Inowrocław attractions and sights of the spa in the heart of Kujawy

Inowrocław, or "the city on salt", is one of the oldest Polish health resorts. Surrounded by the care of St. Jadwiga. Located in the heart of Kujawy, it tempts with its healing microclimate, one of the largest graduation towers in Europe, but also with its rich history, valuable monuments and numerous attractions in theBrine Park. Perhaps Inowrocław, which is not famous in the world, turned out to be a big surprise for us. Very positive, because it is a beautiful spa. Beautifully developed and quite intimate, off the beaten track! Here's a guide to help you plan your visit to this remarkable place.

Getting to Inowrocław

Inowrocław is well connected with the larger Polish cities. The city can be reached by both train and bus. There are direct bus connections from Krakow that can be easily booked online. The city is located on important rail and road routes, which makes the journey from the surrounding cities fast and comfortable. From Bydgoszcz or Konin, you can get here by route No. 25, from Toruń or Gniezno by road No. 15, and from Włocławek by road No. 62.

Attractions in Inowrocław, the most interesting places to see. Map of Inowrocław attractions

The city is famous in the region as an interesting and atmospheric health resort, but it also offers incredibly valuable monuments, mainly sacred. Check out the biggest attractions of Inowrocław!

Brine Park - green lungs of Inowrocław

The Brine Park is the real heart of the city and the biggest attraction of Inowrocław. The park was established in 1876 and has been expanded many times since then. Today it has an area of 85 hectares. It is a place of rest, recreation and curative walks, also by the picturesque pond. It is famous for its impressive floral carpets, which each year create colorful compositions from thousands of seedlings. There are also rare plants in the park, such as Carolingian yucca or Japanese ruffian. The Inowrocław Salt Park offers a lot of attractions, which I list below, but also a concert shell, where festivals and concerts take place in the summer, a fragrance garden and papal gardens, the famous Gossip Girl monument, as well as tennis courts, a rope park, outdoor gyms, mini-golf and playgrounds. The pergola with umbrellas at the main avenue of the park creates an impressive shooting scene.

Graduation towers in Inowrocław

The monumental brine graduation tower looks beautiful from above. It is 320 meters long and 9 meters high. It is one of the most important symbols of the city and one of the largest graduation towers in Europe! Walking around the graduation tower or climbing to its top allows you not only to admire the panorama, but above all to use the beneficial brine aerosol, which acts as a natural inhaler. Unfortunately, during our visit in April, the observation deck on the graduation tower was closed.

Water Pump Room with Kujawska Cottage and Palm House

In the modern Water Pump Room, you can try two types of water for free: mineral "Inowrocławianka" and medicinal "Jadwiga". In addition, there is a café with delicious sweets. On site, you can also visit the Kujawska Cottage, a room staged on the former interior characteristic of the region, with original equipment from centuries ago, free of charge. A small Palm House is also available in the same building. An inexpensive ticket allows you to admire exotic plants and relax among unique greenery.

Aleja Dębów Gwiazd

In the Brine Park there is a unique alley where famous personalities plant their oaks. Walking through it, you can come across trees planted by such stars as Zbigniew Wodecki or Bogusław Linda.

Minor Basilica of the Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary - a Romanesque gem of Inowrocław

The Church of the Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the oldest and most valuable monument of Inowrocław, but also one of the oldest in Kujawy, and even in Poland. It dates back to the end of the 12th century. It is one of the largest Romanesque churches in Central and Eastern Europe. It is distinguished by a monumental shape, interesting interior design, as well as unusual sculptures of the faces of people and devils. They were hidden on the outer walls and are unique in the country. These are carved masks, so-called masquerades and zoomorphic motifs. To this day, they remain a mystery. A unique monument in the altar is also the Gothic figurine of the Smiling Madonna.

Basilica of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Next to the Romanesque pearl stands a magnificent Neo-Romanesque church, with an impressive interior. It dates back to the end of the 19th century and is a symbol of the city thanks to the 77-meter tower visible from a distance.

St. Nicholas Parish and Konradowiec mural

Near the market square, the Gothic parish of St. Nicholas sat down in the Middle Ages. It was in this church that the court on the Teutonic Knights was held. Opposite the temple there is a mural of Prince Kazimierz Kujawski, called Konradowiec. You will also find interesting Gothic churches in Chełmno.

Inowrocław market and figurines of students

The revitalized Inowrocław market is modest and quiet, but it is worth visiting for a while. The plate is decorated with an interesting fountain (somewhat reminiscent of the one in Wrocław, but in a miniature) and a monument to St. Jadwiga, the patroness of the castle. At the outlet of the square there is a figure of a medieval pupil. There are several of them in the city and they indicate important places.

Jan Kasprowicz Museum

The museum located at 33 Solankowa Street will appeal to lovers of history and culture. In the museum you can learn about the history of the city and admire numerous souvenirs related to Inowrocław and the region.

Historic townhouses

Despite the great damage from the wars and partitions, several interesting monuments have survived in the city. What is interesting is the house at 19 Kościuszki Street with relics of medieval walls or the classicist Czabański tenement house, called the "Golden Horn". It stands in the center of the city and was built in the technology of the so-called Prussian wall. Historic houses, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries, have also been preserved on the market

Inowrocław Spa

The history of the spa dates back to 1875, when the first brine bathrooms were created. Today, Inowrocław is a modern resort with a wide range of sanatoriums and nature treatment facilities. Among others, respiratory, rheumatic and circulatory diseases are treated here. The spa benefits from natural riches, brines and mud, which have been attracting patients from all over Poland for years.