Ostroda

is a town in Warmia-Masurian District, situated in the western part of Polish Great Lakes and Forest Districts – Masuria, Ilawa Lakeland, Lake Drweckie..

In summer, Ostróda holds an impressive number of entertaining events of various kinds both recreational and cultural. There are many historic buildings in the town, hotels, water and sport equipment rentals, and also bars and restaurants, which sums up to a conclusion that Ostróda fits ideally to a perfect summer holiday destination.

Drwęca River, flowing through Ostróda, is a kind of nature reserve. These areas are appreciated because of their extensive tourist value. There are 15 lakes in the direct neighbourhood of the town, including 5 within the borders of the town itself. The largest one is Drweckie Lake with the developed waterfront. It is really big attraction in Ostróda. Here lies the central port of the three water channels.

Another attraction is the pier with an area of almost 700 m², which extends the traditional walking route in the attractive bay of Drwęckie Lake.
In the picturesque landscape of lakes surrounded by many moraine hills and forests, there are charming canals, connecting lakes. It is the most charming waterways. Azure waters of the Masurian lakes, clean air, lush flora and rare fauna create excellent conditions for relax. Well developed tourist facilities helped to make our holiday easy.
Tourists coming to Ostroda certainly will not get bored. There are many proposals for leisure activities - fishing, sunbathing, mushrooming, sailing, cycling, canoeing and hiking, sightseeing trips, cruise only route to Elblag Canal. This is only here, that the ships sail across the grass. Moreover, the time is enriched with numerous cultural events.

Ostroda is a very old city with a rich, rich in many turbulent events of history. Witness of the history events are monuments. The most important of them are:

• Teutonic castle of the fourteenth century
• Fragments of walls built around the Old Town.
• Monument to European Unity (Formerly Fountain of the Three Emperors)
• Tadeusz Kosciuszko Monument
• Polish Hill Cemetery, the oldest cemetery from the eighteenth century
• Bismarck Tower
• Historic houses
• Water Tower
• Church of St. Dominic Savio
• Church. of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Group of buildings of the Evangelical Church - Methodist and Lutheran
• Baptist Chapel.

Special attractions:

The lift works Ostroda and wakeboard water ski, a professional kayak track and town beach. 800-metres water ski lift is located at Drweckie Lake in Ostróda. It has become one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the region.
On the shore there is a base for skiers with a dressing, showers and equipment for rental. All the time instructor and lifeguard watch the safety of users.
At Drweckie Lake was also a professional canoe circuit, where you can take part in competitions of all categories at distances 200, 500 and 1000 meters. There are here: a judge platform, grandstand and ancillary infrastructure. It is possibility to rent water equipment.

Ostroda

was founded in the thirteenth century, near the castle of the Teutonic Knights in Pomezania, previously inhabited by the Old-Prussian tribe of Pomezans. The area was known as Prussia Upper or Polish Foothills from the sixteenth century. Probably the first settlers were German residents of the town of Osterode am Harz. After the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 Sir Nicholas of Durąg (Claus von Döring) took the castle and the city. He intended to vest it for the army of King Wladyslaw Jagiello. In 1440 Ostroda, like many other cities in the Masuria joined the Prussian Union against Teutonic Knights. In 1519 during the Polish-Teutonic War (called Prussian war) Ostroda was acquired by the troops of the Polish King Sigismund the Old. From 21 February to 1 April 1807 Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte lived in the castle.

Ostroda over the centuries of its existing is still a town of purely local importance. Just first railway line in 1872 raised its rank. World War II did not pass from Ostroda, moreover, as the majority of Polish territory. The town was largely destroyed.