As a big fan of beer and the ongoing Polish beer revolution, which is changing attitudes towards beer, I was eagerly awaiting the opening of the first craft brewery in Olsztyn. Craft breweries are usually small plants that are established by home brewers who want to produce high quality beer in no rush in order […]
Regional variety – part IV
A Letterbox from Warmia A letterbox from Varmia is an original, copyright, hand-made product, in the shape of a brief case. It is a result of hard work and craftsmanship of an experienced smith, designer and welder. A letterbox in such a form is a sentimental product that brings memories from childhood back and connects […]
MUSEUMS WITH SOUL
Cittaslow towns cultivate strongly their own traditions and have their own unique soul. Little museums showing great moments in history have a specific character. Let’s have a look at a few of them. Działdowo where you can feel the spirit of Teutonic knighthood. A little town located off the beaten track in the region of […]
Frombork- a town on the edge of the world
Nicolaus Copernicus rearranged the world. He called the place where he discovered that the Earth goes around the sun “the end of the World”. He meant Frombork, situated on the Vistula Lagoon, a place the sky suits astronomical observations for centuries. Frombork is one of the main towns located on the Copernicus Route. In addition, […]
Looking for unique places
On our numerous research trips through Warmia and Masuria, we are constantly looking for new places which are unique and offer more than just accommodation and catering. In this issue of our magazine, we present new facilities – places where each detail is well thought out and the owners are striving to improve their products […]
A Meeting with History and Handicrafts in Olsztynek
The foundation of Olsztynek near Olsztyn is connected with the commander of the Teutonic Knights in Ostróda, commander – Gunther von Hohenstein, whose idea was to build a castle on a hill. Soon a town grew around the castle which received city rights in 1359 and was named ‘Hohenstein’ after its founder. Nowadays, Olsztynek is […]
Varmia and Masuria – not only sailing
Numerous lakes connected by canals and meandering rivers are the greatest asset of Varmia and Masuria. The region is considered to be a paradise for fans of sailing. However, there are different possibilities to use the numerous lakes and waterways. Especially for you, we have prepared an overview of lakes and rivers in which everyone […]
Regional Variety – part III
Ceramic Arts & Crafts Workshop The Ceramic Art & Crafts workshop in Olsztyn was established by Karolina Ragóz-Namiotko who is both an artist and a teacher. Apart from creating a once-off unique, series of ceramics, she also organizes workshops for adults and children. Handmade works are created from the best quality raw-materials and are covered […]