Cierplewo on the Koronowski Reservoir

Cierplewo lies on the eastern shore of the Koronowski Reservoir and on the edge of the Tuchola Forest (Bory Tucholskie). Its location connects the reservoir with the edge of a natural area. For planning your trip, these are two concrete points of reference: its position on the shore and its connection to the Tuchola Forest. If you choose a destination in Poland based on its landscape, Cierplewo offers a clear geographical setting. The 18th Meridian adds a cultural and geographical theme associated with the place.

The 18th Meridian as a visitor attraction

Cierplewo lies on the route of the 18th Meridian. A marker for the 18th meridian east was ceremonially unveiled here. A 2023 documentary records the unveiling. Cierplewo is also one of the two visitor sites in Lubiewo municipality that introduce the course of the meridian to residents and tourists. So the meridian is encountered not only as a line on the map, but also as the subject of a visitor site. If you are interested in geographical lines and coordinates, this connection offers a concrete point of interest for planning your trip.

Wielonek: holiday resorts and history

Wielonek is also part of the Cierplewo sołectwo and lies on the shore of the Koronowski Reservoir. A 2013 tourist description mentions around 100 holiday plots and two holiday centres there, which at the time were owned by Fabryka Form Metalowych and Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A.

The former village of Wielonek once also belonged to the Cierplewo sołectwo. As a result of the damming of the Brda, it was almost completely destroyed and largely flooded. This history adds a specific historical change to the view of the lakeshore: it is not only about the location by the water, but also about the effects of the damming on a former settlement.

Seasonal car ferry in the surrounding area

For the 2026 navigation season, an operating schedule is listed for the “KORONOWO” car ferry on the Koronowski Reservoir in the surrounding area. The schedule names county road 1030C between Cekcyn, Lubiewo, Cierplewo and Sokole Kuźnica. The ferry is considered an attraction of Cierplewo and Lubiewo municipality and is intended to significantly shorten the journey from the direction of Bydgoszcz and Koronowo. As schedules vary by season, check the operating schedule applicable to your planned travel dates before your trip.

Two different perspectives

If you plan your stay around your interests, the meridian and Wielonek’s history lead in different directions: the meridian focuses on orientation along a geographical line, while Wielonek’s story focuses on the transformation of a settlement through damming. Together, these themes complement the lakeshore setting with a geographical and a historical perspective.

Discover more destinations: Lubiewo, Śliwice, Cekcyn, Legbad, Klonowo, Tuchola, Byslaw, Kowalskie Błota.

For the broader travel overview: Tuchola.