Discover Puszczykowo: Museums, Architecture and Trails
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Get to know Puszczykowo through its museums, architecture and trails, each with its own distinct character.
Puszczykowo at a glance
- Since 1974, the Muzeum Arkadego Fiedlera has been housed in a villa dating from 1926.
- The Muzeum Polskiej Motoryzacji is dedicated to the heritage of Polish motoring.
- The Łącznikowy Szlak Rowerowy runs from Poznań via Luboń and Puszczykowo to the market square in Mosina.
- The green Arkady Fiedler Trail is confined to the area of Puszczykowo.
- The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built between 1923 and 1928.
Which museums shape the cultural offering?
The Muzeum Arkadego Fiedlera is housed in a villa built in 1926 in the style of a Polish manor house. The museum has been based there since 1974. Its collection includes mementos and trophies from the travels of writer and explorer Arkady Fiedler and his sons. A scale replica of Christopher Columbus’s sailing ship, the Santa Maria, and a replica of a Hurricane aircraft are also part of the museum.
The Garden of Cultures and Tolerance lies around the museum. It features a Sun Gate from Bolivia, an Aztec calendar and a statue from Easter Island. Travel mementos, structures and exhibits from different parts of the world offer varied ways to explore the museum’s themes alongside the history of the villa.
The Muzeum Polskiej Motoryzacji preserves and presents the heritage of Polish motoring. Its exhibits include motorcycles, vintage cars and technical objects that have shaped this history. The extensive vehicle collection includes every motorcycle produced in Poland after the war, as well as most pre-war models. Anyone interested in the history of technology will find a different focus here than at the Arkady Fiedler Museum.
What do the buildings and railway station tell us about the town?
You can also explore the architecture through “Perły architektury Puszczykowa” (Pearls of Puszczykowo Architecture). The trail highlights the distinctive value and beauty of the town’s architecture, including pre-war villas and architecturally interesting guesthouses. The Szlak Letniska takes a different approach: it leads along quiet streets in Puszczykowo, where historic buildings evoke the history of the period.
The railway station is also part of the town’s history. It was expanded in 1910, when excursions to Puszczykowo were very popular. The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary adds to the historic buildings: it was built between 1923 and 1928. Exploring Puszczykowo lets you consider different histories of its buildings and the town side by side, without reducing them to a single era.
Which trails suit your interests?
The Łącznikowy Szlak Rowerowy is a cycling route that passes through several towns. It runs from Poznań via Luboń and Puszczykowo to the market square in Mosina, connecting the town with a section of the Pierścień Rowerowy Dookoła Poznania (Poznań Ring Cycling Route). The green Arkady Fiedler Trail offers a clear contrast: its route stays within the area of Puszczykowo.
The other two trails have distinct themes, too. The Szlak Letniska leads along quiet streets lined with historic buildings, while “Perły architektury Puszczykowa” focuses specifically on villas and architecturally interesting guesthouses. This can help you choose if you are looking for an architectural route through the town rather than a connection between several towns.
The ice cream shop run by the Kostusiak family has been open for 60 years, draws many visitors on warm weekends and is a destination for motorcycle and cycling trips. It adds a local excursion spot to the cultural and architectural attractions. Discover more destinations: Kostrzyn, Murowana Goslina, Chludowo, Glinka Duchowna, Palędzie, Runowo, Luboń, Wiry K/Poznania.
FAQ
What can you do at Zakole Warty?
Zakole Warty is a destination for outings, family walks and picnics. The overgrown riverbank offers easy access to the water.
Which works of art are in the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The main altar features a sculpture of the Assumption of Mary, created by Czesław Woźniak in 1936. The side altar displays a Madonna and Child painting by Władysław Roguski.
What is the difference between the Arkady Fiedler Trail and the cycling route?
The green Arkady Fiedler Trail is confined to Puszczykowo. By contrast, the Łącznikowy Szlak Rowerowy runs via Poznań, Luboń and Puszczykowo to Mosina, connecting the town with a section of the Poznań Cycling Ring.
For the broader travel overview: Poznań.
