Ostromecko [1] is situated on the right bank of the Vistula River, just 2.5 km from the district of Bydgoszcz called Fordon [2] and about 10 km east from the city centre. The picturesque landscape of the surrounding nature reserves: Wielka Kępa Ostromecka (Great Cluster of Ostromecko), Las Mariański (Mariański Forest), Reptowo, Mała Kępa Ostromecka (Little Cluster of Ostromecko) and easy access even for those who do not come by their own cars, encourage tourist to visit the place very frequently. In summer there is a special bus services that runs to Ostromecko – bus No. 91. There is always the all year-round service of railbuses that start from the railway station Bydgoszcz – Główna. Enthusiasts of longer trips can also get to Stary (Old) Fordon district, from where they can reach Ostromecko on foot. The nearly 5 km long route goes across the longest bridge in the city – the 1,005 meters long Rudolf Modrzejewski bridge in Fordon[3].

It is worth noting that the first historical mention of the village of Ostromecko comes from 1222. But thanks to archaeological research carried out on the area it was discovered that there was a cemetery there from the period of approximately 700 - 400 BC, which confirms the existence of early human settlements in the area.

The sacred art of the community is represented by the Gothic Ss. Nicholas [4], Stanislaus and John the Baptist Church that was built in stages from about 1445. During the period 1763-1764 a baroque tower was added to the main church body. The main altar bears an image of Mother Mary with the Child from the early 17th century. The 18th century relics include the pulpit, and the bell clock that was cast in 1765.

An interesting point is the intake of mineral water together with the bottling plant. In 1894 the first mineral water plant was established – it was "Marien Quelle” that used low-mineralized water from the “Maria” source. Kaiser Wilhelm II, who stayed in Ostromecko for some time, appreciated the properties of the water and propagated it in Germany. A few years later Ostromecko water received the Paris Grand Prix diploma (1927). Times and labels have changed, but the regional water "Ostromecko" is highly appreciated up to this day.
The biggest attraction for tourists in Ostromecko is the Palace-Park Complex, which is managed by the Municipality of Bydgoszcz. Here we can admire the historic Old Palace (Mostowski) [5], built around 1730 in the Saxon Rococo style (rebuilt in the late 19th century), with the adjacent park and terrace. Visitors also admire the late–Classicistic New Palace [6], built in 1849 and designed by the Karl Friedrich Schinkel studio, along with a complex of terraces and the mausoleum of the Schönborn- Alvensleben family and the 19th century Hunting Palace [7].

The historic palace park, an area of over 35 ha, is not only a unique place of culture, leisure and recreation, but also features amazing natural beauty. It includes more than 4,500 trees, of which 64 have been recognized as monuments of nature. Special attention should be devoted to the 18th century Italian terraced park in the vicinity of the Old Palace [8] and the 19th century English style landscape garden that borders with the New Palace from the west.

Ostromecko functions as a suburban culture centre. The Municipal Centre of Culture in Bydgoszcz uses the palace and park as the venue for numerous exhibitions, art galleries and music concerts, which host foreign artists as well. The beautiful scenery of the palace rooms and halls and the park are perfect settings for intimate parties, outdoor events, and carnival balls. The accommodation facilities, including dozens of comfortably furnished rooms [9], a restaurant, summer cafe and wine bar encourage tourists and residents of Bydgoszcz to come and stay in Ostromecko.