Chełmno County

Chełmno County, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, was established in 1999 and has its seat in the town of Chełmno. The region is characterized by a rich architectural heritage, with numerous Gothic churches and a Renaissance town hall in Chełmno, which is part of the Old Town complex. It is also worth visiting the Baroque Church of St. Barbara in Starogród and the ruins of the bishops' castle in Papowo Biskupie. Geographically, the county is diverse, encompassing the Chełmno Lakeland, the Fordon Valley, and the Grudziądz Basin, with the Vistula and Fryba rivers adding to its charm. From a historical perspective, Chełmno is extremely significant due to its long history, dating back to medieval times, where numerous cultural traces have been preserved, including the stronghold in Kałdus with remnants of an 11th-century church. In 2019, the county was inhabited by approximately 51,000 people, and the unemployment rate was 11.2%, reflecting an active local community. An important aspect is also the transport connections, where national roads such as the A1E75 and railway lines provide easy access to neighboring counties, such as Świecie, Bydgoszcz, and Toruń. Thus, Chełmno County is a region of great cultural and touristic importance, and its history and architecture attract numerous heritage enthusiasts. Among the starosts, since 2018, the office has been held by Zdzisław Gamański, continuing the tradition of managing this picturesque area.