Discover Juszkowo: the Radunia River and the history of hydropower
Accommodation in Juszkowo
At the Radunia Reservoir, you can use kayaks and pedal boats in Juszkowo; riverside paths and the hydroelectric power plant add further topics to its active appeal. The Centrum Rekreacji has a kayak base and a watersports equipment rental service. There are also traces of early settlement and a historic cemetery chapel. This lets you get to know the town through activities on the water, walking and cycling routes, and local and technical history.
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Water sports on the Radunia Reservoir
The Centrum Rekreacji in Juszkowo has a kayak base and a watersports equipment rental service. Visitors can use kayaks and pedal boats on the Radunia Reservoir. This gives you two ways to get around on the water. The kayak base and rental service are located at the Centrum; the reservoir is the specific place to use the watercraft. If you want to focus your stay on water sports, you can choose between a kayak and a pedal boat.
Riverside paths
A one-kilometre nature and health trail runs along the Radunia River. It also includes a walking and cycling path, with educational information boards along the route. If you prefer to get around on foot or by bicycle, you’ll find a clearly defined riverside route where exercise and information go hand in hand. The Centrum Rekreacji also has walking and cycling routes. This makes it easy to choose between activities on the reservoir and routes on land when planning your stay.
The hydroelectric power plant and a route through Juszkowo
The Juszkowo hydroelectric power plant was built in 1937. Its generating capacity is 250 kW, and its head is 4.25 m. Its construction date and technical specifications give the plant a distinct profile for anyone interested in the history of technology. The Szlak Zabytków hydrotechniki, a walking and cycling route, also passes through Juszkowo and ends in Pruszcz Gdański. This lets you choose between visiting a single technical structure and following a route that includes Juszkowo.
Early settlement and architectural history
Settlement in the Juszkowo area dates back to the 7th century BC and was associated with a metalworkers’ settlement and amber processing. The cemetery chapel in Juszkowo dates from the first half of the 19th century. It retains stylistic features and well-preserved historic fabric. Together with the hydroelectric power plant built in 1937, these sites span a period from traces of early settlement through a 19th-century religious building to the industrial history of the 20th century.
Events in Juszkowo
The Wojewódzki Bieg Doliną Raduni is a recurring sporting event along the Juszkowo–Straszyn route. If you’d like to include the race in your travel plans, check the dates for your travel period. Several previous editions of the Objazdowych Teatrów Lalkowych Młodego Widza FOTEL, a puppet theatre festival for young audiences, have also been held in Juszkowo.
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