Responsible travelling - Poznań

Dear readers!

I would like to present to you an offer of a 3-day long tour of Poznań and it's wonders. The tour will be based on the rules of eco-tourism - way of responsible and environmentally friendly travelling. It will focus on exploring in an eco-friendly way: reducing pollution by limiting travelling by vehicles and visiting places which are less crowded with tourists and closer to nature.

DAY 1:
The Greater Poland National Park

On the first day, we will enjoy the natural beauty of nearby's Greater Poland National Park. Throughthe Park run five, marked hiking and cycling trails with a total length of 85 km. These trails determine seven different paths that allow tourists to explore not only the natural, but also cultural values of the area. The Parks role is to preserve the beauty of various forms of post-glacial landscape, the most natural plant communities and associated animals.

 

       
                                

The Park also contains a number of monuments of historical and cultural importance to the region. Among them the most significant are the ruins of a castle built in 1827 by Titus Działyński for his sister Klaudyna Potocka on Castle Island on Lake Góreckie.

DAY 2:
The Kórnik Castle and Arboretum

On the second day, we will visit a beautiful neo-gothic castle and breathtaking arboretum in neighbouring town - Kórnik. Today the castle houses a museum with many unique exhibits, including furniture of various styles and periods, paintings of Polish and European masters, sculptures and numismatic collectibles. The most impressive interior of the mansion is the Hall of Mauritania, originally intended for the library, then the hall museum, today exposing national souvenirs.
The castle is also home to the Kórnik's Library of Academy of Sciences - one of the largest libraries in Poland.

 

Arboretum is the largest and oldest in Poland and has the fourth largest collection in Europe. The Arboretum contains centuries-old indigenous trees, especially beech and oak trees as well as established more than a century ago specimens of exotic magnolia.



DAY 3:
Fishing in Lake Lusowskie

On the last day of our tour, we will rest and attempt fishing in crystal clear waters of Lake Lusowskie. It's clean environment provides a great habitat for various species of fish, which creates a real heaven for all fishermen. In addition to fish, a large population of cormorant and many rare species of trees are the focal point of this area. Beautiful beach and clean water also encourage tourists to cool off during hot, summer days.

Cormorants on Lake Lusowskie.

Great place for fishing.

I hope you enjoyed the 3-day tour of Poznań proposed by me. The responsible travelling initiative not only promotes "clean" travel and taking care of environment, but also allows for a discovery of many wonders of nature, which tend to be forgotten by visitors of our city. Travel responsibly - travel eco!