A sight in the Borne Sulinowo region

Oflag II D Gross Born — memorial sites near Borne Sulinowo

During the Second World War the German prisoner-of-war camp Oflag II D operated near Gross Born, holding thousands of Polish Army officers. Memorial sites nearby recall their fate.

fot. MOs810, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Why visit

A place of reflection, especially for those interested in Second World War history. The remains lie in the forest — bring a map, as signage can be sparse.

How to get there and practical info

Where
Forests near Borne Sulinowo
Admission
Free
Mapa: Google Maps · 53.5850, 16.5700

Other sights in Borne Sulinowo

Straight-line distances from „Oflag II D memorial sites" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.

The old garrison buildingsPre-war barracks, officers' villas and blocks — a walk through the history of a close
~1,9 km as the crow flies
Military vehicle rally (August)An annual August gathering of military enthusiasts — vehicles, re-enactments and shows.
~2,0 km as the crow flies
Museum of Military HistoryMilitary vehicles and memorabilia from the time Borne Sulinowo was a closed garrison.
~2,1 km as the crow flies
Lake Pile and the town beachA large, clear lake among pine forests — beach, swimming, kayaks and sailing.
~2,7 km as the crow flies
Kayaking on Lake Pile and the PiławaKayak trips on Lake Pile and down the Piława through the forests of the Drawsko Lake Distr
~3,7 km as the crow flies
Kłomino — the abandoned townA former Soviet military settlement in the forest — now almost deserted, famous as a “ghos
~8,0 km as the crow flies
Drawsko Lake DistrictHundreds of lakes among forests and hills — cycling, kayaking and peace away from the crow
~25 km as the crow flies

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