Discover Ostromecko

The Old Palace was built around 1730 by the Mostowski family. The historic railway station ensemble, dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, includes a station building, an ancillary building, two workers’ houses and a railway viaduct. Paths in the palace park include Aleja Schinkla, Aleja Lennégo, Aleja Alvenslebenów and Aleja Mostowskich.

Distinctive exhibition topics include disassembled pianos and upright pianos at Skład Sommerfelda, and a collection of 8,000 owls in the “Huhuczny strych” exhibition at the New Palace. The black Szlak Orlich Gniazd hiking trail runs from Ostromecko to Kamieniec and is 14.8 km long. Below the palace, there are panoramic views of the Vistula and Fordon.

The Old Palace and the railway station ensemble represent different chapters in the area’s architectural history: the palace was built around 1730, while the multi-part railway station ensemble dates from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Those interested in historic architecture can consider these elements of Ostromecko separately, rather than reducing the ensemble to a single building.

Another preserved ensemble consists of three buildings belonging to the “Ostromecko” mineral water factory and is known as “Ostromecko-Zdrój.” Alongside palace and railway architecture, the factory’s historic buildings are also part of the area’s heritage. The three ensembles differ in their composition: a palace, a multi-part railway station ensemble and a group of three factory buildings. This variety makes Ostromecko interesting to travellers who want to explore different types of historic buildings.

The exhibition at Skład Sommerfelda is arranged like a workshop. Visitors can take a close look at parts from pianos and upright pianos, taken from instruments that were specially disassembled. The exhibition includes 11 exhibits, including the Carmen accordion with factory number 0001. Here, the focus is on individual instruments and their components—a different emphasis from a collection centred on an animal motif.

Such a collection is presented at the New Palace in “Huhuczny strych”: the exhibition features 8,000 owls. If you are planning a trip to Ostromecko primarily to visit its exhibitions, you can choose between the workshop-like display of instrument parts and the extensive owl collection. Both themes are clearly defined and offer different points of interest for travel companions interested in culture or collecting.

Several paths in Ostromecko Palace Park have their own names: Aleja Schinkla, Aleja Lennégo, Aleja Alvenslebenów and Aleja Mostowskich. These names give you specific points to focus on during a walk through the park. Below the palace, panoramic views extend over the Vistula to Fordon. The park paths and the viewpoint offer a scenic contrast to the historic buildings and exhibitions.

For a longer hike, the black Szlak Orlich Gniazd is another option: it runs from Ostromecko to Kamieniec and is 14.8 km long. When choosing a hotel in Ostromecko, you can weigh up cultural sightseeing, the park and hiking; these different interests can guide your choice without needing to be combined into a single itinerary.

If you would like to compare more pages about localities, you can also find Białe Błota, Osielsko, Trzciniec, Maksymilianowo, Gzin, Niwy, Kruszyniec and Trzeciewiec here as well.

When was the Old Palace built?

The Mostowski family had the Old Palace built around 1730.

What does the exhibition at Skład Sommerfelda show?

It shows parts from pianos and upright pianos taken from instruments that were specially disassembled. The 11 exhibits include the Carmen accordion with factory number 0001.

How long is the Szlak Orlich Gniazd from Ostromecko to Kamieniec?

The black hiking trail is 14.8 km long.

For the broader travel overview: Bydgoski.