Discover Łask: city history and routes along the Grabia

• The Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Michael the Archangel was built in the Late Gothic style between 1517 and 1523.
• The yellow Mill Trail along the Grabia is 36 kilometres long and suitable for hikers and cyclists.
• The green “Szlak Turystyczny Okolic Pabianic” hiking trail is about 26 kilometres long and accessible to cyclists.
• The Museum of the History of Łask has five exhibition rooms; during the summer holidays, kayaks and smaller sports and leisure equipment are available for hire at the “Zajączek” reservoir.

The collegiate church makes a clear historical statement: it was built between 1517 and 1523, and its architecture is Late Gothic. The Museum of the History of Łask also focuses on the town and region. Its five rooms include the exhibition “From the History of the Town and Region” and the permanent exhibition “The Town of Las-Kolumna – Extraordinary Stories”. In the courtyard, an open-air exhibition of old agricultural tools is set up beneath a covered shelter. As the exhibition layout may change, check the latest information before your visit.

The museum also offers workshops for children and themed historical walks through the town. If these activities are important to your trip, check the current programme. In Kolumna, wooden villas with verandas shape the townscape: they were built for summer visitors in the 1930s, and many feature architecture known as Swiss style.

Local events also offer insight into the area’s cultural history. The Jarmark Łaski was already a place for exchanging different ideas, intellectual currents, cultures and fashions in the 15th century, and is considered the oldest local event. The Rose Festival is a family picnic with activities for children, food and artistic performances. Trips to the local rose fields focus on the roses that have made Łask known beyond the region. The 11th edition of the recurring festival took place on 5 July 2026; check dates and the programme before travelling. “Pociąg do Kolumny – Akustycznie” grew out of an initiative by residents and friends of Kolumna and has become a fixture in the region’s cultural calendar over the years. Check dates for future editions separately.

The Mill Trail along the Grabia starts at the railway station in the Kolumna district, passes through the Grabia Valley and the centre of Łask, and ends in Siedlce Łaskie. Marked in yellow and 36 kilometres long, it connects preserved mill architecture with the natural surroundings of the Warta-Widawka Landscape Park. The green “Szlak Turystyczny Okolic Pabianic” is shorter, at about 26 kilometres, and connects Łask with Pabianice; it is also accessible to cyclists. The different lengths and descriptions can help you choose a tour based on the distance you want to cover and whether you are more interested in mill architecture or a route connecting two towns.

Other routes offer different points of reference. The Pabianice Trail ends at Łask railway station. The 318-kilometre Szlak Rowerowy Ziemi Sieradzkiej cycling route passes through Łask and highlights the collegiate church there. Around the destination, you can explore the Grabia Valley on foot, by bicycle, on horseback or by kayak. These activities describe ways to explore the valley, not a single shared route.

In Łask Municipality, the Grabia Valley is considered the area’s greatest natural and tourist attraction. The entire stretch of the Grabia, along with its tributaries, the Końska and Pałusznica, and the surrounding forests, lies within a protected landscape area. Also in the municipality, the “Las-Kolumna” natural and landscape complex was established in 1993 to protect the old pine forest; it covers 365 hectares.

The “Zajączek” municipal outdoor swimming area is beside a reservoir of about two hectares on the Grabia and Pisia rivers. It has a supervised bathing area with a beach. Kayaks and smaller sports and leisure equipment are available for hire during the summer holidays. The rental service is seasonal; check the latest information about availability before your trip.

Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna trains serve the Kolumna, Dobroń and Łask railway stations. From there, the Grabia is just a few minutes away on foot or by bicycle. As train services may change, check the connection for your travel date. The tourist information point in Łask provides information about local attractions, cultural events, walking and cycling routes, and the town’s and surrounding area’s museum and leisure facilities; check the latest opening arrangements before visiting.

When looking for a hotel, you can start by listing your main destinations for each day: the church and museum, the routes or the seasonal swimming facilities.

Discover more destinations: Łask, Magdalenów, Wodzierady, Poddębice, Tomaszowski, Radomsko, Wieluń and Zgierz.

Which routes can you compare in Łask?

The yellow Mill Trail along the Grabia is 36 kilometres long and suitable for hikers and cyclists. The green “Szlak Turystyczny Okolic Pabianic” is about 26 kilometres long, connects Łask with Pabianice and is accessible to cyclists.

What does the Museum of the History of Łask offer?

It has five exhibition rooms, including two exhibitions about the town and region. An open-air exhibition of old agricultural tools is on display in the courtyard. Workshops for children and themed walks are also offered; check the current programme.

When are kayaks available for hire at “Zajączek”?

Kayaks and smaller sports and leisure equipment are described as available for hire during the summer holidays. Check the latest information about availability before your trip.

Which events can you experience in Łask?

The Rose Festival includes a family picnic, activities for children, food and artistic performances, as well as trips to the local rose fields. Check the dates and programme before travelling.

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