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Jezioro Śniardwy, okolice Okartowa/Mikołajek, gminy Mikołajki/Pisz/Orzysz/Ruciane-Nida, powiaty mrągowski i piski, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie
Śniardwy is the largest lake in Poland, located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in the counties of Mrągowo and Pisz, within the municipalities of Mikołajki, Pisz, Orzysz and Ruciane-Nida. It belongs to the Great Masurian Lakes system. Places on its shores include Okartowo, Nowe Guty, Niedźwiedzi Róg and Popielno.
Area of about 113.4 km², maximum depth about 23.4 m, average about 5.8 m. The lake contains 8 islands and connects by canals with neighbouring bodies of water. It lies within the Masurian Landscape Park and the Natura 2000 area (bird protection).
A mecca for sailors and water tourists; because of its expanse and shallowness, its weather can be capricious.
The Masurian sailing route runs across the lake. Sailing bases and marinas in the surrounding towns.
Year-round access; sailing and swimming during the summer season. Beware of sudden weather changes on the open water.
By car to Okartowo, Mikołajki or Niedźwiedzi Róg; sailing marinas in the area.
