Lake Malta
An artificial lake in Poznan built as a world-class rowing course, with a ski slope and a toboggan run beside it.
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Malta is a long narrow artificial lake made by damming the Cybina in the city's east, rebuilt in the 1980s and 1990s to international standard as a rowing and canoeing course - it has hosted world championships in both sports repeatedly and is one of the better-regarded regatta courses in Europe, with a two-kilometre straight and grandstands. Around it the city has assembled a set of unrelated attractions: Malta Ski, a dry ski slope and a year-round toboggan run on the artificial hill formed from spoil, an aquapark with slides and thermal-style pools, a narrow-gauge children's railway running the length of the shore, and a new zoo across the water. The path around the lake is about five kilometres and is used constantly by runners and cyclists. Regattas fill the banks; the rest of the time it is the city's main outdoor space.
What you actually see
- An international regatta course - a two-kilometre straight with grandstands.
- A dry ski slope and toboggan run - on the spoil hill beside the water.
- A children's railway - narrow gauge along the shore to the zoo.
- A five-kilometre circuit - the path used by runners and cyclists.
When to go
May to September. Half a day.
Honest expectations
The lake is functional rather than scenic - it is a concrete-edged sports course. Attractions are separately ticketed and busy at weekends. Regatta days restrict access to the banks.
Nearby
Ostrow Tumski and Poznan's centre are a short tram ride west.
What to pack for Lake Malta
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
