Poznań and surroundings for kids Poznań 2017 ISBN: 978-83-64826-01-6 CONTENTS Time travel, or history in a nutshell...... 8 Hand in hand with nature...... 18 Active leisure with children ...... 28 Other attractions ...... 46 Let’s party – art, music and culture...... 60 Something to eat...... 64 Legends of Poznań...... 68 Cycling in and around Poznań ...... 72 Practical information...... 74

TEXT: Marta Stawińska

Poznań Tourism Organisation pl. Kolegiacki 17 61-841 Poznań, Poland Tel. +48 61 878 55 06 www.poznan.travel www.facebook.com/Poznan.travel Time travel, or history Active leisure with children in a nutshell POZNAŃ 1 Malta Thermal Baths POZNAŃ 2 ‘’Chwiałka” Outdoor Swimming Pools 1 Porta Posnania 3 Malta Ski Sports and Recreation Center 2 Archaeological Museum 4 Pyrland Park Ropes Course 3 Genius loci Archaeological Reserve 5 Avana Climbing Wall 4 Archdiocesan Museum 6 Climbing Spot 5 National Museum in Poznań 7 Jump Arena 6 Museum of Applied Arts 8 Energi Super Park Poznań 7 Museum of Armaments 9 Bula Boule and Bowling Park 8 Models of Historic Poznań 10 Gokarts – karting track 9 Kaiser’s Castle 11 Laser Paintball – Arena LaserMaxx 12 ‘’Malta” Ice Rink ARROUND POZNAŃ 13 ‘’Chwiałka” Ice Rink 10 National Museum of Agriculture and Food 14 Jupi Park – C.H. Galeria Malta Industry in Szreniawa 11 Arkady Fiedler’s Museum and Literary ARROUND POZNAŃ Workshop in Puszczykowo 15 “Octopus” Water Park 12 Natural-Hunting Museum in Uzarzewo 16 Tarnowskie Thermal Baths 13 Beekeeping Museum in Swarzędz 17 Recreation and Sports Center ‘’Oaza” in Kórnik 14 Rogalin Palace and Museum 18 Swarzędz Sports and Recreation Center 15 Kórnik Castle 19 Cascader Park Ropes Course Kobylnica 20 Oborniki Recreational Center 21 Łazienki Park in Oborniki 22 DELI Park Hand in hand with nature 23 Rodzinka Playground 24 Skatepark in Swarzędz POZNAŃ 25 City Beach in Śrem 1 New Zoo 26 Beach in Zborowo (‘’Fruit Beach”) 2 Old Zoo 27 Swarzędzkie Lake and Cybina Valley 3 Poznań Palm House 28 Tennis Centre “Angie” 4 Botanical Garden 29 Poznań County Bicycle Ring 5 Dendrological Garden 30 Trapper Hut in Bolechówko 6 Morasko Meteorite Natural Reserve 31 ‘’Misiałek’’ Ice Skating Rink 7 Citadel Park

ARROUND POZNAŃ 8 Kórnik Arboretum Other attractions 9 Oak Trees of Rogalin POZNAŃ 10 Puszcza Zielonka Landscape Park 1 Poznań Croissant Museum 11 ”Śnieżycowy Jar” Reserve 2 Maltanka Miniature Railway 12 Wielkopolski National Park 3 Imagination Laboratory 13 Warta Boardwalk in Śrem 4 HEHO Ceramics Studio 14 Mini Zoo in Śrem 5 ŠKODA Auto Lab 15 Nature education path ”Bobrowy Szlak” 6 GearUP Flight Symulator in Czmoniec 7 DreamScape – Escape Room “How to Save 16 Lakes: Gackie, Borowe, Książe and a dragon?” Dzwonowskie 8 Mystery Room – Escape Room ”Indian Village”, 17 Lake Lusowskie ”Pirate Attack”

4 9 Closed in the Room – Escape Room ”’Star Wars’ Room” Something to eat 10 INEA Stadium POZNAŃ 11 Water Tram – River Boat 1 Dynx 12 City Beaches 2 Forni Rossi Neapolitan Pizzeria & Restaurant 13 Billy Goats from the Town Hall tower 3 Fortezza 14 Golf Cart Rides 4 Nad Różanym Potokiem 15 Poznań Billy Goats Monument 5 Nifty No. 20 16 Stary Marych Monument 6 Novo Restaurant 17 Blubry 6D – legends of Poznań in 6D 7 NOVA Restaurant 8 Panorama ARROUND POZNAŃ 9 Umberto 18 Mosina Trolley Rail 19 Open Air Piast Trail Miniature Museum ARROUND POZNAŃ 20 Pobiedziska Burgh 10 Lokomotywa 21 Train Scale Model in Borówiec 11 Chlebowy Domek 22 Indian Village in Łopuchówko 12 Stara Wozownia 23 Observation tower on Dziewicza Góra 13 Gościniec Gryszczeniówka 24 Observation tower in Mosina 14 Zdrowa Domowa Kuchnia

Let’s party – art, music and Legends of Poznań culture 1 The Town Hall Tower Bugler and the Crow King POZNAŃ 2 The Legend of the Poznań Billy Goats 1 Great Theater (Opera) 3 The Legend of Lech, Czech and Rus 2 Musical Theater 4 The Legend of St. Martin 3 Atofri Theater 4 Animation Theater 5 Raczyński Library 6 KontenerART 7 Half Price Poznań 8 Ethno Port Festiwal 9 St. John’s Fair 10 Malta Festival Poznań 11 Animator International Animated Film Festival 12 Poznań Fortress Days 13 Saint Martin’s Street Nameday 14 Poznań Christmas Market

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Porta Posnania Time travel, 1 or history in a nutshell

The history of Poznań is over 1000 years long. Many places which witnessed great historical events are still around to this day in the city and its surrounding areas, and they are.

a definite must-see for kids. Ł. Gdak photo:

ul. Gdańska 2 Tel. +48 61 647 76 34 www.bramapoznania.pl

Porta Posnania is an interactive center telling the fascinating story of the history of Ostrów Tumski. It allows visitors to learn about the realities of living in the times of Polish kings Mieszko I and Bolesław Chrobry, as well as other inhabitants of Ostrów. With the help of multimedia presentations, film screenings, interactive devices, scale models and visualizations, Porta Posnania transports its visi- tors back in time. A few sightseeing paths have been created, including a special program with the youngsters in mind, based on games and having fun. Both kids and parents can use audio guides, which make the visit at Porta Posnania easier and more entertaining.

Multimedia presentations, film screenings, interactive devices, scale models and visualizations photo: J. Pindych photo: 8 Archaeological Genius loci 2 Museum 3 Archaeological Reserve photo: J. Jur photo: Reserve Genius loci Archaeological photo: ul. Wodna 27 ul. Ks. I. Posadzego 3 Tel. +48 61 852 82 51 Tel. +48 61 852 21 67 www.muzarp.poznan.pl www.muzarp.poznan.pl/rezerwat

Egyptian mummies and the Ramses obelisk, The reserve presents relics of fortifications of an presented as part of the museum’s permanent “Life early Piast-era 5th century castle as well as the and death in ancient Egypt” exhibition are the main remains of a Renaissance wall surrounding the attractions which appeal to kids. A large part of the island. The history of the castle in the Cathedral exhibitions is interactive, and the visiting young- Island dates back to the 5th century can also be sters can try their hand at creating a rock carving seen in the state-of-the-art audiovisual hall. For an or try on a Medieval knight’s armour. The museum even better understanding of the functionalities also organizes various educational themed of the fortification system, you can use the holo- weekend workshops. graphic images and multimedia cubes. Apart from sightseeing opportunities, the reserve also offers workshops and educational classes for children.

Apart from sightseeing opportunities, Richly decorated the reserve sarcophaguses are also offers one of the main workshops and attraction educational classes for children photo: Genius loci Archaeological Reserve Genius loci Archaeological photo: 9 Archdiocesan National Museum 4 Museum 5 in Poznań photo: Archdiocesan Museum Archdiocesan photo: Museum in Poznań National photo: ul. Lubrańskiego 1, Cathedral Island Al. Marcinkowskiego 9 Tel. +48 61 852 61 95 Tel. +48 61 856 80 00 www.muzeum.poznan.pl www.mnp.art.pl

The museum presents religious art reflecting each National Museum in Poznań offers a wide selection individual era’s understanding of beauty – from of museum classes (most together with an arts and the Middle Ages until the modern times. One of crafts workshop), courses, workshops and meetings the museum’s assets is its Gothic art collection aiming at broadening the interest in art. For parents – the richest ensemble of sculptures and paint- with children interested in visiting the museum, ings from the 14th and 15th century in this part of a special offer of attractions has been created, which Poland. For children and young people a special allow the whole family to enjoy an active and crea- offer of museum workshops and guided walking tive museum experience. They are the Suitcase of tours has been created, which Museum Hunters (children visit particular museum allow to experience and enjoy halls with a special suitcase, filled with hidden the biggest, the most horrible, riddles, and tasks for them to solve using props) the funniest and the most and the Museum Hunter’s Guidebook (a series of bizarre exhibits. children’s books, enabling a themed exploration of the museum).

The richest ensemble of sculptures and The Museum th paintings from the 14 offers a wide th and 15 century in this selection part of Poland of museum classes photo: National Museum in Poznań National photo: 10 Colour the picture Museum Museum 6 of Applied Arts 7 of Armaments photo: Museum of Applied Arts Museum of Applied photo: M. Zakrzewski photo:

Góra Przemysła 1, Przemysł Castle al. Armii Poznań, Poznań Citadel Tel. +48 61 856 81 82 Tel. +48 61 820 45 03 www.mnp.art.pl www.wmn.poznan.pl

In its 18 spaces on four floors nearly 2 thousand Poznań Museum of Armaments is located in exhibits can be seen – objects of everyday life used the former Fort Winiary (Poznań Citadel), raised by man from the Middle Ages till contemporary between 1828-1842. The biggest attraction of the times in various circumstances. The permanent museum’s permanent exhibition is the outdoor exhibition is entirely devoted to applied arts – and military equipment park with more than a dozen is the only such collection in Poland. Thanks to military vehicles, few planes and gunships, tanks, mobile applications, films and multimedia presen- many cannons, heavy guns and mortars of tations which complete the exhibition, it can be just many kinds. The oldest exhibits date back to the as interesting to the young and the young at heart. 19th century. The museum also offers themed museum lessons to schools, which have enjoyed great popularity. On the top of the Castle tower there is an observation terrace, which can be reached by lift, or via stairs.

The observa- Outdoor tion terrace military offers equipment a magnifi- park cent panorama of the city photo: Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo: 12 Models of Historic Kaiser’s Castle 8 Poznań 9 photo: Models of Historic Poznań Models of Historic photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo:

ul. Franciszkańska 2 ul. Św. Marcin 80/82 Basement of Franciscan Church, Tel. +48 61 646 52 60, +48 61 646 52 72 entrance on ul. Ludgardy www.ckzamek.pl Tel. +48 61 855 14 35 www.makieta.poznan.pl The last and youngest monarchical residence in The vaults of the Franciscan Church host three Europe. Built for German Emperor William II. After models: a model of historic Poznań (as presented WWI when Poland regained its independence, the in Braun-Hogenberg’s picture from 1618), a model Castle housed the faculty of mathematics of Poznan of Poznań during the times of the first Piast dynasty University, whose graduates broke the German rules (5th century) and a model of the Old Market Enigma code in the 1930’s. Now the castle serves Square (appropriated for the visually impaired). as a cultural centre (exhibitions, cinema, theatre, The models are real spectacles of light, sound and concerts). The castle can be visited on a guided tour. special effects. The model of historic Poznań is the There are also many special sightseeing options for first such detailed historical model in Poland. children, such as a musical tour or a night tour.

The first Piast Settlement Model shows not only the Medieval development of Poznań, but also the lives of its residents at the time photo: Models of Historic Poznań Models of Historic photo: CK Zamek photo: 13 National Museum Arkady Fiedler’s 10 of Agriculture and 11 Museum and Food Industry Literary Workshop in Szreniawa in Puszczykowo photo: National Museum of Agriculture and Food Industry and Food in Szreniawa Museum of Agriculture National photo: Museum Fiedler’s Arkady photo:

Szreniawa, ul. Dworcowa 5 Puszczykowo, ul. Słowackiego 1 Komorniki Community Tel. +48 61 813 37 94, Tel. +48 61 810 76 29 ext. 21 +48 61 813 31 90 www.muzeum-szreniawa.pl www.fiedler.pl

The museum presents pieces concerning the The most interesting memorabilia and trophies history of Polish countryside, agriculture and the from many travels of Polish writer and traveller agricultural-food industry from all over Poland. Arkady Fiedler and his sons have been gathered in A set offer of museum meetings by the name of the museum. Some of the exhibits can be tested - “Museum Adventure” – workshops, show-and-tells, playing the tam-tam, or other exotic instruments. lectures – aimed at families with children allows to A very original attraction is the real life-sized broaden the knowledge about the everyday lives of replica of Christopher Columbus’ legendary ship, the residents of the ancient villages. The museum Santa Maria. The museum also organizes lectured also organizes multiple events and show-and-tells and meetings for kids and young adults with well- – traditional bread-baking, butter churning, candle- known travellers, where they can discover new making, autumn field work, operating an old timey cultures and gain respect for the customs, ceremo- firetruck, as well as bygone rural wedding and nies and faiths. holiday customs.

Weighing nearly 9 500 kg self-propelled steam engine from 1919

The replica of Christopher Columbus’ legendary ship photo: Arkady Fiedler’s Museum Fiedler’s Arkady photo: 14 Natural-Hunting Beekeeping Museum 12 Museum in Uzarzewo 13 in Swarzędz photo: Natural-Hunting Museum in Uzarzewo Natural-Hunting photo: M. Kaczmarczyk photo:

Uzarzewo, ul. Akacjowa 12 Swarzędz, ul. Poznańska 25 Swarzędz Community Swarzędz Community Tel. +48 61 818 12 11, +48 503 173 980 Tel. +48 61 651 18 17 www.muzeum-szreniawa.pl www.muzeum-szreniawa.pl

The museum presents an exhibition on the history This open-air museum is a collection of bee hives of hunting: gear, guns, accessories and trophies. unique on a European scale, which illustrates in its In its stables and remise there is an overview of outdoor exhibition the history of apiculture and Wielkopolska region’s natural environment and its beekeeping in Poland. There is also an exhibition fauna, with special consideration of game animals. on productive insects in Poland and in the world. Adam Smorawiński’s hunting trophies are also hunting lodge. The open-air museum is located in displayed there. The museum organizes lectures, a 4.5-hectare park created in the second half of the shows and educational workshops for children. 19th century. The museum organizes many educa- tional workshops, plein-air painting and shows for children.

The museum organizes educational workshops, plein-air Adam painting and Smorawiński’s shows for hunting children trophies photo: M. Kaczmarczyk M. Kaczmarczyk photo: 15 Rogalin Palace Kórnik Castle 14 and Museum 15 photo: National Museum in Poznań National photo: County Poznań photo:

Rogalin, ul. Arciszewskiego 2 Kórnik, ul. Zamkowa 5 Mosina Community Kórnik Community Tel. +48 61 813 88 00 Tel. +48 61 817 00 81 www.rogalin.mnp.art.pl www.bkpan.poznan.pl/muzeum

The walls of the palace in Rogalin host a museum Nowadays, the 19th century Neo-Gothic castle in whose collections tell the story of the aristocratic Kórnik has the appearance and character of a defen- Raczyński family. The exhibition also includes the sive structure. It houses a museum with paintings carriage house and a Painting Gallery. The museum by Polish and European masters, numismatic tour can be accompanied by a rented audio guide collections, Polish and Eastern military accesso- of the Palace interiors as well as a tablet with an ries, or ethnographic and natural collections from audio- and video guide of the Painting Gallery. Australia and Oceania. The Castle’s many rooms are The activities at the Children’s Museum are one said to be haunted by the ghost of the White Lady. of many ways to spend time at the museum with Children will surely be interested in the “Kórnik the little ones. While having fun with the instruc- Castle quest” – a form of field game, which leads tors, surrounded by antique furniture, replicas of the participants around the many rooms, nooks and old toys, historical costumes and objects, kids can crannies of Kórnik Castle. During the quest, there learn about the history of the Palace, its residents are many puzzles and tasks to solve, which in the – including the children who used to live there – as end lead to the place with a hidden treasure – a seal. well as their duties and games they played. To uncover the sealed treasure, the players have to solve a puzzle and find the password.

During the workshops children can Children will certainly learn about the be interested in history of the the legend of the Palace and its White Lady residents photo: National Museum in Poznań National photo: 16 Solve the crossword puzzle and learn about one of the most well-known symbols of Poznań

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1. You can sit on it in the park 5. A soft toy bear 9. December 25th 2. A young cat 6. A hen lays on them 10. Hunted by cat 3. Free time from school 7. Sweets made of cacao 4. A powered flying vehicle 8. Good night song New Zoo Hand in hand 1 with nature

Poznań and its surroundings offer excellent conditions for relaxation among its forests and lakes, many opportunities for active leisure for both parents and children. The kids

will find a great space for playing Zoo New photo: and learning about nature. Here are ul. Krańcowa 81 some of the places worth visiting. Tel. +48 61 870 95 02 www.zoo.poznan.pl

In Poznań zoo, the animals are placed in conditions very closely resembling their natural habitats. The exploration of this large area is made a lot easier by the zoo “trains”, whose routes cover the entire zoo, with stops in well marked locations. There is also a mini rope course for the kids, as well as play- grounds and a petting zoo. Another attraction of Poznań Zoo is the 19th century artillery fort, also available for visitation. The fantastically situated restaurant in the African village with a view of the famous Poznań elephants, a bistro near the rhino enclosure and other conveniently located eateries offer their services for tasty lunches, Italian coffee and excellent ice-creams.

The animals are placed in conditions very closely resembling their natural habitats photo: New Zoo New photo: 18 2 Old Zoo 3 Poznań Palm House photo: Old Zoo photo: photo: Poznań Palm House Palm Poznań photo: ul. Zwierzyniecka 19 ul. Matejki 18 Tel. +48 61 848 08 47 Tel. +48 61 866 34 35 www.zoo.poznan.pl www.palmiarnia.poznan.pl

Visit Poland's only Komodo dragon in the Cold- Poznań is home to an over a hundred-year-old blooded (Poikilothermic) Animal Pavilion. You can Palm House, the largest in Poland and one of the observe many animals and watch their foraging, largest in Europe. It houses around 17 thousand but also use the Zoo's many playground facilities plants of seven hundred species and varieties from – slides, rockers, ladders, mini climbing walls – all Mediterranean, subtropical, tropical countries, on very safe, sandy surfaces which creates a giant savannas and deserts, which allows the visitors to sandbox of sorts, and is much loved by the Zoo's travel through all of the world’s climactic zones in smallest visitors. Another attraction awaits the chil- one afternoon. An added bonus for the little ones dren right nearby the Zoo's entrance – you can use are the aquariums with a collection of 170 species a carousel. of fish.

Feeding meerkats has The travel been a big hit through all of among kids the world’s climactic zones in one afternoon photo: Poznań Palm House Palm Poznań photo: 19 4 Botanical Garden 5 Dendrological Garden photo: Botanical Garden photo: Garden Dendrological photo:

ul. Dąbrowskiego 165 ul. Wojska Polskiego 71E Tel. +48 61 829 20 13 Tel. +48 61 846 62 39, +48 61 846 62 40 www.obuam.robia.pl www1.up.poznan.pl/ogrod

In an area of 22 hectares (nearly 55 acres), Poznań’s The garden is the perfect place for a stroll. Its Botanical Garden holds a collection of over 7000 characteristic trait is a vast collection of trees and plant species and varieties from almost every one bushes occurring in Poland in their natural state. of the Earth’s climactic and vegetal zones. They are There are all the most commonly recognized tree exhibited in subdivisions: ornamental, geographic, types and forest trees, and also foreign species. The ecological, systematic, biological and vegetal vari- arboreal plants cultivated here come mainly from ability. It is an ideal place for a stroll with the little North America, Asia and northern Europe. There ones. Educational paths make discovering the world is also a didactics path in the garden, “Our forest of nature on your own much easier. The educational trees”, which allows a closer understanding of the boards along the ornithology path, featuring the basic local tree species. bird species which live in the Botanical Garden area, also allow you to hear the bird calls via QR codes.

It is an ideal place for a stroll with the little ones photo: Dendrological Garden Dendrological photo: photo: Botanical Garden photo: 20 Morasko Meteorite Citadel Park 6 Natural Reserve 7 photo: Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo:

Access from ul. Meteorytowa 1 al. Armii Poznań / ul. Szelągowska GPS: 52°29'22.9"N 16°53'48.9"E www.poznan.travel www.poznan.travel

Poznań’s surrounding areas teem with terrain of An ideal place for a stroll with the kiddies. Wide high natural value. However, the most interesting pathways and shaded nooks allow for safe walks, and cherished can be seen on the city limits. It is bike rides, rollerblading or scooting. The vast and a group of craters created by a meteor crash in the very well maintained lawn areas are the perfect slopes of Moraska Hill. The craters’ cosmic descent spot for a family picnic. In the Citadel, there is a play- can arouse the imagination of many a child. It also ground as well as a cafe and a restaurant, where the happens to be Poznań’s highest peak – 154 meters parents can catch a rest while the little ones are above sea level. busy playing. For the small and big enthusiasts of the military, the Armaments Museum is conveni- ently located in the Citadel area, too. The biggest attraction of the Museum is a permanent outdoor exhibition of the military equipment.

There are seven craters created by a meteor crash An ideal place for a stroll and recreation photo: M. Zakrzewski photo: photo: A. Mickiewicz University photo: 21 8 Kórnik Arboretum 9 Oak Trees of Rogalin photo: K. Nowak-Dyjeta photo: Mania W. photo:

Kórnik, ul. Parkowa 5 Rogalin, ul. Arciszewskiego 2 Kórnik Community Mosina Community Tel. +48 61 307 24 23 www.rogalin.mnp.art.pl www.idpan.poznan.pl/o-arboretum

In an area of over 40 hectares (nearly 100 acres) Rogalin Landscape Park is famous for its magnifi- there is a vast collection of trees, bushes and cent oak trees – nearly two thousand of them, in shrubs from the cold temperate climate zone of the fact, with many classified as nature monuments. Northern hemisphere. The exact number of plant The most famous of them are Lech (6.33 m in species and varieties in the arboretum is nearly girth), Czech (7.35 m in girth, unfortunately dead 3500. The arboretum is open every day, all year since 1992) and Rus (9.15 m in girth, currently the round. It is a great place for family walks. On the thickest of all the Rogalin oak-wood forest), as well spot there is a playground, an educational meadow, as Oak Edward (6.18 m in girth). They grow near the a picnic area and educational paths. Many events Rogalin Palace, in the picturesque scenery of the take place here, attracting both Poznań residents naturalistic landscape park. and tourists - the famous Blooming Magnolias, or Azalea and Rhododendron Days.

It is a very Centuries- attractive old branches place for require family special walks support photo: K. Nowak-Dyjeta photo: Mania W. photo: 22 In Poznań Zoo, you will see many species of animals. Find the ones we hid in the word search puzzle – the words can be written vertically, horizontally or diagonally.

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B X V F A O C N P U X M O X R Puszcza Zielonka ‘’Śnieżycowy Jar” 10 Landscape Park 11 Reserve photo: Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo: Inspectorate Forest Łopuchówko photo:

Communities: Czerwonak, Kiszkowo, Murowana Murowana Goślina Community Goślina, Pobiedziska, Skoki GPS: N 52,619273° E 17,936273° www.turystyka.puszcza-zielonka.pl www.facebook.com/SniezycowyJar

Located East of Poznań, this landscape park is the An extensive flower reserve created to protect the perfect place for family leisure and recreation. The few sites of occurrence of spring snowflake, a plant bicycle path network of Puszcza Zielonka and its mostly seen in the Sudetes, the Carpathian Moun- surrounding areas, over 220 kilometers long, is one tains, the Bieszczady and the Silesia Lowland. The of the most interesting and richest in Wielkopolska. reserve is very popular with the tourists between Many other paths have also been charted here - February and March, as it is then that the blooming hiking, kayaking, horse-riding, and the unique Trail spring snowflake announces the coming of spring of Wooden Churches, where you can learn about by creating a gorgeous white cover of flowers. the wooden religious architecture of these areas. Another must-see is the exceptional Śnieżycowy Jar Reserve, which each year burgeons with a blanket of lovely white spring snowflakes, giving the reserve its name. The blooming spring snowflake announces the coming of spring

The perfect area for a family trip photo: K. Lubawa photo: 24 Wielkopolski National Warta Boardwalk 12 Park 13 in Śrem photo: P. Łysakowski P. photo: Municipality Office Śrem photo:

South of Poznań, situated between the towns Southern shore of Warta river in the center of Puszczykowo-Stęszew-Mosina of Śrem, between the 23 Stycznia Bridge and Jeziory (WNP Nature Museum)) Mickiewicza St. www.wielkopolskipn.pl Śrem Community www.srem.pl 18 areas of strict protection with the joint acreage of 260 hectares (over 640 acres) have been established An ideal place for strolls and active leisure. The in the park. They protect various forms of glacial Boardwalk is a 1 kilometer long walking and cycling landscape, and the most natural vegetal collections, path. During the walk, nature lovers may observe as well as their respective animals, and 32 monu- 12 nature monuments. There are benches at the ment trees. Five signposted hiking trails with the boardwalk, as well as a playground. joint length of 85 kilometers run through the park. Seven walks run across these trails, enabling to learn the natural and cultural value of the area. Over 100 kilometers of cycle paths are available in the park, as well as 30 kilometers of horse riding paths. In the park, there is also many listed buildings, such as the wooden churches, 19th century mansions and the WNP Nature Museum in Jeziory. The monument- bench of Heliodor Święcicki – the founder and the first chancellor of Wszechnica Polska (from 1920 University of A paradise Poznań) for nature and active leisure photo: P. Łysakowski P. photo: 25 Mini Zoo in Śrem Nature education 14 15 path "Bobrowy Szlak" in Czmoniec photo: Śrem Municipality Office Śrem photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo:

Śrem, ul. Poznańska 15 Czmoniec, Kórnik Community (Park of the Wielkopolska Uprising Memorial) www.kornik.pl Śrem Community www.srem.pl

The Wielkopolska Uprising Memorial Park in Śrem This charming path running through Rogaliński is a great place for leisure. One of its definite attrac- Landscape Park leads through forests and riverside tions is the mini zoo. With goats, sheep, and many meadows, providing unforgettable views to the birds, the zoo’s main attraction are kangaroos, emu, former Warta riverbed and its natural wetlands. The alpaca and Reeve’s muntjacs. Nearby the animal path consists of 9 stops with information boards. runs, there are also figures of African animals, such Three variants of the path have been designed as zebra, elephant, tiger, lion or hippo. The zoo also with different levels of difficulty – yellow (1 km, offers kids’ wooden trolley rental. for the youngest and beginners among nature lovers), green (around 2.5 km, for those with medium endurance) and red (4 km, for the expe- rienced hikers).

The trail Nearby runs through the animal meadows, runs, there along the are also edge of figures of swamps, African sometimes animals in the forest photo: Śrem Municipality Office Śrem photo: Łysakowski P. photo: 26 Lakes: Gackie, Lake Lusowskie 16 Borowe, Książe 17 and Dzwonowskie photo: K. Lubawa photo: Office Community Podgórne Tarnowo photo:

Skoki Community Tarnowo Podgórne Community www.gmina-skoki.pl GPS:52°25'49,4"N 16°39'51,6"E www.tarnowo-podgorne.pl/dla-turystow

Skoki and its surroundings abound in lakes. Big The lake is located in the Protected Landscape Area, or small, they are an invitation to outdoor leisure which makes its water among the cleanest in the close to nature, such as going for a walk or a bicycle region. There is also a modern beach in Lusowo, ride. A good excuse to do just that is the nearby inviting lakeside leisure. Due to the abundance of Cistercian Trail. What is noteworthy is that the Skoki fish species, the lake has been named the angler’s lakes are teeming with fish, and so are a true fisher- paradise. There is also a multitude of bird nestings man’s paradise. in the area, and along the north shore of the lake there is a romantic linden-aspen avenue.

The Lake is a paradise for anglers photo: K. Lubawa photo: Office Community Podgórne Tarnowo photo: 27 Malta Thermal Baths Active leisure 1 with children

It is no secret that kids need to be active, and that requires safe, inter- esting and varied spaces. Poznań and its surrounding areas have a rich recreational and amusement

offer which definitely ticks all the Baths Thermal Malta photo: above boxes. Children will certainly ul. Termalna 1 find there a great space for playing Tel. +48 61 222 61 61 and exploring nature. Cycle lanes, www.termymaltanskie.com.pl water parks, sports complexes or rope parks are just few of the This modern sports and recreation complex, situ- many attractions. ated in the northern shore of Lake Malta is an excellent place for leisure and relaxation. Sports and recreational pools, thermal pools, aqua park attractions, as well as a wide range of saunas and a wellness offer are available all year round. This is the ideal place for water fun for the entire family. photo: Malta Thermal Baths Thermal Malta photo: 28 ”Chwiałka” Outdoor Malta Ski Sports 2 Swimming Pools 3 and Recreation Center photo: POSiR photo: Malta Ski photo: ul. Chwiałkowskiego 34 ul. Wiankowa 2 Tel. +48 61 833 05 11 ext. 420 Tel. +48 501 355 153, www.chwialka.poznan.pl +48 502 256 280 www.maltaski.pl

The summer pools are located near the Sports Malta Ski is a sports and recreation complex located Centers’ building. The facility comprises three at the very heart of the city, on the southern shore pools of various sizes: large 50 m by 20 m and 1.4 of Lake Malta. In the winter, it turns into a skiing and to 2.3 m in depth, small 25 m by 15 m and 0.9 to snowboarding center thanks to an all-year-round 1.2 m in depth and wading pool with the diameter artificial 150 m long skiing slope. A 560 m long of 16 m and till 0.5 m in depth. Additional attrac- summer toboggan run is operating near the slope tions include volleyball and basketball courts. Deck and an all-year-round Adrenaline roller-coaster. The chair rental. sports equipment rental offers bikes, rollerblades and family vehicles.

A 70 meter long pontoon ride, down the ski slope, is the only one of its kind in Wielkopolska

An ideal spot for recreation and leisure for the whole family photo: POSiR photo: Malta Ski photo: 29 Pyrland Park Ropes Avana Climbing Wall 4 Course 5 photo: Pyrland Park Ropes Course Pyrland Park photo: Wall Climbing Avana photo: ul. Baraniaka / Chartowo (Malta) ul. B. Krzywoustego 72 (Kinepolis) Tel. +48 660 048 901, Tel. +48 782 780 333 +48 735 912 992 www.scianka.avana.pl www.pyrlandpark.pl

Pyrland High Ropes Course is located in the woods Avana Climbing Wall is the largest and most modern near Lake Malta, and it is the perfect place for active climbing wall complex in Poznań. Around 1000 m2 leisure for everyone. Three high rope courses are of climbing space, a few thousand handholds, available – high (for the sporty types), medium 40 anchors and over 100 independent climbing and low (the easiest course, perfect for beginners). routes. Activities have been prepared with chil- A children’s course is also available (from the age dren in mind, in the form of climbing games and of 3) with an unlimited number of attempts. playschemes and are conducted under the care of experienced instructors and youth leaders.

Acti- vities are conducted under the care of An ideal experienced spot for re- instructors creation for and youth everyone leaders photo: Pyrland Park Ropes Course Pyrland Park photo: Wall Climbing Avana photo: 30 Colour in the picture according to the colours you find next to the numbers

4 5 6 6 5 5 6 4 6 6 6 6 7 3 6 6 6 6 2 6 2 4 1 6 3 6 2 3 7 6 1 7 6 7 6 6 3 5 1 1 1 7 4 1 2 2 3 3 6 Climbing Spot 7 Jump Arena photo: Climbing Spot Climbing photo: Jump Arena photo:

ul. Pułaskiego 30 ul. Bolesława Krzywoustego 68, (AZS Hall – entry from ul. Przepadek) Tel. +48 535 932 374 Tel. +48 61 250 24 80 ul. Obornicka 337 (Galeria Obornicka) www.climbingspot.pl Tel. +48 533 354 907 www.jumparena.pl Climbing Spot is a modern climbing wall complex. Next to its two-part bouldering there is also Jump Arena consists of two trampoline parks where a climbing wall with a rope as well as a training you can spend your time actively and jump on section with thousands of attached grips varying trampolines with varied levels of tension, appro- in types, levels of difficulty and sizes. Children’s priate for specific ages and skills. The facilities courses are based on a specially made program are covered, available all-year-round and heated. made up of games and play during which the There are dunk baskets, an acrobatics track, a pool participants learn climbing techniques while also with a beam for gladiator fights and a slackline, an having great fun. extreme obstacle course, a rope for belay climbing and diagonal trampolines.

Children’s courses are based on a specially made program photo: Climbing Spot Climbing photo: Jump Arena photo: 32 Energi Super Park Bula Boule 8 Poznań 9 and Bowling Park photo: Energi Super Park Poznań Super Park Energi photo: Bula Boulephoto: and Bowling Park

Al. Solidarności 47, Galeria Pestka ul. Wiankowa 3 Tel. +48 537 095 238 Tel. +48 61 877 29 78 www.energi.pl www.malta.poznan.pl

Poznań’s largest trampoline park offers many attrac- In Bula Park, all the bowling and boule enthusiasts tions. A jumping tower, honeycomb trampolines for – big and small – can use Poland’s only outdoor fitness, team activities and freestyle jumping, a chal- bowling alley, or play boule – a well known French lenge zone, an interactive wall or a sponge pool are pastime, gaining more and more popularity in enough to provide lots of fun and incredible experi- other countries. 6 fully automated bowling alleys, ences to one and all. For children, there is a special and 5 professional bouledrones await all lovers kiddie zone where children under 6 can safely play. of bowling.

The jumping tower will provide everyone with unfor- gettable experiences photo: Energi Super Park Poznań Super Park Energi photo: photo: Bula Boulephoto: and Bowling Park 33 Gokarts – Laser Paintball – 10 karting track 11 Arena LaserMaxx photo: Poznań Indoor Karting Poznań photo: Indoor Karting Poznań photo:

ul. Bolesława Krzywoustego 72 ul. Bolesława Krzywoustego 72 Tel. +48 61 872 01 97 Tel. +48 61 872 01 97 www.worldkarts.eu/karting www.worldkarts.eu/laserowy_paintball

Poznań Indoor Karting is a center with 2600 m2 of LaserMaxx can be played individually and in a team surface with a professional indoor gokarting track. in a specially designed, 400 m2 arena with many This several hundred meter long track provides attractions such as a hall of mirrors, a labyrinth, both adults and kids with the most exciting experi- a hall of the living dead or battle arena between the ences of driving a real professional gokart. tires and wreck of the iconic Fiat 126p.

This several hundred meter long track provides with the most exciting experiences photo: Poznań Indoor Karting Poznań photo: Indoor Karting Poznań photo: 34 12 ”Malta” Ice Rink 13 ”Chwiałka” Ice Rink photo: POSiR photo: POSiR photo:

ul. Jana Pawła II 5 ul. O. M. Żelazka 1 Tel. +48 61 877 03 54 Tel. +48 61 831 67 16 www.malta.poznan.pl www.chwialka.poznan.pl/lodowisko

The rink is open in the winter season – from mid- This facility has a full-sized ice hockey rink, a skates’ November till the end of March. It has the complete rental, a locker room, a snack bar and a toilet. The facilities including locker rooms, a skate rental, roof enables a comfortable use of the rink even in a snack bar, a skate whetting area. An illuminated bad weather. It is the perfect place for active leisure. surface, music and great atmosphere attract not only Poznań residents but also many tourists.

An illu- minated surface, music It is the and great perfect atmosphere place for attract active everybody leisure photo: POSiR photo: POSiR photo: 35 Jupi Park – “Octopus” Water Park 14 C.H. Galeria Malta 15 photo: Jupi Park – C.H. Galeria Malta – C.H. Galeria Jupi Park photo: Office Community Las Suchy photo:

ul. Maltańska 1 Suchy Las, ul. Szkolna 18 Tel. +48 783 555 501 Suchy Las Community www.jupipark.pl/kraina-poznan Tel. +48 61 892 62 70 www.octopus.suchylas.pl

Two ball pools, three slides, obstacle courses, a laby- This state-of-the-art pool and rinth, a bumper car track, cannons, a touchscreen, recreation complex offers a shovel board and many other attractions await many aquatic attractions: in Jupi Park. The park organizes activities during pools, slides and saunas. school breaks, summer holidays as well as birthday It is an excellent place for parties in six themes. fun, relaxation and leisure for the entire family. Apart from the swimming pool, there is a bowling alley and The park organizes activities during a restaurant. school breaks, summer holidays as well as birthday parties in six themes photo: Jupi Park – C.H. Galeria Malta – C.H. Galeria Jupi Park photo: Office Community Las Suchy photo: 36 Tarnowskie Thermal Recreation and Sports 16 Baths 17 Center “Oaza” in Kórnik photo: Tarnowskie Thermal Thermal Baths Tarnowskie photo: in Kórnik “Oaza” and Sports Recreation Center photo:

Tarnowo Podgórne, ul. Nowa 54 Kórnik, ul. I. Krasickiego 1 Tarnowo Podgórne Community Kórnik Community Tel. +48 61 818 28 63 Tel. +48 61 649 88 75 www.tarnowskie-termy.pl www.oaza.kornik.pl

Tarnowskie Thermal Baths is a modern pool and Recreation and Sports Center ‘’Oaza” in Kórnik has recreation complex. An exceptional aqua park a wide variety of attractions for kids and adults which acquires its water from geothermal springs the same, becoming a place of fun, relaxation and 1200 meters underground, delivering water at the physical activity. Next to a pool and wellness center, temperature of over 45.7 degrees Celsius. Three there is a gym, a fitness center, rehabilitation, hair zones – recreational, sports and sauna with pools salon and a restaurant. The sports hall hosts many and many water attractions are great fun for the matches and other events. kids. Outside, there is a large, sandy beach with a playground, a graduation tower, a beach volley- ball court and leisure zones.

Well- -equipped gym enco- urages to take care of the physical condition photo: Tarnowskie Thermal Thermal Baths Tarnowskie photo: in Kórnik “Oaza” and Sports Recreation Center photo: 37 Swarzędz Sports and Cascader Park Ropes 18 Recreation Center 19 Course Kobylnica photo: M. Kaczmarczyk photo: Kobylnica Ropes Course Park Cascader photo:

Swarzędz, ul. Kosynierów 1 Kobylnica, ul. Poznańska 44 Swarzędz Community Swarzędz Community Tel. +48 61 650 95 20 Tel. +48 885 525 000 www.scsir.swarzedz.pl www.cascaderpark.pl

A swimming pool “Wodny Raj”, an all-year skating Cascader Park is one of the the largest ropes courses rink, a sports arena, a tennis court, three full sized in Wielkopolska – located in Kobylnica, near Poznań. football pitches, a seasonal water equipment rental Visitors can enjoy 4 ropes courses adapted for are all part of the complex. The swimming pool children, young adults and adults, 2 zip lines and consists of a sports pool and a recreational pool a picnic area with separate places for bonfire and with the so-called “wild river”, two multimedia barbecue – an ideal place for a picnic, a company waterslides, a whirlpool and a kiddie pool. There retreat, a birthday party. is also an attractive SPA offer, a bowling alley and a cafe in this complex.

One of the largest ropes courses in Wielkopolska

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Oborniki, ul. Czarnkowska 84 nearby ul. Łazienkowa and ul. Żwirki and Wigury Oborniki Community Oborniki Community Tel. +48 61 296 07 82 www.oborniki.pl/turystyka www.centrumrekreacjioborniki.pl

Oborniki Recreational Center is a sports and recrea- The Łazienki Park is situated in the very heart of the tion complex offering many attractions. There is town, on Wełna river. It is the ideal spot for a family a pool section with pools, a paddling pool as well picnic as well as active leisure. The foot- and cycle as a multimedia water slide, SPA zone with saunas paths and scenic viewpoints encourage family and a whirlpool, and a salt grotto, squash and meetings and recreation. The decorative pergola in bowling. You can also use the fitness club, a sports the park, stylized after the 1940s changing rooms medicine clinic and a massage salon. What is more, which were here back in the day when the park used the Center’s own ice cream parlour offers delicious to serve as a public beach. Many concerts, open-air ice creams, which will bring joy to the hearts of fitness classes, outdoor movie shows take place each and every sweet tooth out there. The center here, as well as the most important day of the year is located in a forest, and there is a nice spacious for kids – the annual Children’s Day. Kayaking along playground nearby. Wełna river also enjoys great popularity. In season, a floating fountain appears on the river, dazzling everyone with evening colourful light shows.

Oborniki Recreational Center is It is the ideal a sports and spot for a recreation family picnic complex as well offering many as active attractions leisure photo: Oborniki Municipality Oborniki photo: Office Municipality Oborniki photo: Office 40 22 DELI Park 23 Rodzinka Playground photo: DELI Park photo: Rodzinka Playground photo:

Trzebaw/Rosnówko ul. Poznańska 1 Skórzewo, ul. Skórzewska 19 Stęszew Community Dopiewo Community Tel. +48 61 819 52 62 Tel. +48 508 522 684, +48 508 522 686 www.delipark.pl www.parkrodzinka.pl

DELI Park is an education and recreation park. It A wide array of attractions for children and whole hosts a miniature park of the world’s most famous families, including playgrounds, activities, work- buildings, models of giant insects and prehistoric shops, interactive floors, touchscreens, a climbing animals as well as a mini zoo. Poland’s first sky- wall, multilevel jungle gym, trampolines and slides. high ECO Village was opened here – it is a series Outside there are also many attractions such as of 10 hanging bridges attached to 11 trees, with a rope course, a rope pyramid, merry-go-rounds terraces and tree houses. The visitors can safely walk and swings. in the treetops.

Unforgettable attractions for kids

Tree houses and terraces are built on the 11 trees connected by hanging bridges photo: DELI Park photo: 41 Skatepark City Beach in Śrem 24 in Swarzędz 25 photo: M. Paulus photo: Municipality Office Śrem photo:

Swarzędz, ul. Kosynierów 1 Śrem, ul. Jeziorna Swarzędz Community Śrem Community www.swarzedz.pl www.srem.pl

The Swarzędz Skatepark is one of the most Śrem City Beach is located at Lake Grzymisławskie – modern in Poland – it is a so-called skatepark an ideal place for relaxation and active leisure. You plaza, which combined the green and parks can work on your body fitness in an outside gym and rec elements with sports equip- or use the street workout facilities If you are a fan ment. Its acreage is 1704,58 square of team sports, feel free to use the badminton and meters, its length – 58 meters volleyball courts as well as a boule court. Fans of and width – nearly 42 meters. watersports will also not be disappointed – they can The sports elements of the park rent kayaks for free, or use the two wakeboarding are: stairs with railing, a manual water lifts or a pedalo rental. Kids can look forward box, a grand curb, a grind box, to a playground and two water slides which will a quarter pipe, a mini bank, a fun make beach fun even more attractive. box pyramid wave, a double set, a gap and a vulcano.

An ideal place to perform tricks on bicycles, roller skates and skateboards photo: Śrem Municipality Office Śrem photo: 42 Beach in Zborowo Swarzędzkie Lake 26 (‘’Fruit Beach”) 27 and Cybina Valley photo: GOSiR Dopiewo photo: Municipality Office Swarzędz photo:

Zborowo, ul. Plażowa 2 Swarzędz, ul. Kosynierów 1 Dopiewo Community Swarzędz Community gosir.dopiewo.pl/plaza-zborowo www.swarzedz.pl

This sandy beach is located at Lake Niepruszewskie. Swarzędzkie Lake and Cybina Valley are fantastic There are two beach volleyball courts, chess tables, locations for fishing enthusiasts, lovers of water- a basketball training court as well as a playground sports as well as hiking and cycling. A cycle and for the kiddies. In the direct vicinity of the beach hiking path runs along the shore of the lake, there is also a designated area for making campfires where you can find a marina with a water equip- with wooden tables and benches. ment rental, playgrounds, street workout gear, a skatepark, a summer pub and cafe, a lounging area and a vantage point. Swarzędzkie Lake and Cybina Valley are one of the most environmentally vital areas in this region. There is an educational walking and cycle path at Cybina Valley, as well as a fishing ground. photo: GOSiR Dopiewo photo:

Water sports An ideal fans will place for surely find water something for sports themselves fans photo: Swarzędz Municipality Office Swarzędz photo: 43 Tennis Centre “Angie” Poznań County Bicycle 28 29 Ring photo: Tennis “Angie” photo: Tennis Centre County Poznań photo:

Puszczykowo, ul. Sobieskiego 50 Communities: Mosina, Stęszew, Dopiewo, Tel. +48 61 898 33 46 Tarnowo Podgórne, Poznań, Rokietnica, Suchy www.angie.com.pl Las, Czerwonak, Murowana Goślina, Pobiedziska, Kostrzyn, Kleszczewo www.powiat.poznan.pl It is one of the biggest and modern tennis centres in Wielkopolska. The center was built by the grand- The ring is 173 kilometers long and encompasses father of Angelique Kerber, one of the best tennis Poznań’s surrounding areas’ most interesting spots. players in the world, and named after her. The hall The route is aimed at enthusiasts of one-day bicycle size allows for playing all professional world tourna- trips. A whole of 7 connecting routes have been ments. The centre has a tennis hall with 4 courts, created, leaving the city in a radial manner. After 4 open courts, a gym, thermal cabins, hotel facilities, having completed any of the routes on the ring, a restaurant and a conference room. each one allows for an easy return into the city. Each route has characteristic markings – a black bicycle on an orange background. For more information on Poznań’s bicycle routes, go to www.rowery.poznan. travel.

The ring encompasses Poznań’s surrounding areas’ most interesting spots photo: Poznań County Poznań photo: 44 Trapper Hut “Misiałek’’ Ice Skating 30 in Bolechówko 31 Rink photo: Trapper Hut in Bolechówko Hut Trapper photo: A. Zandecki photo:

Bolechówko, ul. Lipowa 50A Tarnowo Podgórne, ul. Poznańska 131 A Czerwonak Community Tarnowo Podgórne Community Tel. +48 693 160 293, +48 663 523 921 Tel. +48 511 894 656 www.traperska-osada.pl www.lodowiskomisialek.pl

Trapper Hut in Bolechówko offers many agritourist The full-sized indoor rink enables perfect conditions attractions, ideal for anyone who loves outdoor for a lot of ice skating fun. Excellent ventilation, leisure. Walks, hikes, cycling trips, horse riding, as great music, a snack bar and a skate rental complete well as dog sleighing guarantee lots of fun and the rink’s facilities. entertainment for both kids and adults.

Here you Great can feel fun for like on the whole Wild West family photo: Trapper Hut in Bolechówko Hut Trapper photo: A. Zandecki photo: 45 Poznań Croissant Other 1 Museum attractions

Here are a few of the unique attrac- tions which will make the children’s and the parents’ stay in Poznań more attractive in an out of the ordinary way. These unusual and unique

offers will surely add some color J. Pindych photo: to any sightseeing trip and make Stary Rynek 41/2 (entrance at ul. Klasztorna) the experiences the more enjoy- Tel. +48 690 077 800 able. Baking St Martin’s croissants www.rogalowemuzeum.pl on your own, an unforgettable ride on a handcar through the magical Where can you learn the secrets of Poznań’s most forest areas of Wielkopolski National precious culinary treasure – the St. Martin’s Crois- sant? Why, at Poznań Croissant Museum, of course! Park or taking part in Medieval Each visitor can enjoy a live telling of the history activities will definitely be a thing to of St. Martin’s Croissants, as well as a course in baking them, accompanied by a short lesson in remember for one and all. Poznań dialect. The museum is located in a historic townhouse in the Old Market Square, precisely opposite the Town Hall (entrance from Klasztorna Street). The interior of the townhouse includes an original, 500-year-old Renaissance-Gothic ceiling. From the windows of the museum there is an excel- lent view to the billy goats, which is an additional attraction of the forenoon show. photo: J. Pindych photo: 46 Maltanka Miniature Imagination 2 Railway 3 Laboratory photo: D. Krakowiak D. photo: Laboratory Imagination photo: ul. Jana Pawła II 1 ul. Rubież 46, building A2, entry 3 Tel. +48 61 839 66 90 Tel. +48 61 827 97 14, +48 735 981 666 www.mpk.poznan.pl/turystyka/maltanka www.wyobraznia.ppnt.poznan.pl

Along Maltańskie Lake runs the 3.8 km long, The Imagination Laboratory is a great way of picturesque route of the narrow gauge train, spending free time with the whole family, as well taking visitors all the way to New Zoo. The ride as an interesting, creative idea for themes classes takes around 20 minutes. The train runs every day for schools. Here, the children can develop their between the end of April and the end of September. imagination while also learning in accessible and On some weekends, the train carriages are pulled interesting ways about the world around them and by the antique Borsig steam locomotive from 1925, the phenomena occurring in it. It is the first science affectionately named Agusia. center in Wielkopolska targeted specifically at chil- dren and youngsters, and aiming to awaken their curiosity of the world, develop their imaginations, On some weekends, and turn them on to the sciences in an innovative way. This unusual scientific adventure is aimed at the train carriages children from the age of 5. are pulled by the antique Borsig steam locomotive

It is the first science center in Wielkopol- ska targeted specifically at children and youngsters photo: D. Krakowiak D. photo: Laboratory Imagination photo: 47 4 HEHO Ceramics Studio 5 ŠKODA Auto Lab photo: HEHO Ceramics Studio HEHO Ceramics photo: Lab Auto ŠKODA photo: ul. Żydowska 35a/11a ul. Głogowska 425 Tel. +48 504 860 733, +48 501 444 029 Tel. +48 660 532 120 www.heho.pl www.skodaautolab.pl

The studio is located a mere few steps from the Old ŠKODA Auto Lab is an Interactive Safety Centre Market Square. Here you can create a clay tile with created by ŠKODA. It combines automotive educa- Poznań symbols, paint a plate or a cup. On week- tion with entertainment for the whole family. Here, ends there are family workshops, as well as activities everyone can learn the ins and outs of safe and for children (with a carier) from 2 years old. HEHO is eco-friendly driving, as well as discover the tech- a place where you can spend time with your family nology secrets hidden under the hood of a car. All in an unusual way and take the products of your this thanks to such attractions as: driving, crash and creative work home with you at the end of the day. rollover simulators, the cross-section of a car, films, quizzes and activities for kids and youngsters run by a kids allrounder, a 3D moto-puzzle and inter- active installations: an overload resistance weigh, a response time measuring device and many more.

The products of your creative Here, eve- work home with ryone can you at the end learn the of the day ins and outs of safe and eco-friendly driving photo: ŠKODA Auto Lab Lab Auto ŠKODA photo: 48 The billy goat doesn’t know how to get out of the Town Hall tower. Can you help him find the way? GearUP Flight DreamScape – Escape 6 Symulator 7 Room “How to Save a dragon?” photo: GearUP Flight Symulator GearUP Flight photo: DreamScape photo:

ul. Kwiatowa 2 ul. Strzelecka 28/4 Tel. +48 518 395 484 Tel. +48 886 696 768 www.gearup.aero www.dreamscape.com.pl

This flight simulator has Poland’s only full-sized and An escape room is a great way to spend time with functioning B737NG passenger aircraft simulator. your children and have tonnes of fun together. This This incredibly detailed replica of the actual cockpit new and increasingly popular type of game exer- with all the controls, switches, displays and levers cises the child’s creativity and perceptiveness as working exactly like in real life, will allow anyone well as their teamwork abilities. The game partici- and everyone to feel like a real pilot. Europe’s only pants have exactly 60 minutes to find the missing 360-degree HD Vision System with a 5-meter diam- Frost Dragon eggs. eter, surrounding the entire cockpit will make you forget all of this is in fact not real.

The flight simulator will allow anyone and everyone to feel like a real pilot photo: GearUP Flight Symulator GearUP Flight photo: DreamScape photo: 50 Mystery Room – Closed in the Room 8 Escape Room “Indian 9 – Escape Room “Star Village”, “Pirate Attack” Wars’ Room” photo: Mysteryphoto: Room in the Room Closed photo: ul. Ostroroga 7/6 ul. Grunwaldzka 43/11 Tel. +48 785 735 119 Tel. +48 730 740 503 www.tajemniczypokoj.pl www.zamknieciwpokoju.pl

Participating in this escape room game allows to Anyone and everyone who has ever dreamed of alter children’s and parents’ way of thinking, turn becoming a Jedi can now do so. Captive with your their imaginations on and let their intuition carry friends, at the orders of the forces of evil, in a space- them to the solution and the way out of the closed ship slowly drawn into the abyss of the Death Star, room – a pirate ship or finding the ancient Indian you must remain calm and join your forces to get treasure. It takes shrewdness and teamwork ability. out of this deadly trap. The riddles do not require All of this makes it the perfect plan for spending any specialist knowledge and each participant can time together. The duration of each game is solve them using their imagination within the given 60 minutes. 60 minutes.

The shrewdness and teamwork ability allow to find the ancient Indian treasure

The participants of the game have 60 minutes to get out of this “deadly trap” photo: Mysteryphoto: Room in the Room Closed photo: 51 INEA Stadium Water Tram – River 10 11 Boat photo: INEA Stadium photo: Poznania Warta Rzeka photo: ul. Bułgarska 17 Tram stops: Katedra – Rataje – Wilda – Tel. +48 61 886 30 31, Chwaliszewo – Szeląg – Katedra +48 660 423 851 www.rzekawartapoznania.pl www.ineastadion.pl www.statekbajka.pl

The stadium itself is famous for its great atmosphere A water tram trip (on the river boats “Bajka” and and is open for viewing. Through this, all football “Widmo”) on Warta river is a great idea for quality lovers big and small can have the unique opportu- time spent with kids, but also to get to know nity to see the nooks and crannies of the stadium Poznań’s largest river and its many surrounding which hosted some of the greatest football teams. attractions. The full cruise duration is 1 hour During these tours you can also visit the most 40 minutes. The river boats “Bajka” and “Widmo” also important places of the INEA Stadium: the confer- go on tourist cruises in the direction of Starołęka ence room, the hall of fame, the hall of legends, the and Karolin (cruise duration between 60 and guest lockers, ground zero, players’ benches, the 70 minutes). presidential lodge, the press stand and the training pitch. The tour lasts 1 hour, and is guided.

The boat trip on Warta river is a great way to spend time with children photo: INEA Stadium photo: boat "Bajka" photo: 52 City Beaches Billy Goats from 12 13 the Town Hall tower photo: Rzeka Warta Poznania Warta Rzeka photo: Museum of the Historyphoto: of Poznań

City Beach Szeląg (Park Szelągowski, ul. Ugory, Stary Rynek 1, midday Winogrady District) City Beach Chwaliszewo (at Stara Gazownia, Center) City Beach Rataje (around Królowej Jadwigi bridge, os. Piastowskie, Rataje District) The viewing of the Poznań billy goats must of each City Beach Wilda (ul. Piastowska, at the Łazienki and every Poznań tourist tour, especially one with Rzeczne, Wilda District) children. These mechanical goats butt heads on www.rzekawartapoznania.pl the top of the Town Hall tower every day at midday, evoking enthusiasm and awe. As early as a quarter Relaxing in beach chairs and hammocks, a tasty to 12 the Old Market Square fills with those eager to snack or maybe a little beach volleyball tourna- see this unique spectacle. Also every day at midday, ment or a game of boule on specially prepared a bugle call can be heard played live in the Town courts? Both enthusiasts of blissful idleness and of Hall tower. active leisure are wholeheartedly invited to use the many attractions that are a part of the City Beaches. There is no need to travel outside of the city limits The goats butt heads to sunbathe, do sports, have a refreshing beverage on a hot day or simply enjoy spending time with on the top of the Town friends. There is also kayak rental to be able to Hall tower every day venture onto the river. The City Beaches are also at midday, evoking hosts to many outdoor events which make the city enthusiasm and awe vibrant throughout the summer. photo: Rzeka Warta Poznania Warta Rzeka photo: 53 Golf Cart Rides Poznań Billy Goats 14 15 Monument photo: Wójcik Tours Tours Wójcik photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo:

Start at ul. Woźna pl. Kolegiacki 17 Tel. +48 514 797 508 www.wojciktours.pl

To make the sightseeing in the city more a bit more The Poznań Billy Goats Monument is a popular fun – here is an unusual tourist offer – a golf cart attraction among tourists and Poznań residents ride. During the ride you can listen to the history alike, as it is a charming object for souvenir photos. and descriptions of the sights in seven languages The billy goats are festooned in various outfits – Polish, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish depending on the occasion - they have been known and Russian. There are three available routes – Old to don on Santa hats during Christmas time. Town, Cathedral Island and Imperial Castle District.

The goats are a charming object for souvenir photos

The attractive way of visiting the city photo: Wójcik Tours Tours Wójcik photo: 54 Stary Marych Blubry 6D – legends 16 Monument 17 of Poznań in 6D photo: J. Pindych photo: Blubryphoto: 6D ul. Półwiejska/ul. Strzelecka ul. Wroniecka 6 Tel. +48 61 307 04 46 www.blubry6d.pl

This unique statue is a popular spot for souvenir This unusual place is where you can feel the spirit photography. The character of Stary Marych has of the old Poznań and learn about the protagonists been created and used in a column written by of city legends in a unique way. In 3D glasses you Juliusz Kubel in Poznań dialect. Stary Marych is can see 700 square meters of paintings created in a symbol of a typical, traditional Poznanian from 3D technology, telling the history of old Poznań. the second half of the 20th century. In a room with multimedia screens, the character- istic Poznań dialect can be heard, and a half-meter mock-up of Poznań Town Hall can be seen. The perception of these sensations is enforced by special effects – fog, wind, laser and seeing moving Stary Marych figures of the protagonists of the stories, as well as is a symbol the sweet almondy smell of St. Martin’s Croissants. of a typical, The stories are told by the voice-over in one of traditional the selected languages – Polish, English, German Poznanian from the or Spanish. second half of the 20th century In a room with multimedia screens, the characteristic Poznań dialect can be heard, and a half-meter mock-up of Poznań Town Hall can be seen photo: Blubryphoto: 6D 55 Mosina Trolley Rail Open Air Piast Trail 18 19 Miniature Museum photo: W. Mania W. photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo:

Mosina, ul. Kołłątaja/Budzyńska (start station) Pobiedziska, ul. Fabryczna 10 (Letnisko) Mosina Community Pobiedziska Community Tel. +48 512 227 912 Tel. +48 61 817 78 22 www.naszedrezyny.pl www.ok-pobiedziska.pl/cms/70/skansen_miniatur

An unforgettable ride in a bicycle trolley on a closed The open air Miniature Museum is a park with scale train track from Puszczykówko to Osowa Góra. The models of historic objects as well as interesting ride takes place in alternation. It is an interesting, parts of Wielkopolska city housing. They are the attractive and active way of spending free time with faithful reproductions of the original buildings no age limits. with all details intact. Some of the models in the museum are the Rogalin Palace, Raczyński Library, Gniezno Cathedral and Poznań Old Market Square.

Dozens of An active scale models way to of famous spend free buildings of time with Piast Trail no age and Wielko- restrictions polska photo: Mosina Trolley Rail Trolley Mosina photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo: 56 Pobiedziska Burgh Train Scale Model 20 21 in Borówiec photo: Pobiedziska Burgh Pobiedziska photo: Scale Model in Borówiec Train photo:

Pobiedziska Letnisko, ul. Fabryczna 1 Borówiec, ul. Uroczysko 1 Pobiedziska Community Kórnik Community Tel. +48 601 215 175 Tel. +48 61 897 15 11 www.grodpobiedziska.pl www.borowiecmakieta.pl

The Pobiedziska Burgh is a wooden reconstruction This 1:87 scale model was built on over 250 square of a fortress from the beginnings of the Polish State, meters, and is still being expanded. It features located on the historic Piastowski Trail midway 12 rail sets in constant motion, passing one another between Poznań and Gniezno. On the grounds, and running in accordance to a constantly changing there is an exhibition of full-scale Medieval war schedule. Apart from trains, the model also has engines, an armory, a shooting gallery with war moving cars and planes. In an area of around engines. In addition, the visitors can take part in 50 square meters, a scale model of an airport is various games and medieval playschemes. currently built. The runway is 12 meters long. Fully light planes taxi the airport model surface.

Great 12 rail adventure sets in for children constant and adults motion photo: Pobiedziska Burgh Pobiedziska photo: Scale Model in Borówiec Train photo: 57 Indian Village in Observation tower 22 Łopuchówko 23 on Dziewicza Góra photo: Indian Village in Łopuchówko Village Indian photo: Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo:

Łopuchówko Czerwonak, ul. Dziewicza Góra 5 GPS: 52°35'23.9"N 17°04'49.9"E Czerwonak Community Murowana Goślina Community Tel. +48 608 347 190 Tel. +48 502 449 792, +48 605 355 729 www.lopuchowko.poznan.lasy.gov.pl/ www. kokopelli.pl wieza-widokowa-na-dziewiczej-gorze

The Indian village is a place where you can learn The areas around the Dziewicza Góra are a spot for about the everyday lives of the native tribes of the lovers of nature and active leisure. Its location North America. Painted tipis, richly adorned clothes and infrastructure makes it an ideal base camp for or weapons allow you to feel the atmosphere of the organized hikes, trips and individual walks. It is also old hunters and warriors. It is also an ideal place the perfect place for relaxation close to nature or for anyone who likes to spend their time close to a meeting with family or friends. Its great tourist nature and who is naturally curious about other attraction is the observation tower on top of Dzie- cultures. You can try your hand at archery or spear wicza Góra. On the top of the throwing, and show your strength and agility on an 40-meter construction there obstacle course. is an observation cabin, and below it an observa- tion deck with a glorious view of the panorama of the forest, Poznań and its surroundings.

Its great tourist attraction is the The observation atmosphere tower on top of of the world Dziewicza Góra of old Native Americans warriors and hunters photo: Indian Village in Łopuchówko Village Indian photo: 58 24 Observation tower Solve the puzzle and in Mosina find out the name of one of Poznań’s lakes bi photo: P. Łysakowski P. photo: +

Mosina – Pożegowo Mosina Community

GPS: 52°15'20.5"N 16°49'55.2"E oa www.mosina.pl k The wooden tower with an observation deck in Mosina is 16.97 meters high and is located in the so called clay pit pond area, as a part of the NATURA 2000 protected reserve and Wielkopolski National Park. Near the tower there are camping shelters, e benches and bicycle stands. You can take a walk + along a marked path for the parking lot to the tower and back, and see the National Park’s glacial forma- tions, its flora and fauna, with their description on the information boards. The entry on to the tower gives you the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic view of the Park and Poznań city not far away. + ge The wooden tower with an

observation or = t deck in Mosina

is 16.97 meters + high m se = . 59 Great Theater (Opera) Let’s party – 1 art, music and culture

A list of the most important cultural events taking place in Poznań with parts of their offer aimed at youngsters. photo: Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo: ul. Fredry 9 Tel. +48 61 659 02 00 www.opera.poznan.pl Children can see opera versions of popular fairy-tales. The opera house also offers educational tours and the theater-ballet workshops. You can also take part in a lesson-concert cycle run by artists and musicians from the Poznań Opera House.

2 Musical Theater photo: D. Andrzejewski, „Dookoła karuzeli czyli dziecko potrafi” – P. Łukaszewicz P. – potrafi” czyli dziecko karuzeli „Dookoła Andrzejewski, D. photo: ul. Niezłomnych 1e Tel. +48 61 852 29 27 – theater ticket window www.teatr-muzyczny.poznan.pl The theater presents stage versions of fairy-tales, musicals and kids’ concerts. The theater has a wide repertoire, from classical operetta to concerts, to music and poetry evenings, to educational shows, to children and young adult shows, to musicals.

60 3 Atofri Theater 4 Animation Theater photo: W. Wójcik, „Pan „Pan Satie” Wójcik, W. photo: M. Pecko director „Smoki” J. Sowa, B. photo: Scena Nowa poziom +3, CK Zamek ul. Św. Marcin 80/82 ul. Św. Marcin 80/82 Tel. +48 61 853 69 64, +48 518 615 556, +48518 615 602 Scena Wspólna, Centrum Sztuki Dziecka i Teatru www.teatranimacji.pl Łejery, ul. Brandstaettera 1 Tel. +48 601 378 158, +48 605 318 716 The theater presents spectacles for children with www.teatratofri.pl the use of puppets, showing classical fairy-tales as well as modern art. Thus, the children are intro- The theater presents spectacles for young kids (aged duced to a world of art, often actively participating 1-5). Theater meetings are held through the medium in, and nearly co-creating the shows. of music, motion and crafts. Raczyński Library KontenerART 5 6 – May – September photo: J. Pindych photo: KontenerArt photo: pl. Wolności 19 / Al. Marcinkowskiego 23/24 www.kontenerart.pl Tel. +48 61 88 58 903 www.bracz.edu.pl The library organizes CZYTATY – a series of meet- KontenerART is a mobile culture center at the banks ings dedicated to dads and kids, where invited of the Warta river. Many concerts, events and work- guests read books and stories. During the other shops take place here. Poznan’s “Kontenery” are reading meeting named “Rodzinne czytanie”, the located next to the city beach, home of summer actors from asz.teatr theater and invited guests sports attractions. present books dedicated to children. 61 Half Price Poznań Ethno Port Festiwal 7 – summer 8 – June photo: J. Pindych photo: J. Pindych photo: www.poznanzapolceny.pl www.ethnoport.pl

The one and only weekend of the year with a 50% The festival of the genre defined as world music. discount in hotels, restaurants, museums and many Listed amongst the 25 best world music festivals in other attractions. Almost 180 partners and an the world. attractive tourist offer. It is now a well established tradition of the event to open usually unavailable places to the general public.

St. John’s Fair – June Malta Festival Poznań 9 10 – June photo: Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive photo: photo: M. Zakrzewski photo: www.jarmarkswietojanski.poznan.pl www.malta-festival.pl

During St. John’s Fair, Poznań’s Old Market Square One of Europe’s most prestigious theater festivals, fills with numerous stalls, offering a wide selection with a wide range of cultural outputs including of products – handicraft, antiques, groceries and theater, music, dance, film and visual arts. A special confectioneries. As part of the fair, there is a series program for children is also part of the festival of concerts, dance performances and sports events, – workshops and classes for kids to stimulated as well as theater plays and workshops for kids. their imagination.

62 Animator International Poznań Fortress Days 11 Animated Film Festival 12 – August – July photo: M. Zakrzewski photo: photo: Animator photo: www.animator-festival.com www.dnitwierdzypoznan.pl

During the festival, there are screenings of A two-day celebration for the lovers of fortifications. competing films, retrospectives, themed over- The possibility to see all of Poznań’s fortifications views, screenings with live music accompaniment, from the oldest baileys of Mieszko’s castle-town, to concerts, workshops and lectures. A special the 19th century fortress, to shelters from the Cold program for children is also arranged. War period.

Saint Martin’s Street Poznań Christmas 13 Nameday 14 Market – December – 11th of November photo: CK Zamek photo: M. Zakrzewski photo: www.ckzamek.pl www.icefestival.poznan.travel

During the Saint Martin’s Street Nameday you can see Poznań Christmas Market consists of two Christmas a colourful procession and visit the fair outside the markets - in Wolności Square and in the Old Market Imperial Castle. Stages hold open air concerts, many Square. Numerous concerts, attractions for chil- theater spectacles, film screenings, exhibitions and an dren, food stalls, a real life animal nativity play and evening firework display. The most characteristic tradi- spectacular ice sculpting are only a few of the many tion of this day are St. Martin’s Croissants, baked with things to see and witness. There is also a merry-go- the Danish pastry with a poppy seed-almond filling. round for children in Wolności Square.

63 Dynx Something to eat 1

A family dinner is not only about the joy of being with your loved ones – it can also be an organizational challenge. A parking spot, a child- friendly space, a child-friendly menu, J. Pindych photo: ul. Ostrówek 12, Cathedral Island the price range – these are all impor- Tel. +48 61 448 54 28 tant elements in choosing the spot www.dynxrestauracja.pl where we take the kids out to eat. The interiors bring immediate associations with If the meal is to be a pleasure for Scandinavian style locales. On the menu - European cuisine with some Polish hallmarks, in a drool-worthy all those involved, we cannot keep form. A special mention is earned by the excellent checking on the kids in a panic they desserts. Families with kids will be happy to see might get in trouble. Luckily, Poznań a free parking facility at Bydgoska 4A. Dynx is a great ending to a walking tour of Cathedral Island. has many child friendly places to choose from where a family lunch will be nothing but a joy. Forni Rossi Neapolitan 2 Pizzeria & Restaurant photo: J. Pindych photo: ul. Naramowicka 92 Tel. +48 513 296 866 www.fornirossi.com Forni Rossi is Poland’s first certified Neapolitan pizzeria with pizzas prepared according to tradi- tional recipes and using exclusively original Italian ingredients. A free parking facility and the neigh- bourhood of Warta river’s many walking paths will definitely be to your liking. It might be a good idea to book a table in advance.

64 Fortezza Nad Różanym 3 4 Potokiem photo: J. Pindych photo: J. Pindych photo: ul. Dworska 1 ul. Bożydara 10, FairPlayce Tel. +48 61 821 36 60 Tel. +48 736 200 750 www.fortezza.pl www.fairplayce.pl/restauracja-naramowice-poznan Fortezza restaurant is incorporated into the remains FairPlayce is a sports and recreation park with tennis of a 19th century bunker included into the Poznań courts, six squash courts, a badminton hall, a modern Fortress. Its menu is Italian, based in pizza, pasta and gym, a conference hall and a family restaurant. salads, should be appreciated by both the young With its excellent food, free parking facilities, green and the young at heart. The locale offers free parking surrounding areas and ease of reach, Nad Różanym facilities and a spacious green garden, with seats Potokiem is an ideal place for a family dinner. under a lavish parasol or play in the grass away from the busy street. 5 Nifty no. 20 6 Novo Restaurant photo: J. Pindych photo: photo: Novotel Poznań Malta Hotel Poznań Novotel photo: ul. Żydowska 20, Puro Hotel Poznań ul. Termalna 5, Novotel Poznań Malta Hotel Tel. +48 61 333 11 60 Tel. +48 61 654 31 00 www.niftyno20.pl www.accorhotels.com At Nifty No. 20, Polish and European culinary clas- Novo is a restaurant with a terrace and a lovely view sics surprise with their simplicity and intensity of of the garden which the entire family will love. In the taste and aroma. The PURO Hotel’s own restaurant summer months, you can sit under a parasol on the relies on the informal atmosphere and the lack of well-groomed lawn. In the wintertime, kids will find fixed rules. Nifty’s laid back service, odd-one-out plenty to occupy them at the designated play area. The plates and board games on tables lets you get the cosy bar serves snacks, drinks, cocktails and desserts. feeling that you are visiting old friends. It also offers The restaurant offers hearty, tasty Polish cuisine, with a child-friendly terrace and a unique open space at additional perks of a designated kids’ menu and the reception which looks like a giant living room. a parking place right at the hotel’s main entrance. 65 7 NOVA Restaurant 8 Panorama photo: J. Pindych photo: Hotel HP Park photo: Stary Rynek 94 ul. A. Baraniaka 77, HP Park Hotel Tel. +48 61 855 15 30 Tel. +48 61 874 11 00 www.nova-restaurant.pl www.hotelepark.pl/hotel-poznan

A two-story, spacious restaurant at the Old Market On the menu there is Polish and European cuisine, Square with a lovely view of the City Hall. A wide prepared exclusively from the freshest ingredients selection on the menu allows to fit the order to each and served in accordance with the highest stand- individual guest’s own taste, including the little ards. Additionally, the locale offers a large parking ones. In the summer months, the restaurant offers facility, two terraces with a lake Malta view, a direct outside seating. exit onto the lakeside pathway and a bike rental.

9 Umberto 10 Lokomotywa photo: Umbertophoto: Lokomotywa photo: al. Armii Poznań, Cytadel Park Puszczykowo, ul. Wczasowa 1 Tel. +48 61 670 08 99 Tel. +48 61 819 45 63 www.umberto.com.pl www.eko-lokomotywa.pl

A restaurant is located at the very heart of the The restaurant operates In the historic railway Citadel park. Regardless of season, it is one of the station. Here are many railway memorabilia – most beloved destinations for a family walk. Pizza, uniforms and hats, steam locomotive lights or an pasta and salads served at Umberto will definitely ancient ticket machine. The food served here let be appreciated by both the young and the young at you discover many different flavors. Three separate heart, with the kids also loving the jungle growing rooms, a summer outside garden and a play area in the restaurant’s interiors. A large play area is allow families with kids to feel safe and comfortable. located outside the restaurant. 66 11 Chlebowy Domek 12 Stara Wozownia photo: Chlebowy Domekphoto: photo: Wozownia Stara Krosinko, ul. Wiejska 52 Lusowo, ul. Nowa 37 Mosina Community Tarnowo Podgórne Community Tel. +48 61 819 10 70 Tel. +48 61 896 32 72 www.chlebowydomek.com www.starawozownia.pl Chlebowy Domek is a place where you can eat well The restaurant is located near Lake Lusowskie and and rest even better. A cosy interior and homey its surrounding forests. The menu offers dishes from cuisine are ideal for family meetings, and a wide Polish cuisine with Mediterranean highlights. The whole variety of crepes and pancakes will definitely family can also go horse riding, go on a biking trip or delight the heart of each and every child. enjoy themselves at the lakeside. Stara Wozownia will also make sure the bellies of both kids and adults are happy and full after a day filled with attractions.

Gościniec Zdrowa Domowa 13 Gryszczeniówka 14 Kuchnia photo: Gościniec Gryszczeniówka photo: Kuchnia Domowa Zdrowa photo: Wargowo II nr 87, 64-605 Wargowo Swarzędz, ul. Tysiąclecia 4b Suchy Las Community Swarzędz Community Tel. +48 61 29 720 67 Tel. +48 531 203 171 www.gryszczeniowka.pl www.zdrowa-domowa.pl This inn, located in a large former fruit orchard, Zdrowa Domowa Kuchnia is a place with a homey is charming place, filled with excellent traditions, atmosphere and tasty, healthy food. Their fantastic Wielkopolska regional cuisine and intimate atmos- creamy soups and diverse dinner meals will delight phere. Its specialty are handmade dumplings the hearts and bellies of both kids and adults. The (pierogi). There is a barbecue equipped gazebo, homemade pies and desserts are definitely worth a bread oven and a terrace with wooden tables and a taste. The menu comes with a list of potential aller- benches at the guests’ disposal. The kids will abso- gens in the individual dishes, which is very helpful lutely love the open spaces and a big play area. with any possible dietary restrictions. 67 The Town Hall Tower Legends 1 Bugler and the Crow of Poznań King

Long, long ago, in Legends are passed on from genera- the years long past, tion to generation over centuries, the city of Poznań creating a unique, often magical and was guarded fairytale atmosphere accompanying by a bugler. He people and places they observed the city concern. In Poznań day and night from the clock tower of there are many the town hall, and legends which alarmed the resi- make up the city’s dents in moments of historical local danger. The bugler colour. Here are had a son, Bolko, a few of them. who just loved to accompany his father in his work. One day, a wounded crow fell at the boy’s feet. Bolko S. Person Fig. tended to the bird’s wounds and cared for it, and when it healed, a magical thing occurred - the bird spoke! It turned out he was the Crow King, and as a thank you for saving his life, he gave the boy a silver trumpet, which he could always use to call the crow for help in times of need. Then the bird flew away, and the silver trumpet lay unused for years and years - until the day the country was engulfed by war, and the enemy army was closing in on Poznań’s gates. Not thinking too long, Bolko grabbed the silver trumpet and blew it as hard as he could. Then, at the sound of the trumpet, a huge murder of crows appeared over the city, which attacked the enemy armies and chased the invader away. This was how the boy bugler’s good heart helped save the city! 68 The Legend of the The Legend of Lech, 2 Poznań Billy Goats 3 Czech and Rus

In 1551, when Poznań Town Hall was being rebuilt, a great feast was due to take place in the celebration of installing a new clock on its tower. For this special occasion, many notable and honour- able guests were to arrive, including the governor and his wife. It is small wonder that the food served at the Fig. S. Person Fig. feast had to be special S. Person Fig. as well. The piece de resistance was to be the leg of roe deer, prepared by master chef Mikołaj himself. All went very well in the kitchen, until It was the time when vast, magnificent forests the leg slipped off the spit, straight into the filled with fruit and game spread all the way fire. The chef was devastated! However, one of between the Oder and Vistula rivers. Then, in the kitchen boys decided to find new meat for the search for the most appropriate place to the roast. Unfortunately, roe deer was impos- settle, three Slavic brothers wandered into sible to come by in the city, but he did manage these woods – Lech, Czech and Rus. In one to bring two white billy goats into the Town of the picturesque hills, the brothers spotted Hall kitchens. The animals, suddenly aware of a large, branchy oak with an eagle’s nest. The their fate, tore away from the kitchen boy and great bird, up until then sitting in the nest, escaped all the way up the tower. And as the suddenly soared high into the air, spreading its guests were about to admire the new clock, wings, and gliding effortlessly in the blue sky their eyes were met with a very uncommon above. This sight enchanted Lech so, that he sight - two little white billy goats, butting their thought it to be a good omen, and decided to heads joyfully on the cornice of the town hall settle right there. And so it came to pass. Lech tower, causing general merriment. To commem- settled there, in what became Poland, and his orate these events, the mechanism of the tower brothers wandered on. Rus went eastward, clock was expanded with the metal figurines of and Czech went southward. There, they set up two billy goats butting heads. their own countries – Russia and Czech.

69 The Legend Colour the picture 4 of St. Martin

It was one of those really ferocious winters, with freezing cold, deep snow and biting winds. In these hostile conditions, a Roman legionary marched with his army. Wrapped up warmly in his military coat, he noticed a beggar on the ground, huddled with cold. Seeing the poor, torn rags the man was wearing, the legionary took pity on him and gave him half of his own coat. Who was this Roman legionary, you ask? Why, it was Saint Martin - the patron saint of travellers, beggars and soldiers, and also a role model to a Poznań baker, Walenty. It was he who in 1891 first baked pastries filled with sweetmeats, in the shape of the horseshoe of St. Martin’s faithful steed, and then shared them with the poor during a church fair. Today, no one in Poznań can even imagine November 11th without having a St Martin’s Croissant, as the pastries came to be called, and sharing it with others. Fig. S. Person Fig. 70 Someone was very hungry… and bit the names of Poznań’s attractions in pieces! Can you put them back together?

MALTA THERMAL STADIUM

CATHEDRAL SQUARE

OLD MARKET POSNANIA

IMPERIAL BATHS

PORTA ISLAND

INEA CASTLE CYCLING IN AND AROUND POZNAŃ

Poznań is one of Poland’s greenest cities and so the ideal spot for a bicycle ride. What is more, it has a well developed cycle path network and at least few easy bike rental possibilities. The easiest way to rent a bike in Poznań is to use Poznań City Bike (www.nextbike.pl), with over eighty rental stations around the city and over 900 bikes. It requires prior registration on their website, but it is worth remembering that the first 20 minutes of the rental i s free. All you have to do is change the bike at the next station within the 20 minute period and the journey will be totally free. photo: Poznań County Poznań photo: Kórnik. The 143 kilometers long Cistercian Cycle Route leads from Poznań to Dąbrówka Kościelna and through the most vital Cistercian-related places in northern Wielkopolska region. The bus line 471 with a bicycle rack operates from April 29th to October 15th on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays via Swarzędz, Czerwonak, Murowana Goślina, Suchy Las and Pobiedziska. Thanks to this dedicated bus line, cyclists can

photo: Nextbike photo: bypass the main roads with high traffic volume There are bike rentals at Lake Maltańskie – Malta- and no cycle paths. The 471 bus route crosses the Bike (www.maltabike.pl) near Galeria Malta following cycle trails: EuroVelo R1 – R6 and R9, Shopping Center (Maltańska 1 Street) and on Jana Pawła II 14 Street. Many hotels – IBB Andersia Hotel Poznań, Puro Hotel Poznań, Novotel Poznań Malta, Vivaldi Hotel – and hostels – Hill Inn Hostel Poznań, Poco Loco – also offer bike rental to their guests. The areas surrounding Poznań are very attractive to bike enthusiasts. There are many well sign- posted cycle paths along the main tourist tracks, offering an excellent opportunity to get to know Poznań’s many natural and cultural attractions. In Wielkopolski National Park over 100 kilom- eters of cycle paths have been made available. Puszcza Zielonka’s joint cycle path network of over 220 kilometers is among Poland’s most inter- esting and most varied. Poznań County Bicycle Ring – is 173 kilometers long and includes some of Poznań area’s most interesting spots; among them tourist attractions in Mosina, Stęszew, Tarnowo Podgórne, Murowana Goślina, Kostrzyn and photo: W. Mania W. photo: 72 Tourist Information

Arkadia ul. Ratajczaka 44 Tel. +48 61 194 31, +48 61 851 96 45 Open: Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm

Tourist Information Center Stary Rynek 59 Tel. +48 61 852 61 56 Open: 16.10-30.04: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm photo: Poznań County Poznań photo: 1.05-15.10: Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun and holidays Wooden Churches Trail, Small and Large Bicycle 10 am-6 pm Ring, the Cistercian Cycle Route, and Poznań County Bicycle Ring. It also reaches the area of the Poznań – Ławica Airport Tropicana bathing beach in Owińska, as well as ul. Bukowska 285 Lakes Stęszewskie, Wroczyńskie i Jerzyńskie. Tel. +48 61 849 21 40 For more information about biking trips in and Open: Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm around Poznań, go to www.zdm.poznan.pl/ rowerem-po-poznaniu.php, www.rowerowypoznan. Poznań Main Station – Train Station pl, www.powiat.poznan.pl. For free GPS maps and ul. Dworcowa 2 guides, go to www.gpswielkopolska.pl. Tel. +48 61 633 10 16 Open: Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm photo: J. Pindych photo: 73 PRACTICAL INFORMATION If you like to do your sightseeing and discovering of Poznań and its surrounding areas in a unique, independent way, there are many varied and inter- esting suggestions on offer – from audio guides, to rides on the tourist lines of antique buses and trams, to Poznań City Card. The Poznań area can also be discovered with the use of self-service tourist games.

Poznań City Card www.karta.poznan.travel

This may be the best and cheapest way to discover the Poznań area. Free or discounted entry to over 100 tourist attractions, discounts in hotels and restaurants, free public transport – Poznań photo: K. Lesińska photo: Tourist Card is a unique opportunity to save time and money. The card is available in three variants Historic trams and buses – for one, two or three days, at regular or reduced www.mpk.poznan.pl/turystyka/linie-turystyczne prices, with public transport included or not. www.ztm.poznan.pl/pl/komunikacja/linie-turystyczne

Poznań can also be discovered in an unusual way Audio guides – during a ride on the historic bus line 100 or tram www.poznan.travel no. 0, with the city’s greatest attractions available day and night! It is simple – you hop on the bus With free audio guides, Poznań can be visited or tram on any of its stops located near the given at your own pace and in any given way. You can tourist attraction, listen to the stories about the stop whenever you like, take a little break over sights you see as you pass (in Polish, English or one of Poznań’s delicious St. Martin’s croissants, German), and hop off whenever you like! The tourist sit at a cafe, have lunch and continue your tour. lines of the trams and buses operate between April The audio guides in mp3 format are available and September.. for download free of charge at www.poznan. travel. They have been created in four themed sightseeing routes: The Oldest Poznań, Old Town, Urban Tourist Games Nineteenth Century Poznań and Following the www.gryturystyczne.pl Modernism Route. The recordings are filled with interesting trivia from the history of Poznań. For These games are especially designed to be played each route, a map of the city with the route clearly on your own, with both tourists and Poznań resi- marked is available for download at www.poznan. dents in mind – all those who would like to discover travel. Poznań or get to know it better. The games bring the player closer to the city itself – its history, impor- tant events and figures and – above all – they do Geocaching a great job of entertaining them as well. To play Geocaching is a treasure hunt via GPS. Many caches the game, all you have to do is download a start are hidden in and around Poznań, just waiting to be card from www.gryturystyczne.pl. free of charge. discovered. The trail is marked by inscriptions, sculptures and architectural details which, when combined with the contents of the start card, become clues to the grand reveal. The games are adjusted to various age groups, starting with 8 year-olds. 74 NOTES AND DRAWINGS