Nowe Warpno – Historic Buildings and Routes

Nowe Warpno combines a preserved medieval town plan with distinctive buildings and a variety of ways to explore the town and its surroundings. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, the main highlights here are history and architecture, religious culture, and routes for walking and cycling. There is also a seasonal ferry connection to Altwarp, whose operating days are worth considering when planning your trip.

Historic Town Plan and Buildings

The preserved medieval town plan provides the historic setting. The present-day town hall was built in 1697 in the Baroque style, using half-timbered construction. Its complete building form and the architectural articulation of its façades have been preserved. The combination of half-timbering and Baroque forms gives it a distinctive character alongside the older town plan.

The Church of the Assumption of Mary adds several layers of history to this focus. Its Baroque altar dates from 1704. The tower and roof were rebuilt the following year, in 1693, after a fire in 1692. This places the post-fire reconstruction and the later creation of the altar in their respective historical contexts. The church also hosts art exhibitions, organ concerts and choir performances. If you are travelling for an event, check its specific date in advance.

The Church of St. Hubertus in Karszno, at the entrance to Nowe Warpno, was probably built in the second half of the 18th century. The year 1793 is inscribed on the weather vane atop its small tower. Weddings and painting exhibitions are occasionally held there. The tentative dating and the year on the weather vane are two distinct historical points of reference.

Palace, Park and Lake Views

At the entrance to Nowe Warpno, a French Neo-Renaissance-style palace stands on the shore of Lake Nowe Warpno. The building is surrounded by a historic park. From the palace windows, views extend across the lake, the Nowe Warpno Peninsula and Riether Werder island. This location combines architecture with a specific landscape view, while the town hall and churches offer different perspectives on the area’s architectural and local history.

Routes and Seasonal Connection

In a direct comparison of lengths, the 3.41-kilometre cycle path runs along an old railway embankment from ul. Polna to provincial road 114, ul. Szczecińska. The promenade, opened by the municipality in 2015, is shorter at half a kilometre and serves as a walking route along the southern shore of the Nowe Warpno Peninsula. Another route passes through Nowe Warpno and connects the town with stops in the Puszcza Wkrzańska area. If you want to plan this route in more detail, check the specific conditions locally.

A seasonal ferry connection links Nowe Warpno with the German town of Altwarp. If you plan to use this connection, check its operating days and timetable for your travel period. This makes it easier to coordinate this part of your trip with the other highlights of your stay.

Cultural Event: Święto Leszcza

The 23rd Święto Leszcza took place in Nowe Warpno on 22 August 2026. It was part of a project promoting local fishing traditions and the cultural heritage of the local community. At this edition, exhibitors could showcase local products, handicrafts and regional produce. If an event is a key factor in your trip, check the date and programme of the relevant edition before planning your stay around it.

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