Lubuskie: The Greenest Region in Poland. Guide to Vineyards, Bunkers, and Lakes

If you are looking for a place where civilization loses to nature, Lubuskie is the best choice. It is the most forested province in Poland. Trees cover almost half of the region's area! But the forest is just the beginning. It is a land of 500 lakes, the longest underground tourist routes, and... wine. Yes, wine.

We have prepared a guide for you to the region that fits perfectly into the "slow life" philosophy. There is no rush here, only the rustle of trees and the clinking of glasses.

1. Polish Tuscany and the Lubuskie Wine Trail

You don't have to go to Italy to walk among rows of grapevines. Winemaking traditions in the Zielona Góra area date back to the Middle Ages.

Vineyards: There are dozens of them here. Many offer not only tastings but also accommodation or picnics on the grass. Visit the Vineyard in Zabór (Lubuskie Wine Center) or smaller, family plantations.
Winobranie (Vintage): If you plan your trip in September, you will hit the biggest wine festival in Poland in Zielona Góra. The city turns into a great feast.
What to drink: The region is famous for excellent white wines (Riesling, Solaris varieties) and increasingly better sparkling wines, which fit perfectly with a summer afternoon.

2. Łagów: The Pearl of the Lubuskie Land

Łagów is a magical place, located on the isthmus between two lakes: Łagowskie and Trześniowskie (Ciecz).

Emerald water: Lake Trześniowskie is one of the deepest and cleanest in Poland. The water here has an amazing, turquoise color. It is a paradise for divers and kayakers looking for silence (a quiet zone applies, so no motorboats!).
Knights Hospitaller Castle: A medieval castle with a tower towers over the town, offering a view of a sea of greenery. You can feel like you are in another era here.

3. MRU: The Underground City

The Międzyrzecz Fortified Region (MRU) is a treat not only for military fans. It is a massive system of bunkers and tunnels built by the Germans before World War II.

Underground route: You can go 30 meters underground and wander through kilometers of concrete corridors. There is a constant temperature and a specific microclimate.
Kingdom of Bats: MRU is the largest bat hibernation site in Central Europe. Over 30,000 of them sleep there! That is why some routes are closed in winter so as not to wake these useful mammals.

4. Warta Mouth National Park: Bird Eldorado

At the western edge of the region, the Warta River flows into the Oder, creating huge floodplains. This is the Warta Mouth National Park. For ornithologists from all over the world, this is a cult place. In autumn, thousands of geese and cranes flock here. Even if you don't distinguish a heron from a stork, the sight of thousands of birds taking flight at sunrise makes an electrifying impression. It is best to visit this area by bike or with binoculars in hand, walking along the "Betonka" (old military road).

5. Muskau Park: A Walk on the Border

Listed on the UNESCO list, Muskau Park (Park Mużakowski) is the largest English-style park in Poland and Germany. The Neisse River divides it into two parts, connected by picturesque bridges. You can rent a bike and be in Poland and Germany several times within an hour. The landscape here is a work of art – literally, because the park's creator, Prince Pückler, "painted" it with trees and meadows.

6. Muskau Arch Geopark: Colorful Lake District

Right next to the park is a world-class uniqueness. The Muskau Arch is a terminal moraine visible from space. But the most interesting things here are the colorful lakes created in the excavations of former brown coal mines. The water here takes on colors from rusty, through blood-red, to turquoise. The "Former Babina Mine" geotourist path is a mandatory point of the program.

Summary

Lubuskie is an ideal region for a "reset". There are no large, crowded resorts here. Instead, there are lakes where you can see your reflection like in a mirror, wine that tastes like the sun, and forests that seem to have no end. If you are looking for a place to rest, this is where you will find true peace.