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Things to see in Orneta (Poland): 7 places and when to go
Orneta is a town in Poland, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), History (2), Nature (2). The best known are Saint Nicholas Orthodox church in Orneta, Kościół pw. Świętego Mikołaja i Świętego Rocha and Lutheran church in Pieniężno. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 54.1153, 20.1279
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- GDN Gdańsk, 112 km as the crow flies
What to see in Orneta
The places in and around Orneta, 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.
- Saint Nicholas Orthodox church in OrnetaChurch building in Orneta, Poland229 m
- Kościół pw. Świętego Mikołaja i Świętego RochaTemples6.2 km
- Lutheran church in PieniężnoChurch building in Pieniężno, Poland13 km
- Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej w PieniężnieHistory13 km
- Nature reserve Dolina Rzeki WałszyProtected area12 km
- Nature reserve Ostoja bobrów na rzece PasłęceProtected area13 km
- Castle of the Warmian Bishops in OrnetaHistory4 m
When to go to Orneta
The best time to visit Orneta 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.
- JanPossible7:40
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:46
- MayBest time15:44
- JunBest time16:52
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:11
- DecBest time7:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. In May, 7 of the 7 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 Orneta
The nearest main airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN, Gdańsk), 112 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
- Morąg7 places26 km
- Pasłęk9 places31 km
- Olsztyn25 places42 km
- Ostróda15 places47 km
- Elbląg22 places48 km
- Krynica Morska22 places49 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Orneta?
The best known: Saint Nicholas Orthodox church in Orneta, Kościół pw. Świętego Mikołaja i Świętego Rocha, Lutheran church in Pieniężno, Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej w Pieniężnie, Nature reserve Dolina Rzeki Wałszy. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Orneta?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07.
How do you get to Orneta?
The nearest main airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), 112 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Orneta as the destination and these 7 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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