What to do and see in Torun, Central Poland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

December 31, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Famous for its native son, the astronomer Copernicus, Torun was founded by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. You can still see the ruins of their castle, left pretty much unchanged from when it was destroyed by disgruntled medieval townsfolk. Torun was one of the few Polish cities to escape major damage in World War II. Its beautifully preserved Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the striking Old Town Hall. Torun is also famed for its gingerbread.
Restaurants in Torun

1. EMPORIUM souvenirs of Torun

ul. Piekary 28, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 506 045 611 [email protected] http://www.emporium.torun.com.pl
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

EMPORIUM souvenirs of Torun

Reviewed By AbeilleenPologne

We visited Toruń, the city of the gingerbread, for the first time last week-end. As it is the city of the gingerbread we were not surprised when we saw so many shops selling gingerbread. We visited the pierniki museum, where I fell in love with the ancient moulds on display. I was eager to buy some, because I rather enjoy cooking and baking. They were definitely not easy to find but eventually I saw a comment on the internet mentioning a nice little souvenir shop called Emporium. The shopkeeper was really nice and helpful. I didn't just buy one or two moulds but five of them. They are all hand-made by à Toruń wood carver. Then the shopkeeper gave us the map of Toruń which was actually the "Game of Toruń". The riddle consisted in completing a mistery word based on the city landmarks, which was such an amazing experience, getting us around Toruń to see some extremely beautifully decorated buildings, which we would probably have missed otherwise. We came back to the shop and claimed our prize. We also bought the Emporium home-made pierniki and they were the best gingerbread we have tried so far, and we have tried quite a few in different shops in town. They were moist and very tasty... the next day we had to return for more. We also bought tea with gingerbread spices. We were so glad to have found this shop which is a bit out of the way. If you're in Toruń you definitely should pay Emporium visit. And on your way out of the shop be sure to grab a cup of pierniki coffee next-door.

2. Open The Door

ul. Jeczmienna 13/5, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 791 404 200 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/OpenTheDoorEscapeGame/?ref=br_rs
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Open The Door

3. Piwnica Pod Antalkiem - Wine & Whisky Craft Beer Pub

ul. Ducha Swietego 1, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 666 359 210 https://www.facebook.com/piwnicapodantalkiem/timeline
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Piwnica Pod Antalkiem - Wine & Whisky Craft Beer Pub

Reviewed By DubBhoyo

This bar is so well decorated and has such a great ambience. Try get the seat at the lovely fire. Perfect for a drink or two on a wintery evening. The guy behind the bar is hardly Mr. Personality, but it wouldn't put me off returning, as the place itself is amazing ????

4. Manufaktura Cukierkow

Szeroka 33, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 669 919 969 [email protected] http://www.cukiereczek.com.pl
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Manufaktura Cukierkow

Candy Manufactory is a place to produce sweets such as lollipops and candies. At every full hour we start with the production that everyone can see. On weekends, in addition to odd hours, we invite you to a lollipop workshop, you can twist your own lollipop! We also invite you for sweet shopping

5. Niewidzialny Dom

ul. Strumykowa 5, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 519 434 515 [email protected] http://niewidzialnydom.pl/
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5.0 based on 113 reviews

Niewidzialny Dom

The Invisible House is one out of 5 tourist attractions in the world (of which we know) that presents the world by switching off the sense of sight. And it is one of the 5 most important places to visit in Torun. The tour lasts about 60 minutes and takes place in total darkness. Considering the fact of strong emotions experienced during the tour, we kindly invite persons at age 9+. The Invisible House directs its emotions to each of us individually. The proposed tour is of very unique, individual and personal character. Therefore, we would like to ask our visitors not to talk to friends or families of what they have seen here, or in fact, of what they have not seen in the Invisible House. Such reports and suggestions may interfere with experiences and impressions of our future visitors.

Reviewed By 919cindyf - Muscat, Oman

I personally loved it! I felt so welcomed by everyone there and I really enjoyed my time. I speak both Polish and English(Better at English), but out tour guide never failed to help us if we didn't understand something in Polish. It was such an amazing experience, I was scared at first cause it was pitch black,but as we continued on I felt more safe since our guide, was helpful and knew the way himself. I would honestly recommend, it was such a fun experience learning how to understand your surroundings and how the blind live the exact same day as us, just without light. I really hope to come again!

6. Old Town Hall

ul. Rynek Staromiejski 1, Torun 87-100 Poland http://www.muzeum.torun.pl
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4.5 based on 408 reviews

Old Town Hall

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

This was not only the city hall, but also the place where they had a bakery, winery, the weighting machine. It tower is the symbol of the city

7. St. Mary's Church

Torun Poland
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

St. Mary's Church

8. The Arthur's Court

ul. Rynek Staromiejski 6, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 56 655 49 29 [email protected] http://artus.torun.pl/
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

The Arthur's Court

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

The court was basically the building where the guilds were meeting. Now it is transformed into a theatre.

9. Tony Halik Explorers' Museum

Franciszkanska 9/11, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 56 660 56 12 [email protected] http://www.muzeum.torun.pl/strona-33-muzeum_podroznikow_im_tony_ego_halika.html
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Tony Halik Explorers' Museum

10. Centre of Contemporary Art

ul. Waly Gen. Wladyslawa Sikorskiego 13, Torun 87-100 Poland +48 56 610 97 00 [email protected] http://www.csw.torun.pl
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Centre of Contemporary Art

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