Guide to OLSZTYN

Olsztyn step by step – at your own pace

Looking for an engaging way to explore? Our audio guide to Olsztyn will help you discover the city step by step – with stories, legends, and a voice in your headphones.
Olsztyn is best explored slowly – street by street – because its charm lies in the details.
With every stop, you uncover something new and immerse yourself deeper in the spirit of the city.

A walk through Olsztyn – listen, discover, and explore whenever you like

You’ll start your walk at the High Gate – the last surviving of the city’s three medieval gates. It has seen a lot, yet still stands strong today.
And right from this spot, you’ll hear that Olsztyn is not just bricks and walls – it’s a living story.

Next, we’ll head to the market square – small, but rich in history, as this is where the city’s most important decisions were once made.
Its intimate atmosphere makes every step feel like a journey through time.
We’ll stop at the Old Town Hall, which has witnessed centuries of trade, civic debates, and landmark decisions.

A bit further on, you’ll reach the Fish Market – now a peaceful spot lined with colourful townhouses, but once one of the city’s busiest trading hubs.
Look down at the cobblestones – they have their own story to tell.

Copernicus’s Olsztyn is waiting for you!

You can’t miss the castle where Nicolaus Copernicus observed the sky and defended the city against the Teutonic Knights.
We’ll also tell you about his extraordinary astronomical table, whose secrets still fascinate scientists today.

And since we’re talking about Copernicus – we’ll stop by his monument, where you’ll hear the local legend about the “luck hidden in the astronomer’s nose.”
(Yes, you can touch it – it brings good luck!)

Next, the Olsztyn audio guide will lead you across St. John’s Bridge to take a look at the Łyna River – the waterway that has always connected the fate of the city with nature – and we’ll reveal some hidden legends about the waters of Warmia.

You’ll also find a moment of reflection in the Cathedral of St James – Olsztyn’s largest Gothic church, whose vaulted ceilings hold centuries of prayers, emotion and key events from the city’s past.

Olsztyn is a city best discovered with your ears and your heart. That’s why our audio guide to Olsztyn lets you experience it fully — whenever and however you like, and at your own pace.

Also see and hear about…

If you enjoyed Olsztyn, don’t miss Lidzbark Warmiński – where the bishops of Warmia once resided in a mysterious Gothic castle, or Frombork, where Copernicus spent the last 30 years of his life. With VoxTravel.pl, each of these places will speak to you in its own voice.

Prefer to explore with a live guide?

If you’d rather experience your journey with company — we’ve got you covered!
Join a walk with a professional live guide, organised by MazuryTravel.pl.
It’s a great opportunity to hear even more stories, fun facts and local tales that no guidebook can offer.

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