Things to do in Central Poland, Poland: The Best Water & Amusement Parks

Brown Coal Mining Village is a thematic village based on the remainings of the only underground brown coal mines existing in the north of Poland in the period of 1850-1939. The Village shows brown coal mining history, methods of brown coal (lignite) extraction, 19th and early 20th century games and traditions, birds, animals and plants of Tuchola Forests region. We offer nature and historic trails, audioguides in Polish, English and German, local traditional food, traditional games, goats and hens. Moreover, if you are interested, you may take part in a traditional Boroviac-Silesian Wedding Party - music, dance, local food and great fun. For more information visit our website or Facebook profile. NOTE: currently there is no possibility of underground visits due to the destruction of the underground parts of the mines. You can only visit a part of one of the slope mines entrance with our guide. The Village is open to individual tourists in July and August, Tue-Sun 12.00-17:00.

It is relatively new attraction open probably in 2011/2012. Website is in Polish only - it's illusion park (something similar to Puzzling World in Wanaka, New Zealand).

JuraPark Sightseeing of the park it is a journey in time through all geological periods. It begins when life appears on the Earth (Cambrian, 542 Ma before present), and ends when humans appear (Neolith). The biggest attraction are the models of dinosaurs of the original size, located along the route. The most impressive attraction is the model of enormous Seismosaurus – the biggest sauropod in history (40 m long). Dinosaur models were made with enormous care for making them as similar as possible to original ancient animals. They were consulted with specialists of the Polish Geological Institute. The route makes not only a pleasure for guests, but is also aimed to play an educational role. Information standpoints are located along the trail, related to geological periods description, as well as description of characteristic features of particular dinosaur models. It is also possible to rest in shadow of trees at the time of sightseeing and look at refreshing cascades, water eyes and luxuriant, green vegetation. About 70 models of dinosaurs of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous period are exhibited nowadays in the park. Museum Currently on display in the Jurassic Museum is an exposition entitled ‘Morocco – fossil factory’. It is an outcome of three expeditions to Africa, organized by the Jurassic Park Explorer Team. The displayed specimens will belong to the Bałtow Jurassic Park. The exposition is accompanied by reconstructions of trilobites, handicraft products and numerous photographs of the expeditions. Playground A well equipped playground is waiting for the youngest visitors. Apart playing on swings, carousels and slides, they can also play a role of a paleontologist excavating backbones and skulls of a huge Tyrannosaurus and Iguanodon. The youngsters can play with case full of rocks which were derived from local quarries. It is possible to find fossils, the remnants of ancient life, almost in every piece of rock. The kids get to know, playing, about different kinds of animals and plants which were alive million years ago. The whole area of the playground is fenced. and some places for resting are situated in the specially arranged caves. Geology & Art workshop Workshops organized in the Park are very popular among school children. Younger children can paint dinosaur figures or ammonite models. Shells of the latter belong to the most frequently found fossils. Participants are welcome to keep their works. Another attraction is gold panning. In specially prepared channels with flowing water, children can pan ‘gold’ to learn how difficult and time-consuming task it is. Having found a ‘treasure’, participants receive a certificate of ‘Gold panning course’ graduation, issued by the Bałtow Jurassic Park. Bałtow Zoo Over 20 species of wild animals live currently in the 40 hectare area of the ‘Bałtow Zoo’. These are for example: Dybowski’s deers, fallow deers, mufflons, Scottish cattle, chamois, racka, Cameroon and other species of sheep, lamas, Polish and hucul horses, nilgau antelopes, dromedaries, ostriches, emus and others. All of them can be watched in an environment similar to their natural habitats, from a short distance. Tours in the ‘Bałtow Zoo’ are possible only in yellow schoolbusses, in order to provide comfort and safety between those beautiful, but still wild animals. Stay in horse riding farm - „Kraina Koni” (‘Horse Land’) The Horse Land is located in the vicinity of the Park. It offers mounted rides for children, youth and adults. It is also possible to take a ride in a chaise or a carriage. There is a barbecue site in the farm. Gastronomy Well equipped restaurant and gastronomic points are waiting for tourists visiting the Bałtow Jurassic Park. Menu is varied and everyone can find something for him/herself. Traditional meals or school packages are served, for organized groups. Everybody will find his/her favorite dessert ice-cream, waffles or coffee. Also beer-gardens are located in the impressive park scenery. The visitors can rest and hide in a sunshade in the specially arranged places, including these situated close to the water, with a nice view on the Kamienna river and ancient mill. There is a possibility to shelter under roofed shed with view on park and cascades, in a case of rainy weather.