A section of the Pomorska Droga Świętego Jakuba runs through Stary Jarosław between Boleszewo and Krupy. The Szlak Zabytków Średniowiecza and the Szlak Wiatraków, a parish church, a historic Zagroda and a local cultural centre add to the attractions. Here, route connections meet medieval history and rural architectural heritage. Stary Jarosław offers several clearly distinct points of interest to help you choose where to stay.

Routes between the Pilgrim Route and Themed Trails

Stary Jarosław is part of the Szlak Zabytków Średniowiecza and the Szlak Wiatraków; both routes are considered of interest to cyclists and history enthusiasts. Together with the Pomorska Droga Świętego Jakuba, they offer a range of ways to explore the area: a pilgrimage route, a trail focused on the medieval period and a windmill trail. Each route has a different thematic emphasis. Those exploring the area via the Way of St. James will find it on the section between Boleszewo and Krupy; those more interested in medieval sights or windmills can take the two themed routes as separate points of reference. This makes it easy to match the route to your personal travel interests.

Medieval History and the Parish Church

The history of Stary Jarosław dates back to the Middle Ages: the village is documented as early as the 13th century, when it belonged to the Cistercians’ estates. The parish church of Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego is situated on the “Średniowieczny szlak cystersów w gminie Darłowo”. The Cistercian theme is therefore reflected both in the village’s history of ownership and in the route associated with the church. These are two different perspectives: one concerns the village’s medieval history, while the other relates to the course of a named themed trail. Mass is held in the church on Sundays at 11:30 a.m.; check the time before you arrive.

The Zagroda and Local Culture

The Zagroda at Stary Jarosław 40 retains its original 19th-century design; its buildings are of great cultural value. According to the inscription above the entrance door, the oldest building in the Zagroda is a half-timbered house built in 1838, at the rear of the property. This distinguishes a single dated building from the design of the entire farmstead: the year refers to the half-timbered house, while the preserved design refers to the Zagroda. Chałupa Kazimierza Koniecznego adds a cultural dimension to this architectural perspective: it houses works by the folk artist and serves as a local cultural centre. Architectural history and local culture thus emerge as two distinct aspects of the village.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Stary Jarosław, this distinction can help guide your choice. The routes are suited to an interest in pilgrimage and themed trails; the church, Zagroda and Chałupa offer specific connections to history, architecture and local culture. Consider whether you would rather plan your stay around an interest in the routes or around these places of cultural and historical interest.

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