The Brama Wolińska, also known as Brama Chrobrego, is a defensive gate in Gollnow (Goleniów), built in the Gothic style in the 14th century. It is 26 metres high and has six storeys. This structure brings the city’s history into focus in a tangible place: it combines Gothic design and a defensive function in a striking gatehouse.
The Centrum Informacji Turystycznej (Tourist Information Centre) is located in the passageway. Its areas of interest include tourist infrastructure, agritourism and tourism, interesting places in the town and region, cycling routes, and cultural and sporting events. Thus, the Brama Wolińska brings together architectural history and tourist information.
City history along the Ina
Significant sections of Goleniów’s medieval town walls have survived. The most interesting and best-preserved section lies southwest of the old town, along the Ina. The Goleniowska Aleja Legend also follows the river: renovated in 2013, the riverside promenade features granite sculptures depicting local legends. The remains of the walls and the sculptures make different impressions—the former evoke the medieval fortifications, while the latter offer pictorial interpretations of local stories.
Another structure connected with the Ina is the Spichlerz (Granary). This distinctive, freestanding building was constructed in 1749, has three storeys and an attic converted for use. It stands parallel to the river, about twelve metres from the bank. Twierdza Design tells a different chapter of the area’s architectural history: this historic industrial building originated as a railway water tower, which was renovated between 2019 and 2020. The building is used by social organisations. The granary and the repurposed water tower show two different ways historic buildings can retain a recognisable role.
Nature reserves with different focuses
The Wilcze Uroczysko nature reserve covers almost 63 hectares and extends across the municipalities of Goleniów and Stepnica. It protects a wetland and valuable riparian forests; the area also serves as a refuge for white-tailed eagles. Established in 1973, Uroczysko Święta is considerably smaller, at 9.5 hectares. It lies within the Goleniów Forest District and, as a floristic reserve, protects part of a deciduous forest stand. The two areas therefore differ both in size and in the features they protect: one focuses on wetlands, riparian forest and white-tailed eagles, while the other protects part of a deciduous forest.
Trails by length and character
The Miejski Szlak Turystyczny takes visitors to architectural monuments and interesting places in Goleniów. Blue footprints mark the route. A longer option for hiking and cycling is the green PTTK hiking trail, Szlak Borów Goleniowskich: it is 17.1 kilometres long, well marked and recommended especially for hikers and cyclists. It runs between Krzewno, Łęsko, Pucko and Kliniska Wielkie.
The cycling routes can be compared directly by length. The green cycling route is 45 kilometres long and runs through Goleniów, Żdzary, Łaniego, Krępsko, Miękowo, Żółwią Błoć, Niewiadowo, Glewice, Stacja PKP Mosty, Burowo and Mosty. Shorter is the 13-kilometre sentimental cycling route, which runs through Borzysławiec, Lubczyna, Czarna Łąka, Pucice and Rurzyca. Their length and character offer different ways to choose between the routes described.
Waterfront perspectives in the town and municipality
The Ina flows through the town of Goleniów and the municipality of Goleniów. In Lubczyna, Przystań Jachtowa offers water-based tourism. It has three harbour basins with space for about 35 inland yachts and 15 seagoing yachts. The river landscape and the marina thus offer different water-related experiences in the Goleniów area.
Discover more destinations: Maszewo, Żarnówko, Dąbrowica, Goleniów, Nowogard, Babigoszcz, Wyszomierz, Miodowice, Stepniczka, Budzieszowce, Długołęka, Kliniska Małe, Przybiernów, Maciejewo, Załom, Lubczyna, Łęgno.
Go to the overview of destinations in the region: West Pomerania.
