Laskowo: Lakes, bathing area and history

• The 5-hectare Karpiówka Lake is located in Laskowo.
• Lake Laskowskie covers 53 hectares and is 4.8 metres deep.
• A narrow section means that Lake Laskowskie is often referred to as two lakes: Laskowskie Duże and Laskowskie Małe.
• Laskowo Beach is designated as a bathing area and has a WOPR station.
• The fortified settlement was built by the Polans in the early medieval period, from the 7th to the 12th century.
• The chapel in Laskowo was consecrated on 2 July 2005.

The two bodies of water mentioned differ considerably in area: Karpiówka covers 5 hectares, while Lake Laskowskie covers 53 hectares. Lake Laskowskie is also reported to be 4.8 metres deep. This means that both a smaller lake and a considerably larger body of water are notable landmarks in the area.

A narrow section means that Lake Laskowskie is often divided into two lakes. They are called Laskowskie Duże and Laskowskie Małe. If you include the lake in your travel plans, this naming is useful: these are two differently named parts of Lake Laskowskie, not two additional bodies of water alongside Lake Laskowskie. Karpiówka is a separate lake, also located in Laskowo.

Laskowo Beach is designated as a bathing area and has a WOPR station. For travellers interested in swimming, this is a specific point of reference in addition to the information about the lakes. The designation links the beach with the bathing area and the WOPR station, distinguishing it from a general description of the lake areas. This allows you to distinguish between a general interest in lakes and a specific interest in a designated bathing area when choosing a destination.

One historical highlight is the fortified settlement. It was built by the Polans in the early medieval period, from the 7th to the 12th century, and served a defensive purpose against Pomeranian raids. Its significance lies not only in its fortifications: understanding its purpose and whom it was intended to protect against also matters.

The chapel in Laskowo is another part of the area's history. It was consecrated on 2 July 2005. The full date provides a clear point of reference, while the fortified settlement dates from a much earlier period. These offer different points of interest for choosing a theme: the chapel and its consecration date, and the early medieval settlement and its defensive purpose.

For more places to consider, see the pages on Borowo and Szamoty. Other pages within the same broader destination structure cover Margonin, Podanin, Chodzież, Szamocin, Dziewoklucz and Budzyń.

How large are the lakes in Laskowo?

Karpiówka covers 5 hectares. Lake Laskowskie covers 53 hectares and is 4.8 metres deep.

Why is Lake Laskowskie often divided into two lakes?

A narrow section means that it is often referred to as Laskowskie Duże and Laskowskie Małe.

What is known about the fortified settlement?

The Polans built it in the early medieval period, from the 7th to the 12th century. It served to defend against Pomeranian raids.

For the broader travel overview: Colmar.