Place to visit
Ūdininkai hillfort, Poland: what it is and when to go
Ūdininkai hillfort is a visitor attraction (Ūdininkų piliakalnis) in Poland (Sejny). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · History
- Local name
- Ūdininkų piliakalnis
- Where
- Poland
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 268 km as the crow flies
- Website
- piliakalniai.lt
- Coordinates
- 54.20275, 23.42225
What it is and where
Ūdininkai hillfort is a visitor attraction (Ūdininkų piliakalnis) in Poland (Sejny). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Senovės gyvenvietė
It is in Sejny, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.20275, 23.42225; the nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), 268 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ūdininkai hillfort is May to October and December.
- JanPossible7:39
- FebPossible9:27
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:46
- MayBest time15:45
- JunBest time16:53
- JulBest time16:25
- AugBest time14:39
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:10
- DecBest time7:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain5.3 km
- E11 European long distance pathWalking path in Europe11 km
- E11 section 51: Lazdijai – VeisiejaiHiking11 km
- Church of the Visitation in SejnyChurch building in Sejny, Poland12 km
- Nature reserve Ostoja Bobrów MarychaProtected area13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: History
- Auschwitz concentration camp: German network of concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland during World War II
- Treblinka extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in eastern occupied Poland
- Malbork Castle: castle built in Prussia (now Poland) by the Teutonic Knights
- Jelenia Góra
- Sobibor extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in south-eastern Poland
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: salt mine (Wieliczka, Poland)
Every Poland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ūdininkai hillfort?
It is a visitor attraction (Ūdininkų piliakalnis in the local language) in Poland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ūdininkai hillfort?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06.
How do you get to Ūdininkai hillfort?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), 268 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Camino de Santiago, E11 European long distance path, E11 section 51: Lazdijai – Veisiejai. The rest is in the Poland guide.
Keep reading
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- History2944 places for history in Poland, from Auschwitz concentration camp to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October and December. Each with its own season by a
- PolandBefore travelling to Poland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the złoty: pay…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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