Attractions and Places To See around Szydłowo - Top 20

Lake Zamkowe in Wałcz is an attractive reservoir with an area of 133 ha and a depth of up to 41 m. The proximity of the city makes it a popular place for recreation and water sports - there is a marina here, and the use of motorboats is allowed. Anglers will find many interesting sites here, and the lake is regularly stocked. It is worth combining a visit to the water with a visit to the nearby church of St. Anthony. Cyclists will appreciate the easy access and interesting views, especially on the northern side of the lake.

A charming town. Worth a visit.

The bridge was built in 1914. It was blown up by retreating German troops in 1945.

The two-span bridge over the Gwda was built in 1914 during the construction of the Płytnica - Złotów railway line. In February 1945, retreating German troops blew up the western bridgehead. The bridge was not completely destroyed. The eastern span remained intact, while the western one slid down onto the embankment. It survived in this condition until 2004. Despite the damage, the bridge still allowed people to cross (on foot) to the other side of the river. Unfortunately, scrap metal thieves took up the damaged span, which caused it to collapse and, as a result, to be demolished. To this day, only the eastern span remains, with the sleepers cut up so that no one would think of climbing the bridge.

The railway station in Piła, one of the largest in the Wielkopolska province. It is a junction station; five railway lines cross here. The first railway connection from Krzyż Wielkopolski and Berlin, extended towards Bydgoszcz, was received by Piła in 1851. Two years later, construction of the railway station began, which was put into service in 1876 and later rebuilt many times. Subsequent connections were opened: in 1871 to Złotów, in 1879 to Poznań and Szczecinek, and in 1881 to Wałcz.

Remains of a steel, two-span bridge of the former Wałcz–Złotów railway line. Blown up in 1945 by retreating German troops. The western part of the bridge collapsed in 2004 and was demolished, while the rest hangs 25 m above the river level and is the best view of the structure.

Piła Główna – passenger and freight train station in Piła, one of the largest in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. It is a junction station; Five railway lines cross here (18, 203, 354, 374, 405). In addition, connecting track No. 999 provides additional access to the station from the north and a connection with line 403 towards Wałcz.

The present Plac Wolności was the center of the city in the early centuries of Wałcz's existence. The layout of the streets of the Old Town is similar to the plans of Lübeck and Freiburg. Legend has it that this project was prepared for Wałcz, but it was stolen, and therefore both cities were built earlier than Wałcz, which was built only after the plan was recovered. The streets of the Old Town, which still exist today, started from the market square. In the middle of the market square there used to be a wooden, two-story town hall built around 1683, and in the north-eastern part of the market there was a fire station. The proximity of the fire station, however, did not save the town hall - it burned down in 1841. The new seat of the authorities was built on the edge of the market square in 1890, the building now serves as the City Hall. For centuries, the town square was one of the most important places in the city, it was the official, religious and commercial center, markets and fairs were held here, and shops and stalls were built around it. From time to time, the market lost its commercial function, because the place of the fair was moved to other regions, but these traditions returned. Even after the war, there was a city market here, only in the 1960s the market finally became a city square. Trees, shrubs, lawns and flower beds were planted, and benches were erected. In the years 2003 - 2004, the square was revitalized, now its appearance refers to the beginning of the 20th century. The surface was paved with cubes, a fountain appeared again, which, according to initial plans, was supposed to resemble its pre-war predecessor, but in the end it was decided that it would have the shape of a cup. A pump was placed near the fountain, masts with flags near the town hall and a stone mosaic depicting the city's coat of arms right next to them. There are also benches where you can rest while listening to the sound of the fountain. On the outskirts of the square there is a parking place for passenger cars. In the south-western frontage of the market square, pre-war tenement houses have been preserved, their ground floors serve commercial and service functions.