Attractions in Toruń - the best places and sights to visit

Toruń is a city that combines Gothic history with the unique atmosphere of a Vistula town. Known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, it delights with the beauty of medieval architecture, the smell of gingerbread and the legends that hide behind its walls. Walking through the picturesque Old Town, you will discover the attractions of Toruń: the monuments, mysteries and charm of one of the most beautiful cities in Poland.

Torun is the perfect city for a day trip, full of history, atmospheric streets and unique attractions. Start the day with a stroll along the Vistula River on Philadelphia Boulevard to admire the Gothic walls of the Old Town and reach the Teutonic Castle. Then visit the Living Gingerbread Museum and look under the Leaning Tower. Head to the Old Town Square, where the Nicolaus Copernicus statue and the nearby Copernicus House await. Spend the afternoon at the Cosmopolis Fountain or the unique Museum of Travellers. At the end of the day, visit the majestic St James' Church on the New Town Square.

After leaving the conveniently located📍 Toruń Miasto train station, it is worth starting your visit with a walk along Bulwar Filadelfijski. The road along the Vistula is a great opportunity to stretch your legs after a journey and admire the majestic Gothic walls of the Old Town. The numerous boats moored at the shore and the panorama of Toruń as seen from the river add to the charm of the route. The walk will lead you to 📍TheTeutonic Castle ⤵️

🕚12 min 🚶900 m

This is an impressive attraction that will take you back to medieval times! Although today only the ruins of the castle remain, their monumentality allows you to imagine the former power of this Teutonic fortress. Here you can explore the mysterious underground, see the former moat, and admire the reconstruction of medieval torture instruments in the interactive museum. Interestingly, in the 15th century, during an uprising against the Teutonic Knights, the castle was partially destroyed by the citizens of Toruń. In the ruins you will find a piece of the walls from that time left standing - a symbol of the revolt. After this visit we set off to visit the📍LivingGingerbread Museum ⤵️.

🕚 8 min 🚶500m

On Rabiańska Street you will find the Live Gingerbread Museum, one of the most original museums in Poland. Here, you will not only learn about the history of Toruń's gingerbread, but also bake the traditional delicacy yourself according to old recipes. A visit is a great opportunity to learn about local traditions in an interactive way. Did you know that Toruń's gingerbread won acclaim across Europe as early as in the Middle Ages? Their recipes were a closely guarded secret. From there we set off to📍CurveWieżę⤵️

🕚 3 min 🚶180m

One of the city's most recognisable landmarks is the medieval tower, which has tilted almost 1.5 metres from the vertical. According to legend, the tower tilted because it was built by a Teutonic knight who broke his vow of chastity. Try standing under the tower, leaning against its wall - if you manage to keep your balance, you are said to be a person without sin! The next point on our tour is 📍TheCosmopolisfountain**.⤵️**

🕚 5 min 🚶350 m

Right next to the Old Town moat is the Cosmopolis Fountain, an unusual installation alluding to the heliocentric model of the solar system created by Nicolaus Copernicus. On summer evenings, the fountain delights with light and musical shows, creating a unique atmosphere. If you're lucky, you'll end up at a spectacular show synchronised to classical music. And up ahead📍TheTony Halik Travellers' Museum**.⤵️**

🕚 4 min 🚶290 m

In Franciszkańska Street you will find the unique Museum of Travellers, dedicated to the famous globetrotter, Tony Halik. Why in Toruń? The impulse to create the museum was a gift of over 800 exhibits given to the people of Toruń by Elżbieta Dzikowska, a traveller and Halik's wife. Inside, we can admire unusual souvenirs from his expeditions, mainly in North and South America - tribal masks, exotic clothes or photographs documenting the life of distant cultures. This place will inspire anyone who dreams of faraway travels. Then it's on to the📍MarketStaromiejskiemu⤵️.

🕚 3 min 🚶200 m

The central point of Toruń is the Old Town Square with the eye-catching Gothic Town Hall in the middle. It is one of the largest and most beautiful buildings of its kind in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The square also houses a statue of Nicolaus Copernicus - the eminent astronomer born in the city. The Latin inscription on the pedestal reads: "It happened that he moved the Earth, stopped the Sun and the Sky". Not far from the square is also the Copernicus House, where - according to tradition - the scientist was born. It is worth noting the beautiful Gothic architecture of the building. Then we direct our steps towards the📍Invisibledomowi⤵️.

🕚 5 min 🚶350 m

The Invisible House on Strumykowa Street is an attraction that will touch your senses. During the interactive tour, visitors have the opportunity to experience the world the way blind people do. Total darkness forces you to rely on touch, hearing and smell. This unusual experience teaches empathy and turns our perception of reality upside down. Opposite the Invisible House is the more traditional Museum of Toruń Gingerbread. Here you will learn, among other things, the 130-year history of the creation of the sweet baked goods. Walking towards the railway station, you pass theNew Town Market on the way📍 ⤵️.

🕚 4 min 🚶300 m

The New Town Square in Toruń is the heart of the former New Town, which merged with the Old Town in the 14th century. Historically, this square** served as a marketplace and meeting place for craftsmen,** which is still emphasised by the names of neighbouring streets such as Jęczmienna, Ślusarska and Sukiennicza. There is also the Camerimage cinema, which hosts world cinema stars every year during the Energa Camerimage Festival. On the side of the market square stands the last attraction on our route: 📍St**. James** Church ⤵️

🕚 3 min 🚶210 m

St James' Church is one of the best-preserved Gothic churches in Poland. The interior impresses with a wealth of detail - from the colourful stained glass windows to the beautifully decorated altars. The church is a stop on the Way of St James, the most famous pilgrimage route in Europe. The route leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, where pilgrims believe the body of the Apostle James is located. From the church we return to 📍Toruń City railway station ⤵️.

By train, of course! Toruń is well connected thanks to its location in central Poland. There are direct connections from Bydgoszcz, Włocławek and Inowrocław, among others. There is easy access from other large cities such as Warsaw, Poznań and Gdańsk.

If you're looking to save money, buy your ticket in advance - especially during busy tourist periods or weekends. On our EuroPodróże.co.uk website, you can easily compare ticket prices and choose the best deal. Be flexible - prices depend on the city of departure, date and popularity of the route. Take into account that a slightly more expensive but faster connection will give you more time to explore the attractions of Toruń.

Before you set off for Toruń by train, make sure you have your ticket with you and check any changes to the timetable. By booking through our service, you will receive your ticket by both email and SMS, plus we will remind you of your journey 30 minutes before departure. On the train, you can use sockets, Wi-Fi and dining cars. There are adapted seats for those with special needs. If you have questions, our helpline is open every day until 23:00.