The history of the Gryfino area includes its incorporation into the emerging Polish state around 967, its later association with the Duchy of Pomerania, and archaeological traces of Slavic settlement dating from the 12th century. You can rent a holiday apartment in Greifenhagen.
History and Culture
The Crooked Forest is located in Nowe Czarnowo, just outside Gryfino. It comprises a group of around 400 similarly curved trees whose trunks bend sharply upward, forming J-shaped shapes.
In Gryfino, the “Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary” and the “Bańska Gate” are mentioned as cultural heritage highlights for visitors.
In the surrounding area of Gryfino, Dachsberg, Wallberg and Herrenwerder are recorded as named map features. In the wider regional area of Gryfino are the named map features Szczecin – Zamek XIVw., Hügelgräberfeld, Burgruine, Burgwall and Wyspa Zielona.
Cycling
Powiat Gryfiński promotes six thematic cycling routes, including routes connected to the region’s major cycle paths. This provides a specific connection to the Gryfino area for travelers interested in thematic cycling routes.
A cross-border cycling tour starting from Mescherin describes a ride to Greifenhagen (Gryfino); along the way, the surrounding Oder hills offer views into the river valleys.
Geographical Location
Gryfino has a direct road connection across the river to Mescherin in Germany.
Gryfino lies on the Odra Wschodnia, the eastern branch of the Oder. The western branch of the Oder is 2 km from the town center and marks the German border.
For further orientation, the following location pages are available: Binowo, Cedynia, Chojna, Gryfino, Kolbatz, Krzywin, Moryń, Nawodna, Stare Brynki, Stare Czarnowo, Steklno, Weltyn, Widuchowa.
