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Wigry National Park

Krzywe 82, 16-402 Suwałki, powiat suwalski, woj. podlaskie

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Wigry National Park

Wigry National Park protects the nature of the Suwałki-Augustów Lakeland, with Lake Wigry as its central feature. Established in 1989, it covers about 151 km², including 42 lakes.

Location and surroundings

The park lies in the Podlaskie Province, near Suwałki; its headquarters are in Krzywe.

What to see / natural values

  • Lake Wigry (about 2,187 ha) - one of the largest and deepest lakes in the region
  • The former Camaldolese monastery in Wigry (on the lakeshore)
  • Suchary - dystrophic forest lakelets
  • The beaver - linked to the history of nature conservation in the region

Who it is for

For lovers of water tourism, kayakers, naturalists and families.

Practical information

Water tourism on the lakes is possible from 1 May to 31 October.

Practical information

Sightseeing

  • Hiking and water trails around Lake Wigry
  • The former Camaldolese monastery in Wigry
  • Nature trails (including among the suchary)

Seasonality and hours

Land trails are accessible all year round; water tourism runs in season from 1 May to 31 October.

Getting there

Access by car from Suwałki; the routes can be covered on foot, by bike and by water.

Contact

  • Website: https://wigpn.gov.pl
  • Address: Krzywe 82, 16-402 Suwałki
Visit duration: from a few hours to a full day Seasonality: all year round; water tourism 1 May - 31 October

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Parking
  • Zwierzęta mile widziane

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Kontakt

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigierski_Park_Narodowy; https://wigpn.gov.pl/