Koronowo
Accommodation in Koronowo
Koronowo offers a range of options to consider when planning your trip: a park with sweeping views of the Brda River and the town, marked hiking trails, and churches and a museum connected with local history. You can focus on nature and cultural experiences, or take both into account when choosing your destination.
Grabina Park and the view of the Brda
The 23.7-hectare “Grabina” Park is a remnant of the once extensive woodland in the Brda Valley. It surrounds Koronowo from the southwest and offers sweeping views of the meandering Brda and the town below. Grabina is therefore a natural choice for a walk with a view of the river valley. The park also offers a good vantage point for seeing the town’s position above the Brda.
Marked hiking trails and a nature trail
Several marked PTTK hiking trails pass through Koronowo. The “Szlak Brdy” runs, among other places, along Pomianowskiego and Paderewskiego streets. The “Szlak Białego Węgla” passes through the town; the “Szlak Jeziora Koronowskiego” runs through Koronowo near Tuszyny. To hike through the town, choose the Szlak Białego Węgla; for a section near Jezioro Koronowskie, follow the Szlak Jeziora Koronowskiego near Tuszyny. Before setting out, check the current route and the markings for your chosen trail.
Another way to explore the area is the “Cysterski Gaj” nature trail: it is about 5 km long and has 20 information boards with historical and natural-history descriptions. Along the way, the boards offer a chance to learn about the area’s nature and history. Allow enough time for the five-kilometre walk if you would like to read the descriptions.
Churches and the region’s history
The former Cistercian abbey church in Koronowo is a three-aisled basilica with a transept and two rows of chapels. When viewing the church, note the transept and rows of chapels: they define the layout of the former abbey church. The basilica is therefore an important destination for visitors interested in Koronowo’s Cistercian history.
The Gothic, three-aisled Church of St. Andrew is also one of Koronowo’s notable historical landmarks. Its present form dates from 1599. The current appearance of St. Andrew’s Church dates back to 1599. Visitors to both churches can compare the Gothic Church of St. Andrew with the former Cistercian abbey church.
The Izba Muzealna Ziemi Koronowskiej features a permanent exhibition of artefacts relating to the history of the Koronowo region. The exhibition is located at the tourist information point at Plac Zwycięstwa 22 and can be visited during its opening hours; it is closed on public holidays. For the tourist season from May 2 to September 30, the municipality lists opening hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Check the current hours before your visit. The exhibits offer an opportunity to learn more about the region’s history after visiting the churches.
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