Kartuzy district, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Stężyca

Stężyca is a town in Kartuzy district, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 2,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 23 churches, 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kościół Pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej (1 km), Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny (8 km) and Rezerwat Szczyt Wieżyca (14 km).

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Stężyca, Pomeranian Voivodeship
Stężyca, Kartuzy district, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stężyca at a glance

Location
Kartuzy district, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 2,200
Coordinates
54.2059° N, 17.9557° E
Places within 50 km
116 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Stężyca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stężyca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Stężyca

69 churches within 100 km of Stężyca. The closest is Nieczynny Kościół Ewangelicki (1 km); the best-known is Kościół Pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stężyca

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stężyca. The closest is Jezioro Stężyckie (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stężyca

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stężyca. The closest is Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Stężyca

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stężyca. The closest is Cmentarzysko W Węsiorach (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stężyca

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stężyca. The closest is Wieżyca (14 km); the best-known is Biskupia Góra (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Stężyca

8 museums within 100 km of Stężyca. The closest is Railway Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stężyca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stężyca
  2. 1 km Kościół Pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej · church, Kartuzy
  3. 18 km Rezerwat Żurawie Chrusty · nature spot, Kartuzy
  4. 20 km Rezerwat Szczyt Wieżyca · nature spot, Kartuzy
  5. 6 km Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny · nature spot, Kartuzy
  6. 8 km Nieczynny Kościół Ewangelicki · church, Kartuzy
  7. 0 km Back to Stężyca

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How to reach Stężyca

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    Within 15 km of Stężyca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stężyca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2369Nieczynny Kościół Ewangelicki (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5859Jezioro Stężyckie (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1842Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny (8 km)
    Forts & heritage533Cmentarzysko W Węsiorach (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints515Wieżyca (14 km)
    Museums48Railway Museum (13 km)
    Parks17Centrum Edukacji I Promocji Regionu (12 km)
    Beaches & coast07Sopot Pier (60 km)
    Other attractions13Zamek Łapalice (23 km)
    Caves12Grota Mirachowska I (25 km)

    Stężyca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stężyca?

    Kościół Pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej (church, about 1 km), Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny (nature spot, about 8 km), Rezerwat Szczyt Wieżyca (nature spot, about 14 km), Rezerwat Żurawie Chrusty (nature spot, about 18 km), Nieczynny Kościół Ewangelicki (church, about 1 km), Biskupia Góra (viewpoint, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stężyca?

    116 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Stężyca?

    Nieczynny Kościół Ewangelicki, about 1 km by road; Kościół Pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stężyca?

    Jezioro Stężyckie, about 1 km by road; Lubowisko (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stężyca?

    Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny, about 8 km by road; Rezerwat Strzelnica (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stężyca?

    Start in Stężyca, visit Kościół Pw. Świętej Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej, then Rezerwat Żurawie Chrusty, then Rezerwat Szczyt Wieżyca, then Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny, then Nieczynny Kościół Ewangelicki, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stężyca?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Stężyca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Stężyca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Stężyca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.