Olsztyn Mazury

Olsztyn Mazury

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Szczytno

When flying into Olsztyn-Mazury Regional Airport, the nearest town and likely reside is Szczytno in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Many visit Szczytno as an appealing rural base to discover key Polish cities such as Warsaw and Gdansk, which are both reachable within two to three hours by car. A short 10km journey from the airport lands visitors within Szczytno as an area once occupied by the Prussians. Historical observers will delight in the significant megalithic monuments and tombs as the only examples of its type to be found in the Warmia-Masuria region and represents the area of Szczytno of utmost religious intrigue.

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Language:Polish
Currency:Polish Zloty
Time zone:GMT +1
Flight time:2 hours 15 mins
Airport code:SZY
Holiday type:City Break / History & Culture

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There are accommodation types to suit all budgets in Szczytno. Five-star hotels exuding pampered luxury and contemporary amenities are available alongside the more traditional Polish resides in the form of guest and boarding houses. Travellers can also rent rooms and apartments at competitive rates, while those wishing to fully embrace the Polish countryside will find an ample number of campsites throughout the Warmian-Masurian Voivodship.

There is a large retail park available in Szczytno when looking for sportswear, men's and women's clothes, and electronic accessories.

There is a smattering of local bars, takeaways and small restaurants serving Polish and Turkish cuisine, including Restaurant Kebab Cleopatra on Szczytno Street, while asian-fusion cuisine can be sought at Ramzes Bar.

Offering a more traditional alternative to the huge celebrations of Warsaw or Krakow, Szczyto has plenty of events and festivals for visitors to enjoy as the centrepiece of their holiday:

Constitution Day

A huge celebration marking the day that Poland’s first constitution was drafted and signed, constitution day sees national pride in Poland reach a fever pitch. Look out for plenty of Polish cuisine to sample and performances from local artists.

Independence Day

Like its American namesake, Independence Day transforms Poland into one huge party to mark the day that the country was freed from Russian oppression. Expect spectacular fireworks and dancing in the street.

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