Zaniemysl by Lake Raczyńskie

• Zaniemysl lies by Lake Raczyńskie; Wyspa Edwarda is on the lake.
• The bathing area by the lake was revitalized in 2023 as a place for recreation, leisure and tourism.
• The Powiatowa Kolejka Wąskotorowa connects Środa Wielkopolska with Zaniemysl.
• A memorial room in the railway station building is dedicated to the narrow-gauge railway and railway history.
• A lapidarium established in 2014 is located at the former Jewish cemetery.

Lake Raczyńskie is an integral part of the local landscape: Zaniemysl lies on its shore, and Wyspa Edwarda is on the lake. However, the island is currently not accessible as an excursion destination. The footbridge between the island and the mainland cannot be used. Therefore, do not plan a visit on the assumption that you can reach the island via this bridge.

The bathing area in Zaniemysl is also by the lake. It was revitalized in 2023 as a place for recreation, leisure and tourism. A shelter for renting water equipment was also built there.

The Powiatowa Kolejka Wąskotorowa is a narrow-gauge railway attraction connecting Środa Wielkopolska with Zaniemysl. Those interested in railways and transport history will also find a related point of interest in the station building: it houses a memorial room about the narrow-gauge railway and railway history.

There is another railway-related detail to note on weekends when trains are operating. At those times, a railway shop is located in the station’s former waiting room. It sells souvenirs, light snacks and drinks. For planning purposes, you can distinguish between the railway theme in the memorial room and the shop, which is open when trains are operating.

The history of the town also includes a former Jewish cemetery. It was probably established toward the end of the 18th century in the woods on what is now Chmielniki Street. This dating is uncertain. A lapidarium was established at the cemetery in 2014. It consists of sandstone fragments of gravestones bearing Hebrew and German inscriptions. The cemetery’s history and the lapidarium thus offer a distinct way to explore the town’s past, separate from the railway theme.

Another historic memorial site is at the west wall of the church: the grave of Edward Raczyński is located there. The grave includes a statue of Hygieia whose facial features resemble those of Konstancja Raczyńska. For visitors interested in cultural history, the cemetery, lapidarium and grave offer different forms of remembrance.

If you would like to explore more local pages: Chłapowo, Środa Wielkopolska, Pierzchno, Jeziory Wielkie, Czarne Piątkowo, Chocicza, Brodowo and Murzynowo Kościelne.

Is Wyspa Edwarda currently accessible?

No. The footbridge between the island and the mainland cannot currently be used.

What is known about the bathing area at Lake Raczyńskie?

The bathing area was revitalized in 2023 as a place for recreation, leisure and tourism. A shelter for renting water equipment was built there.

Which places does the Powiatowa Kolejka Wąskotorowa connect?

The narrow-gauge railway attraction connects Środa Wielkopolska with Zaniemysl.

What at the former Jewish cemetery commemorates the past?

The lapidarium established in 2014 includes sandstone fragments of gravestones with Hebrew and German inscriptions.

For the broader travel overview: Schroda.