Masuria is almost like Sopot. The length of this pier amazed me.
The Sopot Pier is a national and European hit. When I first saw it, I was incredibly impressed, and walking around was a real pleasure. I had a similarly pleasant experience during my visit to Giżycko, where I found a structure almost as large as the one known by the sea. I didn't realize that it's the second longest attraction of its kind in Poland. It even surpasses the hits in Międzyzdroje and Kołobrzeg.
The aforementioned Sopot pier measures 511.5 meters, while the one in Giżycko is a whopping 406.94 meters. As you can see, the difference isn't huge. Interestingly, the famous structure in Międzyzdroje, considered the second largest pier on the Polish coast, is 395 meters long and doesn't surpass the Masurian pearl. Many tourists who love the Baltic Sea don't know that such a hit awaits in one of Poland's holiday regions. Upon arrival, you might be quite surprised. That's exactly what happened to me.
You'll see the beautiful Giżycko Pier almost immediately after leaving the local train station. Just head towards the city center and the modern Ekomarina marina and this colossus will come into view. It's located right on Lake Niegocin, near a beautiful sandy beach and swimming area.
A stroll along the largest pier in Masuria is a real treat. You can admire sailing yachts and motorboats, as well as the stunning natural beauty. From a distance, you'll see the port, the mouth of the Giżycko Canal, a unique observation tower, lush greenery, and other local attractions. At the very end of the pier, there are plenty of padlocks that tourists attach to the structure. This gives the pier a very romantic feel. You can take a unique photoshoot there and relax on the benches.
Although Masuria is still not as popular a holiday destination as the Polish coast, it's still worth considering. As you can see, there's no shortage of unique attractions there. Giżycko is one of the region's iconic towns, often called the Masurian sailing capital.
It's worth starting a walk along the Giżycko Pier from the port passage, near the city center. The 71.2-meter-long Giżycko footbridge will lead you straight to the pier. Importantly, this footbridge is equipped with elevators. The entire pier has existed since 1970, but it was only expanded and reinforced 40 years later, in 2011. It doesn't run straight into the water like the structure in Sopot, but after about 72 meters, it changes direction to parallel the lake shore. In this way, it serves as a breakwater for the Mazury Shipping Port and the Ekomarina. Today, this attraction is a must-see during a visit to Masuria. I was absolutely enchanted!
It's worth remembering that in Masuria, you'll also find another similar structure, even longer than the pier in Giżycko. A highlight can be found in Rybina – it's 880 meters long, but it runs around the lake and serves as a so-called educational trail.
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