Łazienki

Łażyn is a small settlement in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, located in the Bydgoszcz Forest (Puszcza Bydgoska). Historically, it was a village with several hundred inhabitants. Today, it is a forest settlement where only traces of former habitation remain, such as hedges, fruit trees, foundations, and a cemetery. After World War II, most of the population left the village, and forest succession gradually took over the area. Łażyn consists of two parts: Łażyn Duży (formerly known as Emilianowo) and Łażyn Mały, which includes a forest ranger's lodge and an old cemetery. The area is traversed by hiking trails, including the Blessed Czesław Jóźwiak Trail, established in 2018, which holds cultural and religious significance. The history of Łażyn dates back to the 16th century when it served as a grazing area for animals. Over time, it evolved into a village settled by German colonists. In the 19th century, it was renamed Kleinwalde, but after World War I, it regained its Polish name. The culture of Łażyn is tied to its traditions and local residents, including Blessed Czesław Jóźwiak, who was born here and beatified in 1999. The village's historical ethnic diversity and its forest setting have shaped its heritage, which is now visible in architectural remnants and landscape features. Łażyn is also surrounded by a Protected Landscape Area, highlighting its natural significance and rich forest environment. Interestingly, in the 1930s, it was still a rural community, but the 1950s saw a rapid decline in population, leading to the disappearance of its former rural structures. Today, Łażyn functions mainly as a forestry area and a memorial site, attracting nature and history enthusiasts.