Is it worth renting a house in Masuria outside the summer season?

Yes, if you are going for quiet, nature and rest rather than swimming in the lake and boat trips. Outside July and August there are far fewer people in Masuria, accommodation is cheaper, and autumn and spring are among the most beautiful seasons. You just need to know that the boats and most kayak hire companies operate from May to September, and choose a house that is really ready for cold days.

More and more people come to Masuria, Poland's lake district, in autumn, winter and early spring. Some want peace after a busy year, others work remotely with a lake view, and others simply want to see the region without the crowds. Below we explain what to expect and how to prepare for a trip like this.

1. 01pro: quiet, empty trails and towns without crowds
2. 02pro: lower accommodation prices and free dates are easier to find
3. 03pro: nature at its most interesting: mist, autumn colours, returning birds, frost
4. 04con: the water is too cold to swim
5. 05con: Żegluga Mazurska boats and most kayak trips run from May to September
6. 06con: shorter days and weather that needs a plan B

From May to September the Żegluga Mazurska boats sail and most kayak hire companies on the Krutynia operate. The outdoor pools in Mikołajki are open from July to September. Outside these months you need to choose other attractions.

Open all year are, among others, the Alpine Coaster and the Tropikana water park in Mikołajki, the wildlife park in Kadzidłowo, and castles and museums such as those in Ryn and Kętrzyn. Walking and cycling trails are always open, and are at their nicest in autumn and spring. Opening hours change during the year, so check them before you go.

The difference in price is noticeable. With us the price per night for a whole house for up to 10 guests starts at PLN 1,199 in summer, PLN 1,099 in spring, PLN 1,049 in autumn and PLN 999 in winter. The local tourist tax of PLN 3.50 per guest per night is added. An example budget for an autumn weekend for 10 people, including food and activities, is about PLN 490-570 per person, which we work out in detail in what a weekend in Masuria costs.

1. 01whether the house is year-round and heated, not just a summer house
2. 02a comfortable living room where the whole group can sit together in the evening
3. 03a fully equipped kitchen, because out of season some restaurants keep shorter hours
4. 04good Wi-Fi if you want to work remotely or watch films on rainy evenings
5. 05access by a proper road and parking by the house
6. 06a fire pit, which is even more atmospheric in autumn and winter

Out of season is best for couples, groups of friends looking for time together, families with children under school age, lovers of cycling, mushrooms and birds, and people working remotely. If swimming in the lake, sailing and boat trips matter most, choose June, July, August or early September.

Our houses are year-round and heated; each has 130 m², four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, a Smart TV and a terrace facing the lake. There is a fire pit by the houses, and firewood can be ordered from us. Lake Krzywe is a quiet zone, and out of season you feel that even more.

The booking calendar on the Prices page shows the current price for your dates.

In summer people come to Masuria for the water. Out of season they come for the quiet, and it is often the quiet that stays with them longest.