Lötzen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Kętrzyn (Teutonic Castle, Rastenburg, 14th century) lies in the wider regional area surrounding Lötzen (Giżycko). The castle appeals to travellers who would like to discover historical culture in Lötzen.

Upałty and Lipowa Góra are also located in the wider regional area surrounding Giżycko.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Lötzen.

Nature

Giżycko lies between Lakes Kisajno and Niegocin.

Geographically, Giżycko is located in the central part of the Masurian Lake District, within the region of the Great Masurian Lakes and the ethnographic region of Masuria.

Giżycko is characterised as a lakeside town with historic monuments, natural landscapes and opportunities for water sports.

History

Giżycko’s heritage is connected with the Teutonic Order. A fortified settlement was established between Lakes Niegocin and Kisajno around 1340; part of the castle has been preserved.

The town received city rights in 1612 and took the name Lötzen from the castle.

Activities

Giżycko is described as one of the main ports on the sailing route of the Great Masurian Lakes and as a Polish sailing centre. For travellers interested in sailing in Lötzen, this provides a specific point of contact.

As a next step, you can view further destination pages: Wydminy, Orlowo, Wilkasy, Bogaczewo, Fuleda, Jagodne Małe, Ryn, Jagodne Wielkie.

To the overview of the wider destination: Lötzen.