Łyna is the longest river in Varmia and Masuria and an increasingly popular kayaking route (approx. 200 km long). Cycling routes are currently being created that are collectively known as the Łynostrada. The sections running through Olsztyn and then on to Lidzbark Warmiński (approx. 65 km in total) have already been launched. This allows tourists […]
Gothic curiosities in Cittaslow
Gothic is historically the dominant architectural style in Varmia and Masuria. It is the architecture of various secular and residential buildings such as castles and churches. In the region there are around 45 castles, 31 Teutonic castles and 14 castles which were the seats of bishops’ chapters. 15 out of 22 regional Cittaslow towns have […]
Curiosities in and around Iława
The Gothic temple has a few hidden secrets including a double burial in one of eight coffins dating back to the 18th century where there are two people buried together. Several legends exist as to why that was . According to one of them, it was pure love why this wife and husband were buried […]
Iława – a friendly shore
Iława is a beautiful town situated in the western part of Varmia-Masuria voivodeship, on the southern end of Lake Jeziorak, the longest lake in Poland. Wielka Żuława -the biggest inland island in Poland is situated within the town boundaries and, it is almost deserted from October to April. Iława is both a great place for […]
Warmia and Masuria in a natural way
Our everyday habits are changing more and more because of increasing ecological awareness. More often, while choosing a holiday destination, we look for places which care about their surroundings and the environment is now a priority. So with that in mind, we recommend facilities where close contact with nature play a key role. Each of […]
Regional varieties – part VI
The Museum of Archeology and History in Elbląg The Museum of Archeology and History is a good starting point for visiting Elblag. Recently it has been highly praised by local and national media sources for its innovative approach to sightseeing. Apart from traditional exhibitions there are state-of-the-art appliances that will impress lovers of modern innovations. […]
Museums in Warmia and Masuria
Some people like the more traditional style of museum while others prefer the more modern multimedia ways of learning about history, culture and nature. Whichever option is for you, you won’t be disappointed as there is plenty of both kinds of museums to be found throughout the region! There are over sixty museums in the […]
Throw everything into the camper van and tour Warmia and Masuria
Travelling by camper van is believed to be an exciting experience by most travelers. Renting a camper van is fairly easy as nothing more than your driving license is required. There are a lot of camper rental companies in Poland but, it is not cheap and in most cases you need to pay a deposit […]