Soldin: City History and Water Sports on Lake Myślibórz

Myślibórz lies in the centre of the Myślibórz Lake District and near the S3 expressway. The Old Town retains its medieval street plan. Lake Myślibórz is suitable for recreation and water sports. Myślibórz also has supervised swimming areas and the Pływalnia Kryta indoor swimming pool, with five 25-metre lanes.

The medieval street plan gives the Old Town its historic character. The Nowogródzka Gate is preserved in the defensive walls, while the Collegiate Church of St John the Baptist stands next to the market square. This makes it possible to consider the town’s layout, its fortifications, and the church’s location as distinct aspects of its history.

The town hall also has a clearly defined architectural character: it is late Baroque, with Rococo and early Neoclassical features. Another type of building is the historic Dutch windmill at 8 Szkolna Street. These buildings offer different points of interest if you are interested in historic town layouts and architecture.

The lake is suitable for recreation and water sports. Kayak trips on Lake Myślibórz and the Myśla River can be arranged at the marina in Myślibórz. This gives you two different waterways to choose from for such trips.

There are two swimming areas on the lake in Myślibórz supervised by WOPR lifeguards: at Szarych Szeregów Street and at the XX-lecia PRL housing estate. Another option for swimming is the Pływalnia Kryta indoor swimming pool, with its five 25-metre lanes. During your stay, you can choose between the lakeside swimming areas and the indoor pool.

The Muzeum Pojezierza Myśliborskiego holds the Jarmark Klasztorny every year around the end of May and beginning of June. This open-air festival has a historical and cultural character. Every September, young singers, songwriters, composers, and performers meet at the Spotkania Młodych Autorów i Kompozytorów Piosenki “SMAK” im. Jonasza Kofty. Established composers and artists lead workshops for participants.

Dni Myśliborza is also a recurring open-air event. It is aimed at residents of the town and surrounding area, as well as tourists. If you want an event to determine your travel dates, check the specific event dates before planning your trip.

Four exhibitions are currently open to visitors at the Muzeum Pojezierza Myśliborskiego: “Myślibórz in the Early Middle Ages,” “From the History of Myślibórz,” “History and Ethnography,” and Gallery “M,” featuring contemporary art. The themes range from the town’s early and later history, through history and ethnography, to contemporary art.

The Myśliborskie Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and the Mother House of the Congregation of the Sisters of Merciful Jesus are located in Myślibórz. The town’s modern history is connected with Saint Faustina Kowalska and Blessed Michał Sopoćko. For a cultural and historical itinerary, this connection adds a religious dimension to the town’s architectural history.

Myślibórz lies near the S3 expressway, which is a useful reference point for travelling by road. For cyclists, the 60-kilometre Myślibórz–Barlinek–Choszczno stage is relevant. It is fully completed and runs mostly along paved cycle paths built on a former railway line. The information addresses two distinct planning questions: finding your way here and a specifically named cycling stage.

Discover more destinations: Mysliborz, Parzensko, Zydowo, Karsko, Rów, Dębno, Dabrowa, Barlinek, Barnówko, Rózansko and Nowogródek Pomorski.

What historic buildings are there in Myślibórz?

The historic townscape includes the medieval street plan, the Nowogródzka Gate in the defensive walls, the Collegiate Church next to the market square, the late Baroque town hall, and the historic Dutch windmill at 8 Szkolna Street.

What can you do on Lake Myślibórz?

The lake is suitable for recreation and water sports. Kayak trips on the lake or the Myśla River can be arranged at the marina; Myślibórz also has two swimming areas supervised by WOPR lifeguards.

When are the Jarmark Klasztorny and SMAK held?

The Jarmark Klasztorny is held annually around the end of May and beginning of June. The SMAK meetings take place every September.

For the regional travel overview: West Pomerania.