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Warmia and Mazury is unlike any other region, both in terms of its wildlife and landscape and with regard to its history and culture. To get to know it, to get a taste of its atmosphere, its worth coming and staying here for some time. However, even a weekend jaunt will surely give you a unique experience.

With the region’s numerous attractions, every visitor will find something to suit themselves. A great time awaits both active lifestyle enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet, families with young children and the elderly, groups of friends and lovers of solo hiking. On your way to one of the cultural, culinary, sports or recreational events, you may visit interesting historical monuments, admire places of amazing natural beauty, go sailing, kayaking or cycling.

Weekend at the waterside and on the water

Warmia and Mazury provides excellent conditions for all forms of recreation connected with water: sailing, kayaking, boat trips, houseboating, diving, angling, sunbathing. This is possible due to the region's nearly 3000 lakes, including the longest one (Jeziorak) and two largest ones in Poland: Śniardwy and Mamry. The latter two, interconnected by canals with the neighbouring water bodies, form the sailing Trail of the Great Masurian Lakes. With yachting enthusiasts in mind, a network of modern eco-marinas have been established.

Among the kayaking trails, the best known is the one leading along the river Krutynia, Mazury. Other popular kayaking destinations include the river Łyna with its tributaries, as well as the Narew basin. Natural rivers and picturesque lakes provide kayakers with a host of unforgettable impressions.

Weekend with culture and history

Music fans will be able to choose from a number of festivals presenting a broad spectrum of styles, and gourmets will certainly enjoy the culinary events. Those interested in history may watch historical re-enactments, for instance a recreation of the medieval battle of Grunwald, armed clashes of the Napoleonic wars, World War I and II.

Past centuries left numerous monuments in Warmia and Mazury: Gothic castles and churches, baroque buildings, the 19th century Boyen Fortress in Giżycko, Nazi military headquarters in Gierłoż and Mamerki. Particularly popular are the locations related to outstanding historical figures: Copernicus, Kant or Herder. A new destination for tourists interested in history is the local section of the World War I Eastern Front Trail.

Weekend for health and beauty

A wide range of spa and wellness services are provided by both luxury hotels and cosy guesthouses. An offer combining rest and therapeutic treatment has been prepared by the health resort in Gołdap. People seeking calm and contact with nature have rural tourist accommodations at their disposal. Delicacies prepared from natural ingredients await healthy food enthusiasts in restaurants marked with the emblem of the Culinary Heritage Warmia Masuria Powiśle.

For lovers of qualified tourism - hiking and cycling - lots of trails have been marked out, leading through the most beautiful areas of the Region. There are also cyclical competitions for cyclists, runners or triathletes.

More information: www.mazury.travel