
ACTIVELY
Are you hungry to experience something new? Not for you lazy lying on the beach? And active recreation is something you love? Warmia and Masuria is an ideal destination for active people – all year round!
High-five adventure! - outdoor activities for kids
There are places in Warmia and Masuria where children grin from ear to ear and adults become children again. We have prepared a list of places to visit with the whole family, where you can run, jump, act up, rest.
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Winter cuisine in Warmia and Masuria
Back in the day, seasonal crops most often graced the plates of the region's inhabitants. In the summer, these were fruit, vegetables and the first cereals. In the autumn, potatoes and mushrooms reigned supreme. Spring was all about consuming the remains of the pantry and the first vegetables. What was distinct for the winter cuisine in Warmia and Masuria and what does it look like today?
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Active Autumn – exploring lakes and rivers on two wheels
In autumn, when the air temperature is lower and the hiking trails are less crowded, we have perfect conditions for cycling.
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Culture abounds in Warmia and Masuria in August
Summer has already entered a mature phase, which amongst other things is also manifested by the number of cultural events in Warmia and Masuria. Here is a short extract of the cultural calendar of the region. You can find more information in the "Events" tab on our website.
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Set sail for clear waters – eco-friendly sailing in Warmia and Masuria
Warmia and Masuria are a paradise for sailors – the largest among about 3,000 lakes in the region give them a great opportunity to show off their talents.
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Culture abounds in Warmia and Masuria this July
During the summer season, Warmia and Masuria host a cultural event almost every day. They are so diverse in nature that everyone is sure to find something for themselves.
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Houseboat - live on a boat and discover Masuria
Numerous and picturesque reservoirs connected by a system of canals encourage you to explore the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes from a water perspective. Therefore, in the summer season, we will meet all kinds of floating units
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Through Warmia and Masuria by RV
RV journeys are becoming mor eand more popular nowadays. This way of traveling provides you with freedom to select places where we will stay for longer.
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Cycling Warmia-Masuria
Warmia and Mazury are covered by a network of bicycle routes. You can find all of them at www.mazury.travel
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Infinite child's joy!
Get to know agritourism in Warmia and Masuria, ideal for families with children!
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Unusual lakes charm
Warmia and Masuria are called the Land of a Thousand Lakes, but in fact, there are almost three times as many lakes.
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Fishing under the ice in the Warmia-Masuria region
In recent years, winter swimming has become more and more popular in our country. And this is probably what many people associate active recreation on a frozen lake with. The Warmia-Masuria region is not only a Mecca for the enthusiasts of winter swimming, but also an important spot on the map for the enthusiasts of fishing under the ice.
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During the rain in Warmia and Masuria, children do not bored
As they say: there is no bad weather, there are only people dressed in the wrong way. But if the outdoor activities with children in the pouring rain, when the wind is blowing, and the water is pouring out of the wellingtons, are not your dream family pastimes, be sure to check out our suggestions for bad weather in Warmia and Masuria.
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What about visiting Warmia and Masuria region in winter?
There are numerous reasons why you should visit Warmia and Masuria at any time of the year. Although tourists come here mainly in summer to relax by the lakes, there are also various attractions that will encourage you to book a winter stay in the region.
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Winter running in the Masurian forests - Wiartel Ski Village and Routes in the vicinity of Ełk
Masuria in winter? Why not! This cosmetic can be used throughout the whole year. A one-of-a-kind project is a system of cross-country skiing trails, laid out between Ruciane-Nida and Pisz. In its center is the village of Wiartel, proudly known as the Ski Village.
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Winter running in the Masurian forests – Wzgórza Dylewskie
Masuria in winter? Why not! This cosmetic can be used throughout the whole year. The varied terrain, attractive forest areas, colder climate than in other parts of the country and long-lasting snow cover encourage people to spend their free time outdoors.
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Wandering around Mazury Garbate
One of the most beautiful corners of Warmia and Masuria region is the highly uneven terrain called Mazury Garbate. They cover the contractual area between Gołdap and Olecko, and between Kruklanki and the eastern border of the voivodeship.
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Active time on the Vistula Lagoon
The Vistula Lagoon is a great place for active recreation. Amateurs of hiking and biking tours, nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts know it well. They also like to spend time here in autumn.
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Feel invited to the Educational farms in Warmia and Mazury
Innovative education does not have to rely on complicated processes based on modern technologies. It can be a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, i.e., a form of learning based on action.
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By bike from the open-air museum to the beaver reserve
A good holiday is the one during which you have covered at least one bicycle route - say lovers of recreation on two wheels. Fortunately, there are plenty of interesting cycling routes in our region.
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European bisons in the Borecka and Romincka forests
Majestic animals, once inhabiting the dense Masurian forests, can now be found in the Borecka Forest and - since spring this year - in the Romincka Forest. It is one of the few refuges of free-living European bison in the country.
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Where to sail in Warmia and Masuria
When you think about vacation in Warmia and Masuria, spending time by the beautiful lakes of this region surely comes first. And if you combine lakes and active recreation, it means sailing! If you do not know where to start your sailing adventure or are looking for a new route, and you also like taking beautiful photos - we are here to help!
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It's time to kick off the sailing season!
Springtime is becoming more and more inviting for active outdoor recreation. Sailing is a great way to spend time in our region. Many enthusiasts of this form of recreation are surely yearning to feel the Masurian wind tousle their hair. Apart from the sense of freedom that sailing offers, there are also multiple other advantages of this form of recreation.
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Three bike routes perfect for a spring trip
Fresh spring air and beautiful weather stimulate many of us and encourage to take up physical activity. We often choose two wheels. Here, we present three bike routes that are worth exploring this spring, both solo and during a family trip.
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At the Masurian end of the world - visiting Republika Ściborska
In the cleanest region of Poland, east of Gołdap, near Banie Mazurskie, you will find the Republika Ściborska, an ecological settlement straight from the 19th century, and several hectares of unspoiled nature.
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4 remarkable sites by the Łyna
Today we are taking you on an unusual journey that is somewhat historical, a bit mysterious, and featuring surprises so characteristic of the history and nature of the region. They are really worth seeing. They are all linked to the Łyna, a beautiful river flowing across the land called Warmia.
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A touch of nature - on the route of the rivers of Warmia and Masuria
Warmia and Masuria is a paradise for lovers of active recreation in the water. One attraction for such people will be the kayaking trail of the Krutynia River, which begins its course in the Masurian Lake District, crossing the Masurian Plain, and then entering the beautiful areas of the Masurian Lake District.
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What's happening in the forest? The most beautiful backwoods of Warmia and Masuria
Nature is the greatest wealth of the region, including large forest complexes that are remnants of old forests. Forests cover over 30% of the province's area. In order to protect the most valuable natural areas in the region, eight landscape parks and over 100 reserves have been created.
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A network of cycling trails in Warmia and Masuria is being developed
Warmia and Masuria is a region where everyone will find something for themselves - unspoilt nature, beautiful lake landscapes, forests, fields and meadows, numerous monuments testifying to the rich past of the region. All this can be experienced by traveling one of the many cycling routes.
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Rest in the saddle
Horse breeding in Warmia and Mazury is a centuries-old tradition inscribed in the history of the region and as popular as sailing or canoeing. Forests, meadows, country roads, the shores of lakes and rivers, all this inspires and invites horse riding enthusiasts to discover peace and unforgettable moments in the saddle.
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A weekend in Gołdap - Mazurski Zdrój
Gołdap is a city with unique natural and climatic values with the purest air in the region. We inform tourist who plan to come to Gołdap for the weekend, that three days is certainly not enough. It is the only town in the region, which holds the status of a mud treatment climatic resort with a Health Resort Promenade, a mineral water drinking room and graduation towers
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Mrągowo – active leisure within your reach!
Mrągowo is a unique spot on the map of Mazury for several reasons. Its location in the central part of the Masurian Lake District makes it attractive in many respects. There are many options for active leisure in Mrągowo all year round. Check it out and experience it for yourself!
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Sail with us on grass
Grass is no place for boats, but there is a place and the only route in the world, where we sail for several hours by boat, and then take part of the route/cruise by land on a trolley.
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Holidays with children in Warmia and Mazury - family fun together
When choosing Warmia and Mazury as a destination to visit with your kids and spend a vacation or a planned weekend, you search for places and hotels with a swimming pool, slide, playground, rope park, so that our children are occupied, and you, an adult, can have some time for yourself.
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Kayaking around Warmia and Mazury
Warmia and Mazury is a Mecca for water sports enthusiasts. The abundance of lakes, natural water canals and rivers create perfect conditions for organising a several hours long trip or a few days long canoeing trip.
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Bike routes
Bikes to the lakes! The land of the Great Masurian Lakes is not only good for sailors. There are more and more beautiful bicycle trails and separate roads for cyclists.
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High-five adventure! - outdoor activities for kids
There are places in Warmia and Masuria where children grin from ear to ear and adults become children again. We have prepared a list of places to visit with the whole family, where you can run, jump, act up, rest.
Find out more