Warmia-Masuria: Hotels and accommodation

Nature and bodies of water

Warmia-Masuria is characterized by gently rolling hills, dense forests and more than 2,000 lakes, and is also known as the „Land of a Thousand Lakes“.

The Elbląg Canal runs through the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship between Lake Drużno, the Vistula Lagoon, the Drwęca River and Lake Jeziorak. It is considered a route where ships can travel over grass.

Warmia-Masuria is particularly associated with sailing, hiking and cycling.

Culture and history

The region's historic towns, including Olsztyn and Kętrzyn, are associated with medieval castles of the Teutonic Order and Gothic churches. Frombork in Warmia is associated with a cathedral where Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked.

Other places

The wider regional area of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship includes Olsztyn - Zamek XIVw. Dąbrowa and Janusz Kusociński Park are also located in this wider regional area.

Regional subregions

The directly associated subregions include Lyck, Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, Piski, Allenstein, Kętrzyński, Goldap, Nidzicki and Lidzbarski.

Other subregions include Ostródzki, Nowomiejski, Soldau, Węgorzewski, Iławski, Szczycieński, Braunsberg and Elbing.

These are joined by Bartenstein, Olecki, Mrągowski, Lötzen and Olsztyński.

Regional cuisine

Pierogi and smoked fish are associated with travel in Warmia-Masuria.