Mikolajki: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Learn about the reformation in Poland and Europe at the Polish Museum of the Reformation. Here, you will find an amazing collection of important items such as Polish literature dating back to 1945, as well as prints, documents, and photographs.
Polish Museum of the Reformation
DOWNTOWN
Head to downtown and see the Pomnik Króla Sielaw. This fountain is located in a square surrounded by various shops and restaurants. This place is also a perfect starting point to explore the city of Mikolajki. Here, you can just have a relaxing time and people watch.
Pomnik Króla Sielaw
SHOPPING
Gift From The Heart is a charming small shop in Mikolajki that sells various kinds of gifts that you can bring home to your loved ones. Some things that you will find here are products made by the local hand-crafters such as keychains, bracelets, bags, necklaces, and many more.
Gift From The Heart
FOOD & DRINK
Polish cuisine is heavily influenced by several countries such as France, Italy, Tartar, Armenian, and many more. Polish cuisine is typical of meat, chicken, pork, vegetables, spices, and noodles.
One of the most popular noodle dishes in Poland is Peiorgi, and you can find it easily in several restaurants in Mikolajki. Other prominent Polish foods that must be tried while you're in Mikolajki are Flaczki or tripe soup, pork chops, Kielbasa which is a type of meat sausage, Borscht or beet soup, Golabki or stuffed cabbage rolls, and Oscypek which is a smoked cheese made of salted sheep milk.
CULTURE
Mikolajki is often known as Poland's sailing capital because of the location of the town that is surrounded by the Tałty and Mikołajskie Lake. The town has a really popular attraction in winter, which is an ice sailing. The town is also home to Mikołajki Folkowe, which is one of the biggest and most famous folk music festivals in Poland.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Peak season: Summer is the best time to visit Mikolajki. This time of the year is also the busiest time of tourism in Mikolajki. From June until August, many people from around the world visit Mikolajki to explore all the attractions the city has to offer.
HOTEL
Stay at Hotel Mikołajki Leisure & SPA and enjoy the amazing amenities the hotel offers. An indoor pool, a spa, a bar, a hot tub, and a fitness center are available for guests to enjoy. By staying at this pet-friendly hotel, you will also get easy access to get to the Park Wodny Tropikana water park since the hotel is located only 1 km away from the park. The beautiful lake that surrounds the hotel is another great thing that adds to the charm of this hotel. Hotel Amax SPA & Marina Mikołajki is another great option for accommodation in Mikolajki. This classic and relaxed hotel also offers amenities that are no less amazing. Here, there are also a spa, an indoor pool, a bar, and a fitness center that will make your stay more enjoyable.
Hotel Mikołajki Leisure & SPA
Hotel Amax SPA & Marina Mikołajki
RESTAURANT
Come to Spiżarnia Restaurant and taste the various delicious Polish dishes that they offer. You can find a great choice of food from the menu such as Pierogi, pizza, salads, dumplings, and desserts. The big portion, tasty food, and great atmosphere of the restaurant make this restaurant highly recommended. Or, you can also stop by Kuchnie świata, another great in Mikolajki that serves tasty Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, soups, and salads. There are also choices of desserts and coffee that can be ordered at this restaurant.
Spiżarnia Restaurant
Kuchnie świata
CAFE
Grab a quick bite at Na Hamaku where you can eat tasty foods accompanied by the beautiful view of the lake. This place serves various flavors of crepes, from sweet to savory. Besides crepes,
you can also get some waffles here. Lemonade, teas, coffees, juices, and even beers are also available to order. Małgosia Cafe is another cafe that has a bright modern interior design and a great selection of coffee, ice creams, and cakes.
Na Hamaku
Małgosia Cafe
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
SPORT BAR is an awesome place to spend a night out in Mikolajki. Here, you can play some fun games such as billiards and dart. This bar also provides a number of different beers and cocktails.
The friendly atmosphere of this bar makes it a perfect place to have fun and meet new people.
SPORT BAR
INTERESTING PLACE
Stok Narciarski Gołębiewski is a ski resort that features an artificial here. During the winter, you can enjoy some winter sports here such as skiing and snowboarding. There's also a chairlift ski lift and other rides that are open even outside of winter. Near the ski resort, there's the Tropikana Waterpark that includes several fun water attractions such as a recreation pool with a wave, a sport swimming pool, water slides, swimming pools with muds, sauna, and many more.
Stok Narciarski Gołębiewski
Tropikana Waterpark
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
See the beautiful view of the Śniardwy lake at the Lookout - Śniardwy. This wooden tower will allow you to see the panoramic view of the lake from a higher point of view. The serene and quiet
atmosphere of the surrounding nature makes it a perfect place to escape from the city crowd. Popielski Róg is another great spot to visit to escape the city. Here, you can even camp and build a bonfire on the lakeshore. The view is especially breathtaking during the sunset, with the colorful sky that is reflected in the water.
Lookout - Śniardwy
Popielski Róg
