), you can see, among other things, a model of the city from the first half of the 17th century and the remains of the Gothic town hall excavated during archaeological work in the Old Market Square.

One of the most important attractions of Gorzów can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. On Fridays, entry is free of charge, on other days you will pay 18 PLN (regular ticket) or 12 PLN (discounted ticket). Tickets for the temporary exhibitions cost 12 zł and 8 zł respectively.

Paucksch Villa

Monuments? Gorzów Wielkopolski has plenty of them! One example is the Paucksch Villa, an imposing residence from the late 19th century which once belonged to the well-known Gorzów industrialist Hermann Paucksch. It is one of the impressive factory residences of the former Landsberg, along with the palace of the bishops of Gorzow (Max Bahr's villa), the wedding palace (Carl Bahr's villa), Lehmann's villa (Herbert Library) or Schroeder's villa, which today houses the Lubuskie Museum.

The building, located at 36 Wal Okrajny Street, was built in the spirit of the late Italian Renaissance, for which elegant villas with a corner tower are characteristic. In its surroundings, a cordegarden (outbuilding) has been preserved, as well as the remains of the former garden layout with valuable old trees.

Until 2014, the Grodzki Dom Kultury operated here, attracting interest with its legendary interior decoration, including fairy-tale ceilings. In 2023, a private investor began a major renovation of the villa to adapt the historic interiors for a new function - a conference and restaurant centre is to be built here.

The Witches' Well

In a city with such an interesting history as Gorzów Wielkopolski, monuments are not only churches and villas. One of the most interesting attractions is also the Witches' Well - a place shrouded in legends related to medieval trials of women accused of witchcraft. According to one story, in the middle of the 16th century, a distraught mother of three beautiful girls who did not want to marry died here by suicide, and as a result was accused of being a witch and set on fire at the stake.

Located in the Old Market Square, the well is an interesting spot for lovers of history and mysterious stories. It originally stood in the courtyard of the New Town Hall on Obotrycka Street, but was destroyed during the Second World War. The object, reconstructed by Gorzów artist Zofia Bilińska, was placed on the Woolen Market Square in 1997. Are you ready to check if you can actually see a woman's face in the well?

Planning a weekend getaway full of new experiences and interesting attractions? Gorzów Wielkopolski is the perfect destination for a short but inspiring trip. Thanks to convenient railway connections with Poland's largest cities, a trip to this city is fast and convenient, and an additional advantage is the large accommodation and catering facilities near the railway station. Check out what is worth seeing in Gorzów and plan your trip full of unforgettable experiences!

Gorzów Philharmonic Orchestra

What can Gorzów surprise you with? Attractions not to be missed during a weekend visit include a visit to the Centre for Artistic Education - the Gorzów Philharmonic. This is a modern facility with world-class concert space and a professional orchestra. It offers a coherent artistic programme, as well as numerous educational activities for children and young people.

Built between 2009 and 2011, the modern, glass-roofed building has become a permanent feature in the city's landscape, being an attraction frequented not only by music lovers, but also by amateurs of interesting architecture and by all those who want to "visit" all the major attractions during their trip to Gorzów. The famous Wojciech Kilar Festival of Contemporary Music takes place here - it is worth checking the current list of events, both within the framework of this event, as well as the regular repertoire, and then heading here for a musical feast.

Juliusz Osterwa Theatre

Do you believe that you can never have too many cultural experiences? Are high art-related attractions the most important thing for you? Gorzów Wielkopolski will certainly not disappoint you. When planning a visit to the city, check out the current performances of the Juliusz Osterwa Theatre, located in the building at 9 Teatralna Street. This is an institution with a rich tradition, active since 1946, offering a variety of performances - from interpretations of classic dramas to contemporary plays.

The theatre is located about 2 km from the main railway station - you can walk this route unhurriedly through the Nadwarciańska Boulevards. The current programme of events can be found on the theatre's official website, where you can also purchase tickets. There is an Art Cafe in the building.

BWA Gallery Municipal Art Centre

BWA Gallery Miejski Ośrodek Sztuki, located at 73 Pomorska Street, is a space dedicated to contemporary Polish and foreign art. The institution has the second largest collection of works by Władysław Hasior in Poland, comprising as many as 31 works of art by this esteemed Polish artist. The gallery is open:

• on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 18:00,

• on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m,

• on Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00.

A normal ticket costs PLN 2, a concessionary ticket costs PLN 1. The building houses a cinema and operates an Interdisciplinary Audiovisual Academy. The youngest visitors can take advantage of the unique workshops organised by the museum, which give them a chance to interact creatively with art.

Siemiradzki Park

What other attractions in Gorzów Wielkopolski should you consider? A place that is definitely worth visiting, especially on a beautiful sunny day, is the Henryk Siemiradzki Park located on the hills surrounding the old town. There are numerous alleyways, a children's playground and vantage points to admire the panorama of the city, including a viewing platform and the so-called "Stairs to Nowhere", a remnant of the planned construction of a palm house at the top of the park.

Cruises on the Warta River

Want to get to know Gorzów as well as possible? Above all, a cruise on the Warta is the perfect way to see the city from a different perspective. During the spring-summer season, you can board the popular Phantom ship, a water tram that seats 60 people and underwent a major refurbishment in early 2024.

An idea for the weekend is a two-hour trip from the passenger harbour near the Boulevard Nadwarciański to Santok. In Gorzów Wielkopolski, you can also sail on the M/V "Kuna", the oldest river icebreaker in the world. You should check departure times and ticket prices on the official websites of the organisers or at tourist information centres. One thing is certain - such an attraction is a great way to relax and learn about the history of the city told by a guide!

Nearly 50 trains from various parts of the country arrive at Gorzów Wielkopolski station every day. Most connections are operated by Przewozy Regionalne, but TLK and Intercity trains are also present.

Here is a list of stations from which you can get to the Gorzów Wielkopolski railway station without changing trains:

• Gdynia Główna,

• Kostrzyn,

• Krzyż,

• Lublin Główny,

• Poznań Główny,

• Piła Główna,

• Warszawa Wschodnia,

• Zbąszynek,

• Zielona Góra Główna.

If you want to plan your journey to Gorzów, use the PKP timetable search engine.

If you are visiting Gorzów Wielkopolski, be sure to put the attractions for children and adults we have described in this guide on your "to see in and around the city" list. The inspiring character of this place means that absolutely no one will be bored here. If you are one of those tourists who highly value unforgettable experiences and a unique atmosphere, plan a short excursion or a longer visit to one of the most important places in the Lubuskie Voivodeship!

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