Zakrzewo: Promenade and Polish History

Zakrzewo offers several points of interest to help you plan your trip: nature and outdoor activities take centre stage along the promenade, while the town centre is home to important reminders of the town’s Polish history. If you are looking for a hotel in Zakrzewo, you can choose your destination based on whether walks by the water, cultural history or both will shape your stay. The sights tell different stories; together, they give your visit several distinct themes.

Nature and outdoor activities along the promenade

An educational trail along the promenade uses information boards to introduce the local flora and fauna. Nature itself thus becomes the subject of a walk, with the displays drawing attention to the area’s wildlife and plant life. The promenade is also suitable for leisurely walks and cycling trips. These two options offer different ways to explore the area without requiring you to commit your visit to a particular activity.

The natural monument “Józef”, a pedunculate oak, is also located along the promenade. The tree adds a single, named natural monument to the educational trail’s broader focus on nature. If you are interested in local plant life, you can take in both a general overview of the flora and fauna and one specific tree. The name “Józef” also makes the oak an easy-to-recognise landmark in Zakrzewo.

The beach along the promenade is described as an idyllic spot by the water. Its surroundings include deckchairs, grasses and trees, as well as walking paths. These features give the place its green character and combine time by the water with opportunities for a walk. Before your visit, it is best to check the availability of deckchairs and local conditions.

Memorial sites and cultural history

The Szlak Pięciu Prawd Polaków (Trail of the Five Truths of the Poles) commemorates important events in the history of Polish identity in the German territories and is a tourist attraction for locals and visitors from other regions alike. Six large boulders are part of the trail. The first stands by the monument to Polish identity in the Złotów region; the others are located along the promenade by Lake Proboszczowskie. The trail therefore connects a memorial in the town with stops along the promenade. If you are interested in history, you can take both aspects into account as you explore the area.

Another monument in the town centre commemorates the Polish defenders who fought for their country’s freedom and independence. It stands near the church of św. Marii Magdaleny and the Dom Polski. These three named places provide useful reference points as you explore the historic centre of Zakrzewo; the memorial itself places particular emphasis on remembrance and defence.

The historic church of św. Marii Magdaleny dates back to the 19th century. It was built of fieldstone between 1839 and 1841. The church’s fieldstone construction dates from 1839 to 1841. Another place of worship is the Kaplica Matki Boskiej Radosnej, a place of religious devotion in Zakrzewo. The church and chapel therefore represent different types of religious sites in the town, while the church also stands out for its construction date and fieldstone design.

The Dom Polski was built in the centre of Zakrzewo in 1934–1935. Originally, the building housed a Polish school, a kindergarten, a bank and a library. It also had the Great Rodło Hall, with a stage. Its former uses thus brought together educational, everyday and cultural functions under one roof. Today, the Dom Polski is a cultural centre that hosts numerous events. If you are planning your trip around a particular event, check its date in advance.

Each of the historic sites offers a distinct perspective: the Dom Polski tells the story of former institutions and present-day cultural activity, the church combines its religious function with a 19th-century building history, and the monuments recall the history of Polish identity and the Polish defenders. This allows you to explore Zakrzewo through individual buildings and memorial sites rather than reducing the town’s history to a single theme.

Other places at the same level

Jastrowie: Jastrowie, Radawnica: Radawnica, Skórka: Skórka, Złotów: Złotów, Głomsk: Głomsk, Łąkie: Łąkie, Okonek: Okonek.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Flatow.