Why Olsztyn?
An idyllic Olsztyn is the capital of the Polish province of Mazuria, the Polish heaven of thick forests, innumerable pristine lakes and rivers.
The region is a beautiful haunt for walkers, campers and water sports enthusiasts.
Olsztyn is known for a markedly more relaxing atmosphere than some of Poland's more populous cities.
There is also something available even for the fans of Teutonic Order castles. They will be pleased to find one in Olsztyn, and an even more impressive example in Lidzbark Warminski, 50 km to the north
· Krutynia Trail
Spectacular kayaking on over a hundred kilometers of lakes and rivers winding through the heart of the Mazurian lake district
· The Wolf's Lair
Grimly compelling site of Hitlers' secret command bunker, once the nerve centre of German military power
· Suwalki Landscape Park
Bewitching area of gently rolling farmland and forest, sprinkled with deep lakes and the odd rustic village
· Supraśl
Traditional, timber-built village near the Belarusian border, boasting a sumptuous museum collection of Orthodox icons
· Tykocin
Riverside town of cobbled alleys and one-storey houses, site of one of the most beautifully preserved synagogues in the country
· Biebrża National Park
Captivating lowland landscape of reeds and marches, criss-crossed by accessible walking trails
· Białowieża National Park
Europe's largest surviving area of primeval forest, famous for its population of bison