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Things to see in Olsztynek (Poland): 9 places and when to go
Olsztynek is a town in Poland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Hiking (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Tannenberg Memorial, Ethnographic Park in Olsztynek and Olsztynek Castle. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 53.5864, 20.2852
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 129 km as the crow flies
What to see in Olsztynek
The places in and around Olsztynek, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tannenberg MemorialFormer German monument in East Prussia1.7 km
- Ethnographic Park in OlsztynekMuseum765 m
- Olsztynek CastleHistory301 m
- Sacred Heart church in OlsztynekChurch building in Olsztynek, Poland479 m
- Rezerwat Bagna NadrowskieProtected area8.0 km
- Grunwald - OlsztynekHiking7.6 km
- Ośrodek Szkoleniowo-Wypoczynkowy ZHP PerkozBeaches6.4 km
- Pałac w PacółtowieHistory11 km
- Szlak Grunwaldzki NiebieskiHiking14 km
When to go to Olsztynek
The best time to visit Olsztynek is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:45
- FebPossible9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:44
- MayBest time15:40
- JunBest time16:46
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:14
- NovPossible8:15
- DecBest time7:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. In June, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Olsztynek
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), 129 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dąbrówno12 places24 km
- Ostróda15 places25 km
- Nidzica9 places27 km
- Olsztyn25 places27 km
- Działdowo7 places40 km
- Morąg7 places43 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Olsztynek?
The best known: Tannenberg Memorial, Ethnographic Park in Olsztynek, Olsztynek Castle, Sacred Heart church in Olsztynek, Rezerwat Bagna Nadrowskie. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Olsztynek?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.
How do you get to Olsztynek?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), 129 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Olsztynek as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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