Goczałkowice Reservoir, Water reservoir in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Goczałkowice Reservoir is a body of water in Silesian Voivodeship created by damming the Vistula River. The surface spreads across gently rolling terrain and forms wide bays with wooded stretches along the banks.
In the 1950s the government decided to secure regional water supply and built a dam completed in 1956. Flooding turned fields and small settlements into an artificial lake landscape.
Local people come here to walk along the shores, sail small boats, or swim on warm days. Anglers often arrive early in the morning to cast their lines and enjoy the open water in silence.
The reservoir can be reached from several towns with some sections better developed than others. Plan your visit in good weather because paths can become muddy after rain.
In some places old village remains rest beneath the surface and become visible when water levels drop low. Birdwatchers regularly visit to spot migratory species that pause here during their journeys.
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