Giżycko is the main port in Masuria surrounded by beautiful lakes. It is located between two lakes, and there are as many as a dozen more in the nearby area! When deciding to stay in Giżycko, we will certainly want to spend some time by the lake. The beach in Giżycko, overlooking the bathing area along with the pier, is located on Lake Niegocin, just a few hundred meters from the city center. The pier in Giżycko is considered one of the longest in Poland (over 400 meters long). What attractions await tourists near the beach and pier in Giżycko?
The pier in Giżycko on Lake Niegocin was built in 1970 to serve as a breakwater and was renovated and expanded in 2011. It is therefore safe and modernized. It is a wonderful viewpoint that you must visit if you are in the area or staying in the city. It guarantees unforgettable experiences! The pier in Giżycko belongs to the main walking route of the city.
The beach in Giżycko is part of the bathing area. This is where tourists often hang out, enjoying the opportunity to swim in the lake. It is important to note that the beach is public, which means entry is free, and the bathing area is supervised by lifeguards. There is a water equipment rental facility by the beach.
In season, Giżycko offers countless attractions. First, you can engage in various activities related to the nearby waters. These include mainly sailing and fishing, but also windsurfing, diving, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, water skiing, parasailing, kayaking trips, and jet skiing. Less demanding activities include boat cruises and spending time on the beach in Giżycko – sunbathing, swimming, or building sandcastles.
On land, you can try climbing in the rope park, horse riding, or quad biking. The beach area in Giżycko also has courts – for volleyball, basketball, and football, as well as tracks for rollerbladers. In season, Giżycko also hosts a funfair.
Off-season, Giżycko remains attractive in terms of activities. In winter, you can try ice sailing (iceboats), ice kiting, ice diving, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, or skating on the Giżycko ice rink. Moreover, there is a ski lift nearby. In winter, you can even fish under the ice. So, the season does not determine the joy of staying in Masuria.
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Many events, fairs, contests, and shows take place in Giżycko and its vicinity. Some are even held on the beach in Giżycko – such as the Mazury AirShow and the Colorful End of Vacation Festival, which includes the annual Color Festival and a series of concerts. It is worth checking the event calendar on the official Giżycko city website to find out what seasonal events will be organized during your stay. Maybe you will catch extraordinary historical reenactments as part of Operation Boyen?
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Giżycko has many valuable monuments worth dedicating your free time to. You should primarily see the 19th-century Boyen Fortress, considered the most valuable monument of the area. When going to the fortress, it is good to go via the Giżycko (Łuczański) Canal to see the historic swing bridge.
Besides that, there is also a 14th-century Teutonic castle in Giżycko, part of which has been restored, and inside it is a luxury hotel with a SPA area. However, part of the castle is still open to visitors.
Finally, in Giżycko, it is worth climbing the historic water tower, which has an observation deck. If that view is not enough, the next place with a city panorama is St. Bruno Hill. On the list of places to visit, you should also include the 19th-century evangelical church.
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You can take a bike trip from Giżycko in various directions. Masuria is characterized by many interesting monuments. For example, you can plan a relatively short route to Lake Mikołajskie, go to the Wolf's Lair (former Adolf Hitler's headquarters), or to Święta Lipka, where there is a Marian sanctuary. Avid cyclists might be interested in a long route to Lake Śniardwy, measuring over 130 kilometers (including the return to the
