Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Bydgoszcz
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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Bydgoszcz
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- Safari814812Taunton, UK6 contributionsA fun hour at the museum of soap and dirt. Our guide spoke amazing English and was very enthusiastic about his work. Very interesting tour and we loved making our own soapsWritten October 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David RWirral, UK335 contributionsInteresting and small area stil had a few areas need developing.main Mill building restored is beautiful. And access via walking bridges quite easy especially from Opera area. Grassed area has events ie beer sausages pizza tents frequently. Worth an hour or so.Written March 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dominik KiezikWarsaw, Poland5,361 contributionsBydgoszcz was initially given the perhaps correct opinion that it was not very pretty. The last time I was there was at least 5 years ago, if not more. Now I'm back and I'm quite positively surprised. A lot has changed. This attraction still amazes me and makes me reflect positively on the balance of our lives, fun and responsibility. How fragile it is.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GuillermoWest Midlands, UK175 contributionsBeautiful,ornate and intimate,the Cathedral of Bydgoszcz impresses those willing to enter the heavy doors.The colour pallette is unusual and striking.Written March 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- account2018Nuku'alofa, Tonga211 contributionsA fascinating place, with skeletal buildings scattered through pine forest and well worth doing a tour. Private exploration is discouragedWritten March 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dominik KiezikWarsaw, Poland5,361 contributionsA very beautiful fountain. Unfortunately it wasn't working when we arrived. It is turned on for warm months. Which did not change my opinion about the quality of the beautiful sculptures that constitute this fountain. It's worth visiting, there's a very nice grove nearby and a nicely restored church.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dominik KiezikWarsaw, Poland5,361 contributionsThe market has changed very positively. It used to be quite dusty and gray. Now it looks really nice and reflects the atmosphere of the city. I was surprised. There's still some renovation to do, but it's really good. Bydgoszcz is changing its opinion in my eyes.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David RWirral, UK335 contributions2 miles north of city past Philharmonic and football stadium. Bus 52 used for return cheaper than taxi. Get off at Zoo which is pretty small and cheap. One hour for two elderly walkers.
Vast area for walkers joggers etc with lake and restraunts kiosk bars? probably open in the summer but not in March. Scenic and flattish and HUGE area. Plenty of wildlife and noisey swans. Only spent one hour walking after shorter time around zoo. Different.Written March 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - martin aWare, UK19 contributionsBydgoszcz it's a great city to visit. I much preferred it to Gdansk and Torun, although they are quite an easy journey from here. Bydgoszcz feels like a real living place, whereas the other two cities felt like film sets and tourist haunts. It's a lovely place to walk around and the setting with the river running through it is beautiful. It's got a great set of restaurants for lunch or evening meals, and it's very lively in the evenings. It's a place where lots of people seem to have fun. The architecture is lovely too, and it's all very walkable. I'd happily come back whereas I'll never go to Gdansk or Torun again. I came in early September when it was very warm. I have no idea what it would be like in colder weather. I got a place to stay right in the centre, and it was a great location. The centre of the old town is about a mile from the main station, but it's an interesting walk.Written September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GuillermoWest Midlands, UK175 contributionsVery interesting exhibition of the history of Bydgoszcz's water supply. Due to its elevated position,you are rewarded by great views if you climb the stairs to the viewing platform at the top.Written March 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simon J1 contributionSimply amazing people, polite, helpful, flawless English and went the extra mile in every way. A huge credit to the town.
Antonio even came to find us on the day we left, his day off, to make sure everything went as planned!😊
Huge thankyou to you all.Written August 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dominik KiezikWarsaw, Poland5,361 contributionsA bit off the beaten track from the center and the old town. However, you can easily walk or drive to it. Interesting construction. Quite an interesting style. Most interestingly, it is probably the largest dome in Poland. In terms of size, the basilica is also quite large. If someone is especially from abroad or is interested in the culture of today's Poland. It is also worth going to mass there.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rtdoodManchester, UK790 contributionsFor clarification this museum is known as the 'Polish Land Forces Museum'. It holds relics related to the history of the army from the Middle Ages, through the wars of the 17th century, national uprisings, battles for borders in 1918-1921, World War II, to the participation of Polish soldiers in peace and stabilization missions around the world.
Most of the objects are housed inside a typical large 2 floor symmetrical square communist building although you will find plenty of military hardware outside the front such as tanks, mobile missile platforms and guns of various calibres. It is very easy to reach via the main tram and bus network, only taking about 10 minutes on the tram if travelling from the city centre.
You enter through the front, and are lead into a large hall to the right which is fairly empty, but with various information banners provided in Polish and English which explain the development of the museum from its foundation to the present day (I think they also use this room for events). One can see the museum is no longer static, but holds more events such as modeler gatherings, historical re-enactment and an active campaign of collection.
The main part of the museum is upstairs across the entire second floor with many objects held in large glass display cases, some even as part of large dioramas. The organisation is laid out logically, from the beginning of the polish state, through to the present day's involvement with NATO and peacekeeping operations. Information text is provided in English and Polish. There is a lot to see here, from day to day infantry equipment, uniforms of armoured divisions, ration kits, shell casings, light guns etc. I spent the majority of my time at this museum on this floor.
You come down the stairs again on the other side of the building to the last room, which is used as a temporary exhibition space, which when I visited was about the development of Polish light machine guns during the inter-war periods and second world war. Quite specific and interesting.
The museum does not have a lot of interactives. There a couple of touch screen desks as you go round, but do not expect lots of large flashy projections, which are typical of more modernist museums today. Then again I quite like this museums layout and approach. I spent about 2 hours having a look round, and thought it well worth the visit, particularly if interested in military history.
In terms of accessibility and facilities there was a chairlift to the 2nd floor, and seating was present in each exhibition space. Toilets are in the small basement downstairs, and were kept very clean. There is also a small shop with showcase of products in the entrance lobby with the ticket desk. When I visited entrance was free but the shop closed with only security present - they were friendly.Written December 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dominik KiezikWarsaw, Poland5,361 contributionsVery nicely renovated. They add charm to the overall image of the old town and the market square. There is a museum inside, unfortunately it was closed when I visited on December 30. I liked the half-timbered style the most. I think it's called wattle and daub.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dominik KiezikWarsaw, Poland5,361 contributionsVery pleasant and well-restored street to the market square. It is quite a cool attraction in itself. It will take you to the most interesting places in Bydgoszcz.Written January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
