Chełmno County

Chełmno County is an administrative district in north-central Poland that contains one urban center and six rural municipalities spread along the Vistula River valley. The area features mixed rural and small-town landscapes with river corridors and farmland as dominant features.

The county was created in 1999 as part of Poland's administrative reforms that reorganized local government structures across the nation. This restructuring established the present-day territorial organization within the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region.

The municipalities here maintain local traditions through seasonal festivals and exhibitions that celebrate agricultural heritage and regional customs. Visitors can experience these celebrations throughout the year, seeing how communities value their farming roots and historical connections.

The area is well connected by road to nearby major cities like Toruń and Bydgoszcz, which are about an hour away, making it easy to visit while exploring the broader region. Its central location allows visitors to combine a stay here with visits to other parts of north-central Poland.

A protected landscape park runs along the eastern bank of the Vistula River, sheltering regional plants and wildlife in their natural settings. This natural corridor is often overlooked by visitors focused on the towns and settlements of the county.

Location: Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Capital city: Chełmno

Shares border with: Świecie County, Bydgoszcz County, Toruń County, Wąbrzeźno County, Grudziądz County

Website: http://powiat-chelmno.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.36583,18.42278

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51