Kowal - Kowal

Kowal (German during the Second World War: Kowall or Free City) is a historic small town in the voivodeship Kuyavian Pomeranian on the Kuyavian Lake District in the region Kuyavia in Poland. The place is on the Rakutówka. It is known for its historic old town and as the birthplace of Casimir the Great.

getting there

The place is south of Bydgoszcz direction Łódź. You can get here by train, bike or car.

mobility

You can get around the place on foot.

Tourist Attractions

The old town with its market square, ring and churches is particularly worth seeing.

• baroque Ursulakirche
• Remains of the brick Gothic castle of the Kuyavian princes, birthplace of Casimir the Great
• Casimir the Great Monument
• historical town houses

activities

Water sports, hiking and cycling are popular.

shop

There are small souvenirs to buy. A visit to Bydgoszcz is worthwhile for shopping.

nightlife

It is worth visiting the Bydgoszczs or Toruńs.

accommodation

Smaller hotels and private guest houses are available.

trips

• Plock
• Włocławek
• Bydgoszcz
• Toruń
• Tczew
• Grudziądz
• Chełmno
• Sztum
• Pelplin
• Gniew
• Kwidzyn
• Świecie

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

• http://www.kowal.eu/ - Kowal official website