Discover Nowe Miasto Lubawskie

• The town lies in the valley of the meandering Drwęca; its eastern part is within the Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu Doliny Dolnej Drwęcy protected landscape area.
• Preserved fragments of the town walls and the Gothic Brodnicka and Lubawska gate towers are defining features of its historical heritage.
• A 12.8 km cycling route runs between Kurzętnik and Nowe Miasto Lubawskie through the protected Drwęca Valley.
• The TO-2215 hiking trail is 13 km long and connects the town with the yellow hiking trail in the Drwęca Valley.

The meandering Drwęca shapes the landscape around Nowe Miasto Lubawskie. The eastern part of the town lies within the Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu Doliny Dolnej Drwęcy protected landscape area. The cycling route between Kurzętnik and the town also runs through the Drwęca Valley, which is protected as part of the Natura 2000 network. If you would like to combine your stay with outdoor activities, you can choose from specific cycling and hiking routes as well as the town’s cultural attractions.

The Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route also passes through Nowe Miasto Lubawskie. Its described route runs through the Drwęca Valley, through forests and along the shores of the lakes of Warmia and Masuria. This also makes the town relevant to travellers interested in longer pilgrimage routes, as it lies on a route that continues beyond the town limits.

The preserved fragments of the town walls are examples of medieval defensive architecture. Construction of the walls began in the 1330s. The surviving sections include the Gothic Brodnicka and Lubawska gate towers. Despite later alterations, original loopholes and characteristic turrets have been preserved on the Lubawska gate tower. The urban complex of Nowe Miasto Lubawskie was entered in the register of monuments in 1957.

The Muzeum Ziemi Lubawskiej has been housed in Baszta Brodnicka since 1959. Its collections illustrate the history and everyday life of the region’s residents over several centuries. Another historical highlight is the parish church, or Basilica of St Thomas the Apostle: construction began around 1300. Its furnishings include a late Renaissance choir and an organ dating from the early 17th century.

The historic market square and parish cemetery also add to the town’s character. The market square retains the feel of times gone by. The cemetery’s surviving features include historic tombstones, a neoclassical mortuary with adjoining burial chapels, and a cemetery gate. If you are interested in the town’s history, these different places offer a range of themes, from fortifications and sacred architecture to historic cemetery design.

Kinoteatr Harmonia has 197 seats and can accommodate up to 300 people for cultural events and concerts. In March 2022, the former Protestant church in Nowe Miasto Lubawskie was used as a cinema. The tourist information centre is at Rynek 23; a family cycling route starts at the market square by the information centre.

For a cycling trip, the 12.8 km route between Kurzętnik and Nowe Miasto Lubawskie is one option; it runs through the protected Drwęca Valley. A family cycling route also starts at the market square. At 13 km, the TO-2215 hiking trail is another named option, connecting Nowe Miasto Lubawskie with the yellow hiking trail in the Drwęca Valley. The route lengths can help you choose options that suit your plans, without specifying how long they take to walk or cycle.

The wider travel area also has a 37.3 km canoe route on the Drwęca. It is regularly organised and inspected, and is suitable for nature and active holidays. To compare other destinations, you can also visit the pages for Bartenstein, Elbing, Goldap, Allenstein, Ostródzki, Lyck and Iławski. You can also add Pacółtowo to your selection of destinations.

How long is the TO-2215 hiking trail?

The TO-2215 hiking trail is 13 km long and connects Nowe Miasto Lubawskie with the yellow hiking trail in the Drwęca Valley.

Which cycling routes are there in Nowe Miasto Lubawskie?

A 12.8 km cycling route runs between Kurzętnik and Nowe Miasto Lubawskie through the Drwęca Valley. A family cycling route starts at the market square by the tourist information centre.

What does the Muzeum Ziemi Lubawskiej showcase?

The museum’s collections illustrate the history and everyday life of the region’s residents over several centuries. It has been housed in Baszta Brodnicka since 1959.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Warmia and Masuria.