The best traffic-free bike rides around Lake Weneckie

The Chopin monument in Żnin was originally created in 1926 for the Marcinkowo estate by sculptor Jakub Juszczyk and was commissioned by Wiesław Tuchołka, the first Polish district administrator of Żnin county. In 1962, the seven-ton monument was transported from Marcinkowo to Żnin in a challenging operation that required special equipment, during which the transport platform's wheels buckled under the weight and the statue had to be secured with ropes. The monument features musical notation from Chopin's Prelude in A major instead of the composer's name, and depicts the composer in a seated position as if about to play piano.

The Museum of Pałuki Land in Żnin is housed in a historic building that uniquely combines a former Jewish shop from around 1890 with a German magistrate building from 1906, creating an unusual architectural blend. The museum showcases local history through diverse exhibitions including vintage printing machines from the family business that created Poland's first women's magazine "Moja Przyjaciółka" in the 1930s, motorboat racing memorabilia reflecting Żnin's status as a center for water sports, and traditional Pałuki ethnographic displays. The facility also features the Tadeusz Małachowski Gallery, which has hosted exhibitions of works by world-renowned artists including Marc Chagall and Salvador Dalí, and displays intarsia artwork by Edmund Kapłoński, one of Poland's most celebrated artists in this wood inlay technique.

In principle, the lake is only for water sports

Despite doubts, the yellow trail is pleasantly passable for bikes.

Lake Skrzynka in Wenecja is a picturesque body of water near the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum. It is a perfect complement to a visit to the museum, offering a peaceful setting and the opportunity to relax.

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Wenecja is a fascinating place for lovers of technical and railway history. It houses the largest collection of narrow gauge vehicles in Europe, including steam locomotives from different periods, passenger and freight cars. You can take a closer look at these monuments and even enter some of them.

The Żnin Tower, also known as the Town Hall Tower, is a Gothic building from the 14th century, one of the most important monuments in the city. Initially, it served as a town hall, and later as a prison and observation point. Today, it houses a branch of the Pałuki Land Museum, where you can see exhibits related to the history of the region. The tower offers a beautiful view of the city and the surrounding lakes, making it a great vantage point. It is an ideal place for tourists and cyclists visiting Pałuki, combining history with a unique panorama.

The marina on Lake Żnińskie Małem is an intimate place that is conducive to recreation and relaxation by the water. It is located near the center of Żnin, which makes it easily accessible to both residents and tourists. You can use the pier, rent water equipment or simply relax on the shore of the lake. The area is especially attractive for cyclists, who can combine their stay by the water with a ride through the picturesque areas of Pałuki. It is also worth paying attention to the view of the city, which unfolds from this place, especially at sunset.