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Lake Malta is an artificial reservoir in the Cybina valley and one of Poznań’s best-known recreation areas. Created in 1952 by damming the river, it covers about 64 hectares and has a 2,190-metre regatta course. Sport, walking routes, a narrow-gauge railway and major city attractions all meet around the water.
The easiest plan is to walk or cycle around Malta. The Maltanka Park Railway runs along the northern shore towards the New Zoo. Termy Maltańskie is nearby, while the southern side leads to the Freedom Mound and seasonal attractions. The western end includes a fountain and urban spaces for a break.
Malta has hosted canoeing and rowing regattas for decades, and the course has been modernised to meet international standards. The name recalls the Knights Hospitaller, who once had a seat, church and hospice in this part of Poznań. The lake shows how the former river valley became a major sporting and recreational district.
Allow several hours for the full loop, especially if you want to stop at the thermal baths, Maltanka or the Freedom Mound. Do not assume that swimming is automatically available: bathing access and water quality can change, so check current notices before your visit. Weekend sporting events may affect access to parts of the waterfront.
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