Discover Miedzyrzecz: Museum, Castle and Trails

Museum in the Park

The Muzeum Ziemi Międzyrzeckiej im. Alfa Kowalskiego is located in a park of just under 6 hectares between the Obra and Paklica rivers. Its more than 18,000 objects span art, history, ethnography, archaeology, numismatics, military history and poster art. This broad range of subjects offers different ways to explore the collection: families and other culture enthusiasts can pursue varied interests rather than focusing their museum visit on a single field.

One of the museum’s distinctive collections comprises 220 coffin portraits, making it the largest of its kind in Poland. It also includes inscription and heraldic panels from the 17th and 18th centuries. The portraits and panels add a distinct note to the museum’s diverse collections; for visitors interested in historical visual and written records, they are a prominent part of Międzyrzecz’s cultural identity.

Castle History and Church Art

The grounds of the museum complex include a brick royal castle. Casimir the Great had it built in the first half of the 14th century; it is the only royal castle in the Lubusz Voivodeship. Visitors can explore the ruins of the royal castle dating from the time of Casimir the Great. The building’s history thus complements the collections with a tangible historic site.

The museum complex also includes the buildings of the former seat of the starosts of Międzyrzecz, a manor outbuilding, a manor inn and a gatehouse. The parish church of St John the Baptist is another cultural landmark: its presbytery preserves wall polychromes depicting the Crucifixion of Christ. Visitors interested in religious art can consider this alongside the museum’s art and history themes.

Walking, Cycling and Canoeing

Marked routes also pass through Międzyrzecz. A black hiking trail runs through the town along the 19.38-kilometre Kursko–Międzyrzecz–Kuligowo section. For cyclists, the international R–1 cycle route passes through Międzyrzecz along a 24.2-kilometre section between Pieski and Bobowicko. Both figures refer to the specified route sections and offer a practical guide when choosing between walking and cycling.

For those who prefer to travel by water, the marked 58.0-kilometre “Międzyrzeckie wody” canoe trail offers another option; it, too, passes through Międzyrzecz. Walking, cycling and canoeing are different travel interests to enjoy alongside the museum and historic buildings. The route information can help you factor in the respective distances, without implying any particular walking, cycling or paddling time.

If Międzyrzecz is your destination, you can search specifically for a holiday apartment in town.

Discover Other Places

You can also discover Pszczew, Murzynowo, Nowa Niedrzwica, Trzciel, Lubikowo, Chycina, Skwierzyna and Rokitno.

For the broader travel overview: Międzyrzecki.