The cross of lakes
Seen from the air the lake forms a cross with arms 9 and 11 km long. The layout of five linked lakes whose main axes run crosswise gave rise to the name the Wdzydze Cross of Lakes. Its size and shape led local people to call the water the "Kashubian Sea".
What you can do
- Swimming — beaches at Wdzydze Kiszewskie and the villages along the shore
- Kayaks and sailing — the most popular water in southern Kashubia
- Fishing — pike, perch, zander and bream
- Cycle routes — the "Around the Wdzydze Lakes" route
The Wdzydze Landscape Park
The lake lies at the heart of the Wdzydze Landscape Park, created in 1983 across 17,800 hectares to protect the natural world and Kashubian culture. There are ten islands in the lake, and white-tailed eagles, herons and cranes nest along its shores.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- Southern Kashubia, Kościerzyna district
- Area
- 1,570 hectares — the largest lake in the Kashubian Lake District
- Depth
- Up to 68 m
- Shape
- A cross of five linked lakes
- Activities
- Swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing and cycling
- Protection
- The Wdzydze Landscape Park (1983)
When to go
Waterbirds, empty shores and quiet walks.
The height of the season — beaches, watersports and jetties full of boats.
Golden woods above the water, and very quiet.
Sometimes frozen — ice fishing and walks.
Other sights in Kaszuby
Straight-line distances from „Lake Wdzydze — the "Kashubian Sea"" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Where to stay nearby
Places from our list that have Lake Wdzydze — the "Kashubian Sea" within walking distance or a short drive.
