Kętrzyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Reszel

Reszel is a town in Kętrzyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 5,226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 69 churches, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Zamek W Reszlu (1 km), Kościół Pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra I Pawła (1 km) and Bazylika Kolegiacka Świętego Jerzego (19 km).

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Reszel, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Reszel, Kętrzyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Reszel at a glance

Location
Kętrzyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 5,226
Coordinates
54.0504° N, 21.1458° E
Places within 50 km
162 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Reszel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Reszel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Reszel

89 churches within 100 km of Reszel. The closest is Cerkiew Pw. Przemienienia Pańskiego (1 km); the best-known is Zamek W Reszlu (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Reszel

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Reszel. The closest is Jezioro Kiersztanowskie (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Reszel

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Reszel. The closest is Grodzisko Bezławki (12 km); the best-known is Zamek W Kętrzynie (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Reszel

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Reszel. The closest is Rezerwat Polder Sątopy-Samulewo (9 km); the best-known is Rezerwat Gązwa (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Reszel

4 museums within 100 km of Reszel. The closest is Wolf's Lair (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Reszel

2 parks within 100 km of Reszel. The closest is Park Dzikich Zwierząt W Kadzidłowie (55 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Reszel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Reszel
  2. 1 km Kościół Pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra I Pawła · church, Kętrzyn
  3. 1 km Zamek W Reszlu · church, Kętrzyn
  4. 19 km Kościół Ewangelicki Św. Jana · church, Kętrzyn
  5. 1 km Zamek W Kętrzynie · heritage site, Kętrzyn
  6. 1 km Bazylika Kolegiacka Świętego Jerzego · church, Kętrzyn
  7. 19 km Back to Reszel

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How to reach Reszel

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    Within 15 km of Reszel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Reszel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6989Cerkiew Pw. Przemienienia Pańskiego (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4849Jezioro Kiersztanowskie (16 km)
    Forts & heritage3247Grodzisko Bezławki (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens920Rezerwat Polder Sątopy-Samulewo (9 km)
    Museums14Wolf's Lair (29 km)
    Other attractions33Ruiny Zamku Szestno (22 km)
    Parks02Park Dzikich Zwierząt W Kadzidłowie (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monaster Zbawiciela I Trójcy Świętej (61 km)

    Reszel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Reszel?

    Zamek W Reszlu (church, about 1 km), Kościół Pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra I Pawła (church, about 1 km), Bazylika Kolegiacka Świętego Jerzego (church, about 19 km), Kościół Ewangelicki Św. Jana (church, about 19 km), Zamek W Kętrzynie (heritage site, about 19 km), Cerkiew Narodzenia Bogurodzicy (church, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Reszel?

    162 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Reszel?

    Cerkiew Pw. Przemienienia Pańskiego, about 1 km by road; Zamek W Reszlu (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Reszel?

    Jezioro Kiersztanowskie, about 16 km by road; Jezioro Warpuńskie (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Reszel?

    Grodzisko Bezławki, about 12 km by road; Cmentarz Wojenny Z I Wojny Światowej (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Reszel?

    Start in Reszel, visit Kościół Pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra I Pawła, then Zamek W Reszlu, then Kościół Ewangelicki Św. Jana, then Zamek W Kętrzynie, then Bazylika Kolegiacka Świętego Jerzego, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Reszel?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Reszel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Reszel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Reszel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.