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Things to see in Toruń (Poland): 53 places and when to go
Toruń is a town in Poland, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (34), Temples (6), Hiking (5). The best known are Cathedral church of SS. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, Ciudad medieval de Toruń and Krzywa Wieża. The best time to come is May to October, December; also possible: January to April, November. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 53.0088, 18.5912
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (34) · Temples (6) · Hiking (5) · Stargazing (4) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- May to October, December.
- Also possible
- January to April, November.
- Nearest airport
- WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 152 km as the crow flies
What to see in Toruń
The places in and around Toruń, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cathedral church of SS. John the Baptist and John the EvangelistTemples1.0 km
- Ciudad medieval de ToruńHistoric district1.1 km
- Krzywa WieżaTower730 m
- Antiguo AyuntamientoHistory903 m
- Institute of AstronomyObservatory9.8 km
- Zamek Krzyżacki w ToruniuHistory1.3 km
- Casa de Nicolás CopérnicoMuseum851 m
- Puerta del MonasterioCity gate833 m
- Kościół pw. Świętego WacławaHistoric building18 km
- Ruins of Teutonic Knights castle in BrodnicaHistory · Architecture61 km
- Ruiny Zamku DybowskiegoHistory1.0 km
- Ogród Zoobotaniczny w ToruniuNature · With kids41 m
- Centrum Popularyzacji Kosmosu „Planetarium – Toruń”History · With kids821 m
- Dworzec PKP Aleksandrów KujawskiHistoric building16 km
- Zamek w ZłotoriiHistory6.8 km
- Brama ChełmińskaCity gate61 km
- Fort VI Jaremy WiśniowieckiegoHistory3.4 km
- Fort VII Tadeusza KościuszkiHistory3.4 km
- Fort XV Henryka DąbrowskiegoHistory3.9 km
- Kościół pw. Najświętszej Maryi Panny Gwiazdy Nowej Ewangelizacji i Świętego Jana Pawła IITemples5.0 km
- Kościół pw. Opatrzności BożejTemples3.5 km
- Muzeum Techniki i Inżynierii Komunalnej ToruniaMuseum2.1 km
- St. Michael the Archangel Church, CiechocinekHistoric building20 km
- Dawna siedziba gestapo w ToruniuHistoric building306 m
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- History: Dawny Kompleks Gazowni i Wodociągów na Podgórzu, Fort I Jana III Sobieskiego, Fort II Stefana Czarnieckiego, Fort III Stanisława Jabłonowskiego, Fort IX Bolesława Chrobrego, Fort VIII Króla Kazimierza Wielkiego, Fort X Bateria Nadbrzeżna, Fort XI Stefana Batorego, Fort XII Władysława Jagiełły, Fort XIII Karola Kniaziewicza, Fort XIV Józefa Bema, Fort XVI Kolejowy, Fort XVII Przyczółek Mostowy, Kolejowa wieża ciśnień, Pałac Mańkowskich, Ruiny zamku w Małej Nieszawce, Czarna Róża, Pensjonat Tężniowa 6
- Temples: Kościół pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła i Błogosławionego Księdza Bronisława Markiewicza
- Nature: Rezerwat Las Piwnicki
- With kids: Aquapark Olender
- Stargazing: Astrobaza Brodnica, Obserwatorium Meteorologiczne
- Diving: Centrum Szkolenia Techniki Nurkowej Akwanauta
- Hiking: Szlak Forteczny, Szlak im. Stanisława Noakowskiego, Szlak Martyrologii Narodu Polskiego, Szlak Mennonitów, Toruń - Barbarka
When to go to Toruń
The best time to visit Toruń is May to October, December; also possible: January to April, November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:51
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprPossible13:42
- MayBest time15:35
- JunBest time16:39
- JulBest time16:12
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:16
- NovPossible8:21
- DecBest time7:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. In June, 50 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Toruń
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), 152 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Boluminek18 places26 km
- Waganiec18 places30 km
- Golub-Dobrzyń9 places33 km
- Inowrocław30 places34 km
- Bydgoszcz50 places41 km
- Swiecie28 places45 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Toruń?
The best known: Cathedral church of SS. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, Ciudad medieval de Toruń, Krzywa Wieża, Antiguo Ayuntamiento, Institute of Astronomy. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Toruń?
May to October, December; also possible: January to April, November. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.
How do you get to Toruń?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), 152 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Toruń as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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