WiejceIf you are looking for peace and quiet yet still want plenty to do, the picturesque village of Wiejce is the place to visit. Trips to the nearby Notecka Primeval Forest and Pszczewski National Park allow one close contact with unspoiled nature, whereas Miedzychod and Lubniewice in the vicinity of Wiejce provide great destinations for people interested in sightseeing. In Wiejce itself there is a renovated palace in the neo-baroque style with some classical elements, a true architectural gem which nowadays houses a hotel as well as recreational and rehabilitation facilities.
Wiejce TOURISM
Wiejce lies within the immediate area of the Notecka Primeval Forest, one of the most gorgeous wooded areas in the country, interspersed with countless lakes and offering perfect surroundings for those keen on active breaks in either the summer or winter. It is a favourite spot among hikers and cyclists of all levels of skill or enthusiasm. During your trips to the forest, whether on foot or by bike, you will discover scenic forest dunes, beaver lodges and lots of other natural sights. Hunters will find plenty of game in the woods surrounding Wiejce, including deer, wild boars, foxes and martens. A fun and popular pastime is going out and gathering wild mushrooms. If you love nature then you should take a walk along the Obra River, especially as it has been turned into a beaver habitat reserve known as “The Beaver Route”. Moreover, the Obra provides excellent conditions for kayaking and rafting.
GEOGRAPHY
Located some 80 km from Poznan and Zielona Gora and 50 km from Gorzow Wielkopolski, Wiejce is a small village of no more than 90 inhabitants. It sits on the right bank of the Warta River and on the southern edge of the Notecka Primeval Forest, only a few kilometres from the main road from Poznan to the border crossing with Germany in Kostrzyn on the Oder.
HISTORY
Wiejce came into existence at the beginning of the 18th century, at a time when the land along the Warta River was being successively settled. The earliest known owners of the village were the Kwilecki family, one of the best known in the Wielkopolska region. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
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