It’s also called the Land of 100 Lakes. And obviously not without reason, because you won’t find as many lakes anywhere else. As a matter of fact, there are more than a hundred. Some offer sandy beaches, kayaks, and water skis, while others are an undisputed kingdom of nature. The Warta River flows through the center of the park, and to the north the vast Noteć Forest stretches.
By the Lake
Okay, we have over a hundred lakes. So which ones are the most interesting? It depends on what you are looking for. A lazy beach holiday or water activities? You’ll definitely find them at Lake Jaroszewskie in Sieraków (beach, several restaurants, water ski lift) and Lake Chrzypskie (yacht marina). The slightly smaller Lakes Kuchenne and Radziszewskie are great places for lying on the beach.
For those seeking peace and quiet we would like to recommend Lake Lutomskie (with a brilliant trail through the reserve), Lake Ławickie, and Lake Śremskie. Mavens will choose the lake located in the Noteć Forest, which can boast significantly fewer tourists.
A must-see
When seeking interesting stories, it’s impossible not to visit Sieraków. There an old-time knight’s castle stands on the banks of the Warta River – today home to a regional museum. A Baroque church stands near the market square, and a little further, there’s a historic stud farm.
In the hamlet of Chalin, in an old manor house, there is a Natural Education Centre. It’s a good place for starting a hiking trip to the nearby ravines and glens, and along the Apple Tree Trail with old, often forgotten, varieties of apple trees.
Near the main road in Prusim you can find two restored windmills. Standing at their foot, you can clearly see the neighboring vineyard. There are a few more vineyards in the area, most of which are open to visitors (Enosfera Vineyard, Orle Vineyard, Zielona Vineyard).
Dark Sky Haven
Do you enjoy watching the sky during the night? In the city, it’s not that easy because of the excessive light pollution. But here, at the edge of the Notecka Forest, where towns are small and villages are quite far apart from one other, nothing can interfere with astronomical observations. A Dark Sky Haven has been established around Chalin and Izdebno in order to ensure that these conditions remain persistent.
