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Brodnica market square at night with an aerial view of illuminated townhouses and towers (Photo: Wiater Media).

Pojezierze Brodnickie

City of Brodnica

Over 720 years of history in the Drwęca valley: Gothic gates, the Teutonic castle tower, the market square and a kayaking trip through the town center. Treat yourself to tranquility and be enchanted by Brodnica.

About the city

Brodnica is the largest town in the Brodnica Lake District and one of the most beautiful towns in Poland. It lies in the Drwęca valley, at the junction of two landscape parks, and has almost 28 thousand inhabitants.

The first mention of Brodnica dates back to 1262, and the town received city rights in 1298. Its coat of arms features an open right hand. It returned to Poland in 1920 and has over 720 years of history, visible at every step of the Old Town: in the remains of the medieval town hall, the Chełmińska Gate, the Masurian Gate Tower, the parish church, the ruins of the Teutonic castle with its tower, the Renaissance granary and the Palace of Anna Wazówna.

The Drwęca flows through the center — a kayaking route runs through the town itself. In summer, Lake Niskie Brodno with its city beach is an attraction, and cultural events take place here throughout the year. Treat yourself to peace and be enchanted by Brodnica.

Photos: Wiater Media.

Worth seeing

  • Aerial view of the brick tower of the Teutonic Castle in Brodnica, photo by Wiater Media.
    Viewpoint

    Tower of the Teutonic Castle

    Ruins of a Teutonic castle with a preserved tower offering views over the town and the Drwęca valley.

  • Gothic Chełmińska Gate in Brodnica seen from beneath chestnut leaves (Photo: Wiater Media).
    Old Town

    Chełmińska Gate and the Mazurska Gate Tower

    Remains of the town's medieval fortifications.

  • Aerial view of the Old Town Market Square in Brodnica, photo by Wiater Media.
    Old Town

    Market Square and the parish church

    The heart of Brodnica with remains of a medieval town hall, surrounded by townhouses.

  • Aerial view of a concert on the outer bailey in Brodnica by the Renaissance granary (Photo: Wiater Media).
    Outer bailey

    Granary and Anna Vasa's Palace

    A Renaissance granary and a palace associated with Princess Anna Vasa. The outer bailey hosts the town's largest events.

  • The town beach and pier on the lake in Brodnica at sunset (Photo: Wiater Media).
    Kayaks and beach

    Drwęca River and Niskie Brodno Lake

    A kayaking route through the town center and a municipal beach on Niskie Brodno Lake.

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Gallery

The tower of the Teutonic Castle in Brodnica seen from the park, photo by Wiater Media.
Aerial panorama of Brodnica showing the Teutonic Knights' castle tower and the park (Photo: Wiater Media).
Illuminated footbridge over the water in Brodnica at dusk (Photo: Wiater Media).
Opening of the tourist season on the Brodnica Lakeland in a park in Brodnica (Photo: Wiater Media).

Events during the year

EventWhenWhere
Tourist Season OpeningMayJohn Paul II Park
Brodnica DaysJuneouter bailey
Ecological Fair with Princess AnnaJulyouter bailey
Rap & Reggae NightAugustouter bailey

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Accommodation and attractions

Other municipalities of the Pojezierze Brodnickie

Brodnica MunicipalityOsiek CommuneŚwiedziebnia CommuneTown and Municipality of GórznoZbiczno CommuneBartniczka CommuneBobrowo CommuneBrzozie Commune
Brodnica — Old Town, Teutonic Castle and Drwęca | Brodnica Lake District