Czaplinek was granted town rights in 1291 and in around 1300, it was annexed by Brandenburg. In 1345 the Templar estates passed to the Knights Hospitaller. In 1368 the town was purchased by King Casimir III the Great.
Czaplinek was endowed with municipal privileges in 1291 and, roughly around 1300, it was incorporated into Brandenburg. In 1345 the Templar properties were transferred to the Knights Hospitaller. In 1368 the town was acquired by King Casimir III the Great.