Discover Gollnow: city history, the Ina and nature
Accommodation in Gollnow
Gollnow combines city history with the river landscape of the Ina and various ways to explore the surrounding area on foot or by bike. Travelers who want to focus their trip planning on historic buildings, natural areas or longer routes will find a range of options here. The Ina flows through both the municipality of Goleniów and the town of Goleniów.
Kościół św. Katarzyny w Goleniowie
Photo: Remigiusz Józefowicz via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5 pl
City history on the Ina
One notable landmark is Brama Wolińska, also known as Brama Chrobrego: a defensive gate built in the Gothic style in the 14th century, with six storeys and a height of 26 meters. The passageway houses the Centrum Informacji Turystycznej. It provides information on tourism infrastructure, agritourism and tourism, places of interest in the town and region, cycling routes, and cultural and sporting events.
Significant sections of Goleniów’s medieval town wall have survived. The most interesting and best-preserved section lies in the southwest of the old town, on the Ina. Also beside the river is Goleniowska Aleja Legend, a riverside promenade renovated in 2013, featuring granite sculptures depicting local legends. It thus connects the Ina with stories from local folklore.
Another historic building is the Spichlerz. This free-standing, three-storey building with a converted attic was built in 1749. It stands parallel to the Ina, about 12 meters from the riverbank. Twierdza Design, in turn, is a historic industrial site that originated as a railway water tower. The tower was renovated between 2019 and 2020; the site is used by social organizations.
Protected areas and trails
The natural areas also offer a variety of attractions. The Wilcze Uroczysko nature reserve covers just under 63 hectares and extends across the municipalities of Goleniów and Stepnica. It protects a wetland and valuable riparian forests; the area also provides a refuge for white-tailed eagles. Established in 1973, the Uroczysko Święta nature reserve is smaller, at 9.5 hectares. It is located in the Goleniów forest district and protects part of a deciduous forest as a botanical reserve.
For exploring on foot, the Miejski Szlak Turystyczny in Goleniów leads to architectural monuments and places of interest; it is marked with so-called blue footprints. The green PTTK hiking trail Szlak Borów Goleniowskich is 17.1 kilometers long, well marked and especially recommended for hikers and cyclists. It runs between Krzewno, Łęsko, Pucko and Kliniska Wielkie.
There is also a 45-kilometer green cycling route for bike trips. It runs through Goleniów, Żdzary, Łaniego, Krępsko, Miękowo, Żółwią Błoć, Niewiadowo, Glewice, Stacja PKP Mosty, Burowo and Mosty. Another, 13-kilometer sentimental cycling route passes through Borzysławiec, Lubczyna, Czarna Łąka, Pucice and Rurzyca. The routes described differ in length and course, so choose according to the distance and places you want to include in your cycling plans.
Water activities and other destination pages
In Lubczyna is Przystań Jachtowa, which offers water tourism. It has three harbor basins with space for about 35 inland yachts and 15 seagoing yachts. The approximate capacity figures and the distinction between inland and seagoing yachts give a clear idea of the harbor’s focus.
For more information about nearby places, you can also visit the pages for Kliniska Małe, Maszewo, Żarnówko, Babigoszcz, Wyszomierz, Miodowice, Stepniczka, Budzieszowce, Długołęka, Przybiernów, Maciejewo, Załom, Dąbrowica, Goleniów, Nowogard and Łęgno.
For the broader travel overview: West Pomerania.
