Torun Map, Poland

Torun Nightlife

Torun bars and pubs get pretty crowded at night, especially during the peak season. Whether you prefer noisy terraces or ultra-modern clubs, Torun nightlife has a little for everyone. Most tourists prefer to hang around in pubs like Jazzgod, Areszt, U Atrakcyjnego Kazim, Piwiarnia u Szwejka or Zielony Wieloryb (just don’t ask what all these names actually mean!). If you want to dance and bounce in the rhythms of... read more

Torun History

Across its many centuries of existence, Torun was constantly disputed between Prussia and Poland. During the first decades of the 18th century, Torun was the witness of a strong wave of Polish national awakening (although in most part of this century Torun was part of Prussia). The Treaty of Versailles reassigned Torun back to Poland, but nor for a long time: the Nazis took over the city in 1939. After the war, Torun... read more

Torun Sightseeing

Torun’s cultural life revolves around its two most prestigious theatres, the Wilam Horzyca Theater and the Baj Pomorsky Theatre. A state-of-the-art contemporary arts center was inaugurated in 2008, encompassing 4000 m2 of galleries, conference rooms, multimedia facilities and a library. No matter what your choice of Torun sights is, there is one thing you shouldn’t miss: the Planetarium and Orbitarium, initiating... read more

Torun Travel Guide

Although it’s not a very big city (200,000 inhabitants), Torun has managed to build a strong city brand: it’s gothic Old Town is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Poland. The symbol of Torun is an angel (also part of Torun’s coat of arms). Another distinctive thing about the Torun is gingerbread: you can find it all over the city in the most interesting shapes and tastes. And last, but not least,... read more