Wigry National Park

Forested lakes, peat bogs and a kayaking river in northeastern Poland

Forty-two glacier-formed lakes, led by Lake Wigry at 73 metres deep, lie among the pine and spruce forests of Puszcza Augustowska. The Czarna Hańcza river crosses Lake Wigry and forms a popular kayaking route.

1Lake Wigry (Wigry)The park's largest lake, 21.87 km2 and up to 73 metres deep.
2Czarna HańczaThe main river, crossing Lake Wigry and forming a popular kayaking route.
3Former monasteryNow home to an artist residency belonging to the Ministry of Culture.

Things to do

  • On the waterPaddle the Czarna Hańcza, which crosses Lake Wigry
  • On the waterSail or fish on Wigry, Pierty, Leszczewek or Mulaczysko
  • On footWalk part of the more than 190 kilometres of tourist trails
  • HeritageVisit the former monastery, now an artist residency
Lake Wigry (Wigry)
Lake Wigry (Wigry)
Czarna Hańcza
Czarna Hańcza
Former monastery
Former monastery

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Poland · Podlaskie Est. 1989 Size 151 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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