Rusałka

Rusałka is an artificial lake in Kasprowicz Park, stretching approximately 670 meters in length and 70 meters in width, with two bridges and a small island named Łabędzia. The water is defined by a Japanese-style bridge and surrounded by wooded banks that create a calm setting.

The water body originated in the Middle Ages when the Osówka stream was dammed, initially powering two mills. Significant modifications in 1885 shaped its current form.

The Japanese-style bridge spanning the water serves as a gathering spot where visitors attach padlocks as symbols of their bonds. This practice has become a visible part of how people experience and mark their connection to the place.

The lake sits in the northern section of Kasprowicz Park and can be accessed via Juliusz Słowacki Street. A decorative fountain near the shore serves as a helpful landmark for getting oriented around the water.

An underground channel system called Muehlenbachkanal runs beneath the lake, merging natural stream features with modern urban drainage. This hidden network reveals how historical water management and contemporary infrastructure interweave at this location.