Discover Ujście: Calvary, churches and the Noteć
Accommodation in Ujście
Ujście lies where the Gwda flows into the Noteć. The townscape combines this specific geographical landmark with religious and historical sites. The terrain also shapes the character of the surroundings: the boundary between the Noteć Valley and the Chodzież Plateau runs through Ujście. Here, the plateau forms a high escarpment cut by long ravines.
Scenery and views in Ujście
The observation tower stands in Osiedle Górne. It is located on the edge of the Toruń-Eberswalde Ice-Marginal Valley; from there, you can see the valley and the town below. The tower thus helps visitors orient themselves while offering a view of the landscape’s varying elevations. At the town and municipality level, Ujście is also part of the Toruń-Eberswalde Ice-Marginal Valley.
Churches and Kalwaria Ujska
The church complex, including St. Nicholas Parish Church, is in the centre of Ujście, south of the market square. The Neo-Baroque basilica has three aisles and a transept. Its religious significance is also reflected in a recent recognition: by decree dated 6 December 2025, the church was declared an archbishop’s shrine to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. Relics of the Holy Cross are also kept in the church.
Another religious site is Kalwaria Ujska. It comprises 14 Stations of the Cross chapels, a Lourdes grotto, a Sacred Heart chapel, an Ogrójec and the castle-like Belle Vue building. Since 1895, a plenary indulgence celebration in honour of the Precious Blood of Jesus has been held there on the first Sunday in July. Kalwaria Ujska was entered into the register of monuments in 1997 for its natural values. For trip planning, this brings together religious sites, a recurring tradition and the area’s landscape character.
A former church turned gallery
You can also discover Ujście’s history at the Old Market Square. The former Protestant church was built there in 1851–1852. The former church building now houses a gallery with exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography and handicrafts. The programme also includes meetings with authors and music concerts. The site thus combines a historic building with various forms of cultural experience. If you are interested in architecture, comparing it with the Neo-Baroque Basilica of St. Nicholas gives you two different church buildings to see in Ujście.
The Noteć, marina and kayaking route
For travellers interested in waterways, Ujście is also a destination on a longer kayaking route: a 145-kilometre route runs from Drężno via Piła to Ujście. There is also a marina on the banks of the Noteć in Ujście. The loan of five kayaks and five bicycles is planned there for the period 2025–2034. If you are basing your plans on this service, check in advance whether it will be available on the day of your visit. The route and the marina offer two distinct points of connection for a trip centred on the rivers.
When looking for a hotel in Ujście, let your main interest guide you: churches and Kalwaria, views of the town and the ice-marginal valley, or a kayaking route ending in Ujście each offer a different focus for planning your trip.
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