Visitors wishing to discover Stargard’s history will find a prominent focus in St. Mary’s Church and the medieval city walls. A walking route through the Old Town and a red cycling route offer different ways to include the city and its surroundings in your travel plans.
City history and routes through the Old Town
St. Mary’s Church and the medieval city walls of Stargard were recognized as a Monument of History by a regulation issued by the President of the Republic of Poland on September 17, 2010. The city walls are among the few examples of medieval fortifications in West Pomerania that have survived almost along their entire length, complete with defensive gates and bastions. This combination of fortifications and church gives the historic city center a clear thematic focus.
A museum exhibition in Stargard covers the city’s history from its founding in the 13th century to the beginning of the 18th century. Its timeline therefore spans the Middle Ages and the early modern period. Visitors wishing to combine the city walls and St. Mary’s Church with an overview of Stargard’s history can consider these topics as separate but complementary stops during their stay.
The “Stargard – Jewel of Pomerania” walking route passes through the Old Town and is about 3 kilometers long. The red cycling route “Through the Drumlins of the Stargard Region” takes a different approach: it runs from Stargard through Lipnik, Zieleniewo, Morzyczyn, Grzędzice, Żarowo, Rogowo and Lubowo, before returning to Stargard. This offers a choice between a route through the Old Town and a longer cycling route that passes through several towns.
Event and destinations in the wider area
The “In the Land of the Griffin” Historical Festival is aimed at whole families, history enthusiasts and people who want to spend an active weekend in June. If the festival is relevant to your trip, check the specific event dates when planning.
The Gmina Stargard is a distinct geographical area to explore beyond the city. Its western part lies in the Pyrzyce Plain, and its eastern part in the Nowogard Plain. Lake Miedwie, one of Poland’s five largest lakes, lies in the western part of the gmina; the Ina and its tributaries, the Krąpiel and Mała Ina, flow through the eastern part. These details describe the gmina area, not Stargard city alone.
The 4.7-hectare Ozy Kiczarowskie geological reserve is also located within the gmina. It lies south of Kiczarowo on Road 149 between Stargard and Chociwel, and was established in 1962. This inanimate nature reserve includes glacial sands and gravels that form ridges and elongated hills. This geological point of interest complements the city’s historical themes without being confused with them.
Nearby, Pęzino is about 13 kilometers east of Stargard, at the confluence of the Pęzinka and the Krąpiel. Pęzino Castle is considered one of the best-preserved residential and defensive buildings in Pomerania. The Knights Hospitaller built its original form around the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries. There is also an unguarded bathing area in Koszewo on the eastern shore of Lake Miedwie.
Choose a suitable place to stay
Destinations in the Gmina Stargard and nearby form a different geographical area. Consider them when choosing where to stay if they are part of your own travel plans; this does not imply any specific accommodation or its features.
Discover more destinations: Insko, Dobrzany, Rekowo, Żukowo, Rogowo, Granica, Morzyczyn, Chociwel, Koszewko, Stargard Szczeciński, Oświno, Brudzewice, Pęzino, Sowno.
Go to the main travel overview: West Pomerania.
