Ujście – Rivers, Pilgrimage Site and Open Landscapes
Accommodation in Ujście
Where the Gwda and Noteć Meet
Ujście lies where the Gwda flows into the Noteć. The river landscape is only one part of the town’s character: the boundary between the Noteć Valley and the Chodzież Plateau also runs through Ujście. On the plateau side, a high escarpment is cut through by long ravines. The town thus brings together a river setting and a striking landform.
The town and municipality of Ujście are part of the Toruń–Eberswalde Ice-Marginal Valley. The observation tower at the edge of the ice-marginal valley offers views of it and of the town below. It is located in Osiedle Górne. Those wishing to get to know Ujście through its landscape will find a clear vantage point here: from the tower, you can take in the valley, the escarpment and the town’s elevated position.
Kalwaria Ujska and St. Nicholas
A landmark cultural site is the church complex with the parish church of St. Nicholas. It stands in the centre of Ujście, south of the market square. The church is a three-nave Neo-Baroque basilica with a transept. It is also the archbishop’s sanctuary of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ; relics of the Holy Cross are kept in the parish church. Its architecture and religious significance are closely woven into the town’s character.
Kalwaria Ujska comprises 14 Stations of the Cross chapels, a Lourdes grotto, a Sacred Heart chapel, an Ogrójec and the castle-like Belle Vue building. The different structures give this pilgrimage site a varied appearance. Since 1895, an indulgence celebration in honour of the Precious Blood of Jesus has been held at Kalwaria on the first Sunday in July. The landscape is also part of its history: Kalwaria Ujska was entered in the register of monuments in 1997 for its natural qualities.
The former Protestant church, built in 1851–1852, stands in the Old Market Square. It is associated with a gallery that hosts exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography and handicrafts, as well as meetings with authors and music concerts. Alongside its religious heritage, Ujście thus embraces a range of artistic forms. If culture and local history are important factors when choosing a holiday apartment, you can take this side of the town into account.
The Noteć, kayaking and hiking
Ujście is an interesting destination for a kayaking trip, as it is the endpoint of a 145-kilometre kayaking route. The route runs from Drężno via Piła to Ujście. The marina is on the banks of the Noteć, where five kayaks and five bicycles are available to rent. The route and the marina provide two practical starting points for a stay centred on the water. The length of the kayaking route helps put Ujście in context as the destination of a longer river trip.
A marked hiking trail also starts in Ujście: the WK-7-n begins at the PKS bus stop and is 261.10 km long. Its total length makes it an option for planning a longer hike; this figure describes the trail as a whole, not a short loop around town. Those weighing up river landscapes, culture and long-distance routes for their holiday will find different themes in Ujście, each suggesting a distinct kind of trip.
Other places at the same level include Wyrzysk, Wysoka, Piła and Dobrzyca.
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