Built across seven hills on the banks of the Warta River, Gorzow Wielkopolski is an important river port in western Poland. Its tumultuous history includes time under Pomeranian and Prussian rule before being ceded to Poland in the wake of World War II. Woodlands and lakes surround the city, together with some of the country’s biggest oilfields.
Things to do in Gorzów Wielkopolski
Gorzow Wielkopolski’s oldest building is St. Mary's Cathedral, which was originally established in the late 12th century. It exhibits both Gothic and Romanesque elements in its design and houses a revered painting of the “Assumption of the Virgin Mary”. St. Mary’s Cathedral overlooks Old Market Square, which is fringed with cafes where you can watch the world go by.
Occupying an early-20th-century Neo-Baroque villa is the Lubuskie Museum, which showcases the area’s cultural and artistic history. It houses tin artefacts dating back to the 16th century, as well as works by Polish artists such as Henryk Rodakowski. Surrounding the villa is a beautiful three-hectare garden with a reconstructed megalithic tomb.
On the edge of the city centre is Park Wiosny Ludow, which was laid out in 1913 around a centrepiece pond. It is traversed by picturesque walking trails that are illuminated at night and dotted with mature cypress, poplar and plane trees. You can let the kids run loose in the children’s playground or relax over coffee and cake at Cafe CosTam. In Park Siemiradzkiego, you’ll find an amphitheatre where seasonal shows take place and a lookout offering views across Gorzow Wielkopolski.
Getting around Gorzów Wielkopolski
Szczecin-Goleniow Airport is around 1.5 hours’ drive from Gorzow Wielkopolski and has flights to destinations across Europe. Regular trains connect to the Gorzow Wielkopolski railway station while buses and trams travel throughout the city, connecting most of its attractions.