Toruń, Poland

Toruń

A Gothic brick old town, birthplace of Copernicus.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Toruń

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Copernicus House and climb the Old Town Hall tower.
  2. AfternoonBake your own gingerbread at the Living Museum of Gingerbread.
  3. EveningWalk along the Vistula boulevard to the leaning tower.

Day 2

Visit the ruins of the Teutonic castle, or Chełmno, the 'town of lovers'.

What to eat

Toruń gingerbread, pierniki, baked here since the Middle Ages.

Local tips

Make the most of Toruń

Beat the crowds

Toruń is calm. The old town is lively on summer evenings.

Best photo spot

The old town and the Vistula from the opposite riverbank.

Getting there

Trains connect with Gdańsk and Warsaw.

Don't miss nearby

The medieval town of Chełmno nearby.

Good to know

Toruń is the birthplace of Copernicus and famous for gingerbread; there's a museum where you can bake it yourself.

Plan your visit

Getting to Toruń

Getting there

  • Bydgoszcz Airport (BZG)40 km away
  • Poznań Airport (POZ)135 km away
  • Poznań130 km away
  • Gdańsk150 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Toruń: good to know

Is Toruń worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A Gothic brick old town, birthplace of Copernicus.

How many days do you need in Toruń?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Toruń?

You can visit all year. Toruń is calm. The old town is lively on summer evenings.

How do you get to Toruń?

The nearest airport is Bydgoszcz Airport (BZG), about 40 km away. Trains connect with Gdańsk and Warsaw.

What is there to see near Toruń?

Nearby hidden places include Malbork Castle (118 km), Poznań (131 km) and Gdańsk (149 km).

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