Olsztyn, Poland
Olsztyn: airports, things to do and where to stay
Olsztyn is the capital of Warmia-Masuria, a green city with a Gothic old town, surrounded by lakes and forests and a good base for exploring the Masurian Lakeland.
Olsztyn airports
From the airport to central Olsztyn
Olsztyn-Mazury airport is about 45 km from central Olsztyn.
Shuttle bus
A bus or shuttle service runs to Olsztyn in connection with flights. Check the current timetable on the airport website.
Szymany Lotnisko
Szymany Lotnisko railway station is by the airport, but service is limited: check the timetable before planning your trip.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 50 min.
Olsztyn
Things to do in Olsztyn
Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej
A 14th-century Gothic castle where Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked, now a museum.
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Katedra św. Jakuba
The Gothic cathedral of St James, with a tall tower that rises above the old town.
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Stare Miasto
The old town, with cobbled streets, restored houses and café terraces around the market square.
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Which airport serves Olsztyn?
Olsztyn is served by Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY).
How far is the airport from central Olsztyn?
Olsztyn-Mazury airport is about 45 km from central Olsztyn.
How do I get from the airport to central Olsztyn?
From Olsztyn-Mazury airport you can take Shuttle bus (bus), Szymany Lotnisko (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Olsztyn?
Highlights of Olsztyn include Wysoka Brama, Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej, Katedra św. Jakuba, and Stare Miasto.
Photo credits
- Wysoka Brama: Zala, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zamek Kapituły Warmińskiej: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Katedra św. Jakuba: Traveller 11, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stare Miasto: Dawid Galus, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl, Wikimedia Commons