Powidz Landscape Park is most of all a land of lakes, large ones to be precise. They are perfect not only for swimming but also for sailing. And so no wonder that towns like Powidz and Skorzęcin attract thousands of visitors in summer. However, one only needs to venture a little further from the popular resorts to find oneself in the tranquility of the forest.
The area of today’s landscape park was shaped approximately 12,000 years ago by the Scandinavian Ice Sheet during the last glaciation. It left behind a varied landscape with moraine hills and tunnel-valley lakes. The largest of them is Lake Powidzkie, which is by the way the largest lake in Greater Poland and, according to many rankings, the cleanest lake in Poland. Lakes Niedzięgiel, Wilczyńskie and Ostrowskie are also not much smaller.
The lakes are perfectly suitable for swimming. In Powidz and Skorzęcin, you can rent basically anything that floats – kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rafting boats as well as full-size sailboats and yachts. The only thing missing are powered boats, the use of which is prohibited.
Medieval Warriors and the US Army
The attractiveness of Powidz Landscape Park is reflected primarily in its natural beauty, pristine lakes and beautiful beaches. Despite the fact that there are few cultural monuments in the area, it’s definitely worth your while to visit the Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Mrówki where the medieval stronghold is located.
Modern warriors can be found at the Powidz air base, where Polish F-16 fighters are stationed. From time to time they intersect the sky disturbing silence. A little further away, there is the US Army base, and soldiers on leave can often be spotted on the nearby beaches. On top of that, the density of eateries serving burgers, ribs, and steaks should come as no surprise.
