Bad Polzin (Połczyn-Zdrój) offers several specific options for a stay: a cycling route on a former railway embankment, two hiking trails starting in Połczyn-Zdrój, and historic landmarks spanning the Middle Ages to the founding of a brewery in 1825. If you are looking for a hotel in Bad Polzin, you can first consider whether trails, architectural history or the spa tradition should shape your stay. The differences between the options can help you choose a focus that suits you.
Cycling or hiking
The Stary Kolejowy Szlak is about 27 kilometres long, paved and laid out on a former railway embankment. It is open exclusively to cyclists. This restriction matters when choosing an activity: the route is not shared by cyclists and hikers.
Two hiking trails start in Połczyn-Zdrój. The black hiking trail “Szlak przyrodniczy DPK” runs 71.5 kilometres to Lubieszewo. The blue hiking trail “Szwajcaria Połczyńska” ends in Czaplinek after 59.6 kilometres. The blue route is therefore 11.9 kilometres shorter, and the destinations also differ. Distance and endpoint give you two specific points of comparison when considering the hiking trails.
Castle, church and brewery history
Połczyn-Zdrój Castle was built on a small hill at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. It is about 100 metres from the former town market, now called Plac Wolności. This connects the historical location with the square’s present-day name.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary also has medieval origins: it was originally built in 1343 as a Gothic brick structure. Its date, style and building material are all part of its historical context. Browar Połczyn-Zdrój offers a later point of reference: the brewery was founded in 1825 and is one of the oldest breweries in Poland. Together, the three landmarks offer a glimpse into different chapters of the town’s history, from medieval construction to the founding of a brewery in the 19th century.
Park, spa tradition and getting your bearings
Połczyn-Zdrój Park is considered a source of pride for the town and a place where you can take a deep breath. The centuries-old spa tradition of Połczyn-Zdrój includes the accidental discovery of a water spring and peat by a weaver from Połczyn in 1688. The park and spa history therefore offer another local point of reference alongside the buildings.
If you need local information, the tourist information office is located in Galeria Kina Goplana, ul. Parkowa 4. A seasonal landmark of Połczyn-Zdrój adorns the town’s pedestrian boulevard on Grunwaldzka Street. It is a specific feature of the promenade whose appearance changes with the seasons.
Fishing: regulations for the 2026 season
During the 2026 fishing season, Lakes Krzywe, Krąg, Długie, Głębokie and Małe in the Dolina Pięciu Jezior nature reserve in Połczyn-Zdrój were open to recreational fishing. An angling licence and a named permit were required; both could be obtained electronically via WIR or the WIR app. The access and associated conditions apply to the 2026 season. If fishing is important to your trip, check the regulations for your specific travel dates.
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