Maltańskie Lake
Maltańskie Lake is a man-made reservoir created by damming the waters of the Cybina. Today it serves as one of Europe’s most
advanced regatta courses (2000 m long, 175 m wide).
The lake is named after the Knights of Malta, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, who had a commandry, church and infirmary here.
It was created by damming up the Cybina River and covers an area of 64 hectares. The regatta course (one of the best in Europe) is 2190 metres long and from 170m to 400m wide.
The western part of the lake features the largest fountain in Poznań built to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the foundation of the city. Hidden underground along the north-west bank of lake are thermal springs, which are used in the aquapark - Termy Maltańskie.
The narrow-gauge track of the Maltanka children's train runs along the north shore to the Zwierzyniec end station located near the Wielkopolska Zoological Gardens (the New Zoo). The south bank features an all-year ski slope and a toboggan-run on Wolności hill. Located at the foot of the slope is a driving range and a mini-golf course; there is also a bathing beach nearby. In winter a skating rink opens on the west bank of the lake.
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