Dirschau

Dirschau (Tczew) tells its story in different ways: a road bridge offers a glimpse into the history of bridge building, museums are dedicated to art and shipping, and historic buildings add further points of interest. This lets you plan your stay around themes that appeal to different interests within the family—from civil engineering and local history to exhibitions and workshops.

Bridge building and the city’s earlier history

The first Tczew road bridge was built between 1851 and 1857 and was 837 metres long. Its specific length and lengthy construction period give the structure a prominent place in the history of technology in Dirschau. It has also received international recognition: the American Society of Civil Engineers honoured the Tczew Bridge as an international monument to bridge building. Anyone interested in structures and their history will find a distinctive way to connect with the town here, complemented by sights from other eras.

These include the Parish Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It is considered Tczew’s oldest monument and dates back to the 13th century. It therefore represents a historical layer that is significantly older than the 19th-century road bridge. When planning your trip, you can focus on culture that is not based solely on the history of technology, but also takes in the town’s long history.

Art, exhibitions and shipping

Fabryka Sztuk offers art exhibitions and workshops. Visiting an exhibition and creating art yourself are two different ways to engage with art. Fabryka Sztuk also offers a guided tour of about 1.5 hours along a route taking in Tczew’s historic sights. The approximate duration helps you fit this activity into your day’s plans; the tour combines a visit with a guided exploration of local history.

The Shipwreck Conservation Centre offers another way to explore shipping. Visitors can observe the successive stages of the conservation process there. Interactive educational stations complement the exhibition. This means the focus is not only on the exhibits, but also on the individual steps involved in preserving them. The Muzeum Wisły is housed in the industrial architecture of a former 19th-century factory in Tczew. The historic factory building is therefore also part of the museum visit’s distinctive setting.

Another side of the urban landscape

The variety of sights in Dirschau also includes a 19th-century Dutch-style windmill. It is a distinctive tourist feature of the Pomeranian townscape.

If you are travelling with family, you can take your fellow travellers’ interests into account when choosing your holiday apartment and planning your stay.

Discover more places

You can also discover these places as you plan the rest of your trip: Szpęgawa, Zajączkowo, Swarożyn, Malenin, Rudno, Waćmierek, Lubiszewo Tczewskie and Gniew.

For the main travel overview: Dirschau.