Things to do in Złocieniec: castle ruins above the Drawa, two nature reserves, a brick church and a play hall for rainy days.
Złocieniec lies on the Drawa river and suits a day that mixes sightseeing with a trip into the forest. The set includes castle ruins, a church, two nature reserves and a place for families, so everyone finds something without a long journey.
What should you see first in Złocieniec?
Start with the castle ruins in Złocieniec on a slope above the Drawa, formerly Falkenburg. Of the late Gothic stronghold, the Renaissance palace and the residence rebuilt in 1906, mostly the cellars and the castle park with an avenue of elms remain. The second stop in town is the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Kościelna 1, a brick church from the fifteenth century listed in the register of monuments and rebuilt several times after the fire of 1658. The history of the town and of the German training centre of 1934-1945 is told in the article on Złocieniec, the castle ruins and Ordensburg Krössinsee.
Which nature reserves near Złocieniec are worth visiting?
The Jezioro Czarnówek reserve is a water reserve of 11.88 ha with a lobelia lake, about 4.5 km north of town, circled from two sides by a green walking trail. The peat bog by Lake Morzysław Mały is a peatland reserve of 9.61 ha, followed from the west by the green Moraine Front trail. Both are free, and the first also offers fine views. The first was created on 12 July 1974 and is under strict protection; the second was created on 23 October 1965 in the Złocieniec municipality, Drawsko county. More places for solo outings are gathered under Solo: Złocieniec.
What can you do in Złocieniec with a child when it rains?
Sala Zabaw Bajka (Fairy Tale Play Hall) at Staszica 17 is meant for children aged 1 to 11. The hall covers 240 square metres and has a 50-metre monkey grove, slides and an interactive floor, with an outdoor area of bouncy castles. It is a good plan for rain and for families. The town's event calendar is in the section events in Złocieniec.
Frequently asked questions
What is left of the castle in Złocieniec?
Mainly Gothic cellars and the castle park with an avenue of elms. The castle was destroyed after the Second World War.
Where should you go with children in Złocieniec when it rains?
To Sala Zabaw Bajka at Staszica 17, for children from 1 to 11. It has a monkey grove, slides and an interactive floor.
Which trails run by the reserves near Złocieniec?
A green walking trail circles Jezioro Czarnówek, and the peat bog by Morzysław Mały is walked from the west on the green Moraine Front trail.
Are the reserves near Złocieniec free?
Yes, Jezioro Czarnówek and the peat bog by Lake Morzysław Mały are marked as free and are walked along hiking trails.