For those who feel better on land than on water, Bydgoszcz offers trips by a historical, hundred year old tram, Herbrand.

The old bimbas (trams) “Herbrand”  travel on a special tourist line "H" from Wilczak to Kapuściska. Great fun for children is a trip by Herbrand, made in Cologne in 1898, with open balconies and the driver dressed in a stylish uniform. 

When: on Saturdays and Sundays during the vacation season (July-August). The current timetable and route map are available at www.zdmikp.bydgoszcz.pl in the bookmark Timetable (timetable for special lines is available only during the season).

J.D. Salinger is an American author, best-known for his work, The Catcher in the Rye, published in 1951. However, long before he wrote the book that made him famous, he was just an ordinary student enjoying college and family life.

During eleven editions of the festival, syncopated music lovers had an opportunity to listen to internationally renowned jazz stars as well as Polish and regional artists.

October-November,
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The Patron of Bydgoszcz in the year 2015 was Marian Rejewski as 2015 marked the 110th anniversary of this outstanding mathematician and cryptographer, who entered this world 16 August 1905 in Bydgoszcz – he lived with his parents at 6 Wilenskiej Street, where today there hangs a memorial plaque.

The Premiere Festival is a national theatre festival organized since 2002 by the Polish Theatre in Bydgoszcz. Its repertoire features world premieres of theatre plays.

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For those who feel better on land than on water, Bydgoszcz offers trips by a historical, hundred year old tram, Herbrand.

The old bimbas (trams) “Herbrand”  travel on a special tourist line "H" from Wilczak to Kapuściska. Great fun for children is a trip by Herbrand, made in Cologne in 1898, with open balconies and the driver dressed in a stylish uniform. 

When: on Saturdays and Sundays during the vacation season (July-August). The current timetable and route map are available at www.zdmikp.bydgoszcz.pl in the bookmark Timetable (timetable for special lines is available only during the season).

A little bench (designed by Michał Kubiak) of Marian Rejewski  – a famous mathematician and cryptologist, who contributed to the breaking of the code of the German cipher machine ”Enigma” during the Second World War. The monument is located on the corner of Street Gdańska and Śniadeckich.

The combined dance of light, water and music. Next to the Music District, only 10 min walk from the Old Town. Fountain has electronically controlled nozzles that move to the music. The ‘Water– Light–Sound’ multimedia shows take place in summer time everyday at 21.30 (in May/June only on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays). The shows are accompanied by classical music.

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About 17 km from the city centre of Bydgoszcz, towards Dąbrowa Chełmińska, is the Ostromecko Palace and Park (9 Bydgoska Street).

In the south-eastern part of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship, on the River Vistula, we find Włocławek, a city that in the past was called the “capital of Kuyavia”, one of the oldest towns in Poland.

Żnin is a charming town, situated about 42 km from Bydgoszcz in the historical region of Pałuki, whose origins date back 750 years.

Inowrocław is a city situated in the centre of the region of Western Kuyavia, some 40 km from Bydgoszcz.

Grudziądz sits on the right bank of the River Vistula, in the northern part of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. The city is a natural “gateway” to the Tuchola Forest, Chełmno Land and the Iława Lake District.

Chełmno is a picturesque town on the River Vistula stretching across nine hills, the capital of the historical Chełmno Land.

Toruń is a city with a population of 200,000, situated on the River Vistula. The border of the two historical regions of Poland – Pomerania and Kuyavia – runs through the city.
Toruń was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1233.

Koronowo is a town with a deep-rooted and rich history, situated in a picturesque valley of the River Brda, 25 km north of Bydgoszcz.Its defensive features as well as economic potential was noticed by the Cistercians.

During hot summer days there are plenty of opportunities for chilling out on one of the many lakes that can be found in the Bydgoszcz area.

Bydgoszcz is the capital of Kujawsko- Pomorskie Voivodeship and the eighth biggest city in Poland. It occupies part of the historical region of Kuyavia and is picturesquely located on the rivers Brda, Vistula, and the Bydgoszcz Canal.

Major motor roads, railways and waterways (international waterway E70) intersect in the area. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport operates in the city (about 15 minutes from the city centre by bus). The city with its centuries-old traditions is a popular tourist destination thanks to its attractive location on the river and canals running through its centre. Bydgoszcz places growing emphasis on water, since the daily life, cultural, sports and business activities of the city take place
in the immediate proximity of the River Brda... More in our guide :)

Guide in the electronic version can be downloaded HERE