The charming town of Wolsztyn (population 14,800) was once a well known centre of woollen cloth production. Today it is a popular holiday spot with not only Polish tourists but with visitors from Germany, Holland and even further afield. The town is situated amongst lakes and on the rivers Obra & Dojca and was first mentioned in 1424 when it was already a town. After a great fire in 1810 Wolsztyn had to be practically rebuilt.

    The many attractions of the town include: a 19th century palace,now converted into a hotel, a recreation and water sports centre on Lake Wolsztyn, the exquisitely decorated 18th century Baroque church, the local regional museum and the second world war Russian cemetary.

    Fans of boating and canoeing will delight in the attractive River Obra which interconnects a number of the local lakes. Likewise anyone interested in railways will love the open-air steam locomotive museum, with the last mainline regular steam locomotive services in Europe operating from the town.

   Wolsztyn has many and varied shops, delicatesans, patiseries, shops and small supermarkets. The cafes and restaurants have friendly staff serving drinks and delicious local cuisine. Everything is within walking distance but bicycles can be hired locally by the more adventurous explorer.