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Poland has long been my favorite, with great many sights to see. Visiting Bydgoszcz soon and wondering what to see in Bydgoszcz? Let me help you find the best and filter the rest!
Through this Bydgoszcz blog, I will share with you some of the most interesting things to do in Bydgoszcz.
An itinerary of 3 days is good to see the most popular tourist attractions in Bydgoszcz. But if you can spare couple of days more that’s even better, you can take the sights more slowly. Here is a combined list of best tourist places in Bydgoszcz as well as some of the best things to do in Bydgoszcz.
1. Forest Park of Culture and Rest
Quick Facts:
- Spread over an area of 1,977-acre, the highlight of Forest Park of Culture and Rest includes outdoor activities, with forests, streams, parks.
Address: Gdańska 173/175, 85-674 Bydgoszcz, Poland
2. Opera Nova Bydgoszcz
Opera Nova Bydgoszcz is an opera house, a theater of performing art with long history.
Take a tour of the interior and be awed by opulence that surrounds you. The auditorium, richly decorated with frescoes and woodwork, can seat more than thousand people.
Quick Facts:
- It was in 1956 when it was established.
An incredible sight, Opera Nova Bydgoszcz scores high in the list of the best things to do in Bydgoszcz.
Address: Marszałka Ferdynanda Focha 5, 85-070 Bydgoszcz, Poland
3. Bydgoszcz Canal
The canal weaves through different part of Bydgoszcz, hopping you effortlessly from one neighborhood to another.
On one of the most beautiful streches of the canal you will find tree covers, ornate bridges and a series of beautiful buildings.
Quick Facts:
- The city canal stretches for about 25 km in length.
4. Deluge Fountain
A beautiful public fountain located in Bydgoszcz.
A sizeable pool with clean water looks very tempting in the hot summer afternoons. The marble and limestone used in making this fountain makes it look even more classy.
Quick Facts:
- Built in early 1900s, the highlight of the fountain includes Sculptures portraying the biblical scenes of flood.
- Ferdinand Lepcke is the famed artist behind it.
Without a doubt this wonderful fountain is one amongst the top things to do in Bydgoszcz.
Address: 85-980 Bydgoszcz, Poland
5. JuraPark
JuraPark is a small dinosaur themed park meant primarily for kids.
Address: Sportowa 1, 86-050 Solec Kujawski, Poland
6. District Museum. Leona Wyczółkowskiego
District Museum. Leona Wyczółkowskiego is a museum in Bydgoszcz documenting in details the region’s cultural history.
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Address: Gdańska 4, 85-006 Bydgoszcz, Poland
7. St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor
A beautiful addition to city’s architecture, St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor is a house of christian worship located in Bydgoszcz.
As this is a sacred location, anyone who want to enter are advised to cover their knees and shoulders. There is so much beauty in this church, from the front facade to the interior that it’s hard to choose a favorite.
Quick Facts:
- Brought to life by the architect Adam Ballenstaedt, church is a classic example of fine Neoclassical architecture.
- Easy to get to St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor is located in downtown Bydgoszcz.
- The church was built somewhere around 1945.
- The church is dedicated to saint Vincent de Paul.
- St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor was also designated as a basilica minor.
Add it to your Bydgoszcz trip if you have time.
Address: Aleja Ossolińskich 2, 85-093 Bydgoszcz, Poland
8. The Zoological Garden of Polish Fauna
A compact zoo located in the city of Bydgoszcz.
If you get tired you can sit in the on-site cafe and relax.
Quick Facts:
- The small zoo was opened on 19 July 1978.
Address: Gdańska 173, Bydgoszcz, Poland
9. Casimir the Great Park
Casimir the Great Park is a beautifully landscaped park spread over a large area in Bydgoszcz.
Take a walk through this lovely park and simply enjoy the outdoors.
One of my favorite thing to do here is simply grabbing a book, and lying down on the lap of green. On the weekends you will find Casimir the Great Park to be full of people, doing all sort of things from walking to jogging, from sitting idly to rowing a boat.
Quick Facts:
- Spread over an area of 2.24 ha, the park is located in downtown Bydgoszcz.
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Bydgoszcz trip.
10. Old Market Square
Old Market Square is one of the city’s most prominent squares housing a number of notable landmarks.
The city has a fantastic vibe going on for it, which can be clearly felt at Old Market Square.
A meal in this lovely plaza will be unforgettable. Here you will find the churches and clock toewrs, along with numerous other historical buildings.
Quick Facts:
- The Historic square was opened on 1346.
But beyond the famous attractions in Bydgoszcz, there is something that pulls you back again and again, perhaps it’s the city’s charm. All in all, whether you are a backpacker, a solo traveler, slow traveler, a female traveler or a couple there are plenty of interesting things to do in Bydgoszcz for everyone.
And if you plan it well, these popular tourist attractions in Bydgoszcz can be easily covered in a short itinerary. So what are Bydgoszcz sights to see or you have already been here? Let me know in the comments along with your tips and experiences.