Lyck: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The German minority association "Mazury" was founded in EÅ‚k in 1991, has been active there since 1991, and represents members from the city and the surrounding region. The Railway Museum in EÅ‚k displays railway memorabilia such as postcards, historical ticket punches, tickets, East Prussian station signs, uniforms, railway lamps, communication equipment, and typewriters. A preserved narrow-gauge locomotive has been located in EÅ‚k since 1993. This makes Lyck a specific point of interest for visitors interested in culture and railways.

You can rent a holiday apartment for a stay in Lyck.

Nature

EÅ‚k is situated on the shore of Lake EÅ‚k, which was formed by a glacier, and is surrounded by extensive forests.

EÅ‚k is situated on Lake EÅ‚k and the EÅ‚k River, with hills and forests in the surrounding area; at the same time, the city is an important railway and road junction in northeastern Poland.

Góra Jelonka is approximately 22.0 km southwest of Ełk, and Góra Dąbrowa approximately 28.0 km southwest.

Getting Around

The promenade in EÅ‚k is associated with walking, cycling, and running. It is therefore a specific local point of interest for visitors interested in these activities.

EÅ‚k County encompasses the EÅ‚k Lakeland and part of the Masurian Hills.

Cycling is listed in the EÅ‚k County visitor guide under "Rowerowy Powiat EÅ‚cki".

History

On an island in Lake EÅ‚k lie the ruins of a Teutonic Order castle; a wooden castle was built there between 1398 and 1406.

A narrow-gauge railway locomotive has stood in EÅ‚k since 1993.

Other places: Bajtkowo, Bartosze, Bogusze, Chrzanowo, Ełk, Golubie, Gorlo, Guty Rożyńskie, Kalinowo, Laśmiady, Lepaki Wielkie, Małkinie, Miluki, Mrozy Wielkie, Nowa Wieś Ełcka, Orzechowo, Regiel, Rękusy, Ruska Wies, Sajzy, Sikory Juskie, Stare Juchy, Straduny, Szeligi, Woszczele, Zawady Ełckie and Zdunki.

To the higher-level travel overview: Warmia-Masuria.