Wolsztyn - Wolsztyn

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Wolsztyn
VoivodeshipGreater Poland
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Wolsztyn

Wolsztyn (German: Wollstein) is a city in the polish Voivodeship Greater Poland. The town is framed by two lakes. The city between on the southeast edge of the Poznan Lake District in the historical region Greater Poland in the Poznan country. The city is idyllically located between wooded moraine hills and lakes on the northern edge of the metropolitan region Poses. The place is particularly well-known among railway enthusiasts, as there are still 30 steam locomotives to be admired here, some of which are still in regular train service.

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Map of Wolsztyn
Palace, now a hotel
Marienkirche
Assumption Church
city ​​Museum
Robert Koch Museum
open air museum
Lake promenade
City lake Wollsteiner See
City lake Berzyner See

Wolsztyn has historically belonged to some regions, such as the Kingdom of Poland, Prussia and the Duchy of Warsaw, later to the Province of Posen and from 1939 to 1945 Wollstein was the seat of the district of the same name in the Reichsgau Wartheland. Today it is the capital of the district of the same name in Greater Poland. The Wolsztyn – Zbąszyń railway line was started in 1884 and the depot with its many steam locomotives is still the main attraction of the place, especially among railway enthusiasts. The German physician and microbiologist Robert Koch worked in the city from 1872-1880. The anthrax pathogen was discovered here by him.

getting there

By plane

The nearest airport is Poznan-Ławica. It offers connections with Munich and Frankfurt (with Lufthansa and Lot) and Dortmund (Wizzair).

By train

The place has a train station that over Poses is attainable.

In the street

Main traffic arteries lead to Poses, Zielona Góra and Świebodzin.

mobility

The town center is easy to explore on foot.

Tourist Attractions

  • Depot. It owns a number of steam locomotives. Some are also still actively used in service for regular journeys. Once a year there is also a large steam locomotive festival in conjunction with a city festival.
  • Wolsztyn is located on two lakes, the Wollsteiner See(Jezioro Wolsztyńskie) and the Berzyner lake(Jezioro Berzyńskie). They are fed by the small river Doyca.
  • late baroque St. Mary's Church
  • Classicist Church of the Assumption
  • classical palace
  • Castle Park
  • City park by the lake
  • city ​​Museum
  • Robert Koch Museum
  • open air museum
  • synagogue
  • Jewish Cemetery
  • Military cemetery

activities

Hiking and mountain biking are very popular in summer.

shop

There are shopping opportunities. A visit is recommended for extensive shopping Posens.

kitchen

Due to the numerous forests and rivers, the regional cuisine specializes in fresh forest fruits, game and fish.

  • 1  Powozownia, ul.Rynek 2A. Tel.: 48 (0)68-3472687. - The very nice and popular pub in the center of the city not only offers cosiness but also a whole range of very good dishes with a bit of Mediterranean influence. Absolute recommendation. - English menu, free WiFi.Accepted payment methods: Maestro / Visa / MC / Amex / Diners.

nightlife

A visit to Poznan is recommended to celebrate.

accommodation

There are guest rooms and pensions in the village.

  • 1  Pałac Wolsztyn. Tel.: 48 (0)68-3463093, Email: . Nice three-star hotel in a castle in the park near the northern lake. Nice ambience in a quiet location.Price: PLN 230 (single).Accepted payment methods: Maestro / MC / VISA.

security

It's pretty safe.

health

For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.

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