Are you planning a holiday in Greater Poland? You won't run out of vacation options! For enthusiastic tourists, there are monuments, picturesque green areas, and unique attractions found nowhere else in Europe. The surroundings of Poznań—so diverse in terms of tourism—cater to various preferences. Discover intriguing places near Poznań!
Among the attractions near Poznań, you cannot overlook the Morasko Meteorite Reservation. This is one of the few places in Europe where traces of meteorite rain from… 5,000 years ago have been preserved. On the northern slope of Moraska Mountain, you will see seven craters, the largest of which is 100 m wide and 13 m deep.
The reservation is best explored via a designated educational trail. It runs through picturesque forests close to Moraska Mountain. Prepare for beautiful views, and perhaps even encounters with the wild inhabitants of this unique space.
How about exploring the natural features of Poznań and its surroundings by kayak? What’s worth seeing from that perspective? Definitely the area along the Wełna River. During the trip, you will pass meadows, forests, and two nature reserves: Promenada and Wełna. The riverbed with bends and rapids will make you feel like you're on a mountain river. However, the Wełna itself is calm, so inexperienced kayakers and children can also successfully navigate it.
The longest route, 18 km long, leads between Rogoźno and Jaracz. You can also opt for a shorter trip from Jaracz Młyn to Oborniki (14 km) or between Skoki and Rogoźno (15 km).
What if you could travel back in time and space to a 19th-century Greater Poland village? You don't need magic—just visit the Greater Poland Ethnographic Park in Dziekanowice. The area, covering 21 ha, has been transported with as many as 60 structures from the era. You will explore equipped farms, cottages, an inn, a potter's house, a smithy, windmills, a church, and a chapel, along with manor-farm buildings. It's an excellent place for a pastoral walk, where you can detach from reality.
And if you feel like having some fun, you won't lack for competitive spirit here. An outdoor game takes place in the Dutch settlement, involving guessing quest puzzles. For the determined, a traditional treasure chest with a seal awaits at the end.
Intriguing places around Poznań are often true tourist gems. An example is the only operational locomotive depot in Europe (and perhaps even the world) in Wolsztyn. Almost every day, steam locomotives depart from there to transport passengers between Wolsztyn and Poznań, Leszno, or Zbąszynek.
At the Wolsztyn locomotive depot, you will see workshops and machines used to maintain and repair steam locomotives. Above all, however, a working steam locomotive will be waiting for you there. To see it, arrive at the depot when a train is entering the station in Wolsztyn. After a few minutes of waiting, you will witness the traditional servicing of the vehicle.
What else is worth seeing when heading to the Poznań area? Architecture lovers may be fascinated by the elegant 19th-century Kórnik Castle. Among the rooms to visit are: the Salon, Dining Room, Founders' Room, and Hunting Corner. All interiors reflect the realities of the era, and some contain remarkable treasures. One example is the complete hussar armor with wings—one of only two preserved in Poland.
After visiting the castle, it is also worth checking out the arboretum. It looks particularly splendid in spring when it is covered in magnolias and rhododendrons. The other seasons, however, do not subtract from its charm. And if you feel like more—take a stroll along the promenade by Lake Kórnickie.
Termy Tarnowskie Pool is one of the attractions near Poznań, where you can combine the pleasant with the useful. In this water park, the water comes from geothermal springs at a depth of 1.2 km. Being in it positively affects your well-being and improves physical efficiency.
The pool is located in Tarnowo Podgórne—a town that, due to its convenient location by the S11 and 92 roads, serves as a good starting point for many attractions near Poznań and the capital of Greater Poland itself. Choosing Hotel Tarnowo Podgórne for your stay ensures professional, discreet service that meets your needs.
Guests have at their disposal comfortable, well-equipped rooms or apartments, free parking with as many as 200 spaces, and hotel amenities. Delicious dishes from European cuisine will give you the energy to explore. Meanwhile, the sauna, billiards, and table tennis will effectively diversify your leisure time at the hotel. During your stay in Greater Poland, you won't have to worry about boredom.
