From the observation terrace of the Tężnia Solankowa, you can look out over Solankowy Park and parts of the city. This view brings together parkland and cityscape; other facets of Inowrocław can be found in its church art, salt history and surviving folk tradition.

Parkland and spa district

Solankowy Park covers about 85 hectares. Its Solankowe Trasy Rekreacyjne offer good conditions for cycling and Nordic walking. Both the large park and specific opportunities for outdoor exercise are therefore part of Inowrocław’s character.

The spa district lies in the west of the city. Solankowy Park is home to spa facilities, a graduation tower, a drinking hall and thermal baths. Tężnia Solankowa has an observation terrace with views over the park and parts of the city—a different perspective from the paths that invite you to cycle and go Nordic walking.

The Pijalnia Wód – Palmiarnia „Inowrocławska“ comprises a palm house and a Kujawska cottage. Visitors can sample the mineral water „Inowrocławianka“ and the healing water „Jadwiga“ there. Alongside the complex’s facilities, the experience also includes two specific waters, each with its own name and classification.

Church art from Romanesque architecture to mosaics

The Basilica of the Most Holy Name of Mary is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th or 13th century. It contains a wooden Madonna and Child from the 14th century, as well as unique medieval sculptures and carvings on stone blocks. The building thus brings together Romanesque architecture and artworks from different medieval contexts.

The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary has a 77-metre-high tower and a unique mosaic in its presbytery. In contrast to the basilica, the emphasis here is different: the basilica draws attention to Romanesque architecture and medieval stonework, while this church stands out for its tower and mosaic. Inowrocław’s church art can thus be explored through a variety of architectural and artistic details.

Salt history and local tradition

The Permanent Exhibition of Salt Mining presents the history of salt production in Kujawy across ten exhibition rooms. Its timeline spans from antiquity to the final days of the salt mine in Inowrocław. The subject therefore offers insight into both a long regional history and the more recent history of the city’s mine.

The city theatre in central Inowrocław also houses a permanent exhibition on salt mining. You can encounter the history of salt not only in the ten-room exhibition but also at a cultural venue in the city centre.

The folk tradition of Przywołówki, organised by Klub Kawalerów, has been preserved in the Szymborze district. Szymborze was a village until 1934. The district’s history and its continuing customs give this part of Inowrocław its own cultural point of interest.

The Piast Route also provides a regional perspective: Inowrocław lies along its route. In addition to exploring the city itself, visitors can therefore follow a route that extends beyond the region and offers another perspective on the city’s cultural context.

Discover more destinations: Hohensalza, Gniewkowo, Kruszwica, Tupadły, Pakość, Świecki, Briesen, Lipno.

For the broader travel overview: Kuyavia-Pomerania.