Landmarks
The Augustów Canal is a historic waterway linking the Vistula and Neman basins. It was built between 1824 and 1839 to create an alternative to shipping on the Vistula. Today the canal is 103.4 km long, crosses Poland and Belarus, and its locks are among the most important engineering attractions of the Suwałki region.
There are 14 locks on the Polish section, one in the border zone and three on the Belarusian section. Cruises and kayak trips are the best way to experience the changes in water level, while many structures can also be viewed from land. The canal has been a Monument of History since 2007.
Augustów is the easiest starting point, with the Canal History Department of the Augustów Land Museum. A boat cruise lets you see the locks without planning the entire route; a kayak trip is the more active option. Walking and cycling routes also run along the canal.
Cruises, rentals and lock passages have their own prices and schedules. Before travelling, check the current operators, border-crossing rules and access to the lock you want to visit. Most services operate from late spring to early autumn.
szlak dostępny cały rok; rejsy, wypożyczalnie i śluzowanie zwykle od maja do września
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