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     Zapraszamy na niezapomnianą przygodę ZOO SAFARI! Nasz park czynny jest   w sezonie letnim i zimowym codziennie. Jednak, ze względu na duże zainteresowanie, zalecamy wcześniejszą rezerwację telefoniczną . 

   Przejażdżka specjalnie dostosowanymi samochodami i ciągnikami z przyczepami trwa około 60 minut , podczas której zobaczycie Państwo niesamowite gatunki dzikich zwierząt.

   Aby zwiększyć swoje szanse na udział w przejażdżce, prosimy o przybycie minimum 10 minut przed umówioną godziną . 

   Za bilety safari płatność przyjmowana jest tylko gotówką  a nasz telefon jest czynny w godzinach 9.00-18.30 .

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   W sezonie zimowym oferujemy wyjazdy do jeleni i danieli, oraz odwiedziny zwierząt w stajni, co sprawia, że wizyta u nas jest jeszcze bardziej atrakcyjna. Cennik jest ważny do 1 grudnia 2023 roku, więc nie zwlekaj i już dziś dokonaj rezerwacji. 

Pamiętaj, im wcześniej zarezerwujesz tym lepiej! Do zobaczenia w Okrągłym!

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Zoo Safari Okrągłe

Jeśli ktoś marzył o wyprawie na safari, to na pewno ucieszy go wiadomość, że nie musi lecieć aż do Afryki. Wystarczy podróż na Mazury, do ZOO Safari Okrągłe. Park, który położony jest w malowniczej miejscowości w powiecie giżyckim, oferuje możliwość obejrzenia dzikich zwierząt w niekonwencjonalny sposób, czyli podczas przejażdżki samochodami terenowymi. Szansa poruszania się między egzotycznymi zwierzętami i obserwowania ich z bliska, dostarcza niesamowitych wrażeń, silnych przeżyć i wzruszeń.

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ZOO Safari Okrągłe – miejsce pełne atrakcji

ZOO Safari położone jest w niewielkiej wsi Okrągłe, nad urokliwym zbiornikiem o tej samej nazwie (Jezioro Okrągłe). Na ponad 100 hektarach powierzchni zobaczyć można około 400 zwierząt z 24 różnych gatunków. O niezwykłości ZOO decyduje forma zwiedzania, która umożliwia niemal bezpośredni kontakt z dzikimi zwierzętami, a także liczne dodatkowe atrakcje. Na terenie ZOO Safari Okrągłe organizowane są imprezy dla grup: szkolenia, konferencje, imprezy integracyjne i okolicznościowe, spotkania biznesowe, imprezy dziecięce i uroczystości rodzinne. Na gości czekają także emocjonujące atrakcje takie jak: zjazdy na dętkach TUBING ( zarówno w lecie, jak i zimą), arenę RC, a w sezonie zimowym nauka jazdy na nartach.

Z myślą o najmłodszych

Oprócz wyżej wymienionych ofert, ZOO Safari Okrągłe oferuje również dodatkową rozrywkę dla dzieci. Najmłodsi mogą skorzystać z placu zabaw Bajdocja, zabawy na dmuchanym zamku ze zjeżdżalnią, przejażdżki na kucyku oraz nauki jazdy konnej. Kolejną atrakcją zorganizowaną z myślą o najmłodszych są zabawy oraz quizy związane ze zwierzętami, które odbywają się na zakończenie zwiedzania. Nic więc dziwnego, że ZOO Safari Okrągłe cieszy się niesłabnącym powodzeniem i odwiedzane jest przez gości w różnym wieku. Fakt, że zarówno osoby dorosłe, jak i młodzież bywają tu tak samo chętnie jak maluchy, nasuwa wniosek, że bezpośredni kontakt ze zwierzętami jest potrzebą ogólnoludzką, nie przypisaną do żadnej grupy wiekowej.

Mieszkańcy ZOO Safari Okrągłe

W tracie przejażdżki samochodem terenowym, bryczką lub na przyczepie za ciągnikiem można podglądać z bliska życie zwierząt, które w przeciwieństwie do ogrodów zoologicznych żyją w niemal naturalnych warunkach. Można tu zobaczyć zwierzęta z różnych kontynentów i stref klimatycznych. Całe zwiedzanie zaczyna się od obserwacji stada dzików, danieli oraz jeleni mandżurskich, europejskich i Axis. Jeleń (Axis kuhlii) to endemiczny gatunek, który jest stosunkowo słabo poznany. Jest średniej wielkości ssakiem parzysto kopnym z rodziny jeleniowatych. Prowadzi nocny tryb życia, Żyje zazwyczaj samotnie lub w parach. Występuje na półwyspie Indyjskim, podobnie jak bawół indyjski którego nazwa gatunkowa brzmi Arni Azjatycki. Dziko żyjące Axis oraz woły są zagrożone i żyją w znikomej liczbie na obszarach chronionych w Indiach, a także w rezerwatach przyrody w Tajlandii. Próbowano je introdukować w Europie, lecz nieskutecznie. Fakt ten sprawia, że możliwość obserwowania tych gatunków z bliska w ZOO Safari Okrągłe jest bardzo cenna.

ZOO Safari Okrągłe – niesamowite konie

Wśród gości ZOO ogromne zainteresowanie wzbudzają wszystkie gatunki z rodziny koniowatych: kucyki, osiołki nubijskie (inaczej zwane osłami afrykańskimi lub osłami dzikimi), konie Przewalskiego, konik Polski, koń Wielkopolski, koń Zimnokrwisty. Polskie konie w typie zimnokrwistym charakteryzują się łagodnym usposobieniem i zrównoważonym temperamentem. Są przyjazne i chętnie współpracują z człowiekiem. Natomiast koń Przewalskiego to dzisiaj jedyny dziko żyjący gatunek koni. W niedalekiej przeszłości został okrutnie przetrzebiony, jednak dzięki skutecznej ochronie, obecna populacja tego gatunku wzrosła do dwóch tysięcy. Współcześnie na wolności żyje jedynie w Chinach oraz Mongolii, a w rezerwatach można go spotkać na terenie Kalifornii i Ukrainy.

Te co skaczą i fruwają…

Na terenie ZOO Safari Okrągłe można także oglądać: owce wrzosówki, krowy Highland Cattle oraz Herefordy, kury, kaczki, gęsi, króliki, kozy, a także bażanty złociste. Na koniec jeszcze jeden mieszkaniec safari budzący ogromną sympatię, to Lama andyjska (Lama glama,). Występuje w głównie Ameryce Południowej, gdzie jest zwierzęciem udomowionym. Jest bardzo towarzyska i waleczna. Czasami pluje na inną lamę, w celu zdyscyplinowania „przeciwnika” niższej rangi. Na ogół jednak jest niezwykle opiekuńcza i rodzinna.

Safari ZOO Okrągłe – stworzone z pasji

Kompleks powstał z zawodowych i osobistych zamiłowań ludzi, dla których Kraina Tysiąca Jezior stała się nowym domem. Po realizacji kilku projektów biznesowych przyszedł czas na stworzenie miejsca, które stanowiło połączenie ich wieloletnich doświadczeń w prowadzeniu działalności gospodarczej ze śmiałymi marzeniami. Do hodowli bydła rasy Hereford dokupiono więc dzikie zwierzęta. Obecnie ich liczba stale rośnie, rozmnażają się i dochodzą nowe gatunki. ZOO Safari Okrągłe czynne jest codziennie, zarówno w sezonie letnim, jak i zimowym. Przed przyjazdem należy dokonać rezerwacji i dostosować się do instrukcji korzystania z obiektu. Wycieczka po rozległym terenie zajmuje około 60 minut i przystosowano ją także dla osób niepełnosprawnych. W zimie organizatorzy oferują wyprawy do jeleni i danieli oraz odwiedziny zwierząt w stajni. Należy pamiętać, że na safari nie można zabierać zwierząt domowych.

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Wyjątkowe Zwierzęta w Zoo Safari

Zoo Safari Okrągłe daleko do tradycyjnych ogrodów zoologicznych. Zwierzęta tu poruszają się wolno na ogromnym terenie. Zwiedzanie odbywa się samochodami terenowymi, a przejażdżki trwają około godziny. Podczas wycieczki możesz stanąć oko w oko z wieloma egzotycznymi zwierzętami.

Wśród mieszkańców zoo znajdują się jelenie europejskie, daniele, jelenie axix, koń wielkopolski, koniki polskie, koniki Przewalskiego, kucyki, osiołki nubijskie, owce domowe, owce wrzosówki, kozy domowe, lamy glama, krowy rasy highland cattle, krowy rasy hereford, paw, bażanty złociste, króliki, kury, a nawet stado dzików.

Mazurskie zoo safari – przebieg

Wycieczka po terenie Zoo Safari Okrągłe trwa około 60 minut i odbywa się na przyczepie za ciągnikiem lub samochodem. Podczas safari możesz podziwiać zwierzęta w ich naturalnym środowisku, obserwując ich codzienne zachowania i zwyczaje. Przewodnik dostarcza fascynujących informacji na temat każdego gatunku, dzieląc się ciekawostkami i przydatnymi faktami.

Atrakcje dla Dzieci i Rodzin

Zoo Safari Okrągłe to idealne miejsce dla rodzin z dziećmi. Oprócz fascynującego safari, przygotowano wiele atrakcji, które zapewnią niezapomniane doświadczenia najmłodszym. Na terenie zoo stworzono plac zabaw, w którym znajduje się dmuchany zamek i inne atrakcje.

Na zakończenie zwiedzania dzieci mogą wziąć udział w quizach i zabawach związanych ze zwierzętami, rozwijając jednocześnie swoją wiedzę o świecie zwierząt.

Istnieje również możliwość przejażdżki na kucyku, nauki jazdy konnej.

Cennik i Godziny Otwarcia

Cena biletu na safari w Zoo Safari Okrągłe wynosi 40 złotych od osoby, a dla dzieci do 5 roku życia – 30 złotych. Safari odbywa się przy udziale minimum 4-5 osób. Płatności za bilety można dokonać tylko gotówką.

Zoo Safari Okrągłe jest czynne codziennie przez cały rok.

Aby zwiedzić mazurskie zoo konieczna jest wcześniejsza rezerwacja.

Warto pamiętać, że na terenie safari nie wolno wyprowadzać zwierząt domowych, ponieważ mogą one zakłócać spokój i bezpieczeństwo zwierząt zamieszkujących teren.

Na terenie zoo organizowane są imprezy okolicznościowe i uroczystości rodzinne.

Mazurskie Zoo Safari zimą

Obiekt czynny jest przez cały rok. Zimą zwiedzający mogą wybrać się na wyjazd do jeleni oraz zobaczyć daniele. Dodatkowo w tym okresie odbywają się wizyty w stajni.

Okręgłe Resort Ski

Gdy pozwalają na to warunki, w ośrodku tworzony jest stok narciarski. Resort oferuje wyciąg taśmowy oraz orczykowy. Do dyspozycji gości są dwie trasy. Obie tasy są oświetlone, ratrakowane i sztucznie naśnieżane.

Na miejscu dostępna jest wypożyczalnia sprzętu oraz serwis narciarski. Nauki jazdy po wcześniejszym umówieniu można uczyć się pod okiem doświadczonych instruktorów.

Dodatkowo organizowane są zjazdy tubingowe.

Zoo Safari na Mazurach

Mazurskie zoo safari to świetne miejsce dla rodzin z dziećmi. W porównaniu do tradycyjnych ogrodów zoologicznych, uczy dzieci miłości i empatii do zwierząt, pokazując je w naturalnym środowisku. W ciągu 60 minut zwiedzania, goście poznają nowe gatunki zwierząt, ich zwyczaje i ciekawostki.

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Mazurskie ZOO Safari

Oko w oko z egzotycznymi zwierzętami – bez uciążliwej podróży, paszportu i wizy? W prosty sposób można spełnić to marzenie! Wystarczy wyprawa na Mazurskie ZOO Safari, aby przekroczyć granicę kilku kontynentu. Ten niezwykle ciekawy park, położony w urokliwej wsi niedaleko Giżycka, pozwala na obserwację z bliska dzikich zwierząt, w trakcie ekscytującej przejażdżki. Efekt jest niesamowity.

ZOO Safari Okrągłe – wspaniałe wrażenia i moc wzruszeń

Mazurskie ZOO Safari zostało oparte na bazie formuły ogrodu zoologicznego. Stanowi jednak wyjątkowe połączenie klasycznego ogrodu zoologicznego i parku rozrywki. Wato podkreślić, że wszystkie zwierzęta żyją tu warunkach zbliżonych do naturalnych. Do swojej dyspozycji mają 100- hektarowy teren, z przepięknymi łąkami, z płaskimi, pagórkowatymi, bagiennymi i błotnistymi obszarami. Ta przestrzeń i jej różnorodność zapewnia zwierzętom swobodę i wyjątkowo dobre warunki do życia.

Mazurskie ZOO Safari usytuowane jest w małej wsi Okrągłe, w gminie Wydminy, nad malowniczym jeziorem Okrągłym. Na obszernej powierzchni można podziwiać ponad 400 zwierząt z 24 różnych gatunków. Liczba zwierząt w kompleksie stale rośnie, niektóre rozmnażają się, sprowadzane są także nowe gatunki. Park stanowi doskonałe miejsce na aktywny wypoczynek dla całej rodziny. Atrakcyjność tego miejsca, w dużym stopniu, wyznacza formuła zwiedzania, która umożliwia niemal bezpośredni kontakt z egzotycznymi zwierzętami. Ponadto na odwiedzających czekają liczne atrakcje, miedzy innymi: zjazdy na dętkach TUBING, które odbywają się zarówno w sezonie lecie, jak i zimą, arena zdalnie sterowanych samochodów RC, a w okresie zimowym- nauka jazdy na nartach. W Mazurskim ZOO Safari odbywają się także imprezy grupowe. Organizowane są konferencje, szkolenia, imprezy firmowe, okolicznościowe, biznesowe, imprezy dla dzieci oraz uroczystości rodzinne.

Mazurskie ZOO Safari i specjalne atrakcje dla dzieci

Badania dowodzą, że bezpośredni kontakt ze zwierzętami ma pozytywny wpływ na ludzi, w szczególności na najmłodszych. Nie tylko jest źródłem radości, lecz także nauki- wrażliwości , empatii, łagodności…Pobudza kreatywność oraz chęć do poznania i obcowania z naturą. Nie dziwi więc fakt, że Mazurskie ZOO Safari cieszy się ogromnym zainteresowaniem wśród rodzin z dziećmi. Zwłaszcza, iż placówka ma do zaoferowania pociechom dodatkowy pakiet atrakcji. Do dyspozycji dzieci pozostaje Bajdocja- kolorowy pac zabaw oraz dmuchany zamek ze zjeżdżalnią. Milusińscy mogą skorzystać z nauki jazdy konnej lub przejażdżki na kucyku. Na zakończenie zwiedzania Mazurskie ZOO Safari organizuje również ciekawe zabawy i konkursy o tematyce zwierzęcej.

Unikatowi mieszkańcy parku

Podczas odwiedzin w Mazurskim ZOO Safari mamy do wyboru przejażdżki: specjalnym samochodem terenowym, bryczką lub na przyczepie za ciągnikiem. W trakcie wyprawy możemy przypatrywać się z bliska intrygującemu życiu wielu gatunków zwierząt z odległych kontynentów oraz równych stref klimatycznych. W pierwszym etapie zwiedzania możemy podziwiać daniele, jelenie wschodnie oraz europejskie, Axis, a także stado dzików. Jeleń wschodni zamieszkuje obszary Syberii oraz Chin, Mandżurię i Koreę. Jest nieco mniejszy od jelenia szlachetnego, a jego rudą sierść, od wiosny do wczesnej jesieni, pokryta jest na tułowiu charakterystycznymi białymi cętkami. Natomiast jeleń Axis to bardzo ciekawy, słabo poznany gatunek parzysto kopnych. Jego ojczyzną jest Półwysep Indyjski. Jest samotnikiem i prowadzi nocny tryb życia. Należy do gatunków zagrożonych, podobnie jak kilku innych niepospolitych mieszkańców Mazurskiego ZOO Safari. Wśród nich jedyny współcześnie dziko żyjący – koń Przewalskiego. Obecnie na wolności spotykany go wyłącznie na ternie Chin i Mongolii.

W Mazurskim Zoo Safari towarzyszą mu kucyki, osiołki nubijskie, a także koniki Polskie, konie Wielkopolskie oraz Zimnokrwiste. Żyje tu również przesympatyczna i niezwykle waleczna lama andyjska. I choć zazwyczaj w sytuacji zagrożenia – pluje, wzbudza u odwiedzających ogromną sympatię. Ponadto wśród mieszańców spotkamy : owce wrzosówki, kury, krowy odmiany Highland Cattle i Herefordy, kaczki oraz gęsi, króliki, kozy. Elegancko prezentują się również bażanty złociste. Chrysolopus pictus, czyli bażant złocisty to przepięknie upierzony, barwny azjatycki ptak W naturze zamieszkuje zarośla i lasy bambusowe na zboczach gór. Odznacza się spokojnym i skrytym usposobieniem.

Mazurskie Zoo Safari – zaplanuj wycieczkę!

Kompleks czynny jest codziennie, przez cały rok, lecz przed przyjazdem wymagana jest rezerwacja telefoniczna. Należy również zapoznać się z instrukcją korzystania z ZOO. Ośrodek odnajdziemy pod adresem Wydminy Okrągłe 10. Cennik oraz aktualne godziny otwarcia znajdziemy się na stronie internetowej. Zwiedzanie rozległego terenu zajmuje około 60 minut. Co ważne, safari przystosowane jest również dla osób niepełnosprawnych. W okresie zimowym organizator zaprasza także do odwiedzin w stajniach. Warto pamiętać, że do ZOO nie można przyprowadzać zwierząt domowych.

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Kadzidłowo – safari na Mazurach

Kadzidłowo – dziki

Dojechać do Kadzidłowa najłatwiej trasą z Rucianego w kierunku Mikołajek.

Park Dzikich Zwierząt Kadzidłowo znajduje się na terenie Puszczy Piskiej. Celem Parku jest umożliwienie zwiedzającym poznania gatunków rodzimych. Położenie Parku na śródleśnych łąkach stwarza zwierzętom możliwość życia w warunkach zbliżonych do naturalnych. Ze względu na rozległość terenu parku Kadzidłowo zwiedzanie odbywa się tylko z przewodnikami, którzy opowiadają o poszczególnych zwierzętach, ich biologii, zwyczajach oraz potrzebie ochrony. Dotyczy to przede wszystkim gatunków rzadkich rzadkich ginących, jak ryś, wilk, puchacz, cietrzew, głuszec, jarząbek.

Dużym sukcesem jest ich rozmnażanie na terenie Parku, co świadczy o odpowiednich warunkach ich utrzymania.

W Parku Kadzidłowo prowadzone są prace związane z ochroną i reintrodukcją gatunków obecnie ginących lub zagrożonych takich jak kuraki leśne czy ryś nizinny. Patronem Parku Kadzidłowo jest znany przyrodnik i patriota Benedykt Dybowski, który zesłany na Syberię przyczynił się do poznania przyrody tej części świata. W związku z tym w Kadzidłowie znajduje się też grupa zwierząt Syberii i Dalekiego Wschodu.

Założycielem parku jest dr Andrzej Krzywiński

Można w nim zobaczyć:

• syberyjskie jelenie Dybowskiego
• mnóstwo ptactwa leśnego

Parku utrzymywany jest przez odwiedzających, dozwolone jest karmienie zwierząt.

Park obecnie zajmuje obszar 10000 m 2

Park Dzikich Zwierząt Kadzidłowo

12-220 Ruciane Nida

tel. (0 87) 425 73 65

e-mail: [email protected]

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Mazurskie ZOO. 5 miejsc, gdzie na Mazurach zobaczycie dzikie zwierzęta

Mazury to nie tylko wspaniała przyroda, piękne lasy, majestatyczne jeziora czy nietuzinkowe zabytki. To również możliwość obcowania ze zwierzętami. Nie tylko tymi, które możemy spotkać we wspaniałych mazurskich lasach, ale również w specjalnych miejscach do tego przeznaczonych.

Jeśli podróżujemy po Mazurach z dziećmi, warto koniecznie odwiedzić kilka ciekawych miejsc w regionie, gdzie będziemy mogli podpatrzeć z bliska jak żyją mazurskie zwierzaki.

Przedstawiamy Wam 5 miejsc na Mazurach wartych odwiedzin, jeśli kochacie zwierzęta i uwielbiacie z nimi przebywać.

Park Dzikich Zwierząt w Kadzidłowie

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Kadzidłowo leży zaledwie 10 km od Rucianego-Nida. Park obejmuje teren ok. 100 ha i znajduje się na śródleśnych łąkach. To powoduje, że zwierzęta w nim przebywające bytują jak w swoim normalnym środowisku.

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Zoo safari okrągłe na mazurach.

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Wycieczka po rozległym terenie zamieszkiwanych przez kilkanaście gatunków zwierząt zajmuje około 60 minut. Tutaj zwierzęta do swojej dyspozycji mają piękne łąki, strome pagórki, tereny bagienne i błotniste, dzięki czemu czują się wyjątkowo swobodnie.

Mazurskie Zoo Safari

Ferma jeleniowatych w kosewie górnym.

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Stacja Badawcza Instytutu Parazytologii PAN

Ośrodek hodowli żubrów na mazurach.

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Masuria (Mazury), Poland: 18 Things to Do & Places to See in Masurian Lakes

• Author: Bartek Dziwak

• Updated: January 24, 2024

Masuria (Mazury) and the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes is one of Poland’s most diverse and beautiful regions. Mazury is famous for its thousands of lakes, vast forests and wildlife. It is an ideal place for a holiday not only if you like sailing and water attractions but also if you are interested in history, WWII mysteries, hydro-technical monuments, castles and even… deer! You will have enough attractions for several trips to Masuria.

To help you plan your visit, I have prepared a list of 18 exciting places to see in Masuria (Mazury) in the north-eastern part of Poland.

You can enjoy the Masurian landscape while walking, exploring the area by bike, hopping on a sailboat, or canoeing. Masuria is one of the most beautiful places to see in Poland .

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1. The Great Masurian Lakes Trail

pol: Szlak Wielkich Jezior Mazurskich

Travelling around the Masuria region can be almost never-ending. All you need to do is hop on a sailboat and head for the Great Masurian Lakes Trail. It’s a 100km-long waterway starting on Lake Wiartel and running through lakes Nidzkie, Bełdany, Mikołajskie, Tałty, Tałtowisko, Szymon, Jagodne, Boczne, Niegocin, Kisajno, Dargin, Kirsajty and Mamry leading to Węgorzewo.

Sailing on the Great Masurian Lakes Trail is great fun but also a task that requires caution and experience . On the water, you may be faced with rapidly changing weather conditions and a large number of other boats. If you have little experience, use the services of a skipper and sail safely!

You don’t have to cover it all to get a taste of a bit of Masurian life on the water . Your journey can have several interesting stops, during which you will visit Mikołajki, Ryn, Giżycko, and Ruciane-Nida (more about these towns later) or look for more desolate corners to relax in nature.

Although the lakes look unconnected at first glance, you can easily cross them without going ashore, thanks to a network of canals. Along the way, you will come across many exciting engineering structures, such as the swing bridge in Giżycko on the Łuczański Canal. In high season, crowds of tourists and queues of ships line up in front of it.

An exciting option for bicycle enthusiasts is to ride the Mazurian Bicycle Loop (Mazurska Pętla Rowerowa). You can choose to ride only parts of the loop, hooking up with observation towers along the route. When the loop construction is complete, it will be 300 km long and connect with the Green Velo bike trail .

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1.  Accommodation : book early & save money   (stay in Mikołajki , Giżycko or Węgorzewo ).

2.  Currency exchange : you can use your bank card, but much cheaper is the free Curve card .

3.  Rent a car : you’ll be flexible & see more in less time .

4.  Map of Mazury sights : explore better with a map of the best attractions on your phone.

2. Śniardwy Lake – Poland’s largest lake

Within the boundaries of the Masurian Landscape Park, you will find Poland’s largest lake – Śniardwy , with an area of 113.8 km². You can count eight islands on the lake. One of them, Czarci Ostrów, was formerly used militarily. The Prussians built warehouses on it, which were guarded by solid fortifications.

You can go on a bicycle trip around the lake. If you decide to go on a bicycle trip, you can visit the Polish Academy of Sciences research station in Popielno (they breed and protect the Polish horse breed – “konik polski – the Polish Konik”).

Think about a bicycle tour around Śniardwy – there are 85 km to ride. The route leads mainly through the picturesque Mazurian Landscape Park (Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy) and has a rope-pulled ferry crossing of Lake Bełdany on the way. You can rent a bike at the MazurskieRowery.pl rental (Mikołajki), which we used during our cycling tour around Lake Łuknajno.

You will find several viewpoints around the Masurian Sea, as the locals call Śniardwy. I recommend you reach at least a few of them:

• a viewing tower near Lake Łuknajno (location on the map: 53.797179150, 21.639160018) – a viewing point that you will find by the Agrotourism Farm Łuknajno. This place is an interesting accommodation option if you want to rest close to nature, outside the most popular Mazurian villages,

• the cliff in Szeroki Ostrów (location on the map: 53.73577908, 21.73694266) – a natural cliff from which you will have the Sniardwy on your palm. Szeroki Ostrów used to be an island, but in the 20th century, a causeway was laid, turning the island into a peninsula. You can get here by bike, but it is also possible by car. There is a campsite on Szerokie Ostrow,
• a lookout point near the Kwik village (location on the map: 53.7456446, 21.7967866) – another good vantage point on the Masurian Sea. It is also worth seeing a nearby weir on a small channel connecting Śniardwy with Białoławki Lake.

Apart from bicycles, Śniardwy offers a multitude of water attractions. You can rent water equipment in Mikołajki (e.g., Wioska pod Żaglami, Fali Adrenaliny, Huskatlenie) and Nowe Guty (e.g., Marina Śniardwy). You can choose from kayaks, pedal boats, sup boards and even paddle boats and catamarans.

Embark on a cruise ship on Lake Śniardwy . Many opportunities are offered by Żegluga Mazurska (e.g. routes on the three lakes – Mikołajskie, Śniardwy and Bełdany or cruises from Mikloajki to Śniardwy and islands on the lake). Also, have a look at Żegluga Pasażerska Mikołajki and the largest Polish inland sailing ship Chopin (also Mikołajki).

Remember that Śniardwy is a large body of water known for its dangerous white scow . If you lack experience on the water, take advantage of organised cruises or hire a boat with a skipper.

3. Giżycko and the Niegocin and Kisajno Lakes

Giżycko is one of the most popular destinations in the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes (Kraina Wielkich Jezior Mazurskich) for water holiday fans. The town lies between the Niegocin and Kisajno lakes. Here you will find the largest passenger and yacht harbour in the Masuria region , making Giżycko the capital of boats and sails in the summer.

The strategic location of Giżycko in the isthmus between the lakes led to the establishment of the fortress Boyen in the 19th century – a fortification built by order of Friedrich Wilhelm IV as a guarantee of the security of the Prussian state. It never took an active part in battles. I recommend visiting the fortress museum, with a sizable model and some reconstructed buildings, such as the Armourer’s Workshop.

To enter the Boyen fortress you must buy an entrance ticket . You can check on the website the ticket prices and opening hours of the fortress . You can albo use the services of guides (guided tours in Polish, German and Russian).

The most popular attraction in Giżycko is the only revolving bridge in Poland on the Łuczański Canal , which connects the Niegocin and Kisajno lakes. The bridge usually allows cars to pass but can be manually rotated to allow boats to pass over the canal. The whole procedure takes a few minutes, thanks to the muscle power of just one person!

Above the Łuczański Canal, you will still find a wing of the former Teutonic Knights’ castle , which now houses the 4-star St. Bruno Hotel with a fabulous SPA integrated into the castle’s atmosphere. We stayed in the castle in Giżycko and have fond memories of that time.

Walking around Giżycko, it is worth reaching St. Bruno’s Hill , where you have a good view of Lake Niegocin. Returning to the heart of Giżycko, look around Grunwaldzki Square (Plac Grunwaldzki), where you will find the Evangelical Augsburg Church (a place of International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music) and the former Fala cinema with its socialist-realist mosaic.

Heading towards the lake, you will reach the area of the eco-marina and the promenade leading to the observation deck and pier. From here, you can see the ships on their regular cruises on the surrounding lakes. You will find the town beach next door, popular with tourists and Giżycko residents.

You can check on the website the directions of the Żegluga Mazurska tours and ticket prices . Also check the offer of the ship Bosman, which offers the popular “3 lakes, 3 canals in 1 hour” tour .

If you like vantage points, also look at the water tower (Wieża Ciśnień) with its exhibition on the history of Giżycko. At the top, you will enjoy a café with a view of the whole town and the nearby lakes. You must pay admission to the viewpoint – even if you want to use the café.

I recommend eating at one of the places I have tried: the Grota restaurant with eel broth and salmon fillet in mango. Also the Omega bar is legendary – a milk bar with typical Polish dishes such as ‘kotlet schabowy’ or ‘placek po węgiersku’. I recommend it for its great atmosphere, reasonable prices and tasty food.

4. Mikołajki and Tałty and Mikołajskie Lakes

Mikołajki, situated on the Mikołajskie and Tałty lakes, stands out for its architecturally pleasing consistency . Low-rise buildings, red sloping roofs, a lively promenade and lakes full of ships are important attractions of Mikolajki that leave good memories.

Mikolajki’s main street, named after Michal Kajka, will lead you to the market square with the fountain of King Sielaw. This crowned fish is the town’s symbol on its coat of arms, related to the legend of King Sielaw fighting with the fishermen, who cut the fishermen’s nets and drove the area to starvation.

When finally caught by the locals, the king wanted to avoid death at their hands and promised them nets full of fish after each catch. The fishermen agreed to the offer, but they chained the king to the bridge to be safe.

A visit to Mikołajki would not be complete without a visit to the sailing village (Wioska Żeglarska) and a stroll along the promenade on Mikołajskie Lake. Near the spectacular footbridge that connects the two shores of the lake, you will find the harbour of the Żegluga Mazurska. Continuing north, you will reach the Evangelical Augsburg Church with a small Museum of the Polish Reformation.

From the port in Mikołajki, you can embark on cruises by Żegluga Mazurska ( check schedule and prices ). On the other shore, near the Amax Hotel, is the Chopin – Poland’s largest inland sailing ship , which also offers water excursions in the area.

You can look at the city from above by climbing up to the vantage point on the tower of St Nicholas Church (kościół św. Mikołaja). You can buy tickets for the tower at the entrance. The stairs to the top are relatively easy, but if you have a crisis of form, you can rest on the chairs strategically placed on the route. 😉

If you fancy seeing the buildings of Mikołajki reflected picturesquely in Lake Mikołajskie, take an evening stroll to the southern shore (or stay overnight at the Amax Hotel overlooking the lake). Along the way, you can hook up with the well-regarded bistro Przechowalnia Marzeń (Storage of Dreams) with good breakfasts and coffee.

Looking for good restaurants in Mikolajki, I recommend you check out Słoneczny Port (Sunny Port) – a restaurant with its waterfront and an enchanting view of Lake Tałty. You can buy local products and take home a bit of Masurian flavour. Also worth a visit is the Na Wodzie Restaurant – a floating restaurant overlooking Lake Tałty.

5. Lake Łuknajno and viewing towers

A must-see sightseeing tour of the Mikolajki area is a bicycle trip around Lake Luknajno . The ride at a leisurely pace will take you about 3 hours, and along the way, you will meet dozens of bird species in their natural habitat and several lookout towers.

Peeping at them is the essence of sustainable, peaceful slow-motion tourism , which I have come to love. The route passes through the Lake Luknajno nature reserve, home to almost 100 species of birds , including storks, cranes, several ducks and even 2,000 swans. This reserve is Europe’s largest breeding ground for the mute swan.

It is worth bringing binoculars with you, as they make bird watching from the lookout towers more rewarding. The route is not demanding, mostly leading along relatively flat gravel roads among meadows and forests. Including the one by Śniardwy, you will reach four lookout towers.

Each of them will allow you to look at the surroundings from a different angle and catch various species of birds in the lenses of your binoculars. Even if you won’t be able to tell them apart (like me), the pleasure of peeping at their wildlife is incredible.

During your trip, you may want to buy coffee at Folwark Łuknajno , which has a viewing tower over Lake Śniardwy. They have fish soup, Masurian spring rolls, potato baba with nibbles and quite a few seasonal dishes on offer. You can also stay overnight at Folwark Łuknajno (2- and 3-bed rooms available).

6. Wolf’s Lair – former Hitler’s headquarters

pol: Wilczy Szaniec, ger: Wolfschanze

The bunker complex in the forests near Gierłoża, known as the Wolf’s Lair, was one of the most heavily guarded and important corners of the Third Reich at the time of the German attack on the Soviet Union, or the conduct of Operation Barbarossa. Hitler lived in the Wolfschanze for as many as ca. 800 days. It was also here that Claus von Stauffenberg made his failed assassination attempt on the Nazi leader in 1944.

Before entering the Wolf’s Lair, you’ll need to buy an entrance ticket – please check ticket prices and opening hours . You can visit with an audio guide, which you can buy in a booth near the parking lot.

I have never felt shivers and anxiety when entering the grounds of any attraction. Witnessing myself walking on paths previously trodden by the most remarkable criminals of the modern world – Hitler, Himmler, Göring, Keitler, Bormann, other leading Nazis and even Mussolini – was terrifying.

The Wolf’s Lair is a complex of over a dozen structures and bunkers in various states of disrepair after the complex was blown up in the face of approaching Soviet troops. The structures were so sturdy that tonnes of TNT destroyed the shafts in Kętrzyn, located a few kilometres away, but they could not cope with the bunkers’ walls, which were several metres wide.

On 20 July 1944, at the Wolf’s Lair, during a working meeting with Hitler, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg made an unsuccessful attempt on the life of the leader of the Third Reich . The bomb explosion slightly injured Hitler, so the assassination attempt did not threaten his life. After the plot was discovered, Stauffenberg was executed.

If you look at the photographs displayed at the Wolf’s Lair, you will see how many famous photographs of Nazi criminals were taken here. Here, the most important decisions of the declining part of the war were made. Long months spent in the bunker caused Hitler’s mental health to decline. After escaping from the Wolf’s Lair to Berlin, he committed suicide in the bunker beneath the Reich Chancellery.

7. Krutynia River and canoeing trips

The picturesque Krutynia River does not break any records in length (it is only 99 km long). Still, due to its numerous meanders and interesting landforms, it is an excellent attraction for canoeists and fans of relaxation in nature. The canoe trail on the Krutynia has 91 km and leads through the Puszcza Piska forest and the Mazurian Landscape Park. It is one of the most beautiful canoe routes in Poland and Europe .

Thinking of kayaking down the Krutynia River? Your choices include one-day rafting trips and multi-day trips starting in the village of Krutynia. There are several canoe rentals in the village of Krutynia. Quite a few rafting trips also start in the village of Ukta (Przystań Ukta).

Canoeists claim that the most exciting part of the Krutynia River canoeing trip is the 14-kilometre-long section between Cierzpięta on Lake Mokry and Rosocha, which takes about 5 hours to complete.

If you are not in the mood for kayak adventures but the Krutynia River interests you as a place for relaxation, look for secluded locations on the river banks. Just right if you want to relax in the embrace of nature and without crowds.

8. Deer Farm (PAN research station) in Kosewo Górne

The deer farm in Kosewo Górne is one of the nicest surprises on a journey through the Great Mazurian Lakes Region . In the centre, which is run by scientists and, at the same time, deer enthusiasts, we encountered a respectful approach to the animals. It is around the deer that the life of the research station revolves, and tourists here are just silent observers of the wildlife.

Guided by Mr Paweł, in two hours, we learned a lot about the daily life of deer – their habits, instincts, and ways of communication. We even learned the basics of genetics and species classification to more consciously distinguish between roe deer, red deer, fallow deer and elk.

You can visit the PAN research station in Kosewo Gorne during the summer season – from May to August . You can find detailed information about available dates on the website . Beware of Google Maps – the navigation leads to the station by an incorrect, impassable road (look for road signs).

Walking around the PAS research station in Kosewo Górne meant communing with wild animals. Frightened by our sight, the herds of deer slowly gave way to us and watched our movements from hiding with great curiosity. Imagine what a magical experience this must be, with everything happening in the hilly, picturesque area.

If you are a bit lucky, you will manage to make friends with Gabi – a deer raised under the watchful eye of Mr Paweł. Gabi has much less fear of humans than her wild sisters and brothers, making her happy to walk with tourists, and, of course, she loves it when visitors decide to pet her vigorously.

9. Mamerki Bunkers (Mauerwald)

In addition to the best-known Wolf’s Lair in Mamerki, you can visit the bunkers formerly occupied by the Headquarters of the Third Reich’s Land Forces (OKH). All ground troop movements on the Eastern Front, including the legendary Battle of Stalingrad, were commanded from here.

The tour of Mamerki has three stages – the bunkers in the so-called Brigid’s Town (right next to the car park and ticket office), the museum dedicated to World War II next to the highest observation tower in Masuria and the so-called giant bunkers in the Quelle Zone (a few hundred metres away, across the street). I was most impressed by the museum.

You can find details of the Mamerki bunker tour on the website. Parking in front of the ticket office is free. Stopping here, you will visit two parts of the complex – you will have to drive several hundred meters to the giant bunkers (the third part).

The complex subject of the eastern front of the Second World War is told here in an accessible, sensitive way. The content to read doesn’t overwhelm with an overload of information. The museum collects many remnants of the German presence, including swastika-decorated porcelain and pieces of soldiers’ equipment. There is even room for a replica of a U-boat submarine.

At the museum, you will also have the opportunity to speculate about the lost Amber Chamber , which is said to have been hidden somewhere in the Mamerki bunkers. To this day, however, it has not been found, although the former East Prussian supreme commander Erich Koch pointed to this very area as the place where it was deposited.

In Brigid’s Town, you will visit the bunkers of the former Communications and Command Centre. The giant bunkers located further on owe their name to the walls and ceilings up to 7 metres thick! Just imagine what an important place Masuria must have been for the Nazis in the 1940s.

10. The Upper and Lower Leśniewo Locks on the Mazury Canal

pol: śluza Leśniewo Górne i Leśniewo Dolne

If you are looking for remnants of Prussian and German plans for developing these lands in Masuria, you will come across the route of the Masurian Canal. It was supposed to connect the Great Masurian Lakes via Lake Mamry with the Baltic Sea. Construction was halted several times due to ongoing wars (World War I and World War II) and financial difficulties. The canal wasn’t completed, but several monumental buildings remain.

The locks of Lesniewo Górne and Lesniewo Dolne are located near Mamerki and Lake Mamry, at the beginning of the planned Mazurian Canal. You can reach the locks on foot from Mamerki , or you can stop your car at a private parking lot and walk a few hundred meters to the Lesniewo Górne lock. Admission to the locks is free .

The most characteristic structure on the Mazurian Canal is the Lesniewo Górne lock. It was 60-80% successfully built, although the hydro-technical equipment that was supposed to work in the lock never arrived here. Hidden in the forest, the sluice is impressive for its size and the preserved site of the Third Reich emblem . The shadow of the eagle with the swastika and the raw concrete look monumental and terrifying.

Closer to the car park, you will still find the remains of the construction of the Leśniewo Dolne sluice. The degree of progress of its construction was much lower (about 20%), so there are far fewer things to see here as well. However, it was planned to be built identically to the Upper Lesniewo.

11. Reszel – castle and historic Old Town

Reszel is the prettiest little town I have seen during my trips around Warmia and Masuria . The bishop’s castle dominating the town, the coherent development of the Market Square area with its rows of historic houses, the mighty parish church and the Gothic bridge – all within a few hundred metres from the Town Hall.

Reszel was granted town rights in 1337, developing as a thriving crafts centre, including blacksmithing and artistic carpentry. Approximately 30% of the town was destroyed during the Second World War, which was rebuilt in the post-war years.

Reszel’s most important monument is the bishop’s castle , built in 1241 by order of the Teutonic Knights, where you can visit the observation tower (and look from it at the charming Old Town). The castle in Reszel houses the Hotel Zamek Reszel (an atmospheric place!) and a restaurant where we had a delicious lunch.

While in Reszel, remember that by going here you have passed the historical border of Masuria and Warmia . Reszel is in Warmia and to refer to it as a Masurian town is a historical mistake. It’s of great significance to Poles living in this part of the country. Better not to confuse these lands. 😉

Other highlights include the 14th-century parish church of St Peter and St Paul (kościół farny św. Piotra i Pawła), which has a mystical twilight atmosphere. Look out for the 19th-century organ, thanks to which the Reszel Organ and Chamber Music Concerts are organised in Reszel. You can climb the 232 steps to the observation deck in the church tower.

Reszel’s Old Town boasts many historic townhouses. The ones on Wyspiańskiego Street look particularly lovely. In the heart of the Market Square, you will find the Town Hall surrounded by more than 20 historic houses.

Walking east along Spichrzowa Street, you will reach the Gothic (though not this certainty) High Bridge, thrown over the Jizera River. An exciting curiosity of Reszel is the Art Nouveau Villa Maria from 1906 , with its colourful façade of an unusual shape. The town can offer a lot of attractions, so you should plan about 3-4 hours for Reszel.

12. Święta Lipka Sanctuary and historic organs

A few kilometres from Reszel lies the Marian Sanctuary in Święta Lipka, a significant attraction on the itinerary of people of faith or interested in sacral architecture. We came here for a concert of organ music on a baroque organ with moving figures , which dates from 1721. We did not manage to listen to the concert but had the opportunity to see the sanctuary’s rich (sometimes overwhelming) interior.

You can check the dates of the organ presentations on the shrine’s website . The concerts are held only for groups of a “dozen or so” people (there are no strict numbers). Visiting Swieta Lipka in the off-season, we didn’t have a chance to hear the organ, but if you come here during the season, the concert will almost certainly take place.

Crowds of pilgrims were and are still attracted to Święta Lipka by the legend of the condemned man to whom Mary supposedly appeared in a death dungeon. She gave him a piece of wood and a chisel to carve the holy statue. When the guards and judges saw the figure in the morning, they considered its appearance to be a miracle.

Legend had attracted visitors to Święta Lipka since the 15th century when a chapel was built around the holy tree. The sanctuary is currently in the hands of the Jesuits, who manage the site. Tourists come here to see the church’s interior and the live show put on by the moving organ. Miraculously, it escaped devastation during the Red Army’s march. Entry to the church is free.

13. Mrągowo and Lake Czos

Mragowo gets crowded a few times a year. The amphitheatre on Lake Czos fills up on the occasion of several major festivals , including the Country Picnic and Mazurian Cabaret Night.

Mragowo boasts an eye-pleasing city centre with a grand City Hall , where you’ll find a branch of the Museum of Warmia and Mazury. We looked there to learn more about the history of old Mragowo (known as Sensburg) and see old Country Picnic posters.

From the Town Hall, you can walk along the promenade to the Mragowo pier on Lake Czos , from which you can get a good view of the festival amphitheatre. Right next to the City Hall stands the distinctive Prussian-walled building of the Bosnian Watchtower, which is believed to be the oldest building in the city.

It’s worth setting off on a short walk toward Lake Magistrackie to see the sculptures of the city of Mrągowo and then reach the Bismarck Tower with a vantage point overlooking the city. You can buy local handicrafts at the ticket office.

If you like viewpoints, go to the Góra Czterech Wiatrów (Four Winds Mountain). It offers a good view of Mragowo and Lake Czos. It’s close to a wild lakeside beach where you can relax without crowds of tourists.

You could explore Mragowo according to an unusual theme – traces of historic doors. You can find a brochure at the tourist information desk next to the City Hall called “Mragowo. From door to door”, and then wander around the city in their footsteps for up to several hours. Walking in the footsteps of Mragowo’s modernism can also be an interesting motive.

14. Lake Mamry and city of Węgorzewo

Mamry Lake, the second largest lake in the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes , is an essential point in the plan to visit Masuria. In addition to the many opportunities for water activities, the Mamry Lake area is rich in diverse attractions. After all, right next door are the World War II monuments of Mamerki, the remains of the Mazurian Canal with sluices in Lesniewo, and many bicycle routes.

An essential base for accommodation and excursions around Mamry Lake is Węgorzewo. While in town, try to find time to see the former Teutonic castle on the Węgorapa River and visit the Museum of Railway Tradition , telling the story of the importance of railroads in former East Prussia. The Museum of Folk Culture is also worth a look.

The ships of the Żegluga Mazurska embark on regular cruises on Lake Mamry departing from the harbor in Węgorzewo. A popular route is the cruise from Węgorzewo to Upałty Island on Lake Mamry and from Węgorzewo to Giżycko. Check the pricelist and cruise schedule on the website .

If the weather is good, you could rent a bicycle and set off on a tour . You can choose between the 38-kilometer-long Little Mamry Loop, leading through Trygort, Sztynort and Ogonki along the Green Velo bike trail, or the much shorter Węgorzewo Loop (16 km through the viewpoint on Lake Święcajty and Konopki Hill).

The area around Węgorzewo and Lake Mamry is a good base for exploring this part of Masuria. You can plan several overnight stays here to freely reach nearby attractions related to World War II, among other things.

15. Ryn Castle

Wandering in the footsteps of Teutonic history in the former East Prussia, you will reach Ryn, whose castle from the end of the 14th century dominates the landscape. It was an excellent foothold for The Teutonic Knights to launch attacks on Lithuania and the seat of the Teutonic convent.

A night at the Hotel Zamek Ryn is a good way to get a feel for the place. You can take a guided tour of the castle on weekends. Visit the Ryn Castle website for tour details, hours and ticket prices .

When the secularization of the Teutonic state took place, the castle began to perform administrative functions in the secular structures of Prussia. Ryn castle burned down during the Swedish Deluge, and in the 19th century, it was cleaned up and used as a Prussian prison, after which… burned down again. Today, a four-star hotel with SPA operates in the castle.

If you feel like testing the local Masurian cuisine, look at the Gościniec Ryński Młyn, which belongs to the castle. The chef there, Agnieszka Wesolowska, specializes in Masurian cuisine , which has several interesting facets besides fish dishes.

16. Szczytno and the ruins of the Teutonic castle

Landing at Szymany airport, you are only a few minutes away from Szczytno. Here you can visit the revitalized ruins of a former Teutonic castle. Although it’s just ruins, history can bring the place to life in the imagination. Especially if the story is spun by… a belted knight!

Admission to the revitalized ruins of Szczytno Castle is free. In addition to the outdoor area, check out the exhibition hall with collections on the history of the castle and Szczytno. You can check the opening hours on the website.

Szczytno was made famous among Poles by Henryk Sienkiewicz, who tied an essential part of the plot of “Teutonic Knights” to the castle in Szczytno. The novel’s protagonist, Jurand of Spychow (village less than 30 km from Szczytno), tried to win back his beloved Danusia at the castle in Szczytno. Nowadays, you can sip Jurand beer in Szczytno.

Next to the ruins of the Teutonic castle, a massive town hall with a clock tower was built in the 1930s, moments before the outbreak of World War II. Also, find a moment to stroll along the Domowe Duże Lake with its municipal beach and pier. You’ll also find quaint figurines of the so-called “pofajdok” on the city’s streets.

“Pofajdok” is a Masurian folk name for a young man with a rather immature approach to life but a sincere and good heart. In Szczytno, these lovely men, walking their paths, are commemorated with 13 sculptures, which you will find in important city points.

17. Ruciane-Nida

If you want to relax in nature’s surroundings, I recommend visiting Ruciane-Nida. The town lies in the heart of the Piska Forest (Puszcza Piska) on as many as three lakes – Nidzkie, Guzianka Mała and Guzianka Wielka. It is a good base for exploring the attractions of Masuria.

A unique attraction of Rudiane-Nida is the historic Zdzislaw Boronski Seed Hulling Plant . It was established in the late 19th century and has been extracting seeds from cones ever since. The warehouse of the hulling plant can hold as much as 180 tons of cones at a time.

Have you ever seen so many cones at once? 😉 In one day, the plant can prepare 30 kg of pine seeds from… as much as 2,700 kg of cones!

While in Rucian-Nida, see the Guzianka I and Guzianka II locks, which connect Lake Nidzkie with the Mazurian sailing routes. In the town, you can also see military monuments – the Ruciane Guzianka defensive junction buildings with a machine gun tower. In nearby Galkowo, visit the beautiful Hunter Manor (Dworek Łowczy).

18. Old Believers’ Monuments in the village of Wojnowo

pol: Staroobrzędowcy

In my opinion, the unassuming village of Wojnowo is one of the most picturesque villages I have seen in this part of Poland. Russians arrived in today’s Warmia and Masuria, looking for a place to profess their faith without harassment. They did not accept the reform of the Orthodox Church of the 18th century – hence they came to be called Old Believers or Old Believers.

If you want to visit the monastery of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wojnowo, you need to make an appointment with its caretakers in advance . Unfortunately, communication is only possible in Polish . If you can manage it – call 660 707 570 from 10 am to 5 pm and make a convenient appointment.

They found a peaceful corner in Wojnowo, which they founded in 1830. An Old Believers’ monastery (monaster Zaśnięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny) and a wooden Orthodox church were established in Wojnowo. In the village, you can see wooden houses from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries , which adds extra magic to the village.

As if that were not enough, the Krutynia River, loved by canoeists, flows through the village. So we have in Wojnowo a small Masurian paradise, which I strongly recommend you to see, e.g. when travelling towards Mikolajki or Mragowo.

Where to sleep in Masuria? Which city to choose?

Masuria is well prepared to receive many tourists during the season. The largest accommodation bases are Mikołajki , Giżycko , Wilkasy i Ruciane-Nida . During our five-day trip through Masuria, we stayed in several places:

• Mikołajki – Amax Boutique Hotel on the shores of Lake Mikołajskie,
• Giżycko – St. Bruno Hotel in a former Teutonic castle on the Luczanski Canal,
• Ryn – Hotel Zamek Ryn in a former Teutonic castle.

Such a distribution of accommodations allowed us to reach all points of interest in Masuria without overstretching the road. You can also consider an overnight stay in Węgorzewo (if you want to focus on the northern part of Masuria) or Mrągowo .

How to get to Masuria (Mazury)? Planes, trains and buses

You can get to Masuria by any means of transportation. The most common choice is to get there in your car. Also, public transportation connects the most important points of Masuria with the rest of Poland. During our trip to Masuria, we tested the air connection between Wroclaw and Olsztyn-Mazury Airport.

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Masuria by plane – Olsztyn-Mazury Airport

The Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (Mazury Airport) operates in Szymany, near Szczytno. Seasonal flights from Wroclaw, Krakow and Rzeszow arrive here.

A small, beautifully designed terminal with local architectural motifs (e.g., exits in the style of old Mazurian cottages or decorative beams of wood, symbolizing Mazurian trees) accommodates everything tourists need. It operates several car rentals, stores and even an observation deck with a relaxation area. Useful if you’re a little stressed about flying. 😉

You could reach Olsztyn-Szymany Airport by buses from Olsztyn and Grajewo (and the Great Mazurian Lakes region in high season), as well as trains from Olsztyn, stopping right next to the airport terminal entrance. However, visiting the Great Mazurian Lakes Region will be most convenient with a rented car .

Masuria by rail

Long-distance trains connect all major Polish cities with Olsztyn, from where you can take local trains to Kętrzyn, Giżycko, Elk and Korysz, among others. You can check train schedules on the Portal Pasażera (available in English). You can buy tickets for regional trains at Koleo .

Masuria by car – how to rent a car?

Arriving in Masuria and travelling by rental car is the most convenient option for people from farther corners of Poland. Finding a car rental at the Olsztyn-Mazury airport will be most accessible, but they are also available in the centre of Olsztyn.

The attractions of Masuria and the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes are spread over a large area, which makes travelling between them by car the most efficient – especially if you only have a few days to visit Masuria.

Masuria without a car – how to plan a trip?

If you have decided to visit Masuria without a car, you must adjust your sightseeing plan to the available public transportation network. You will reach several larger towns (Giżycko, Kętrzyn) by local trains and others – by buses.

The number of connections increases during the tourist season. The best place to look for buses is e-podroznik.pl (available in English).

Some of Mazury’s attractions are outside the reach of public transportation. If you want to get there, you can opt for a bicycle tour covering the places of interest or hitchhiking, which should work well during the tourist season.

You have just learned a list of 18 attractions and places worth seeing in Masuria, especially the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes. The list of exciting nooks and crannies worth visiting here is very long. I have selected attractions for you that will allow you to get to know Masuria from different perspectives, stimulating your curiosity and encouraging you to visit the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes further. Have a great tour, and see you in Masuria!

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Looking for unforgettable outdoor holiday ideas? Poland’s Masuria Lakeland is an area of impressive natural beauty with more than 2,000 lakes, dense forests, organic farms and charming resort towns. Little known outside of Poland , Lakeland is well worth exploring.

Best time to visit.

There is no doubt that the best time to visit Masuria is the summer season, which is also the busiest and most expensive time of the year. If you want to avoid the crowds, book your stay at the beginning of June or September, when the weather is still good and there are less tourists around.

How to get there

If you’re combining your trip to Mazury with visiting Warsaw , the best way to get to the Lakeland to and from Warsaw is by train (to the region’s biggest cities: Olsztyn, Gizycko and Elblag), by bus (check out the affordable polskibus.com ), by car or also by plane (there are daily flights to Olsztyn-Mazury Airport).

Where to stay

If you’re craving an authentic nature-focused experience, go for a farm stay. Places such as Siedlisko Bianki , Moniówka and Kwaśne Jabłko offer a new take on agrotourism (‘agroturystyka’ in Polish ), with organic regional food, big communal kitchens and a friendly atmosphere.

Spa resorts such as Dr Irena Eris Wzgórza Dylewskie , Gołębiewski Mikołajki , Przystań Hotel & Spa in Olszytyn or the hip Glendoria (with an outdoor wooden spa) are also immensely popular. Make sure you book in advance.

For a truly luxury experience, head to one of Masuria’s stylish boutique hotels such as Masuria Arte or Gallery 69 .

Masuria is one of the best places in Poland to get out and experience the great outdoors. From kayaking along the picturesque Krutynia River and cycling through the area’s thick forests, to sailing and fishing on the country’s biggest lakes, there are plenty of activities to choose from.

1. Masurian lakes & towns to visit

Measuring over 113 sq km, Śniardwy is Poland’s biggest lake and Pole’s favourite sailing spot. You can take a boat out by yourself or rent a skipper to enjoy a day out on the water (or simply relax on one of the wooden decks). Other lakes worth recommending are the Luknajo Lake (which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), Niegocin and Mamry.

Gizycko, Mikolajki and Wegorzewo are the prime towns to visit, get some food and organise your tours and boat/kayak rentals.

Sniardwy, Poland

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Masuria also houses Hitler’s former Second World War military headquarters, Wolfschanze (Wolf’s Lair), hidden in the forests close to Kętrzyn village. It’s here that Hitler spent more than 800 days and survived an assassination attempt in 1944.

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20 Unmissable Places You Should Visit In Mazury, Poland

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Posted on Last updated: July 12, 2023

Categories Europe , Poland , Travel

I grew up in Mazury and absolutely love this fantastic region in Poland. Masuria, often overlooked by many tourists preferring to spend their time in Gdansk, Warsaw or Krakow, has a lot to offer.

Mazury ( English: Masuria, German: Masuren ), located in the northeast part of Poland in the Warmia – Mazury region, are very popular amongst Polish and Germans. The area, however, is somewhat overlooked by many tourists.

Mazury cover 1732 km² of which Masurian lake district covers 486 km².

These lakes were ground out of the land by glaciers during the Pleistocene ice age around 14,000 – 15,000 years ago when ice covered northeastern Europe.

By 10,000 BC, the ice started to melt, and eventually, the Mazury lakes formed.

There are over 2 thousand lakes, of which the biggest Masurian lake district lake is Śniardwy (113,8 km²) and Mamry (105 km²).

Mazury Map – Masuria Map

Best time to visit Mazury

The best time to visit the Masurian Lake district and explore the best things to do in Mazury Lakes is no doubt in the summer months.

Spring months of May – June and autumn September are usually less crowded, which makes for a perfect holiday away from the crowds.

July and August tend to be the busiest, with many tourists choosing the popular Mikolajki, Giżycko, or Mrągowo.

If you want to avoid crowds, I suggest going to the beautiful countryside.

How to get Mazury

This undiscovered region recently opened Olsztyn-Mazury airport with flight connections from London.

The most convenient way is, however, to fly to Gdansk or Warsaw and rent a car or hop on a train or bus.

There are plenty of various flight connections during the summer to make the area more accessible to travellers. Both Ryanair and Wizzair operate many affordable flights.

It takes approximately 2 hours to drive from Olsztyn or 4 hours to get from Gdansk or Warsaw to the Mazury Lake District. The e-podroznik website has the most up-to-date public transport connections from all major cities to Mazury.

Best places to stay in Mazury

Mikołajki

Mazury has a lot of different accommodation options ranging from luxurious hotels to affordable B&Bs.

You can book a 5-star hotel like  Hotel Gołębiewski Mikołajki or a delightful farm stay for an authentic feel.

There are also a lot of Masurian Lake District beach hotels. I suggest looking here and finding one that is the best for you. 

The agrotourism ( Polish: Agroturystyka ) industry in Mazury is continuously growing, and you can stay close to nature with all the facilities and a unique feel.

Many agritourism accommodations in Mazury advertise now on Airbnb, and you can stay at a charming 100-year-old house like this for an unforgettable experience .

We have recently also renovated the above 100-year-old barn, and you can book our place via Airbnb or directly on mazurypodklonem.com

Booking.com is also popular and will help you find a suitable hotel.

You can also find our stunning Barn here on Booking . 

20 Unmissable Places You Should Visit In Mazury

1. explore mikołajki.

Mikołajki it’s a sailing village very popular in the summer, packed with bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and more.

An absolute must-visit.

Every summer the place hosts a’ szanty festival’. You can rent a boat here for a few hours or the day and explore the area.

Mikolajki is very popular amongst ‘rich Polish’, so if you want to spot Polish celebrities, this is the place to be. There are also a few swimming areas if you wish to cool down on a hot sunny day.

2. See the rare Mute Swan in Łuknajno

Łuknajno Lake is an ornithological reserve covering 1189.11 ha. It protects one of the largest mute swan refugees in Poland.

In the summer and autumn periods, there are up to 2,500 swans and over 175 different bird species in reserve, 95 of which nest.

In 1977, the lake was recognized by UNESCO. Hookah duck, a species occurring in the area of the Azov and Caspian Sea, is breeding here.

You can also see white-tailed eagles, marsh harriers, grey herons, cormorants, black terns, and many others unique to the area species.

3. Taste traditional Polish cuisine at Folwark Łuknajno

If you get hungry after bird watching, stop at Folwark Łuknajno for some delicious Polish cuisine. Folwark Łuknajno is a settlement from the beginning of the 17th century.

There used to be an Inn here, destroyed by the Tartars in 1656. In the later period, a manor house was created, a small estate located beautifully on the isthmus between the Śniardwy and Łuknajno lakes.

This mansion, destroyed during the First World War in 1914-1915, was rebuilt in 1916-1918.

The old manor house and quadrangle of farm buildings have survived. Here you will also find a viewing tower overlooking the lake.

4. Visit Mrągowo

Mazury Lakes

Mrągowo is a beautiful town surrounded by a lake. There is a pathway around the lake that makes for a perfect family walk.

The city, covered by cobblestone streets, is packed with shops, bars and restaurants.

It’s less busy than Mikolajki worth a visit. Here you can do some shopping, enjoy the views and have a nice meal at ‘ Restauracja Gosciniec – Molo ’.

5. Learn horseback riding in Gałkowo

Have a fantastic meal at ‘Potocki Restaurant’ and afterwards enjoy the ride. The food here is simple and delicious. A must if you are planning to eat something local and Polish.

Across from the restaurant, you will find a stud farm where you can learn horseback riding or take a guided tour through the forest on a horse.

6. Taste the real Polish ‘Pierogi’

Discover the road to a small village called Osiniak-Piotrowo and the ‘ Pierogi u Ewy ’ restaurant serving delicious Polish dumplings.

The dumplings are made fresh to order and are the best in the area. They also have beer on tap and soft drinks if you are not hungry. Enjoy!

7. See Śluza Guzianka

Guzianka is a great place to stop for fresh fish. Here you will also find the famous ‘Śluza Guzianka’. The lock was built in 1879 as a wooden sluice chamber.

In 1899, it was modernised – brick and stone walls were made, and an electric drive was installed.

The location between Bełdany Lake and Guzianka Mała is a vital transport hub, allowing ships from Ruciane Nida to cross the Great Masurian Lakes.

The conduit is 44 m long and 7.5 m wide. The work it does is raising or lowering the water level to a height of 2 m. During the year, nearly 20,000 yachts pass through it.

8. Kayak the Krutynia River

Kayaking On The River

Krutyń is a small beautiful village sitting right on the Krutyń River. It’s a great place to go for food, and you can also rent out kayaks or canoes and explore the river. If you are coming from Warsaw, this tour will include everything for you. 

Kayaking on the Krutynia River is a must. It’s a very easy-flowing river, so it’s not hard to paddle at all. To rent a kayak, drive to Krutyń village, and you will see plenty of rental places. 

You can leave the car at the rental place, and they will pick you up when you finish.

The most popular route starts in Krutyń to Wojnowo or Ukta village. If you feel more adventurous, you can start in Ukta and end in Zgon.

9. Discover the Old Believer’s History in Wojnowo

Russian Old Believers established the village of Wojnowo in the first half of the XIX century.

In 1654 they split off from the Russian Orthodox Church, rejecting reforms introduced by Patriarch Nikon.

Those reforms concerned Church customs, hymns and liturgical books. Old Believers have been so-called because they have practised their traditional customs.

There’s The Orthodox Church built between 1921-1923. A monastery on Lake Dus and a brick temple of the Old Believers that is the neo-gothic “molenna” house of prayer from 1923-27.

All three churches are open to They are free to the public and hold fascinating history.

10. Jump on a boat in Ruciane-Nida

Ruciane is very popular for its boat port ‘ U Faryja ‘. Faryj has several ships that go in and out of Ruciane-Nida around the lakes or to Mikołajki.

Just drive to Ruciane-Nida, and you can purchase the ticket at the office. The price starts at 12zl for an hour on the Nidzkie Lake.

If you are looking to make a full day out of it, pay around 50zl for a return ticket and board the ship to Mikołajki.

11. Rent a boat

‘Pod Dębem’, located close to Ruciane-Nida, is a popular boat rental place.

You can rent a kayak, water bike or boat here. There is also a small beach great for swimming as well as a bar/restaurant.

Keep in mind the place gets bustling during the summer.

12. Follow the steps of the famous Polish poet

Masurian Lake District

In Pranie, you will find Muzeum Konstantego Ildefonsa Gałczyńskiego – the Polish poet museum.

Enjoy the beautiful grounds right on the lake while embracing Polish history. Here you will also find a Bistro if you would like to stop for a bite.

13. Visit the most beautiful church in Święta Lipka

The village is known for the pilgrimage church, ‘Our Dear Lady of Święta Lipka’, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

A great attraction of the ‘Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary’ is the extraordinary Baroque organ with moving figurines of angels playing instruments.

Organ concerts in this church make for a truly unforgettable experience.

14. Discover the Adolf Hitler headquarters

In Gierłoż, next to Ketrzyn you will find Wolf’s Lair. Wolf’s Lair was Adolf Hitler’s first Eastern Front military headquarters in World War II.

Construction works here began in November 1940 under the pretext of building chemical plants “Askania”.

About 200 objects were created on the area of 250 ha, consisting of anti-aircraft shelters, objects with a lighter construction of concrete and bricks, and wooden barracks.

The headquarters had two landing paddocks and a railway station.

There is a small entry fee to access, but it’s worth it. If you wish, you can also hire a private guide or join one of many walking tours.

If you are in Warsaw, there is a brilliant private tour you can book. Get a quote below: 

15. explore the reszel castle.

Masuria Poland

Reszel is a small town where Reszel Castle proudly sits. The castle, an Ordensburg fortress, was built between 1350-1401 by the Teutonic Order.

The castle was frequently looted, besieged and gained by Polish and Teutonic forces. In the nineteenth century, the castle adapted into a prison was fully renovated after the Second World War.

Currently, the castle houses the branch of the Museum of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Olsztyn, a hotel and a restaurant.

16. Go wild at Kadzidłowo

Kadzidłowo Park Dzikich Zwierzat’ lies in the Masuria woods, near Mikolajki. Here you will find a Game Park with many rare native Polish animals. The onsite restaurant also offers traditional Polish cuisine.

17. Explore Olsztyn

Olsztyn is Mazury’s largest city with the largest shopping mall ‘ Galeria Warminska ’. Here you will also find Olsztyn Royal Castle.

The first mention of “the castle Przymiłowice” (later Olsztyn) comes from 1306, built at the place where an early medieval castle had been before.

Between 1349-59 it was enlarged at the initiative of Casimir the Great to defend the frontier of Silesia and Malopolska. In 1370 castle passed into the hands of Wladyslaw Jagiello.

Plus, there is a LOT to do in Olsztyn , from vodka tours to food tours , the place is well worth a few day’s stopovers. 

Tip: Make sure to do an Olsztyn city tour. This walking tour of the old town is a MUST! 

18. jump into the bełdany lake.

Masurian Lakes District – River Krutynia

Discover ‘Galindia Mazurski Eden’ in Iznota. Galindia is situated on a peninsula where the river Krutyn is falling into Lake Bełdany – marked on the tourist maps as the place with the most beautiful view.

It is a trendy tourist spot where you can rent out water equipment, have a meal or drink and soak in the views.

19. Cycle around the Rezerwat Zakręt

Rezerwat Zakręt in Krutyń is, in my opinion, the best place to visit in Mazury. This stunning nature reserve is perfect for a walking or cycling trip.

The path goes around one of the three dystrophic lakes. The Zakret Reserve is located 1 km west of the village of Krutyń, by the road leading to Lake Mokre.

These beautiful lakes are perfect for swimming, and best to explore them on bikes. Take a picnic basket, and you can spend the day in the area.

20. Find one of the most stunning lakes in Mazury

With over 2000 lakes, the Masurian Lake District has hundreds of pure crystal clear lakes where you will find no other soul.

I’ve spent my entire childhood swimming at these lakes, and yet there are so many to discover.

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The Mazury (Masuria) region in northeastern Poland is home to the famous Masurian Lake district, a tighly-knit net of over 2.000 lakes. The area is famous for water-sports such as kayaking and sailing, as well as While the major lakes Śniardwy and Mamry see a vast amount of tourists in summer, many of the smaller lakes are not too crowded.

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The heart of Mazury lies in the vast expanse of lakes, rivers and forests to the north and east of Olsztyn, a land of tiny villages and unspoilt nature. It’s paradise for hikers, and offers perfect conditions for sailing and kayaking. Because of the absence of large towns, Mazury can be tricky to explore if you don’t have your own wheels. In summer, the biggest lakes – Mamry and Śniardwy – attract the biggest crowds. One option is to base yourself in the lakeside village of Mikolajki , from where you can set off into the countryside or onto surrounding lakes – the smaller ones will inevitably be quieter: as a general rule, tranquillity increases as you travel east.

Buses from Olsztyn run to Mikolajki six times a day. The tourist office is on pl. Wolnosci (April–June & Sept Sat & Sun 10am–6pm; July & Aug daily 10am–6pm; t 87/421 6850). There’s no shortage of accommodation in the village itself, although some guesthouses are only open in the summer. You’ll find dozens of small pensjons on ul. Kajki running eastward along the lakefront; try Krol Sielaw at no.5 ( t 87/421 6323, w www.krolsielaw.mazury.info ; 150zł), a friendly place with en suites above a popular pizzeria. A number of bars and inexpensive restaurants pop up in the summer along the waterfront, and you can get fresh bread and tasty pastries at Cukiernia on ul. 3 Maja.

Known as the “land of a thousand lakes”, Mazury is one of the best kayaking spots in Europe. The hundreds of kilometres of signposted trails can keep you paddling for days, through sun-dappled forests and lakes filled with swans. The best known is the Krutynia Trail , which begins near the village of Sorkwity and ends 115km later in the town of Ruciana-Nida. A number of companies rent kayaks and canoes; the English-speaking AS Tour (89/742 1430, www.masuria-canoeing.com ) rents boats from 20zł per day, and offers a pick-up and drop-off service. Stay at campsites scattered along the kayak trails, or in village guesthouses en route – the tourist office can help with this.

The main town in the Mazury region, Olsztyn is first and foremost a transport hub and a handy springboard for forays into the countryside. You probably won’t want to linger too long here, but the historical centre is picturesque and there are enough sights to keep visitors entertained for a day or two.

Olsztyn’s most distinctive landmark is the Wysoka Brama (High Gate) at the entrance to the old town on ul. Staromiejska, an imposing red-brick edifice from the fourteenth century that was once part of the city walls and has served as an armoury and a prison. Olsztyn was once home to Nicolaus Copernicus, and you can see one of his sun dials embedded in the walls of the castle on ul. Zamkowa, now the town’s historical museum (Tues–Sun: June–Aug 9am–5pm; Sept–May 10am–4pm; 9zł). At the eastern edge of the old town stands the elegant Gothic St Jacob’s Cathedral , in which Napoleon’s troops once imprisoned 1500 Russian soldiers – the prisoners burnt most of the cathedral’s original wooden furnishings to keep warm.

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"We recognize the importance of reconfirming the sex of introduced animals, and will take precautions to ensure that this does not happen again," said the zoo

A zoo in Japan has learned a new critical detail about one of its resident hippos — its sex.

The Osaka Tennoji Zoo revealed on its website that Gen-chan, a hippo taken in as a male from Mexico's Africam Safari in 2017 at age 5, is actually a female.

According to the zoo, Mexican zoo officials told them Gen-chan was a male when they took him in, and "the documents required for import also indicated that it was a male."

While they initially had "no doubts" about Gen-chan's sex, they recalled noticing that the animal never displayed "male-specific behaviors" as it grew older.

According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library's website , typical behaviors of male hippos include "jaw-to-jaw sparring and yawning contests at adolescence" and being "territorial" in water.

Being that Gen-chan's reproductive organs are also not able to be "visually confirmed," the zoo opted for Gen-chan to undergo DNA testing by an outside institution.

"Based on this result, we recognize the importance of reconfirming the sex of introduced animals, and will take precautions to ensure that this does not happen again. We will continue to strive to provide a comfortable environment for Gen-chan, so we hope that you will continue to come and see Gen-chan," the zoo added.

On the other side of the world, another beloved zoo also recently announced news about one of its resident hippos.

"We have some very sad and difficult news to share," Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo announced in a post on its website on Wednesday, April 24.

"We will soon say goodbye to our beloved hippopotamus Water Lily, who has experienced declining health and quality of life following a cancer diagnosis last month. Veterinarians and caretakers have made a difficult end-of-life decision for the 45-year-old hippo, affectionately known as Lily, who will be humanely euthanized early next week," the zoo wrote.

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Local community residents can visit the beloved mammal until Sunday, April 28, "after which time the pathway will be temporarily closed."

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Senators reject field trip to African Lion Safari amid elephant bill study

Elephant rides took place at african lion safari in hamilton until 2019.

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The Senate legal affairs committee has rejected a motion calling for members to take a $50,000 field trip to the African Lion Safari in Hamilton to see the zoo's elephant exhibit.

The committee is studying a government bill that would prohibit new captivity and breeding of elephants and great apes without a license that shows it is for conservation, science or the animal's welfare.

Conservative Sen. Don Plett says the bill would have the biggest impact on the African Lion Safari, a drive-through zoo in Hamilton's ward 13 in the Dundas Valley which is home to 17 elephants.

He says it is offensive that senators don't want to take the time to visit in person before passing a bill that could kill a family-owned business.

Sen. Marty Klyne from the Progressive Senators Group, says he doesn't agree with spending $50,000 of taxpayer money to get a one-sided view of elephant captivity, and that the cost would be even higher to also visit an elephant sanctuary for comparison.

Klyne says the science on the impact of captivity on elephants is clear and the bill must pass.

Elephant rides at safari stopped in 2019 after injury

In 2023, CBC News reported that African Lion Safari was one of 55 companies that received  Ontario taxpayer money for tourism losses during the pandemic.

The zoo received the maximum grant of $695,000, as did other high-profile tourism attractions, such as Canada's Wonderland.

Elephant rides took place at African Lion Safari in Flamborough, Ont., until 2019, when a trainer was injured by an elephant named Maggie. 

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That attack was the subject of a CBC investigation , which found CAZA continued to allow the rides a decade after its American counterpart, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, halted the practice because of safety concerns for staff who work with elephants.

CAZA announced it had banned elephant rides for its members in December of 2019.

With files from CBC News

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