Tourist attractions Surroundings of Poznań The map of the Poznań Metropolis History and architecture 6 Wielkopolski National Park 7 Boardwalk in Śrem 1 Palace and Museum 8 Nature education path "Bobrowy Szlak" 2 Kórnik Castle 9 Trzcielińskie Swamp 3 Arkady Fiedler’s Museum and Literary 10 Lakes: Gackie, Borowe, Książe and Workshop in Puszczykowo Dzwonowskie 4 National Museum of Agriculture and Food 11 Lusowskie Lake Industry in Szreniawa 5 Prof. R. Kostenecki Heritage Park and Beekeeping Museum in Swarzędz 6 Natural-Hunting Museum in Sports and recreation 7 Museum of Greater Uprising in Lusowo 1 "Octopus" Water Park 8 Palace in Biedrusko 2 Tarnowskie Thermal Baths 9 Palace in Będlewo 3 Recreation and Sports Center "Oaza" 10 Historic buildings in Golęczewo 4 Swarzędz Sports and Recreation Center 11 Trail of wooden churches around Puszcza 5 Cascader Park Ropes Course in Kobylnica Zielonka 6 DELI Park 12 St. Michael Archangel and Our Lady 7 Rodzinka Playground Supporter of the Faithful in 8 Skatepark in Swarzędz 13 All Saints Church in Kórnik 9 WakePlace – wakeboarding lift 14 Former Cistercian Church and Monastery 10 Motocross track in Oborniki in Owińska 11 Airstrip in Słonawy 15 Church of St. Kazimierz in Gułtowy 12 Trapper Hut 16 Church of St. Nicholas the Bishop in Skoki 13 "Podkowa Gruszczyn" Stud Farm 17 Church of the Holy Cross in Buk 14 "Misiałek" Ice Skating Rink 18 Marian Sanctuary in Tulce 15 SPA_larniaDAY SPA 19 Luboń Industrial Architecture Trail 16 Active Three – three activity routes 20 Puszczykowo Train Station 17 Poznań County Bicycle Ring 21 Windmill in Rogierówko 22 Halszka’s Keep in Szamotuły 23 Water tower in Śrem Other attractions

1 Trolley Rail in Mosina Great outdoor 2 Open Air Piastowski Trail Miniature Museum 1 Kórnik Arboretum 3 Pobiedziska Burgh 2 Forest Arboretum in Zielonka 4 Train Scale Model in Borówiec 3 Oak Trees of Rogalin 5 Observation Tower in Mosina 4 "Puszcza Zielonka" Landscape Park 6 Indian Village in Łopuchówko 5 "Śnieżycowy Jar" Reserve 7 "Dandy from Mosina" Monument 2 TRAVELLING CONTENTS Rogalin Palace AROUND History and 1 and Museum Map of the Poznań Metropolis . . . 2 POZNAŃ History and architecture . . . . . 5 architecture Great outdoor ...... 17 TRAIN Sports and recreation ...... 23 Most of the larger towns of Poznań Metropolis Poznań’s surrounding areas were Other attractions ...... 32 can be reached by train. The train schedule is the site of many battles, both in available on the www.rozklad-pkp.pl. the times of Władysław Łokietek (the battle of Palędzie with the teutonic Knights), and during

Wielkopolskie Uprising in 1918- Museum in Poznań of the National Archive by photo BUS Poznań Poznań Tourist Organisation 1919. Historical figures, such Most of the attractions of Poznań Metropolis Rogalin pl. Kolegiacki 17 as Napoleon Bonaparte, went Arciszewskiego 2 can be reached by bus. More information about 61-841 Poznań through and stayed in the city. It Mosina Community bus travel connections on www.e-podroznik.pl, Tel. +48 61 878 56 96, +48 61 878 55 06 was there that great houses built Tel. +48 61 813 88 00 www.poznan.jakdojade.pl and on the websites www.poznan.travel their abodes like the Górka family www.rogalin.mnp.art.pl of each Community. www.facebook.com/Poznan.travel and later their successors the Rogalin Działyński family in Kórnik. The The walls of the palace in Rogalin host a museum Poznań County CAR traces of this heritage can be seen whose collections tell the story of the aristocratic in many mansions and palaces. Raczyński family. The exhibition also includes ul. Jackowskiego 18 All attractions described in this publication Many famous were born in the carriage house and a Painting Gallery. The 60-509 Poznań are available by car. Poznań’s neighbouring towns – the museum tour can be accompanied by a rented Tel. +48 61 841 05 00, +48 61 222 89 70 Nobel Prize winning poet Wisława audio guide of the Palace interiors as well as www..poznan.pl a tablet with an audio- and video guide of the www.facebook.com/powiatpoznanski Szymborska, born in Bnin, is one Painting Gallery. POZNAŃ CITY CARD of many examples. Everyone can Free entrance, discounted admission or the find something for themselves Poznań Metropolis Association keepsakegadget with the Poznań City Card. here – from medieval settlements, ul. Wyszyńskiego 8 to wooden churches, numerous 61-124 Poznań museums, to lavish palaces. Tel. +48 61 669 80 52 The Painting www.metropoliapoznan.pl Gallery tour www.facebook.com/MetropoliaPoznan with a tablet photo by P. Namiota P. by photo

This guide was created in collaboration with the Poznań County, the Poznań Metropolis Association and communities – members of Poznań Tourist Organisation. It was financed by the Poznań Tourist Organisation and the Poznań Metropolis Association.

4 5 Kórnik Arkady Fiedler’s National Museum Prof. R. Kostenecki 2 Castle 3 Museum and 4 of Agriculture 5 Heritage Park and Literary Workshop and Food Industry Beekeeping Museum in Puszczykowo in Szreniawa in Swarzędz

photo by Archive of the Poznań County of the Poznań Archive by photo Poznań County of the Poznań Archive by photo Industry and Food in Szreniawa Museum of Agriculture of the National Archive by photo Industry and Food in Szreniawa Museum of Agriculture of the National Archive by photo Poznań Poznań Poznań Kórnik Puszczykowo Szreniawa/Komorniki Swarzędz Swarzędz Zamkowa 5 ul. Słowackiego 1 ul. Dworcowa 5 ul. Poznańska 35 Kórnik Community Tel. +48 61 813 37 94, Komorniki Community Szreniawa Swarzędz Community Tel. +48 61 817 00 81 +48 61 813 31 90 Tel. +48 61 810 76 29 Tel. +48 61 651 18 17 www.bkpan.poznan.pl Kórnik www.fiedler.pl Puszczykowo www.muzeum-szreniawa.pl www.muzeum-szreniawa.pl

Nowadays, the 19th century Neo-Gothic castle in The most interesting memorabilia and trophies The museum presents pieces concerning the history This open-air museum is a collection of bee hives Kórnik has the appearance and character of a defen- from many travels of Polish writer and traveller of Polish countryside, agriculture and the unique on a European scale, which illustrates sive structure. It houses a museum with paintings Arkady Fiedler and his sons have been gathered in agricultural-food industry from all over Poland. in its outdoor exhibition the history of apiculture by Polish and European masters, numismatic collec- the museum (at old house of Fiedler’s family). Some The museum also organizes multiple events and and beekeeping in Poland. There is also an exhi- tions, Polish and Eastern military accessories, or of the exhibits can be tested – playing the tam-tam, show-and-tells – traditional bread-baking, butter bition on productive insects in Poland and in ethnographic and natural collections from Australia or other exotic instruments. A very original attraction is churning, candle-making, autumn field work, the world. The open-air museum is and Oceania. The Castle’s many rooms are said to be the real life-sized replica of Christopher Columbus’ operating an old timey fire- located in a 4.5 hectare park created haunted by the ghost of the White Lady. legendary ship, Santa Maria. The Garden of Tolerance truck, as well as bygone in the second half of the 19th surrounding the Museum building holds an unusual rural wedding and century, which also houses a stylish collection of sculptured replicas of famous ancient holiday customs. hunting lodge. monuments, including the Bolivian Gate of the Sun, an Aztec calendar and an Easter Islands statue.

The real life-sized Weighing nearly replica of Christo- 9 500 kg self- The Castle’s many rooms pher Columbus’ propelled steam are said to be haunted by legendary ship, engine from 1919 the ghost of the White Lady Santa Maria photo by M. Kaczmarczyk by photo photo by Archive of the Arkady Fiedler’s Museum and Literary Workshop

6 7 Natural-Hunting Museum Palac Palace 6 Museum 7 of 8 in Biedrusko 9 in Będlewo in Uzarzewo Uprising in Lusowo photo by Archive of the National Museum of Agriculture and Food Industry in Szreniawa Industry and Food in Szreniawa Museum of Agriculture of the National Archive by photo in Lusowo Uprising of the Museum of Greater Poland Archive by photo Office Community Las of the Suchy Archive by photo photo by S. Malecha by photo Biedrusko Poznań Uzarzewo Uzarzewo Poznań Lusowo Lusowo Biedrusko Będlewo ul. Akacjowa 12 ul. Ogrodowa 3a ul. 11 Maja 82 ul. Parkowa 1 Poznań Swarzędz Community Tarnowo Podgórne Community Poznań Stęszew Community Tel. +48 61 818 12 11 Community Tel. +48 793 330 036 Tel. +48 61 813 51 87, www.muzeum-szreniawa.pl Tel. +48 61 814 69 52 www.zamekbiedrusko.pl +48 61 669 83 11 www.muzeumlusowo.pl www.palacbedlewo.pl Będlewo

The Museum includes historic palace – it houses The museum collections include exhibits Neo-Renaissance building erected between The Palace was erected in 1866 in the English the exhibition of forestry and hunting history connected with the insurgents of the Greater 1877-80 by Ludwik Huhn for Albrecht Otton von Neogothic style. It is accompanied by a nine- since most ancient times: weaponry, hunting acces- Poland. An equally important part of the exhibition Treskow. Multi-storeyed, with a square tower and hectare park with three ponds and a romantic sories and trophiesand park complex, and the are the memorabilia related to General Dowbor- columnar porches, covered with a flat roof. Richly grotto. Today, it houses the Mathematical Research stable/carriage houses the natural environment -Muśnicki and his family, and particularly with his decorated interiors. In the park there is an amphi- and Conference Center of the Institute of Mathe- of Wielkopolska is presented as well as the fauna daughters Janina and Agnieszka who died in Katyń theater, a lovers’ gazebo, ponds and a fountain. matics of the Polish Academy of Science. The historic inhabiting it, with a special emphasis on wild game. and Palmiry in 1940. The last part of the exhibi- The palace hosted William II and Ferdinand Foch. buildings have been supplemented with a modern Adam Smorawiński’s hunting trophies are also tion is related to the battles fought by soldiers of Today, this beautifully restored building houses hotel facility. displayed there. Greater Poland outside of Wielkopolska between a hotel, a restaurant and the Museum of Military The marble fountain adorns 1919 and 1920, among others the Polish-Soviet war. and Interior Desing. the beautiful English-style park with numerous historical trees

Adam Smorawiń- Exhibits connected Richly ski’s hunting with the insurgents decorated trophies of the Greater Poland interiors photo by M. Kaczmarczyk by photo S. Malecha by photo photo by Archive of the Museum of Greater photo by Archive of the Suchy Las Community Office Poland Uprising in Lusowo

8 9 Historic buildings Trail of Wooden St. Michael Archangel All Saints Church 10 in Golęczewo 11 Churches around 12 and Our Lady 13 in Kórnik Puszcza Zielonka Supporter of the Faithful in Rogalinek

Poznań Poznań photo by Archive of the Suchy Las Community Office Community Las of the Suchy Archive by photo Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo of the Mosina Municipality Office Archive by photo Stachowiak T. by photo

Golęczewo Golęczewo Communities: Rogalinek Kórnik Suchy Las Community Czerwonak, Swarzędz, ul. Wodna 8 ul. Średzka 1 Mosina Community Kórnik Murowana Goślina, Poznań Rogalinek Kórnik Community Poznań Pobiedziska, Kiszkowo, Skoki Tel. +48 61 893 80 61 www.parafiawszystkich.pl www.puszcza-zielonka.pl/turystyka/ www.rogalinek.archpoznan.pl/index.php/o-nas szlak-kosciolow-drewnianych/przebieg-szlaku

A railway station, “Pod Złotą Gwiazdą” inn, school The trail is up to 140 km long. Twelve charming A late-Baroque wooden church, built at the turn Built in 1437 from the foundation of the mighty (former communal house), bathhouse and 38 houses wooden churches await the visitors in Długa of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Górka family. Inside there are three late Renais- and farmhouses currently hold separate entries Goślina, Kicin, Kiszkowo, Łagiewniki Kościelne, Racz- located at the edge of the village. Its roof is shingled sance tombstones of the Górka family from the in the Registration of Monuments. The Germans kowo, Jabłkowo, Rejowiec, Skoki, Sławno, Uzarzewo, and crested with a tower. This little church is richly 17th century, as well as the alabaster tomb- wanted to turn Golęczewo into a model village Węglewo and . The oldest of them adorned. Its most interesting monument is its altar stone of Teofila of Działyńscy Szołdrska-Potulicka settlement, and so they purchased it in 1901 and (in Węglewo and Wierzenica) with a true copy of the original late-Gothic sculp- (the popular "White Lady" – the spirit haunted th immediately entered the realization of the project have been built in the Middle ture of Madonna and Child (stolen in 2002) and the castle in Kórnik) from the 18 century. In the base- th th by architect Paul Fischer. The high rooftop houses Ages; the history of the rest side altar, an example of 17 /18 century folk art. ment of the church the Działyński family and were erected in Prussian colours – white with red of them goes back to the Zamoyski family crypts are located. and black detailing. 17th century.

The crypts of the family The richly decorated Działyński and Half-timbered Baroque altar from The wooden church buildings hold se- from the turn of Zamoyski are the eighteenth parate entries in the seventeenth located in the the Registration century in the church and eighteenth undergrounds of Monuments in Jabłkowo centuries of the church

photo by Archive of the Suchy photo by Archive of the Suchy photo by Archive of the photo by Archive of the photo by Archive of the Kórnik Municipality Office Las Community Office Las Community Office Mosina Municipality Office Mosina Municipality Office

10 11 Former Cistercian Church Church Church 14 Church and 15 of St. Kazimierz 16 of St. Nicholas 17 of the Holy Cross Monastery in Gułtowy the Bishop in Skoki in Buk in Owińska

Skoki photo by N. Wejmann N. by photo photo by Archive of the Czerwonak Community Office of the Czerwonak Community Archive by photo H. Błachnio by photo K. Lubawa by photo Owińska Owińska Gułtowy Poznań Skoki Buk Poznań pl. Przemysława ul. Pałacowa 8 ul. Kościelna 7 ul. Bohaterów Buk Gułtowy Czerwonak Community Poznań Kostrzyn Community Skoki Community Bukowskich www.owinska.pl, www.-skoki.pl Poznań Buk Community www.niewidomi.edu.pl www.parafiaskoki.pl Tel. +48 61 814 01 41 www.parafia buk.pl

The monastery was raised around 1250. Today, it The Church of St. Kazimierz was built in 1738. It is This petite, picturesque temple was built in the This antique wooden church was built in 1760. It is a late Baroque church of John the Baptist, and distinguished by its picturesque, half-timbered 1730’s, in the place of a former church. What distin- has remained mostly unspoilt till this day with its the monastery walls house the Special Educational architecture and it has the reputation of being guishes it is its brick-filled, timber framing – a form original murals depicting scenes from St. Wojciech's Centre for Visually Impaired Children. In the nearby one of the most beautiful buildings of this kind in of post-beam construction. The interiors are in life. Among the church's most prized possessions park there is the only Spacial Orientation Park in the entire Wielkopolska region. It is accompanied the richly adorned rococo style. The church itself are a crucifix and a stone font from the turn of the Europe, where the visually impaired children learn by a neo-Gothic Bniński family burial chapel is part of the Trail of Wooden Churches around 15th and 16th century. At the church there is also how to move about in an open space (it is open also from 1784, and a wooden tower from 1834. Puszcza Zielonka. a well-preserved wooden belfry from 1757 and an for visitors). The unique Typhlological Museum also The interiors of the church, including the altar, are "Ecce Homo" statue from 1762. resides here. The whole area can be visited via an in the rococo style. outdoor game, “Around Owińska Monastery”, avail- able for download at www.czerwonak.pl.

The church is Original murals The only in this A wooden distinguished depicting scale Spacial tower by its brick- scenes from Orientation dates back -filled, timber St. Wojciech's Park in Europe to 1834 framing life photo by J. Pindych by photo photo by N. Wejmann N. by photo photo by Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation photo by Archive of the Kostrzyn Municipality Office

12 13 Marian Sanctuary Luboń Industrial Puszczykowo Windmill 18 in Tulce 19 Architecture Trail 20 Train Station 21 in Rogierówko photo by Archive of the Kleszczewo Community Office Community of the Kleszczewo Archive by photo J. Pindych by photo Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo Lednica at Piasts of the Museum First Archive by photo Poznań Tulce Poznań Luboń Puszczykowo Rogierówko Rogierówko ul. Pocztowa 1 www.oklubon.pl Poznań ul. Wczasowa 1 ul. Muzealna 5 Kleszczewo Community www.lubon.poznan.travel Tel. +48 61 819 45 63 Rokietnica Community Poznań Tel. +48 61 870 50 55 Tulce Luboń www.puszczykowo.pl Tel. +48 61 848 20 51 www.tulce.archpoznan.pl www.eko-lokomotywa.pl Puszczykowo www.lednicamuzeum.pl

The Church of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mysteries big and small, solved and still awaiting Although the train station in Puszczykowo, Poznań’s Although the actual date of its creation is not was raised in the first half of the 13th century in the answers, are a vital part of the over 100 years of most famous summer resort, exists since 1897, the known, the history of the windmill dates back to late-Romanesque style. It was rebuilt in the 15th, history of the Luboń factories. The adventure first station facility was erected in 1904. Its final look, at least 1905. It was built by a German foreman 16th and late 18th century. It is one of the 10 Marian begins at a time when the Polish had to fight for with the characteristic clock tower, was completed for countess Wiśniewska. It is a typical smock sanctuaries on Papal Law located in Poznań arch- their own country, and ends at the time of the in 1910, and has remained unchanged ever since. mill, octagonal in plan – the only one of its kind diocese. The Tulce sanctuary is also on the Roman ownership transformations related to the ground- It has been a listed historic building since 1983, and in Poland. The lower level used to house a steam Trail. The statue of Tulecka Pani from the 1500’s, breaking political changes taking place in Poland in today it also houses a restaurant. engine. The entire wind propulsion was a Baroque main altar and side altars from the the 1990’s. made using lignum vitae, an exotic 17th century can be seen inside. type of wood. Nowadays, the mill houses the Millery Museum – a part of the Museum of the First Piasts at Lednica.

Over 100 The charming A typical smock years of hi- interiors of mill, octagonal The two-storey story in these the station in plan – the wooden tower industrial house a re- only one of its from 1860 spaces staurant kind in Poland photo by J. Pindych by photo photo by Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation photo by Archive of the Museum of the First Piasts at Lednica

14 15 Halszka’s Keep Water tower Kórnik 22 in Szamotuły 23 in Śrem 1 Arboretum Great outdoor

Poznań is surrounded by many lakes and forests. Only 15 km south of Poznań there is Wielkopolski National Park, or the nearby Rogaliński Landscape Park. photo by Archive of the Górka Museum-Castle in Szamotuły of the Górka Museum-Castle Archive by photo J. Pindych by photo Poznań Different in character, but equally Poznań Library of the Kórnik Archive by photo attractive, are the grounds north Szamotuły Szamotuły Śrem Kórnik ul. Wroniecka 30 ul. Mickiewicza of the city, with Puszcza Zielonka ul. Parkowa 5 Szamotuły Community Śrem Community Landscape Park and Promno Land- Kórnik Community Tel. +48 61 292 18 13 www.srem.pl scape Park. Another unique spot Tel. +48 61 817 00 33 www.zamek.org.pl Poznań is Biedrusko, with the remains www.idpan.poznan.pl/o-arboretum Kórnik of buildings, abandoned over Śrem Halszka’s Keep is a late-Gothic tower built in The water tower is the most 100 years ago to make a military In an area of over 40 hectares (nearly 100 acres) 17th century and it was incorporated in the recognizable building on Śrem’s training ground, used by the army there is a vast collection of trees, bushes and ramparts of the former castle. It owes its name to skyline. It was built in 1909 and it goes up nearly to this day, and partially open to shrubs from the cold temperate climate zone of Duchess Elżbieta Ostrogska, called Halszka. In the 44 meters. It was designed to resemble Gothic the civilians on weekends. the Northern hemisphere. The exact number of 16th century, at the decree of king Zygmunt August, wall towers. Inside, there is a tank with 240 cubic plant species and varieties in the arboretum is she was to be married off to Łukasz III Górka against meters capacity, which holds the construc- nearly 3500. The arboretum is open every day, her will. According to legend, he locked her in the tion of the roof. In the night scenery the tower is all year round. It is a great place for family walks. tower for 14 years, putting a black metal mask on a particularly impressive sight, as it is beautifully On the spot there is a playground, an educa- her face. Today, the tower houses a museum with lit. It is believed that where the tower now stands, tional meadow, a picnic area and educational a collection of religious icons among its exhibits. up until the 17th century, there was the St. Nicholas paths. Many events take place here, attracting Church – the first temple in the city. both Poznań residents and tourists – the famous Blooming Magnolias, or Azalea and Rhododen- According to the legend the dron Days. Łukasz III Górka locked duchess Elżbieta Ostrogska in the tower It was designed to resemble Gothic wall for 14 years putting a black towers metal mask on her face photo by J. Pindych by photo

16 17 Forest Arboretum Oak Trees "Puszcza Zielonka" "Śnieżycowy Jar" 2 in Zielonka 3 of Rogalin 4 Landscape Park 5 Reserve

Poznań photo by Archive of the Forest Arboretum in Zielonka Arboretum of the Forest Archive by photo Mania W. by photo Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo

Zielonka 6 Zielonka Rogalin GPS: 52°33’12’’N 17°06’48’’E Murowana Goślina Murowana Murowana Goślina ul. Arciszewskiego 2 Communities: Community Goślina Community Mosina Community Czerwonak, Kiszkowo, www.poznan.travel Poznań Tel. +48 606 930 024, Poznań Tel. +48 61 813 88 00 Murowana Goślina, Poznań +48 61 811 38 06 www.rogalin.mnp.art.pl Pobiedziska, Skoki www.up.poznan.pl/arboretum Rogalin www.turystyka.puszcza-zielonka.pl

The arboretum with multiple stations is located at Rogalin Landscape Park is famous for its Located East of Poznań, this landscape park is the An extensive flower reserve created to protect the the very heart of of the "Puszcza Zielonka" Area of magnificent oak trees – nearly two thousand perfect place for family leisure and recreation. few sites of occurance of spring snowflake, a plant Outstanding Natural Beauty in Zielonka. It covers an of them, in fact, with many classified as nature The bicycle path network of "Puszcza Zielonka" mostly seen in the Sudety mountains. The reserve area of over 80 hectares and presents more than monuments. The most famous of them are Lech and its surrounding areas, over 220 kilometers is very popular with the tourists between February 1000 species and varieties of trees and shrubs. (6.33 in girth), Czech (7.35 m in girth, unfortunately long, is one of the most interesting and richest in and March, as it is then that the blooming spring Nearby there is a large forest parking space with dead since 1992) and Rus (9.15 m in girth, currently Wielkopolska. Many other paths have also been snowflake announces the coming of spring by a playground and a nature trail. One of the arbore- the thickest of all the Rogalin oak-wood forest), as charted here – hiking, kayaking, horse-riding, and creating a gorgeous white cover of flowers. tum’s many attractions is a "bug hotel". well as Oak Edward (6.18 m in girth). They grow near the unique Trail of Wooden Churches, where you the Rogalin Palace, in the picturesque scenery of the can learn about the wooden religious architecture naturalistic landscape park. of these areas.

The blooming spring snowflake More than Centuries-old announces the branches The perfect 1000 species coming of spring and varieties of trees require area for a family trip and shrubs special support photo by W. Mania W. by photo photo by K. Lubawa by photo photo by Archive of the Forest Arboretum in Zielonka

18 19 Wielkopolski Warta Boardwalk Nature education Trzcielińskie 6 National Park 7 in Śrem 8 path "Bobrowy Szlak" 9 Swamp

photo by P. Łysakowski Łysakowski P. by photo Poznań Municipality Office of the Śrem Archive by photo Poznań Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo A. Mędrala by photo Poznań South of Poznań, situated Southern shore of the Warta GPS: N 52, 179901° E 17, Trzcielińskie Swamp Poznań between the towns of river in the center of Śrem, 006704° Trzcielińskie Lake, Puszczykowo-Stęszew-Mosina between the 23 Stycznia Czmoniec 4 kilometers north Trzcielińskie Jeziory (WNP Nature Museum) Bridge and Mickiewicza Kórnik Community of Stęszew Swamp www.wielkopolskipn.pl St. Śrem Community www.kornik.pl Dopiewo Community www.srem.pl www.wielkopolskipn.pl Śrem Czmoniec 18 areas of strict protection with the joint acreage An ideal place for strolls and This charming path running through Rogaliński This reserve is a part of the Wielkopolski National of 260 hectares (over 640 acres) have been estab- active leisure. The Board- Landscape Park leads through forests and riverside Park. It spreads over 38,14 hectares, including lished in the park. They protect among others walk is a 1 kilometer long walking and cycling meadows, providing unforgettable views to the a largely overgown and swampy Lake Trzcielińskie 32 monument trees. Five signposted hiking trails path. During the walk, nature lovers may observe former Warta riverbed and its natural wetlands. The in the valley of the Samica river. It is the nesting with the joint length of 85 kilometers run through 12 nature monuments. There are benches at the path consists of 9 stops with information boards. site of over 60 species of birds, so a good pair of the park. Seven walks run across these trails. Over boardwalk, as well as a playground. Three variants of the path have been designed binoculars is a recommended item to take along 100 kilometers of cycle paths are available in with different levels of difficulty – yellow (1 km, for for the trip. Some of the bird species observed here the park, as well as 30 kilometers of horse riding the youngest and beginners among nature lovers), include peewit, grey heron, paths. In the park there is also many listed build- green (around 2.5 km, for those with medium endur- mash harrier, common ings and the WNP Nature Museum in Jeziory. ance) and red (4 km, for the experienced hikers). buzzard, red kite, and also crane and oriole. The monument-bench of Heliodor Święcicki – the founder and the first You can A paradise for The trail runs through chancellor of Wszechnica observe here nature and meadows, along the edge Polska (from 1920 among others active leisure of swamps, sometimes in the grey lovers University of Poznań) the forest heron photo by P. Łysakowski Łysakowski P. by photo Municipality Office of the Śrem Archive by photo Łysakowski P. by photo M. Bartkowiak by photo

20 21 Lakes: Gackie, Lusowskie Lake “Octopus” 10 Borowe, Książe 11 Sports and 1 Water Park and Dzwonowskie recreation

Tens, if not hundreds of kilom- eters of walking and biking routes go through Poznań area. This is a great way to see both the sights and the nature, which together photo by K. Lubawa by photo Office Community Podgórne Tarnowo of the Archive by photo Lusowskie make up the city’s suburban land- Office Community Las of the Suchy Archive by photo Lake scape. Around Poznań there are Skoki Community GPS:52°25'49,4"N 16°39'51,6"E Poznań Suchy Las Suchy Las www.gmina-skoki.pl Lakes: Gackie, Tarnowo Podgórne Community many sports facilities and water ul. Szkolna 18 Borowe, Książe parks. For those longing for more www.tarnowo-podgorne.pl/dla-turystow Suchy Las Community Poznań and Dzwonowskie exciting experiences there are rope Tel. +48 61 892 62 70 Poznań parks or motorcross tracks. For www.octopus.suchylas.pl those looking to relax and unwind, Skoki and its surroundings abound in lakes. Big or The lake is located in the Protected Landscape there are modern and uniquely In this modern water park, everyone will find some- small, they are an invitation to outdoor leisure close Area, which makes its water among the cleanest in designed SPAs. thing for themselves – a six-track pool, ideal for to nature, such as going for a walk or a bicycle the region. There is also a modern beach in Lusowo, recreational swimming, as well as a pool with many ride. A good excuse to do just that is the nearby inviting lakeside leisure. Due to the abundance attractions – water beds, an air geyser, jacuzzi Cistercian Trail. What is noteworthy is that the Skoki of fish species, the lake has been named the fish- and water slides. Right by the swimming pool there lakes are teeming with fish, and so are a true fisher- ermen’s paradise. There is also a multitude of bird is also a bowling alley, a restaurant and a business/ man’s paradise. nestings in the area, and along the north shore of conference studio. the lake there is a romantic linden-aspen alvenue.

Lakes around An excellent town of Skoki place for enter- are a paradise for tainment for the anglers whole family One of the cleanest lakes in the region photo by K. Lubawa by photo photo by Archive of the Tarnowo Podgórne photo by Archive of the Suchy Las Community Office Community Office

22 23 Tarnowskie Recreation Swarzędz Sports Cascader Park Ropes 2 Thermal Baths 3 and Sports Center 4 and Recreation 5 Course in Kobylnica "Oaza" Center

photo by Archive of the Tarnowskie Thermal Baths Tarnowskie of the Archive by photo "Oaza" and Sports of the Recreation Center Archive by photo Poznań M. Kaczmarczyk by photo in Kobylnica Ropes Course Park of the Cascader Archive by photo Tarnowo Podgórne Poznań Tarnowo Podgórne Kórnik Swarzędz Swarzędz Kobylnica Poznań Kobylnica ul. Nowa 54 Poznań ul. I. Krasickiego 1 ul. Kosynierów 1 ul. Poznańska 44 Tarnowo Podgórne Community Kórnik Community Swarzędz Community Kobylnica Community Tel. +48 61 818 28 63 Tel. +48 61 649 88 75, Kórnik Tel. +48 61 650 95 20 Tel. +48 782 140 315, www.tarnowskie-termy.pl +48 668 568 266 www.scsir.swarzedz.pl +48 669 621 333 www.oaza.kornik.pl www.cascaderpark.pl

Tarnowskie Thermal Baths is a modern pool and Recreation and Sports Center "Oaza" in Kórnik has A swimming pool "Wodny Raj", an all-year skating Cascader Park is the largest ropes course in recreation complex. An exceptional aqua park a wide variety of attractions for kids and adults the rink, a sports arena, a tennis court, three full sized Wielkopolska – located in Kobylnica, a small which acquires its water from geothermal springs same, becoming a place of fun, relaxation and phys- football pitches, a seasonal water equipment rental town outside Poznań. Visitors can enjoy 4 ropes 1200 meters underground, delivering water at the ical activity. Next to a pool and wellness center, are all part of the complex. The swimming pool courses adapted for children, young adults and temperature of over 45.7 degrees Celsius. Three zo- there is a gym, a fitness center, rehabilitation, hair consists of a sports pool and a recreational pool with adults, 2 zip lines and a picnic area of over one nes – recreational, sports and sauna with pools salon and a restaurant. The sports hall hosts many the so-called "wild river", two multimedia water- acre – an ideal place for a picnic, a company retreat, and many water attractions are great fun for the matches and other events. slides, a whirlpool and a kiddie pool. There is also a birthday party. kids. Outside, there is a large, sandy beach with an attractive SPA offer, a bowling alley and a cafe a playground, a graduation tower, a beach volleyball in this complex. court and leisure zones. Well- equipped gym encourages The largest to take ropes course in Wielkopolska A huge sandy care of the From April till beach allows you physical October four tennis to truly relax condition courts are available photo by Archive of the Recreation and Sports Center "Oaza" "Oaza" and Sports of the Recreation Center Archive by photo photo by Archive of the Tarnowskie photo by Archive of the Śrem Municipality Thermal Baths Office

24 25 DELI Rodzinka Skatepark WakePlace 6 Park 7 Playground 8 in Swarzędz 9 – Wakeboarding lift

Poznań photo by Archive of the DELI Park Archive by photo of the Rodzinka Playground Archive by photo M. Paulus by photo K. Koprowiak by photo Poznań Poznań Stęszew Skórzewo Swarzędz Swarzędz Pobiedziska Stęszew Skórzewo Pobiedziska ul. Poznańska 1 ul. Skórzewska 19 ul. Kosynierów 1 ul. Kiszkowskiej 21 Poznań Stęszew Community Dopiewo Community Swarzędz Community Pobiedziska Community Tel. +48 797 999 000, Tel. +48 508 522 684, www.swarzedz.pl Tel. +48 667 946 676, +48 797 992 720 +48 508 522 686 +48 607 636 710 www.delipark.pl www.parkrodzinka.pl www.kuwakawake.pl

DELI Park is an education and recreation park. It A wide array of attractions for children and whole The Swarzędz Skatepark is one of the most modern Wakeboarding, for those who may not be familiar hosts a miniature park of the world’s most famous families, including playgrounds, activities, work- in Poland – it is a so-called skatepark plaza, which with the term, is snowboarding on water. On Lake buildings, models of giant insects and prehistoric shops, interactive floors, touchscreens, a climbing combined the green and parks and rec elements Biezdruchowo, a state-of-the-art, 200-meter animals as well as a mini zoo. Poland’s first sky- wall, multilevel jungle gym, trampolines and slides. with sports equipment. Its acreage is 1704,58 lift was built for this sport. It is meant for pros high ECO Village was opened here – it is a series Outside there are also many attractions such as square meters, its length – 58 meters and width – and amateurs alike, the latter beginning their of 10 hanging bridges attached to 11 trees, with a rope course, a rope pyramid, merry-go-rounds nearly 42 meters. The sports elements of the park wakeboarding adventure under the watchful eye terraces and tree houses. The visitors can safely walk and swings. are: stairs with railing, a manual box, a grand curb, of professional instructors. in the treetops. a grind box, a quarter pipe, a mini bank, a fun box Unforgettable pyramid wave, a double set, a gap and a vulcano. attractions for children

An ideal place to 200-meter lift Tree houses and perform tricks terraces are built on bicycles, will satisfy all on the 11 trees roller skates and wakeboarding connected by skateboards enthusiasts hanging bridges photo by Archive of the DELI Park Archive by photo photo by K. Koprowiak by photo

26 27 Motocross track Airstrip Trapper Hut "Podkowa 10 in Oborniki 11 in Słonawy 12 13 Gruszczyn" Stud Farm

photo by Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo Oborniki Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo Oborniki Hut Trapper of the Archive by photo Gruszczyn" Stud Farm of the "Podkowa Archive by photo Bolechówko Oborniki Oborniki Bolechówko Gruszczyn Poznań Gruszczyn Droga Leśna 7 ul. Wybudowanie 129 ul. Lipowa 50A Poznań ul. Zielińska 42 Oborniki Community Oborniki Community Czerwonak Community Swarzędz Community Tel. +48 604 773 753 Tel. +48 602 885 761 Poznań Tel. +48 693 160 293, Tel. +48 607 096 556 www.motokluboborniki.pl Poznań www.osl-oborniki.info +48 663 523 921 www.podkowagruszczyn.pl www.traperska-osada.pl

The motocross track in Oborniki was built after the For all the adrenaline junkies out there – the Traperska Osada offers many agritourist attrac- The stud farm offers horse riding lessons in all revitalisation of a former aggregate mine, which opportunity to see the aerial view of the city tions, ideal for anyone who loves outdoor leisure. levels of advancement. Classes with instructor are makes it a unique facility on a national scale. It on a powered hang glider is nothing to sneeze Walks, hikes, cycling trips, horse riding, as well as held on horses and ponies especially matched to is now one of the most spectacular and most beau- at. Thanks to the Obornickie Aviation Association, dog sleighing guarantee lots of fun and entertain- the rider's skill set. The stud farm also offers chaise tifully located tracks in Poland. The track is ideally sky-high scenic flights are also available. The ment for both kids and adults. rides, horseback tours and accommodation at an suited to motor, cycling and off-road car sports Aviation Revue has named the Słonawy facility agritourism facility. both on a competitive and amateur scale. The route "a friendly airstrip". goes through an excavation hollow and in the valley of the river Warta, and the auditorium stands are The views from the air are an Horse riding lessons located on a natural embankment. unforgettable experience for in all levels of everyone Here you advancement can feel like The most spectacular on the Wild and the most West

beautifully situated Hut Trapper of the Archive by photo motocross track in Poland

photo by Archive of the Motoclub in Oborniki

28 29 "Misiałek" Ice SPA_larniaDAY SPA Active Three – three Poznań County 14 Skating Rink 15 16 activity routes 17 Bicycle Ring around Wielkopolska National Park DAY SPA DAY photo by A. Zandecki by photo of the SPA_larnia Archive by photo of the Mosina Municipality Office Archive by photo County of the Poznań Archive by photo Tarnowo Podgórne Poznań Tarnowo Podgórne Puszczykowo Poznań Communities: Communities: ul. Poznańska 131 A Poznań ul. Czarnieckiego 56 Mosina, Mosina, Stęszew, Poznań Tarnowo Podgórne Community Tel. +48 61 813 37 38 Puszczykowo, Tarnowo Podgórne, Tel. +48 511 894 656 www.spalarnia.com.pl Komorniki, Murowana Goślina, www.lodowiskomisialek.pl Stęszew Kostrzyn, Kórnik Puszczykowo

The full-sized indoor rink enables perfect condi- Located at the very edge of Wielkopolski National With active, outside all-year-round leisure in The ring is 173 kilometers long and encompasses tions for a lot of ice skating fun. Excellent ventilation, Park, they are the sanctuary of peace and quiet. On mind, on the initiative of Mosina, Puszczykowo, Poznań’s surrounding areas’ most interesting spots. great music, a snack bar and a skate rental complete the area of over 1000 sq m, there are facilities such Komorniki and Stęszew communities and in coop- They are tourist attractions in communities: Mosina, the rink’s facilities. as a glass mosaic-tiled pool with ozonated water, eration with Wielkopolski National Park (WNP), Stęszew, Tarnowo Podgórne, Murowana Goślina, a counterflow and a jet stream shower, a large dry the project Active Three was created – three activity Kostrzyn and Kórnik. The route is aimed at enthusiasts sauna, a steam room, massage and beauty parlours. routes around WNP. As part of the initiative, of one-day bicycle trips. A whole of 7 connecting The guests may also enjoy the hotel facilities and a unique network of over 55 kilometers of marked routes have been created, leaving the city in a radial a restaurant. routes was designated in the form of closed loops manner. After having completed any of the routes with varied lengths and difficulty levels, designed on the ring, each one allows for an easy return into for nordic walking, running, and in the winter also the city. Each route has characteristic markings cross-country skiing. – a black bicycle on an orange background

Great fun SPA DAY with a designation of for the route direction. For more whole information on Poznań’s Over 55 family bicycle routes, go to km marked www.rowery.poznan.travel. Relax in luxurious trails conditions photo by A. Zandecki by photo of the SPA_larnia Archive by photo photo by Archive of the Mosina Municipality Office photo by Archive of the Poznań County

30 31 Trolley Rail Open Air Piastowski Pobiedziska Other 1 in Mosina 2 Trail Miniature 3 Burgh Museum attractions

When discovering the attractions of Poznań's surrounding areas, it might be worth it to try some of the more unorthodox suggestions. This will definitely add some "oomph" to the sightseeing experience and make it Rail in Mosina Trolley of the Archive by photo Poznań Organisation Tourism of the Poznań Archive by photo Burgh of the Pobiedziska Archive by photo a bit richer. Taking part in Medieval Mosina Pobiedziska Pobiedziska Pobiedziska Pobiedziska games or archery with a bow used ul. Kołłątaja/Budzyńska ul. Fabryczna 10 Poznań ul. Fabryczna 1 Poznań by Native Americans will surely (start station) Pobiedziska Community Pobiedziska Community stimulate the imagination of many Mosina Community Tel. +48 61 817 78 22 Tel. +48 601 215 175 Mosina children and grown-ups alike. An Tel. +48 512 227 912 www.ok-pobiedziska.pl/cms/70/skansen_miniatur www.grodpobiedziska.pl www.naszedrezyny.pl unforgettable ride on a handcar through the forests of Wielkopolski An unforgettable ride in a bicycle trolley on The open air Miniature Museum is a park with scale The Pobiedziska Burgh is a wooden reconstruc- National Park will be a cherished a closed train track from Puszczykówko to Osowa models of historic objects as well as interesting tion of a fortress from the beginnings of the memory for years to come and the Góra. The ride takes place in alternation. It is an parts of Wielkopolska city housing. They are Polish State, located on the historic Piastowski view from the observation tower interesting, attractive and active way of spending a faithful reproductions of the original buildings Trail midway between Poznań and Gniezno. On the will amaze quite a few visitors of the free time with no age limits. with all details intact, made in 1:20 scale. Some of grounds, there is an exhibition of full-scale Medi- Poznań area. the models in the museum are the Rogalin Palace, eval war engines, an armory, a shooting gallery Raczyński Library, Gniezno Cathedral and Poznań with war engines. In addition, the visitors can take Old Market Square. part in various games and medieval playschemes.

Dozens of scale models of famous buildings Great An active way to of Piast Trail and adventure spend free time with Wielkopolska for children no age restrictions and adults photo by Archive of the Trolley Rail in Mosina Trolley of the Archive by photo photo by Archive of the Poznań Tourism Organisation photo by Archive of the Pobiedziska Burgh

32 33 Train Scale Model Observation Tower Indian Village "Dandy from 4 in Borówiec 5 in Mosina 6 in Łopuchówko 7 Mosina" Monument

Poznań

photo by Archive of the Train Scale Model in Borówiec Train of the Archive by photo Łysakowski P. by photo Poznań in Łopuchówko Village of the Indian Archive by photo Łysakowski P. by photo Poznań Łopuchówko Borówiec GPS: 52°15'20.5"N 16°49'55.2"E Łopuchówko Mosina ul. Uroczysko 1 Mosina – Pożegowo GPS: 52°35'23.9"N 17°04'49.9"E ul. Niezłomnych Kórnik Community Borówiec Mosina Community Murowana Goślina Community Mosina Community Tel. +48 61 897 15 11 Tel. +48 502 449 792 Poznań www.mosina.pl Mosina www.borowiecmakieta.pl Mosina www.kokopelli.pl

This 1:87 scale model was built on over 250 square The wooden tower with an observation deck in The Indian Village is a place where you can learn The Dandy from Mosina Monument is located by meters, and is still being expanded. It features Mosina is 16.97 meters high and is located in about the everyday lives of the native tribes of the Town Gallery/Museum Hall at Niezłomnych St. 12 rail sets in constant motion, passing one the so called clay pit pond area, as a part of the North America. Painted tipis, richly adorned clothes The legend about it is connected with quartering another and running in accordance to a constantly NATURA 2000 protected reserve and Wielkopolski or weapons allow you to feel the atmosphere of the of the army of hetman Czarniecki in Mosina for changing schedule. Apart from trains, the model Natural Park. Near the tower there are camping old hunters and warriors. It is also an ideal place for the winter 1659/1660. The quartering squad was also has moving cars and planes. In an area of shelters, benches and bicycle stands. You can anyone who likes to spend their time close to nature given new elegant uniforms from around 50 square meters, the visitors can also take a walk along a marked path for the parking lot and who is naturally curious about other cultures. the Mosina tailors, made in admire a scale model of an airport. The runway to the tower and back, and see the National Park’s You can try your hand at archery or spear throwing, the Swedish fashion. When the is 12 meters long. Fully light planes taxi the airport glacial formations, its flora and fauna, with their and show your strength and agility on an obstacle squad later arrived to the concen- model surface. description on the information boards. The entry course. trated royal forces in the spring, on to the tower gives you they were immediately called the the opportunity to enjoy "dandies from Mosina". the panoramic view of the The atmosphere Park and Poznań city not of the world The "Dandy from 12 rail sets far away. of old Native Mosina" is commonly Americans in constant known symbol of town motion warriors and hunters of Mosina photo by Archive of the Train Scale Model in Borówiec photo by Archive of the Indian Village in Łopuchówko

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