Egiertowo: Local History and Getting Around
Accommodation in Egiertowo
Egiertowo offers landmarks to help you find your way and several tangible links to the village’s history. If you are looking for accommodation here, the road junction and your own means of getting there may play a role in your choice; the historic sites also offer a glimpse into the village’s past.
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Egiertowo at a glance
- Egiertowo was established around 1600 at the site of former glassworks.
- The brick building of the former school, dating from 1880, stands in the village centre.
- National Road 20 intersects with Voivodeship Road 224 here.
- The bus stop “Egiertowo, Stacja paliw” is listed for the village.
- On 2 October 2021, a 27-kilometre cycling tour passed through Egiertowo.
Which historic traces shape the village?
The village’s history dates back to around 1600: Egiertowo was established at the site of former glassworks. The school’s history can also be placed in context using specific details. There was no school in the village until 1879; the children went to school in Kamela. The brick building of the former school in the village centre dates from 1880.
Other historical points of interest include a memorial founded by Stefan Socha and an Evangelical cemetery on the road towards Nowa Karczma. There is also a school building near a prominent oak, around 250 years old, which has been partly converted into a Karczma. These details offer different ways to explore local history: early industry and settlement, education, and memorial and burial culture. The partial conversion into a Karczma does not indicate that it is currently operating as one.
What should you consider when travelling here and choosing accommodation?
In Egiertowo, National Road 20, which connects with Stargard Szczeciński, Szczecinek and Gdynia, intersects with Voivodeship Road 224, which connects Wejherowo and Tczew. The junction is a useful landmark. Road routes and numbering can change, so check the latest information when planning your journey.
The stop “Egiertowo, Stacja paliw” is listed for the village. No departure times are provided. If you are planning to travel by bus, check the transport operator’s latest information.
Which cycling tour passed through Egiertowo?
On 2 October 2021, as part of the “Zwiedzanie zgodnie z naturą” project, a 27-kilometre cycling tour ran from Somonino through Egiertowo and along the Szlak Hutniczy to Borcz and Trątkownica. Both the start and finish were in Somonino. The date refers to a single tour; for current route planning, consult up-to-date route information.
Discover more destinations: Starkowa Huta, Kielpino K Kartuz, Długi Kierz, Zukowo, Sikorzyno, Borowo, Dzierzazno and Brodnica Górna.
FAQ
Which roads intersect in Egiertowo?
National Road 20 and Voivodeship Road 224 intersect here. Check the latest road information before travelling.
Which bus stop is listed for Egiertowo?
“Egiertowo, Stacja paliw” is listed. For departure times and current connections, consult the transport operator’s information.
When did the cycling tour pass through Egiertowo?
The 27-kilometre tour took place on 2 October 2021. It started and finished in Somonino, and ran via Egiertowo and the Szlak Hutniczy to Borcz and Trątkownica.
View the broader travel overview: Karthaus.
