Piekło, Sztum County

The village stretches along the banks of the Vistula River in northern Poland, approximately 51 kilometers south of Gdansk and 12 kilometers west of Sztum.

Documents from 1570 indicate a population of 723 residents in Piekło, including 532 Catholics, 190 Protestants, and one Jewish person engaged in agriculture and fishing.

The village preserves the memory of Jan Hinc, a local teacher who lost his life during Nazi occupation, with a commemorative plaque at the school building.

Piekło maintains regular public transportation connections to Sztum and surrounding municipalities, facilitating access to essential services and neighboring communities.

Local producers create traditional Piekło marzipan hearts using potatoes as a primary ingredient, following recipes that date back to 1888.

Location: Gmina Sztum

GPS coordinates: 53.93194,18.86611

Latest update: April 17, 2025 19:14