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Tuchola Pinewoods (Bory Tucholskie) is one of the largest pine forests in Poland. There are over 900 glacial lakes in the forest. It is a paradise for anglers and mushroom pickers. There are hundreds of kilometers of hiking and biking trails. You can also go canoeing on the Wda, Brda, Wierzyca or Zbrzyca. Bory Tucholskie are outstanding place to spend a holiday or a weekend break.

Tourist Attractions in the Tuchola Forest

The Tuchola Forest is one of the most beautiful places in Poland, especially for those who love lakes and forests. In Charzykowy or in Wdzydze, you can enjoy beaches, swimming areas, and water sports. The forests are full of mushrooms and wildlife, while anglers can find peaceful spots by the water. The region boasts a network of tourist trails, perfect for hiking or cycling. An additional highlight is kayaking on the Brda or Wda rivers - an ideal way to spend an active day or several days surrounded by nature. History and archaeology enthusiasts will be fascinated by the unique complex of Stone Circles in Odry, consisting of mysterious ancient stone formations linked to the Gothic culture. The area also features early Slavic hillforts - remnants of old defensive settlements - that offer a glimpse into the atmosphere of the early centuries in this region.

Hiking trails in Tuchola Forest

There are hundreds of kilometers of hiking and cycling trails in Bory Tucholskie. The photo shows the green Trail of Stone Circles from Sierakowice to Czarna Woda, over 93 kilometers long.

Tuchola Forest from the bird's eye view

The photo shows huge pine forests in Tuchola Forest (Bory Tucholskie) in the Czersk commune.

Wdzydzki Park Krajobrazowy

The Wdzydze Landscape Park was established in 1983 and includes Lake Wdzydze and over 150 smaller lakes and ponds in its vicinity, together with the surrounding forests. The WPK area is almost 180 km². You can see more photos of the lakes in the gallery: Kashubian Lake District.

Kamienie w Odrach

Bory Tucholskie hides many secrets. One of the most interesting tourist attractions are the stone circles of the Goths. For more photos and information about these amazing riddles of history, see the gallery: Stone Circles in Odry.

Bank of the Wda River

The bank of the Wda River near the stone circles in Odry. If you like nature and active recreation, I recommend: Kayaking on Wda river in Poland.

Where is the Wda river?

Wda, also known as the Czarna Woda (Black Water), is a river in northern Poland and a left tributary of the Vistula. It stretches 198 km and begins its course in Lake Krążno near Bytów. The river flows through the picturesque Kashubia region, including lakes like Wdzydze, Gołuń, and Słupinko, before passing through the Tuchola Forest. Wda meanders, forming bends and gorges, with forested banks that add to its scenic charm. It is one of the most interesting rivers in Poland for kayaking, offering a mix of calm stretches and more challenging sections with boulders in the current. Check out my story from kayaking on the Wda.

Kasparus - where is the end of the world?

Kasparus is an interesting village in the Tuchola Forests, located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, which gives the impression of being the "end of the world" – the asphalt road ends here unexpectedly, and beyond it, in every direction, are endless pine forests and sandy forest roads. The village is located in the Osiek commune, in the Starogard district, at the confluence of two rivers: Brzezianka and Św. Struga, which flow into the Wda River. Kasparus has a rich history, dating back to 1664. The village looks like an open-air museum, with many old houses and farm buildings, some of which are over 100 years old. Among the landmarks, the wooden and brick St. Joseph's Church from 1926 stands out, along with the 19th-century parsonage.

Interesting places in Bory Tucholskie

One of the very interesting regions we have recently visited is the vicinity of Swornegacie in northern Poland. It is a very beautiful and scenic part of Bory Tucholskie with endless forests, clean rivers and lakes with an amazing water color. There are many routes for tourists. The surroundings can be traversed on foot, by bike, on horseback, by canoe, boat or sailboat. Everyone will find something for himself!

Swornegacie

Swornegacie is a tourist village in Bory Tucholskie, located on the Brda River and Lake Karsińskie in the Zaborski Landscape Park, close to the Bory Tucholskie National Park in Poland.

Lakes in forest - beautiful views in Bory Tucholskie

The lakes in the endless forest are one of the most beautiful views in Bory Tucholskie. The photo shows the Małołąckie and Łąckie lakes and the Dybrzk lake in the distance. The Brda River flows through them, which you can take a canoe. There are campsites on the shores of these lakes and you can stay overnight - we have to go rafting! :-)

Lake Charzykowskie

Charzykowskie Lake is a flow glacial lake in the heart of Tuchola Forest. The lake is 9.5 kilometers long and has a maximum depth of over 30 meters. The Brda River connects Lake Charzykowskie with Lake Karsińskie.

Małe Swornegacie

Małe Swornegacie is a small Kashubian village located in the Zaborski Landscape Park, between the Charzykowskie and Karsińskie lakes. The Brda River connects both of these lakes.

Castle Mountain

There is Góra Zamkowa (Castle Mountain) and settlement from the 9th century on this further peninsula (on the right) on Lake Charzykowskie.

Brda river in Bory Tucholskie

Brda is one of the most beautiful rivers in Poland. The river is 238 kilometers long. It flows from Lake Smołowo, and flows into the Vistula River in Bydgoszcz. Brda River flows through Swornegacie and the surrounding lakes. It is worth going by canoe for the trip.

Pine forest - view from above

Aerial view of the pine forest. The world viewed from this perspective is often pure abstraction.

Lakes in Tuchola Forest

There are over 900 post-glacial lakes in Bory Tucholskie. There is Lake Kłączno just after sunrise in the picture. You can see more photos of the lakes in the gallery: Kashubian Lake District.

Zaborski Landscape Park

There are about 50 lakes in the Zaborski Landscape Park. There are also rivers: Brda, Zbrzyca, Kulawa and Kłonecznica. You can see three large lakes: Karsińskie, Długie and Charzykowskie in this photo.

Panorama of Tuchola Pinewoods

Huge pine forests to the horizon and the Stone Circles in Odry Nature Reserve.

Lake Gołuń

Lake Gołuń surrounded by an endless pine forest. Bory Tucholskie is one of the largest pine forests in Poland and Central Europe.

Coniferous forest

Pine forest and its characteristic undergrowth made of blueberries, lingonberries and heathers.

Marina in Wdzydze Kiszewskie

A yacht marina and a lookout tower in Wdzydze Kiszewskie at Lake Wdzydzkie.