Lake Rusałka (Poznań)
| Lake Rusałka | |
|---|---|
View from northern shore | |
| Location | Poznań |
| Coordinates | 52°25′36″N 16°52′43″E / 52.42667°N 16.87861°E |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Bogdanka |
| Primary outflows | Bogdanka |
| Basin countries | Poland |
| Surface area | 36.7 ha (91 acres) |
| Max. depth | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Settlements | Poznań |
Lake Rusałka is an artificial lake in Poznań, Poland.[1] It has an area of 367,000 square metres. It was named after the water nymph Rusalka. It was formed in 1943 as a result of the damming of the Bogdanka River. In 1940 thousands of people were executed in the forests surrounding the lake.
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References
- ^ "Lake Rusałka in Poznań: Summer Recreation, Natural Beauty & Sinister History". Destination City Guides By In Your Pocket. 2025-12-23. Retrieved 2025-12-23.