Szczycieński: Hotels and accommodations

Two lakes lie in the centre of Szczytno: Domowe Duże and Domowe Małe.

History and culture

Szczytno has permanently preserved ruins of a Teutonic Order castle, as well as a town hall tower offering views of the town and surrounding area.

In the immediate vicinity of Szczytno lies Szczytno – Zamek Krzyżacki, dating from the 14th century.

Visitor attractions in Szczytno include the castle ruins, a local Protestant cemetery and a Masurian fair.

The Masurian Museum in Szczytno displays a collection of hand-painted Masurian stove tiles.

Nature and trails

Szczycieński County encompasses the forests of the Puszcza Piska, numerous lakes and small settlements.

Cycling routes run through forests, along lakes and through historic settlements with monuments in Szczycieński County.

The 27 km Szczytno–Babieta route passes Lake Marksoby in the wider regional vicinity of Szczytno.

In addition, a marked 47 km kayaking route on the Saska and Sawica rivers connects several named lakes and settlements.

The county's route network includes hiking, cycling, kayaking and sailing routes, as well as road, horse-riding and ski routes, recreational hiking routes and nature education trails.

Geographical location

DÄ…browa is located in the area surrounding Szczytno.

Szczytno lies on the Olsztyn–Ełk and Szczytno–Ostrołęka railway lines. Olsztyn-Mazury Regional Airport is considered nearby.

Other places

Other places in Szczycieński County include: Wielbark, Rańsk, Rumy, Dzwierzuty, Malszewo, Szczytno, Warchaly, Spychowo, Racibórz, Rudka, Bialy Grunt, Saplaty, Powalczyn, Pidun, Piasutno, Pasym, Orzyny, Marksewo, Kobylocha, Jerutki, Świętajno, Trelkówko, Lipowa Góra Wschodnia, Narty, Niedźwiedzie, Zabiele, Lipowiec, Sedansk, Jedwabno, Piece, Występ, Rudziska Pasymskie, Dybowo, Krzywonoga and Rozogi.

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