Olecki: Hotels and accommodations

Olecko is located at the mouth of the Lega River, which flows into Lake Great Olecko on the lake’s southwestern shore. This lakeside location shapes the town’s identity as much as the city’s long history.

History and bodies of water

Olecko was founded as a town on January 1, 1560. A pier with a diving board was built over Lake Great Olecko in 1924; the war memorial in the town park dates from 1927.

Landscape

The landscape extending as far as Olecko is hilly and covered with numerous forests and lakes. Historically, it was described as the “Swiss Oletzko.”

In the wider regional surroundings of Olecko are Szeska Góra, Tatarska Góra, and Krzemieniucha.

Trails and water

The Wiewiórcza Ścieżka hiking trail is located in the municipality of Olecko. The “Szlakami Mazur Garbatych” trail also runs through the Olecki County, in the municipality of Kowale Oleckie.

Tourist facilities in the Olecki County include a marina and a diving club.

Regional classification

The Olecki County is located in the northeastern part of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and includes the municipality of Olecko.

Regional offerings

The Olecki County offers accommodation and dining options serving regional dishes.

Other places

Other places include Polom, Wilkasy, Wronki, Swietajno, Jaski, Olecko, Szarejki, Mazury, Dobki, Zajdy, Guzy, Nowy Młyn, Kowale Oleckie, Szwałk, Stacze, Biała Olecka, Giże and Babki Oleckie.

For the higher-level travel overview: Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.