Grudziądz

Grudziądz is a city with county rights in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of northern Poland, situated on the eastern bank of the Vistula River. The layout extends from the riverside up to higher urban districts, with old warehouse buildings marking the waterfront zone and the old town spreading across the raised terrain behind.

The settlement began in the 11th century and received its city charter in 1291 under the rule of the Teutonic Order. The town changed hands several times between Poland and Prussia before returning to Poland permanently after World War II.

The name comes from Slavic roots referring to the elevated riverbank position. Locals gather along the waterfront promenade during summer evenings and use the green spaces by the water for walks and leisure.

Railway connections to Torun and Bydgoszcz operate regularly and allow day trips in either direction. The old town can be explored on foot, as most points of interest lie within short walking distance of each other.

The riverside granaries form one of the longest surviving rows of this kind in Central Europe and reach heights of up to five stories. Some of these structures served for storage over centuries and still show the massive timber frameworks inside.

Location: Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Inception: April 11, 1065

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Website: http://grudziadz.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.48765,18.75577

Latest update: December 15, 2025 06:54