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Olsztynek (German: Hohenstein) is a historic city in the voivodeship Warmia-Masuria on the southern edge of the Allenstein Lake District, part of the Masurian Lake District, at the Ameling, a tributary of the Drewenz, in Poland. The place is known for its brick-Gothic old town. It is in the historical region Masuria.

getting there

Map of Olsztynek
Ordensburg
Half-timbered house in the open-air museum

The place is southwest of Olsztyn between Olsztyn and Lubawa. You can get here by train, bike or car.

background

Olsztynek is south of Ostróda. There you will find the Masurian Open Air Museum, which is well worth seeing. Traditional fishing cottages, farms and windmills have been rebuilt or rebuilt on 39 hectares.

mobility

You can get around the place on foot.

Tourist Attractions

The brick-Gothic old town is particularly worth seeing.

  • Brick-Gothic Ordensburg
  • neo-Gothic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • Brick-Gothic Protestant church, now a museum
  • neo-baroque town hall
  • Mrongovius birth house
  • open air museum
  • numerous town houses
  • Remains of the Tannenberg memorial from the 1914 battle

activities

Water sports, hiking and cycling are popular.

shop

There are small souvenirs to buy. It is worth visiting the for shopping Olsztyns.

nightlife

The Olsztyns are worth a visit here.

accommodation

Smaller hotels and private guest houses are available.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

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