Poznań

Poznań's Parks and Gardens

Poznań offers a diverse range of green spaces, from the historic fortifications of Citadel Park to the extensive botanical collections at the Adam Mickiewicz University Botanical Garden. The city features unique attractions like the Palmiarnia Poznańska, one of Europe's largest indoor palm houses, and major recreational hubs like Lake Malta and Lake Rusałka. These sites blend historical significance, such as the 19th-century Imperial District parks, with modern urban landscape projects like Park Stare Koryto Warty, situated in the former riverbed of the Warta.

Palm house

Located in Wilson Park, this botanical facility is one of the largest palm houses in Europe. It houses over 1,100 species of plants and 170 species of fish across multiple climate-controlled pavilions.

Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu im. Adama Mickiewicza

A 22-hectare scientific and educational site featuring extensive collections of mountain plants, dendrological specimens, and rare species. The grounds include a rock garden and several greenhouses.

Citadel Park

The Citadel Park in Poznań, Poland is a large park on the site of Fort Winiary, a 19th-century fortified area north of the city centre.

Lake Malta

Lake Malta, known also as the Maltański Reservoir, is an artificial lake in Poznań, Poland.

Park Adama Mickiewicza

A historic city park located within the Imperial District. It features a large central fountain and the Monument to the Victims of June 1956, situated near the Grand Theatre and the Imperial Castle.

Park Fryderyka Chopina

Established in the 18th century, this is the oldest existing municipal park in Poznań. Located in the Old Town, it features a monument to Frédéric Chopin and is adjacent to the former Jesuit College.

Park Stare Koryto Warty

A modern urban park developed in the former bed of the Warta River. It serves as a green corridor connecting the Old Town with the riverbank, featuring playgrounds and walking paths.

Park Thomasa Woodrowa Wilsona

A historic park in the Łazarz district housing the Poznań Palm House. It features a classical music shell, a lily pond, and various monuments within its early 20th-century landscape.

Lake Rusałka

Lake Rusałka is an artificial lake in Poznań, Poland with an area of 367,000 square metres. It was named after the water nymph Rusalka.

Jezioro Kierskie

A large post-glacial ribbon lake located in the western part of the city. It is Poznań's primary center for sailing and water sports, featuring numerous marinas and swimming areas.