Attractions for families

In 2010, the Elbląg-Ostróda Canal, or rather the Elbląg Canal, celebrated its 150th anniversary.A cruise on the canal is an extraordinary trip during which you will overcome a 100-metre difference in water levels between Ostróda and Elbląg .The total route is 130 km long. In Ostróda, 3 routes take their beginnings: the main one leads to E...

Back then, the castle served as the focal point of the city, now its ruins have taken the starring role. Originally built of wood, it burned down during the Lithuanian invasion and was rebuilt of bricks and stone. At present, it’s a seat of many offices and a division of the Warmia-Masuria Museum where numerous exhibitions referring to fo...

The Teutonic Knights often built their castles using the existing strongholds of the Prussian tribes. This castle faced exacly the same lot.Built in 1349 - 1366. Once having been finished, it hosted in its walls the great master of the Teutonic Order, Winrich von Kniprode with his entourage. The first known image of the castle is the Hart...

By specialist literature, the fortified cathedral of the Warmian Chapter in Frombork is rated amongst castles.What is the reason? The cathedral has an extensive defense system, and at the same time, documents from the thirteenth century define the cathedral as a castrum or just a castle as well. Looking at the building, you can count as m...

In the years 1309-1457, the castle in Malbork was the seat for the authorities of the Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem (the Teutonic Order) and at the same time, also the capital of the Teutonic State.Since half of the castle was destroyed during World War II, it was planned to be demolished entirely. Final...

The concathedral basilica of St. James the Apostle was erected in the second half of the 14th century, it was one of the most valuable sacred monuments of Warmia. The church originally had a wooden tower, which was replaced by a stone tower in 1596. The tower is 70 metres high.From the mid-16th century, sermons had been preached in Polish...

In 1941 - 44, just here, to the east of the village of Gierłoż, located at the edge of the forest, and 8 km from Kętrzyn, there was the Adolf Hitler's Headquarters.The headquarters of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces - Wilhelm Keitel, Chief of Wehrmacht Staff, Alfred Jodl, and head of the NSDAP office, Martin Bormann. Their total...

The village of Klon is an extraordinary place. You’ll find here forty wooden cottages from the end of the 19th century.The houses are facing the road - this setting once dominated the Masuria region. Bear in mind that they were built without using nails. The wooden elements had been joint with the so called “tusks”. Don’t forget to look a...

In the small town of Wojnowo, followers of four religions have been living in peace for years: Catholics, Evangelicals, Orthodox and Old Believers. Those mentioned last are also often called Filipons - in honour of a monk Philip from the Wygórze Hermitage. At the end of the village, there is an old female monastery of the Old Believers wi...

The history of the Sanctuary begins in the 15th century. A wooden chapel was erected on a hill that gently fell towards the river and probably the first parish in this region was established here in the very same time period. Gietrzwałd became famous thanks to the Apparitions of the Mother of God which lasted from 27 June 27 to 16 Septemb...

In Mamerki, we can see German bunkers from World War II, it was here that the General Headquarters of the German Land Forces (OKH) was located.In 1940-1944, for the needs of the 40 largest generals and field marshals, 1,500 officers and Wehrmacht soldiers, about 250 objects were built, including 30 reinforced concrete shelters which have ...

A beautiful neo-Baroque palace in Łężany was built in the years 1900 - 1910. The palace has an attic roof, and the tower is covered with a four-sided dome embellished with a high lantern.During the last war, the complex was fortunately not destroyed, that's why many original decorations have been preserved inside, such as: fireplaces, cei...

Barely 20 km away from Zalesie, on the eastern edge of Olsztyn, there is Tor Kartingowy Kormoran.Enjoy the thrill of emotions with your whole family. You’ll have a whale of a time! Our Guests receive 15% of a special discount for every ride.

The city of Olsztyn was founded in the 14th century. In 1353, the Warmian Chapter granted city rights to the settlement. The highest elevation of the city fortifications is the Upper Gate (High Gate). It was built in the fourteenth century. A prison had been located here from 1858, and in 1898 it was handed over to the police station.In 1...

If you are fond of active leisure or simply prefer staying close to nature, we all recommend this beautiful place, Zalesie Mazury Active Spa. There’s so much to discover around - both on foot and on bike too. All these forests and silent roads in the middle of nowhere, oh it’s so cosy here. Should you need a coach for your biking or Nordi...

The Olsztyn Castle was erected around 1346 by the Warmian Chapter, it was built on the banks of the Łyna River.It was separated from the north-east by a deep moat. The castle used to be the strongest episcopal stronghold in Warmia. Bear in mind that in 1516-1521 Nicolaus Copernicus lived here, and in 1520 he commanded a successful deffern...

The town of Mikołajki is often called the sailing capital of Poland. It’s located in the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes on the lakes: Tałty and Lake Mikołajskie, close to the Masurian Landscape Park.In Mikołajki, there is a marina of the Masurian Shipping Company - an ideal place for sailors, but not only. Those not being able to sail o...

The beginnings of the Folk Architecture Museum - the Ethnographic Park in Olsztynek date back to 1909, when in Königsberg, then the capital of East Prussia, a decision was made to create a museum of rural architecture.The museum has an area of 96 ha. It offers an extremely rich collection of exhibits, currently it is 10,000 movable object...

Our fitness room is available to the adults hotel Guests free of charge – every day from 7:00 am until 10:00 pmThe room is equipped with professional cardio equipment from Life Fitness.Additionally, the hall is equipped with:Medicine balls 4, 6, 8gymnastic ballssensory pillowsrubber bands power band and mini bandfitness steps (for aerobic...

From February 10, we are making available our newest attraction, the Active Zone - a Mini Sports Hall and a climbing wall with automatic belaying.The new zone gives us the opportunity to conduct physical activities with our large and small guests 365 days a year, regardless of the weather outside.

The Warmian Zoo (called in Polish Warmiński Zwierzyniec) is located in the village of Nikielkowo, just 15 km from our Resort.You’ll find here various interesting species of animals, such as fallow deer, milks, ostriches, pheasants, kangaroos, llamas, purgatory buffoons and Vietnamese pigs. An unusual advantage of this place is the person ...

From July 2021, you can use the new part of our facility - LOBBY BARThe Lobby Bar consists of two levels - level 0 and level 1Only adults are allowed on level 1 - just as children have their own Parent-Free Zone (Baby&Mini Club), from now on parents have their own Child-Free Zone!We invite you :)

Zalesie offers you also individual kayaking or canoeing trips on the beautiful route of Pisa – perfect attraction for groups!

Kadzidłowo is a wonderful place in the Piska Forest. In the area of nearly 100 ha, visitors can admire many species of animals living in conditions close to natural ones.In this extraordinary place, you can see animals such as tarpans, fallow deer, Scandinavian wolves, elks and deer. Most of them are friends with humans, hence it is possi...

Water gymnastics is a safe form of physical activity which everyone can practice if they wish, whatever their age and condition are. What’s the secret? During aqua aerobic, the whole osteoarticular system relieved. It’s a variations of corrective gymnastics, originally coming from rehabilitation exercises in the water.Aqua aerobic allows ...

Already a few kilometres away, driving along the Stębark - Grunwald road, you can see a monument and metal masts situated on the highest elevation of the area. A part of the monument complex is the amphitheater, the arena of which is occupied by an oval, almost twenty-metre scale depicting the deployment of troops before the battle.Museum...

On July 17, 2024, we opened a brand-new Games Room for our Guests.It is located on level -1 of the restaurant building.In one place, you can enjoy:Fun4Four game table2 air hockey tablesTable tennis tablePool tableFoosball tableiWALL – interactive gaming, activity and movement wallWe invite you to have fun! :)

Spending the winter holidays in Zalesie does not mean giving up on ski.All the fans of skiing should visit two ski stations located scarcely 20 km away from our resort Kartasiówka near Olsztyn. You can order a bus transport from the resort to the ski stations for max. 18 people!If you prefer skis for cross-country racing, you’ll also be i...

At your disposal, there is a wide choice of water equipment (boats, kayaks and pedal boats), touring bicycles, Nordic Walking sticks, basketball and volleyball fields, billiard table, ping pong table and for angling fans, even licenses for fishing from rowing boats.Recreational equipment price listDetailsPricepedalo30 zł/hkayak30 zł/hrowi...