Czersk – the heart of the Tuchola Forests
Czersk is a town located in the heart of the Tuchola Forests. The heart of the town is Ostrowskiego Square, famous for its fountain featuring Czersk trout. Surrounding the square are a shopping center and a recreational area with restaurants and a café. Ostrowskiego Square, where our Hotel and Restaurant are located, hosts many cultural events. The town also has a City Hall, a Tourist Information Center, a PKP and PKS station, several bank branches, a police station, and commercial and service facilities.
The town’s landmark is the beautiful Neo-Gothic Church of St. Mary Magdalene, notable for its interesting exterior design and rich interior. Built according to a design by Oskar Hossfeld in the shape of a Latin cross, it is a three-nave church with a tall tower (40 m) and four bells. Its most valuable work of art is the late Renaissance main altar with paintings by Herman Han from 1611, as well as Romanesque stone baptismal fonts from the 13th and 15th centuries.
When visiting with children, it’s worth exploring Czersk’s parks – Kociewski, Borowiacki, and Kaszubski. The park paths are perfect for play and relaxation:
Parks
Borowiacki Park on Aleja Tysiąclecia is a place full of energy. It features a modern skatepark, a huge playground, a modern sports complex, walking paths, and a large green space ideal for relaxation, picnics, or walks. The greenery-lined paths are perfect for jogging enthusiasts. This park is located almost in the city center. Nearby is a modern municipal stadium with a tennis court and a multifunctional field with artificial turf.
Kociewski Park on 21 Lutego Street is perfect for those who appreciate peace, quiet, and closeness to nature. Here, you can stroll among old, over 100-year-old trees and listen to the gentle flow of the Czerska Struga stream. Children won’t be bored either, as a colorful playground awaits them. The park is on the outskirts of the city, with convenient parking available.
Kaszubski Park on Chojnicka Street charms visitors with the shade of an old linden alley. It’s worth sitting for a moment to listen to the birdsong in the city center or watch children playing in the playground.
Full tourist information and promotional materials can be found at the Tourist Information Center in Czersk – 27a Kościuszki Street, tel. +48 52 395 48 12
Nearby attractions
The following are just a few of the attractions our beautiful region offers. We encourage you to visit this charming corner of Poland and enjoy a stay at our hotel.
Fojutowo Aqueduct
An exceptional example of historic hydraulic engineering, located in the picturesque Fojutowo. This extraordinary structure, inspired by ancient Roman constructions, forms a harmonious connection between two important watercourses: Czerska Struga and the Great Brda Canal. The aqueduct is 75 m long and 68 m wide, making it not only the longest structure of its kind in Poland but also a gem of national hydraulic engineering.
Stone Circles Reserve in Odry
Known as the “Polish Stonehenge,” this site attracts many tourists every year. The Stone Circles Reserve was established in 1958, while the circles themselves date back to the Roman period. These are the largest stone circles in Poland and the second largest in Europe. Archaeological research has shown that it was a cemetery consisting of family tombs, likely of the Goths from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The reserve contains 12 circles of various sizes and 30 burial mounds. The smallest circle is 15 m in diameter, the largest 33 m. The site also has significant natural value. In 1992, specialized research identified 40 species of lichens and 6 species of mosses growing on these mysterious stones. Cultural events related to Gothic culture are also held in the reserve.
Nature and Forest Education Center in Woziwoda – the Educational Heart of the Forest
Located on the slope of the Brda valley, next to the forest district headquarters. The center’s heart is a two-level hall with a striking wooden structure and diverse exhibitions. The interior focuses on nature, the forest, and forestry, including the flora and fauna, the forest’s gifts, and the work of foresters, along with the rich history of the forest. The building also houses a projection corner for about 30 people, equipped with multimedia equipment, and a spacious upper-level area for educational activities. A small classroom accommodates groups of 10–20 participants. When no scheduled educational programs are taking place, the facility is open to visitors.
Piekiełko in the Tuchola Forests
Piekiełko is a dangerous and unique section of the Brda River in the Brda River Valley Nature Reserve, part of the Tuchola Landscape Park. Here, the river flows rapidly through glacial moraine gorges, making the current much stronger than in other sections. The gorge walls in some places reach up to 50° steepness! Fallen trees and numerous boulders just below the water’s surface create rapids and whirlpools, giving Piekiełko a truly mountain-like character. This makes it popular among kayakers seeking an adrenaline-filled ride. The area is also home to 700-year-old oaks, recognized as natural monuments, the largest with a circumference of 446 cm.
Experimentarium in Chojnice (30b Piłsudskiego Street)
Focused on natural and cultural-historical elements, the Experimentarium features thirteen interactive stations where visitors can engage manually, sensorially, or intellectually with nature. Guests can participate in workshops, meetings, and lectures on scientific topics.
Kashubian Cottage Museum (Brusy-Jaglie Village)
Visitors can explore around 400 exhibits illustrating daily life of former residents of the Zaborska Land, including old knives and forks, basket and glass collections, juicers, sausage-making machines, antique furniture, traps for mice, rats, and foxes, horse shoes, and harness sets. The museum also displays technical artifacts, such as a tube radio from the communist era and a Rubin television. The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden featuring sculptures and beehives created by folk artist Józef Chełmowski.
Człuchowska Gate – Historical and Ethnographic Museum (15 Podmurna Street, Chojnice)
This historic city gate is one of Chojnice’s branches, presenting the town’s history from the perspective of one of its entrance gates. Of the three entrance gates in Chojnice, only Człuchowska Gate survived destruction. Built in the shape of a square in the Pomeranian Gothic style, it houses exhibitions on archaeology, history, art, and ethnography of Chojnice and surroundings, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Mylof Dam
The history of Mylof Dam began in the mid-19th century, when the Prussian army needed hay for cavalry horses. In 1849, the dam and the reservoir (Mylof Lake) were constructed. Mylof Dam is one of the oldest in Poland and the only stepped dam. Over time, hay production was replaced by electricity generation, with the lake’s water driving turbines in the still-operating hydroelectric plant.
Przytarnia Observation Tower – Viewpoint
Spectacular views from a 50 m tower, with an observation deck at 47 m, accessible via 208 steps.
Charzykowskie Lake
Sailing on Charzykowskie Lake (Charzykowy, Funka, Bachorze, Swornegacie) has traditions dating back to the interwar period. Located in the Tuchola Forests, this long, glacially-formed lake is home to Poland’s oldest Chojnice Sailing Club. The lake covers over 1,300 hectares with depths up to 30 meters. It lies near the National Park border and within the Zaborski Landscape Park, offering exceptional natural and scenic value.
A Brda River kayaking trail runs across the lake, considered one of Europe’s most attractive. Walking and cycling paths surround the area. Towns on the lake offer full accommodation and dining facilities, beaches, and equipment rentals. Charzykowskie Lake is a true paradise for water and water sports enthusiasts, combining pristine nature with rich tourist services.
Kashubian Bike Route
A paradise for cycling enthusiasts, the Kashubian Bike Route is a unique project in Chojnice County. It consists of four marked trails offering safe, active exploration of the Zaborski Landscape Park and Tuchola Forests National Park. The routes pass through stunning Kashubian landscapes and span approximately 165 km in the Tuchola Forests.
The network includes four colored trails (yellow, red, green, black) and one connector, with varied surfaces (asphalt, gravel, forest tracks) and difficulty levels suitable for all cyclists. Infrastructure includes rest areas, information boards, and footbridges. Along the route are 12 rest spots, 42 informational boards with maps and local attraction details, 5 bridges over ravines and streams, a rebuilt bridge on the Brda in Babilon, 2 amphibian crossings, and a drawbridge in Małe Swornegacie. The trails are ideal for beginners, with minimal steep climbs or dangerous descents.