Brodnica is one of those towns that in 2026 is definitely worth adding to your travel list. The historic center, the Gothic Teutonic castle, well-prepared museum exhibitions and the proximity of the Brodnica Lake District make a visit here combine sightseeing with active relaxation.
If you are looking for a place for a day trip or a weekend, and you type “atrakcje Brodnica 2026” into a search engine – this guide will help you plan your visit step by step, with special emphasis on the area around the castle.
Why visit Brodnica in 2026
Brodnica is a town where history meets a modern cultural offer. In 2026 the Museum in Brodnica is preparing a number of temporary exhibitions and events that complement the permanent displays in three key venues:
- the cellars of the Teutonic castle,
- the Chełmno Gate (Galeria Brama),
- the Renaissance granary with the Center for Ecological Education.
There are also city games, field activities, vernissages and historical picnics. Importantly, tickets to all venues can be conveniently purchased online, and the prices are very affordable – this is a big plus if you are planning a family outing or a school trip.
Brodnica Teutonic Castle: what to see in the cellars and how to read its history
If you are wondering, zamek w Brodnicy – co zobaczyć?, start with the cellars. They are now the heart of the museum part of the fortress.
A short history of the castle
- c. 1285 – the first wooden fortification is built,
- 1305–1317 – construction of brick Gothic defensive walls,
- 1312–1339 – completion of defensive features, consecration of the castle chapel,
- 15th century – the castle goes through the turbulent history of the Polish–Teutonic wars,
- from 1481 – seat of royal starosts (including the Działyński family, Princess Anna Vasa).
Today above ground you will see picturesque ruins with a characteristic tower, but the most interesting part is hidden beneath them.
Exhibitions in the castle cellars
The castle cellars house two permanent exhibitions of the Museum in Brodnica:
- “The Brodnica region in the Middle Ages”
- presents the daily life of the inhabitants of the Brodnica area in Teutonic times and later,
- here you will see, among others, fragments of armament, tools, pottery, everyday objects,
- the exhibition serves as a great introduction to further sightseeing of the town – after leaving the cellars it is easier to “read” the medieval street layout and understand Brodnica’s role in the region.
- “Sculptures and architectural details from the castle chapel”
- a collection of original elements of the furnishings of the former castle chapel,
- here you will see stone-carving details, fragments of sculptures and decorations that allow you to imagine how representative this building once was.
Practical tips – the castle
- Address: ul. Zamkowa 1, 87-300 Brodnica
- Phone: 56 498 47 87
- Tickets online: Castle – buy ticket
- What to pay attention to?
- when descending into the cellars, look at the brick vaults – this is the original Gothic construction,
- plan at least 45–60 minutes for a relaxed viewing of the exhibitions,
- if you come with a group, it is worth booking a guide (30 zł/h) in advance – touring Brodnica with a guide allows you to better understand the historical context of the whole town.
Chełmno Gate (Galeria Brama): Gothic, art and a view of the town
The Chełmno Gate is one of the most recognizable symbols of Brodnica. Erected in 1310–1330, with an upper structure added around 1370, over the centuries it served various functions – in the 19th century it was even a prison. Today it houses Galeria Brama, the space for temporary exhibitions of the Museum in Brodnica.
What is worth seeing in 2026
In 2026, the Gate and the adjacent tenement on the Small Market are planned to host, among others:
- contemporary art exhibitions, e.g. “Various Faces of Beauty” – works by Elżbieta Dzikowska,
- group exhibitions, like “Beyond the Third Dimension” – three individualities, three perspectives, one shared art space,
- vernissages and meetings with artists (e.g. “Silesia in My Eyes” – vernissage by Sylwia Lipina).
The current program can always be found in the News section on the Museum in Brodnica website.
Architecture worth looking at
- Gothic stepped gables and pinnacles,
- semicircularly closed window blind arches,
- a fragment of the former gate neck from the north,
- a contemporarily reconstructed wooden portcullis (grille) in the gate passage.
This is a great place to combine viewing art with a short lesson in Gothic architecture “live”.
Practical tips – Chełmno Gate
- Address: ul. Mały Rynek 4, 87-300 Brodnica
- Phone: 56 649 82 52
- Tickets online: Galeria Brama – buy ticket
- Visiting time: approx. 30–45 minutes for the exhibition
- For whom?
- contemporary art lovers,
- people who want to see how medieval architecture can be adapted to modern functions.
The Granary and the Center for Ecological Education: from the Mesolithic to the Brodnica Lake District
The Renaissance granary from c. 1604 is the third pillar of the Museum in Brodnica. It combines history, archaeology and modern ecological education.
What the granary holds
- a four-storey building with preserved wooden beamwork,
- a reconstructed Renaissance gable with a characteristic portal,
- administrative and management offices of the Museum,
- but above all – permanent exhibitions and the Center for Ecological Education.
Exhibition “Everyday life of Mesolithic hunters from Mszan from 10000 years ago”
This is one of the most interesting archaeological exhibitions in the region:
- shows what life looked like for people in the middle Stone Age,
- you will see tools, campsite reconstructions, everyday items,
- the exhibition has been awarded in national museum competitions – a guarantee of a high substantive level.
Center for Ecological Education – nature from theory to practice
The Center for Ecological Education is an offer especially for organized groups (25–30 people), but individual visitors will also benefit from seeing the exhibitions.
Theoretical part
Led by biologist Marek Bartkowski, it includes three exhibitions devoted to:
- the impact of humans on the environment (agriculture, forestry, poaching, alien species),
- the biodiversity of the Brodnica Lake District – using dioramas and live specimens in aquariums,
- human life in symbiosis with nature in the Mesolithic (full-size campsite reconstruction).
Practical part
- field activities in revitalized city parks,
- observation of urban nature and examples of environmental protection measures,
- a walk over the Drwęca river – the longest ichthyological reserve in Poland,
- at the end – a bonfire by the castle ruins, roasting sausages and a summary of the activities.
Duration: 2,5–3 hours (approx. 1 hour theory, 1 hour field, 0,5–1 hour bonfire)\ Cost: 150 zł per group\ Contact for registration: Marek Bartkowski, tel. 508 376 122
Practical tips – The Granary and CEE
- Address: ul. Św. Jakuba 1, 87-300 Brodnica
- Phone (Museum / CEE): 56 495 05 70
- E-mail: sekretariat@muzeum.brodnica.pl
- Tickets online: Granary – buy ticket
- For whom?
- families with children (live exhibits, reconstructions),
- school trips (an excellent complement to the curriculum in nature studies, biology and history),
- people interested in archaeology and the nature of the Brodnica Lake District.
Proposed one-day walking route around Brodnica
Below is a suggested route that will allow you to see the most important Brodnica attractions 2026 related to the Museum and the castle area in one day.
Morning: The Castle and surroundings
- Start: Teutonic Castle (ul. Zamkowa 1)
- 9:00–10:00 – visit the castle cellars (permanent exhibitions),
- if possible, use the services of a guide (30 zł/h) – touring Brodnica with a guide allows you to better understand the castle’s role in the town’s history.
- Walk around the ruins and castle grounds
- a short walk around the courtyard and ramparts,
- viewpoint over the town and the Drwęca valley.
Late morning: The Granary and Center for Ecological Education
- Granary / Museum (ul. Św. Jakuba 1)
- 10:30–12:00 – visit the exhibition about Mesolithic hunters and the natural displays,
- for groups – possibility to carry out the program “Nature from theory to practice” (advance booking required).
- Walk through city parks towards the center
- after leaving the granary, walk through the revitalized parks toward the Old Town,
- on the way you can go down to the Drwęca and see a fragment of the ichthyological reserve.
Afternoon: Chełmno Gate and the Old Town
- Chełmno Gate / Galeria Brama (ul. Mały Rynek 4)
- 13:00–14:00 – visit the current temporary exhibition,
- look closely at the architectural details of the gate and the fragment of the gate neck.
- Walk around the Old Town
- Small Market and Main Market,
- burgher tenement houses,
- possibility of a short coffee or lunch break in one of the town center restaurants.
For groups: city game “In the footsteps of Brodnica’s monuments”
If you are coming with a class or an organized group, it is worth including the city game “In the footsteps of Brodnica’s monuments” in the day’s plan:
- Start and finish: castle grounds,
- Duration: approx. 90 minutes,
- Price: 20 zł/person,
- Group size: 10–30 people, competition in 3–4-person teams,
- Reservation: at least 2 weeks in advance, in person at the castle or by phone 56 498 47 87.
The game combines sightseeing with fun, requires cooperation and logical thinking, and at the same time leads through Brodnica’s most important monuments.
Practical information: tickets, opening hours, getting there
Tickets and passes for the Museum in Brodnica
- Regular ticket: 8 zł – for one venue (castle / Gate / granary),
- Reduced ticket: 5 zł – pupils and students with a valid ID,
- Regular pass: 20 zł – all venues of the Museum in Brodnica, valid on the day of purchase,
- Reduced pass: 10 zł – all venues, valid on the day of purchase,
- Guide: 30 zł/h,
- Museum lessons: price determined individually.
Online purchase:
- Castle: https://hello-poland.pl/atrakcje/muzeum-w-brodnicy-zamek-krzyzacki-342
- Chełmno Gate: https://hello-poland.pl/atrakcje/muzeum-w-brodnicy-brama-chelminska-134
- Granary / CEE: https://hello-poland.pl/atrakcje/muzeum-w-brodnicy-spichlerz-341
- All attractions in Brodnica: https://hello-poland.pl/szukaj?voivodeship=kujawsko-pomorskie&city=Brodnica
Current opening hours are best checked directly on the Museum in Brodnica website: https://www.brodnica.pl/muzeumwbrodnicy/
Getting to Brodnica
- By car: Brodnica is located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, with good connections from Toruń, Grudziądz, Olsztyn and Płock. There are city parking lots near the center (it’s worth planning a short walk to the castle).
- By train / bus: regional trains and buses run to Brodnica from larger towns in the region. From the station you can walk to the castle and the Old Town in several minutes.
Contact with the Museum in Brodnica
- Main address: Museum in Brodnica, ul. Św. Jakuba 1, 87-300 Brodnica
- Tel./Fax (Granary / administration): 56 495 05 70
- E-mail: sekretariat@muzeum.brodnica.pl
- ePUAP: /MuzeumBrodnica/SkrytkaESP
Details for individual venues:
- Castle: ul. Zamkowa 1, tel. 56 498 47 87
- Galeria Brama: ul. Mały Rynek 4, tel. 56 649 82 52
- Center for Ecological Education: ul. Św. Jakuba 1, tel. 56 495 05 70
Summary: plan your visit to Brodnica in 2026
Brodnica is an ideal place if you want to combine sightseeing of a Gothic castle, a walk through an atmospheric Old Town and contact with the nature of the Brodnica Lake District. In 2026 the Museum in Brodnica offers a rich program of exhibitions, city games and field activities, thanks to which history and nature become truly “tangible”.
Plan a one-day route, buy tickets online, and if you are coming with a group – book a guide or participation in the city game. Put Brodnica on your travel list and discover how many attractions are hidden around the castle and in the very heart of the town.
