Ekomarina Giżycko

Five minutes' walk from Giżycko station is the town's largest yacht and passenger harbour. Ekomarina sits on the northern shore of Lake Niegocin, which covers more than 2,600 ha and is almost 40 metres deep, and has berths for 238 vessels. Even without a boat it is worth coming for the promenade and breakwater, especially at sunset over the lake.

History of the marina

The marina was built under the EU-funded "Eco-marinas of the Great Masurian Lakes" programme, which created 12 such harbours in Masuria. The Giżycko marina opened in 2011 and immediately earned a reputation as the largest and most modern passenger harbour in the region. Since 2022 the operator has been expanding its facilities, including a new building intended to extend the sailing season.

According to the operator, the marina has a building of about 2,500 m², a 71-metre promenade and parking for 168 cars. There is a harbour master's office, and the marina runs sailing courses for children, teenagers and people with disabilities.

Things to do

• Walk the promenade and breakwater with views over Lake Niegocin, one of the largest lakes in the Great Masurian Lakes district.
• Watch the yachts and harbour traffic, busiest in summer when the marina is full.
• Combine the walk with central Giżycko: there you will find the swing bridge of 1889–1898 over the Łuczański Canal, built to link the town with Boyen Fortress.

A walk around the marina takes 30–60 minutes. If you add the swing bridge and the fortress, set aside half a day.

Practical information (as of October 2026)

• Hours: according to the operator, daily 07:00–22:00; outside the sailing season it is worth confirming by phone.
• Admission to the promenade is free.
• Parking: free for up to 20 minutes, PLN 8 for up to 1 hour, PLN 30 for 6–12 hours, PLN 50 per day, PLN 300 per week.
• Address: ul. Dąbrowskiego 14, 11-500 Giżycko; the train and bus stations are about 5 minutes on foot.

Tripto tip

If you are arriving by water, check the notices of the Giżycko County Roads Authority before setting off. In 2026 the Łuczański Canal is closed to navigation because of bridge construction; only authorised passenger ships may pass, and all vessels only on the weekends of 1–3 May and 4–7 June. From November to March the swing bridge stays closed to boats. For walkers, the best time is a summer evening as the sun sets over Lake Niegocin.