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| Giżycko | ||
| Voivodeship | Warmia-Masuria | |
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| Residents | 29.381 (2012) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 29642   | ||
| height | 116 m | |
| Tourist info web | gizycko.pl | |
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Giżycko(German: Soldering) is a polish City in the historical Masuria in the center of the Great Masurian Lakes on the Masurian Lake District.
background
Next Węgorzewo and Mikołajki Giżycko has developed into a center of water sports. Sailors and now also houseboat drivers feel in good hands in the beautiful, well-kept city, which constantly offers a series of events. In addition to good hotels and restaurants, good supermarkets such as Biedronka or Lidl also offer their services. A number of international houseboat providers are based in the surrounding ports. With the construction of the EkoMarinas the disposal (pump out) of the sewage tanks of the boats has also been solved, not a single drop of sewage gets into the clean waters. Environmental protection was given top priority.
Giżycko is an important tourist center. The city is picturesquely situated on the isthmus between the Wall- and the Löwentinsee(Jezioro Niegocin). This is where the sailors meet in summer and ice sailors in winter, when the lakes are sufficiently frozen. The range of accommodation, shopping and leisure opportunities is very good for tourists here. Nearby is the Boyen Fortress, built in the mid-19th century. Boat trips lead from here to Sztynort / Steinort, where the remains of the castle of the Lehndorff family can be viewed. Lötzen and Nikolaiken are centers of boat tourism.
getting there
By plane
The Olsztyn Airport at Szczytno is the closest international airport.
By train
The place has a good train connection. The train station is directly opposite the port and the Ekomarina (MOSIR).
In the street
Numerous country roads cross in the place.
By boat
The Masurian Shipping offers a liner service on the Masurian Lakes. In Giżycko, the port is to the east of the Lötzen Canal.Arrival by houseboat:If you arrive by houseboat, the ports Ekomarina (MOSIR), LOK and DALBA are available for mooring and lingering.
mobility
The place can be easily explored on foot or by bike.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Boyen fortress. In the middle of the 19th century, built between the Löwentin and Kissain lakes on the Lötzen Canal to better fortify the city of Lötzen and to protect the German state from dangers from the east. Attempts at great power by Prussia and Russia also played a role, especially since they had gained experience in the Napoleonic Wars. The fortress was built entirely from bricks. In 1914 it survived a Russian siege and in World War II it was surrendered without a fight. The 2.3 km long wall covers an area of almost 100 hectares. It is a beautiful demonstration of Prusian fortification architecture.
- 2 Swing bridge. Built on the Lötzen Canal in 1889 to enable road traffic between the city of Lötzen and the Boyen fortress. The bridge itself is 20 meters long and 8 meters wide and weighs around 100 tons. In order to allow the passage for the ships, the bridge is rotated and this can be done by a single person due to the ingenious construction. It takes about 5 minutes to open. The bridge construction is likely to be unique in the world and is a listed building. It is still used today for road traffic.
- Castle of the Teutonic Order. Built in the second half of the 14th century. By the Teutonic Order. It was sacked by Lithuanians and then rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Dismantled in the 19th century except for the residential wing that served as the seat of the commandant of the Boyen Fortress. During the First Werl War, this was also where General Paul von Hindenburg's quarters were located. In 2011 the castle was converted into a hotel and is now operated by the Zamek hotel group. The entire location on the Lötzen Canal is very attractive and is lined with marinas, parks and promenade.
- 3 Water tower. Water tower, built at the beginning of the 20th century, open to visitors since 2007. There is an elevator.
- 4 St. Anne Church. Built in the late 19th century.
- Ekomarina (MOSIR). The city of Lötzen has built a huge marina here. In addition to many berths, there are all imaginable facilities and service options, including a pump out for holding tanks. A very good restaurant also offers a wonderful view of the lake. A huge bridge was built over the entire marina, which also crosses the railway and the road, is equipped with lifts and can be used as a viewing terrace.
activities
A houseboat holiday is ideal on the wonderful waterways of Masuria, because from the boat you can enjoy the wonderful nature even better, or have a different perspective.
shop
In the Biedronka supermarket (logo Marienkäfer), you can stock up on all everyday products. The market is located near the port above the railroad track, you can find it quickly on the city map (dynamic maps). In the harbor to the northwest through the park and then over the railroad track. Directly to the north of the Ekomarina (MOSIR) above the railroad track there is a PEKAO Bank that belongs to Unicredit and where you do not pay any fees when using the ATM if you have an account with Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank or Postbank or Unicredit.
kitchen
The restaurant in the EkoMarina is medium but highly recommended, they also speak English. If you are looking for cheap food, turn west at the EkoMarina to the port and there you will find many smaller stalls in the park and a good tavern on the canal.
nightlife
The nightlife takes place in the pubs by the harbor.
accommodation
There are a number of good hotels, the best is likely to be the Lötzener Schloß, i.e. the converted Teutonic Knights' Castle on the Lötzener Canal, which is now part of the ZAMEK Group. Mobile homes, caravans and campers, on the other hand, have a very good parking space or campsite in the EkoMarina.
health
There is a water rescue station (MOPR) in the EkoMarina, which is manned by an emergency doctor 24 hours a day. You can also be asked for help at any time from the water at 112. The yellow boats are in the east of the marina.
Practical advice
On the website of the town of Lötzen, in the top right corner, you will find extensive offers and information. A good ATM can be found at the UniCredit of PEKAO Bank, at the swing bridge immediately to the right to the east.
WiFi: On the promenade, on the banks of the Lötzen Canal north of the swing bridge on the right bank, you have free WLAN (WiFi) reception. WLAN is also included in the mooring fee in the EkoMarina.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.gizycko.pl (pl) - Giżycko official website
