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Masurian
Lake District is one of the most attractive parts of Poland. Here
you can see and feel the real beauty. of nature and wildlife. Its
lakes, forests , fascinating sights, rich cultural history and warm-hearted
people make it unique and a perfect holiday destination. It offers
you a wide range of watersports activities but also something for
nature lovers. There
are some worth visiting sights in Kętrzyn - gothic castle
of the Teutonic Order, now housing the museum with painting and
sculpture collections and many objects connected with the history
of town and its surroundings. Only
a short walk from the castle there is a beautiful gothic church
with fragments of defensive walls. In the town center you can visit
the freemasons' lodge, neogothic church and the Town Hall from the
XIX century. 12 kilometres from Kętrzyn in Święta Lipka there is a baroque monastery, one of the most beautiful sights in our region. If you go 6 kilometres farther you will find Reszel, a fascinating example of mediaeval architecture with its beautiful Old Town and castle. "Wolf's lodge" (Wolschanze) - former Hitler's Headquarters during the World War II, where the unsuccessful attempt on his life took place.
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