Landsberg on the Warthe

Gorzów Wielkopolski lies on the banks of the Warta River. Its defining city landmarks include the 13th-century Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Old Market Square, and several parks, each with its own character. There are also cultural venues for art and music, as well as options for walking, cycling, and other leisure activities. The municipal tourist map also shows hiking, cycling, and horse-riding trails in the city and neighboring municipalities.

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a red-brick building dating from the 13th century. Beside the cathedral on the Old Market Square stands the fountain named after Hermann Paucksch. The plaques of the Gorzów Avenue of Stars are also set into the paving of the Old Market Square. They honor deceased artists and cultural figures from Gorzów Wielkopolski. These three sights offer different highlights: sacred architecture, a named fountain, and a tribute to cultural life.

Another historic building is the white Spichlerz, a three-story half-timbered building dating from 1723. The Miejski Ośrodek Sztuki organizes contemporary art exhibitions and runs an art-house cinema. The institution also owns 31 works by Władysław Hasior, making it the second-largest collection of his work in Poland. Music lovers will also find the Filharmonia Gorzowska. Its modern building features glass walls, and the concert hall's acoustics are considered among the best in Poland.

The parks differ in their features and leisure activities. Park Czechówek has a distinctly woodland character and a pond fed by spring water. In Park Kopernika, the site's history recalls its former use as a municipal cemetery; an Evangelical chapel from the late 19th century remains there. Those interested in older parklands can visit Park Siemiradzkiego, the city's oldest park. Its features include an amphitheater and a viewing point.

For outdoor exercise, Park Górczyński offers walking paths, children's playgrounds, a street-workout area, and a sand volleyball court. Park Słowiański has footpaths, pétanque, a high-ropes course, and a downhill track. The range of options lets you choose between peaceful walks and specific leisure activities during your stay, without every park offering the same experience.

Since 2019, the Szlak Stolic in Gorzów Wielkopolski has included a section more than 700 meters long for cyclists and pedestrians. This section connects to the eastern part of the boulevard and leads to the Lubuski Bridge. The municipal tourist map also shows hiking, cycling, and horse-riding trails in Gorzów Wielkopolski and neighboring municipalities. A river cruise aboard the 135-year-old icebreaker Kuna is also offered as an attraction. When planning, you can choose between trails on land and a trip on the river.

The tourist information office is located on the Old Market Square in the city center. It offers city maps and guidebooks, information about cultural events, promotional materials about the region, and help with accommodation reservations. From May to September, it is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; from October to April, Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

More places: Deszczno, Zdroisko, Wojcieszyce, Rybakowo, Witnica, Kostrzyn, Landsberg on the Warthe, Kłodawa and Santoczno.

What cultural attractions are there?

The Miejski Ośrodek Sztuki organizes art exhibitions and runs an art-house cinema. The Filharmonia Gorzowska is another cultural highlight.

Which parks have walking paths?

Park Górczyński has walking paths, while Park Słowiański has footpaths. The municipal tourist map also shows hiking trails.

When is the tourist information office open?

From May to September, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; from October to April, Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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