Explore Masuria by bike and boat!

Around the Masurian Lake District experience enchanting natural landscapes and the Sights from more than 700 years of history. Huge ice age glaciers have created a gentle hilly landscape with almost 3.000 lakes formed into a varied forest landscape By bike you can explore nature reserves in which Beavers and storks and stroll through the streets of picturesque villages. You will see Castles and sturdy fortified churches, elegant manor houses, lonely farms and romantic wooden houses with white lattice windows.

While you discover Masuria by bike, the crew of our hotel ship is already waiting for you. You will stay on the MS CLASSIC LADY, One small passenger ship with panoramic restaurant and SundeckAfter an eventful day of cycling, enjoy the evening atmosphere of the water landscape of Masuria. Box seat on board experience that atmospheric sunset or starry skyOn the “Five Lakes Route” you can enchanting lake landscape also admire it from the ship.

Without looking for accommodation, without packing your suitcase every day and a Carefree cycling without luggage: This is how the natural paradise of the Masurian Lake District becomes a unique experience. Discover Masuria by bike and boat now!

Overnight place: Masuria

After breakfast, the tour briefing and bike distributionIn the morning you will make a Exploration tour through NikolaikenThe small town is considered the most beautiful and popular holiday resort in Masuria. From the market square you can see the heraldic animal of Nikolaiken, the legendary "Stinthengst", who is chained under a bridge in the water. In the afternoon we go to the Lucknainer See. The small lake in the Masurian Biosphere Reserve is a breeding ground for many rare water birds and is especially known for the large flocks of mute swansFrom a vantage point you can enjoy the view of this bird paradise in an untouched natural landscape.

Overnight place: Nikolaiken

In the morning you will take a short bike ride to the ferry station of Wierzba and continue the journey by bike on the other side. In the nearby Popiellnen There is a biological station that breeding back the ancient Tarpan horse The animals are released into the wild on the surrounding peninsula, so with a little luck you might spot a small herd in the sparse forests. Continue to Kamien leads over Wejsuny (White Suhnen), an old East Prussian village with a pretty church in the order style and beautiful old wooden houses, some of which are over 100 years old. Guzianka lock Continue your bike tour around the Beldahnsee around until Kamien, where the MS CLASSIC LADY is already waiting for you. A boat trip to Nikolaiken rounds off the day.

Overnight place: Nikolaiken

The day begins with a boat trip towards the Rhine [Ryn]. Then we cycle to the former sheep farm and further to Wolfschanze, where the remains of the former Führer's headquarters and a memorial stone to Count von Stauffenberg and the resistance fighters of July 20, 1944. Anyone who wants to forego a visit to the Wolf's Lair has time for a detour (plus 17 km) to Rastenburg [Ketrzyn]. Worth seeing are the Teutonic castle and the fortified church of St. George, in which a picture from the school of Lucas Cranach Through meadows, fields and lonely villages we head to Wilkas, where the MS CLASSIC LADY awaits you again.

Overnight place: Wilkas

The bike tour starts in the morning and takes you Lötzen [Gizycko] to Goldapgar Lake You first undertake a Tour of Lötzen, water sports center of Masuria, and see a hand-operated swing bridge, which is still in operation and is a rare technical monument. We then move on to the court architect Schinkel church, which is now again German-language services Outside of Lötzen, it is worth visiting the Feste Boyen from the Mid-19th century, which covers an area of 100 hectares between Löwentinsee and Mauersee The journey continues to the Goldapgar Lake, then around the lake and over Possessern to Wilkasy back to the ship.

Overnight place: Wilkas

Today begins with an atmospheric boat trip on the beautiful "Five Lakes Route" to SzymonkaThe first stop on the bike tour is the Rhine with its Teutonic castle from the 14th century. The castle was remodeled in the Baroque style and served as a prison for a while. Today it houses a sophisticated hotel. In the courtyard you can enjoy a glass-covered knight's grave with grave goods Then the tour continues to Zondern. In a 200-year-old farmhouse The Dickti family has a local museum furnished with many old household appliances and typical Masurian furniture. In the barn next door there are old agricultural tools and machines. From the museum the path leads to the Talter waters and along it to Nikolaiken to the pier of the MS CLASSIC LADY.

After a short boat trip, the cycling stage in Kamien and leads over Eckertsdorf to KruttinnenIn Eckertsdorf (Wojnowo) lies the Russian Orthodox monastery of the PhilipponsThe so-called Old Believers settled here in 1825. Their houses and the wooden church with golden onion dome point to the Russian heritage of the religious refugees. The extensive forest area of the Johannisburg Heath is crossed by a crystal clear river that is rich in fish and crabs. The punting trip on the Kruttinna is considered the highlight of every Masurian trip. Let your mind wander while the boat sails almost silently through the crystal clear and fish-rich waters The starting point is the village of Kruttinnen, where you can buy Masurian handicrafts, souvenirs and arts and crafts. A particularly attractive option is to stop at a restaurant with a terrace right by the river, where freshly caught fish is served. About Galkowo with the Gut Ferenstein riding stables and the forester's house, which today houses a nostalgic restaurant, the cycle tour leads back to the pier in Nikolaiken.

Transfer to Warsaw (arrival at Warszawa Centralna around 11:45 am, arrival at the airport around 12:20 pm). At the beginning or end of the trip, we recommend additional nights in Warsaw, a vibrant metropolis with numerous sights and interesting cultural programs.

7 x overnight stay in cabin with shower and toilet

7 x half board (breakfast and dinner)

Transfer Warsaw-Ship-Warsaw (excluding your own bike)

Information (1 x per cabin)

Also included when booking the group trip:

German-speaking Travel companion also during the bike tours

Ferry and punt ride

Entrance fees and visits: Wolf's Lair including a guided tour, Boyen Fortress, local history museum in Zonder, tarpan station in Popiellnen, Philipponese Monastery

Saving tip: 3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February 2025

The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.

Further information

Basic price in € per person

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2 bed cabin	main deck	upper deck
24.05.2025 - 06.09.2025	1.165,00 €	1.265,00 €

2-bed cabin for single use	main deck
24.05.2025 - 06.09.2025	1.540,00 €

Rental bikes

rental bike (payable on site)
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	95,00 €

Electric bike (only on request, payable on site)
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	185,00 €

Additional Services

group trip (per person)
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	100,00 €

bringing your own bike
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	0,00 €

Bring your own e-bike (payable on site)
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	29,00 €

Parking near the pier (payable on site)
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	75,00 €

Train journey Berlin-Warsaw-Berlin, 2nd class with seat reservation
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	170,00 €

Train journey Berlin-Warsaw-Berlin, 1st class with seat reservation
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	260,00 €

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Reisecode: MAS 01

Bike & Boat: Masuria with the MS Classic Lady

Duration: 8 days
Overnight stays: 7 nights
Overnight stays: about 244 km

Arrival 18.05. to 31.08.2024 / 24.05. to 06.09.2025

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Basic price in € per person * 2025	main deck	upper deck
2 bed cabin	From €1165	From €1265
2-bed cabin for single use	From €1540	-

3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Still have questions?

Doreen Geissler

Phone: 03831 30676-0 Mo - Fr 8 - 17 pm
Mail: info@mecklenburger-radtour.de

(a) ...by car to Masuria (parking space requires reservation for the duration of the trip, 75 euros/week)

(b) ...by plane to Warsaw Frederic Chopin, from where the bus transfer starts at 15:00 p.m. The Masuria shuttle goes via the main train station "Warszawa-Centralna" and via Warsaw's Old Town to Masuria.

(c) ...by train via Berlin to “Warszawa-Centralna”. From 16:00 p.m. transfer with the Masuria shuttle via the old town to Masuria.

Would you like to experience the Masurian Lake District on land and water? Then book one of our cycling tours. Cycle now and experience the MS CLASSIC LADY!

General tip for traveling by car

You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view

The MS CLASSIC LADY was created in 2003 specifically for Cycling tours on the Masurian Lake District The ship is 44 m long and 7 m wide. On the upper deck is the Panorama Restaurant and a big one Sundeck invites you to relax. There is a familiar, relaxed atmosphere on board. The 20 outside cabins the MS CLASSIC LADY are approximately 11 m² large and have double beds or single beds next to each other or separately, folding table, wardrobe, safe and a private bathroom with shower plus toilet as well as power connections with 220 volts. On the main deck are located 16 double cabins (Windows can be opened in the upper third) and on the upper deck 4 double cabins (Windows can be opened completely).

Meals

The day begins with a hearty breakfast buffetIn the evening, a local menu or a rustic barbecue on landThere are inexpensive shopping and refreshment options along the cycle route.

You will need a valid identity card or passport for this trip. This trip is not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum number of participants

15 people (both for group trips and individual trips). If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the trip can be cancelled up to four weeks before the start of the trip.

NOT INCLUDED: Cultural tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance fees and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips, drinks and personal expenses.

FAQ

What is special about Masuria?

Masuria, also Masurian Lake District called, is one picturesque region in northeastern Poland, which is characterized by a unique nature and a impressive number of lakes With over 2.000 lakes connected by rivers and canals, this landscape is a Paradise for water sports enthusiasts, anglers and nature loversIn addition, the region offers extensive forests, rolling hills and a rich flora and faunaMany areas are protected, so rare animal species such as the European beaver, the sea eagle and various migratory birds have found a home here. There are also numerous historical sites such as castles, palaces and churchesn. Equally remarkable is the cultural diversity of the region.

What do Masuria look like?

The landscape of Masuria is characterized by fascinating diversity. Central to this are the numerous lakes, including the Lake Śniardwy, the largest lake in Poland, and Lake MamryThese waters give the region its special character and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities. Dense, extensive forests cover large parts of Masuria and are home to numerous wild animals. These forests invite you to hiking and cycling trails to extensive exploration. In addition to the forests, hills and wide fields the image of Masuria. Agricultural land alternates with natural areas and provides a varied overall picture. Small villages and towns like Giżycko and Mikołajki are characterized by their traditional, often red-roofed houses and cobbled streets and offer a charming insight into the life of the region. Masuria also offers a rich flora with numerous flowers, trees and shrubs as well as a diverse wildlife – including many rare bird species, deer, wild boars and beavers. All this makes Masuria a region of great scenic beauty and cultural significance, which attracts those seeking relaxation, nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.