Starogard County

Landscapes and trails in Starogard County

The Tuchola Forest in Starogard County has numerous hiking, cycling and kayaking trails. Those who enjoy choosing between different activities will find options here for excursions on land and water. In the municipality of Skarszewy, the valleys of the Wierzyca and Wietcisa are protected landscape areas. The Wietcisa meanders through the municipality and is the Wierzyca’s largest tributary there.

The protected natural areas also offer a variety of highlights: the municipality of Osiek lies entirely within the protected Tuchola Forest area. The Brzęczek Nature Reserve covers 26 hectares of woodland and includes Lake Brzęczek. The Wirty Arboretum, one of Poland’s oldest forest dendrological gardens, is located in Zblewo. Walking paths lead past its distinctive plant life. Nature enthusiasts can explore a range of themes here: forest and lake, river landscapes or botanical diversity.

Signposted routes and getting your bearings

Skarszewy has the signposted green Skarszewy Tourist Trail, as well as signposted hiking and cycling routes. The red Kociewie Lakes Tourist Trail also starts here and ends in Szpęgawsk. Its start and end points provide a clear guide for anyone interested in exploring this trail. The Tuchola Forest also has numerous hiking, cycling and kayaking trails. Asking which of these options you want to shape your stay is a helpful step when looking for accommodation.

Kaliska is also relevant for geographic orientation: National Road 22, known as the “Berlinka,” and the Tczew–Chojnice railway line run through the municipality. These transport routes help locate Kaliska geographically.

Churches, urban history and cultural heritage

Fragments of the defensive walls have survived in the old town of Starogard Gdański. The Gothic parish church of St. Matthew dates from the 14th century and has rich Baroque and Rococo furnishings. Starogard Gdański is also home to the Bożnica, a 19th-century Jewish synagogue and the only Jewish synagogue in Kociewie. The remains of the walls, Gothic architecture and the history of the synagogue offer different ways to explore local and cultural history.

Other places also contribute to this historical picture. The Gothic Church of St. Barbara in Kokoszkowy was built of stone and brick and has remained unchanged since the 14th century. The manor house in Rokocin is part of a manor-and-park complex whose country-estate traditions date back to the 16th century. The Stallion Stud in Starogard Gdański was founded in 1897 and has a collection of horse harnesses. In Rokocin, tourists can learn to ride horses and drive a horse-drawn carriage.

The Owidz settlement includes reconstructed huts belonging to a herb gatherer and a fisherman. Events with a historical theme are held there. The park at the manor house in Sumin has educational trails; the grounds are used for recreation and leisure. Alongside buildings and collections, reconstructed ways of life and paths through the park are also options to consider when planning your trip.

Choose where to stay based on your interests

When looking for hotels in Starogard County, you can first decide what you want to focus on: trails and nature in the Tuchola Forest, the signposted routes in Skarszewy, or the churches and historic places throughout the county.

Other places in the county

Other places that can help you find your way around the county include Lubichowo, Linowiec, Rynkówka, Pinczyn and Smętówko.

For the broader travel overview: Pomerania.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Tczew, Starogard Gdański, Nowy Dwór Gdański.