The Best Things To See And Do In Starogard Gdaski Poland

Starogard Gdański is the charming capital of Poland’s Kociewie region and boasts a huge variety of things to see and do to keep all visitors happy. Despite being less than an hour from Gdańsk, Starogard Gdański still remains one of the coolest undiscovered gems in rural Poland. It makes a good stop over town if visiting nearby Tczew, Torun or Malbork, which houses the largest castle in the world by land area. Here are the best things to see and do in Starogard Gdański besides checking out the town’s best bars.

1. Attend a Catholic Mass in St. Matthew's Church

Church

Sitting pretty on the north west corner of Starogard Gdański’s pretty main square, St. Matthew’s Church (Kościół Rzymskokatolicki Pw. św. Mateusza) is a holy and sacred place. There is a gorgeous interior, with red brick walls, white paint and lots of golden statues all depicting important people and images related to the Catholic faith.

2. Drink Flavoured Vodka on a Distillery Tour

Distillery

Sobieski is a popular and famous Polish brand of vodka produced from rye, made famous abroad for once having been endorsed by Bruce Willis. The huge distillery is based here in Starogard Gdański and is named after John III Sobieski, a 17th-century Polish king and military leader. The vodka comes in different flavours, such as: Original (labelled red), Peach, Mandarin, Vanilla, Melon. The Original has 40% alcoholic volume. You can arrange a tour of the distillery or simply buy it in bars and off-licences.

3. Tour the Kociewski Museum

Museum

The excellent Kociewski Museum (known as Muzeum Ziemi Kociewskiej) in the town centre is the perfect place to understand about Kociewian culture. With Starogard being the capital of this Kociewian region, there are many interesting artefacts within. Tickets are five złotych and it is closed on Sundays.

4. Kościół sw Katarzyny (St. Catherine’s Church)

Church

While St. Matthew’s Church is the oldest and prettiest church in Starogard Gdański, St. Catherine’s is the tallest and most prominent when touring the town centre. It sits right on the corner by the Stary Rynek and appears in most photographs to promote the town.