Activities / Sightseeing in Szczecin (Stettin) and in our surroundings

BinowoPark has a perfect location in the area, only 20km away from the Szczecin center. Nearby you can find lots of attractions. We would like to recommend:

ˇ Play golf at Binowo Park Golf Courses. We have an 18-hole course par 72, length 6018 m (white tee). Our 9-hole course, par 36, length 2723 m (yellow tee) is also open for beginners. There is also a minigolf course and a playground for children.
ˇ The Botanic Garden on the other side of lake Glinna
ˇ Laguna Park, Aqua Adventures in nearby town Gryfino is very popular not only for children.
ˇ Horseback riding and lessons
ˇ If you are here for a longer stay, we recommend a trip to Berlin only 130 km away to Motorway.
ˇ Historical places

The Church in Binowo
Gothic church from 14th century. The miraculous picture of Virgin Mary, that was visited by numerous pilgrimages, was placed in the church during 15th and 16th centuries. The church was destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt with a new tower between 1979 - 1980. There is also an old cemetery (from 14th century) next to the church.

The ArtificialCave - Zdroje
The Cave is located in The Forest Park Zdroje. It was built before 1880 on the model of natural caves usually found in limestone rocks. The Cave had stalactites and stalagmites and on the walls there were numerous recreated travertine formations. The Cave was devastated after the World War II. There is an arch of span of about 30 meters, which was built in 1880, in front of the entrance to the cave. There was also similar arch built in 1889 further from the Cave and pulled down during the renovation of it.

Medieval Cistercian Monastery Structures in Kołbacz
The Cistercian Church of the Virgin Mary in Kołbacz
Restored Friar House
Restored Abbot House
Restored gothic barn (primarily sheepfold)

Gothic Keep
Impressive building complex that belonged to Cistercian Monastery was established in Kołbacz in 1173. The Cistercians developed farming of fruit trees, food industry (brewery, water - mills) and craft guild production (clothiers, furriers, cobblers, coopers, blacksmiths, and carpenters).
The great economic activity of monks from Kołbacz and favourable local conditions led to gold era of Kołbacz Abbey between 12th and 15th centuries. The order was terminated and its goods were divided in 1534. Binowo forest planted by Franciscan monks in 12^th centuries.

The Church in Kołowo
New gothic brick church with three headstones of great artistic value made by Jan Jordani - the abbot of Kołbacz who died in 1395.

The Church in Chlebowo
The 14th century gothic brick church with stone annex. The church was destroyed during the war in 1945. The whole church together with the wooden tower has been rebuilt.

Grave-mound cemetery in Glinna
The remains of large graveyard from the bronze era (1200 - 100 years B.C.) located in Buda forest. There were about 150 stone graves. The numerous findings from this cemetery are kept in The National Museum in Szczecin.

And of course, you should visit Szczecin. Szczecin has an interesting history. It was the capital of Preussia. Szczecin is more than 750 years old and received its city status on the 3rd of April 1243. The city belonged to Sweden for almost 100 years until it was sold to Prussia in 1720. It was incorporated with Poland in 1945. Szczecin is today the capital of the new WesternPomeranianCounty. With its 500 000 inhabitants it is also a major seaport. Szczecin is renowned for its many green parks. It is sometimes called "Little Paris" due to its architecture that was inspired by 19th Century Paris with its wide avenues, united by roundabouts to shape the characteristic star formations. Szczecin is also well known for its nightlife, many restaurants and bargain shopping.