Zambrów

• Zambrów is located on the Jabłonka River and in the border region between Podlachia and Masovia.
• The town lies at the intersection of the Warsaw–Białystok–Saint Petersburg and Olsztyn–Łomża–Lublin transport routes.
• The town’s varied attractions include a historic cemetery, cultural venues and a recreation area by the town reservoir.

The Jewish cemetery in Zambrów was established in 1828 and is listed in the register of monuments. A plaque at the entrance commemorates the Jews who had lived there since the 18th century and were murdered in the ghetto and the Treblinka II extermination camp between 1941 and 1943. The historic cemetery is characterised by mature trees, especially oaks and lindens. Its memorial, history and mature grounds are among the different aspects that culturally minded travellers can discover in Zambrów.

The cemetery is also home to the Neo-Romanesque chapel of the Woyczyński family, dating from 1870. It is listed in the Podlaskie Voivodeship register of monuments under number A-518. Another historic feature worth noting is a wooden cemetery chapel in Zambrów dating from 1795. The two chapels differ in their architectural styles and dates of construction.

The Miejski Ośrodek Kultury (Municipal Cultural Centre) includes a modern 2D/3D cinema, the “Labirynt” art gallery and the “Cafe Muza” café. Film, visual art and a café are thus brought together under one roof. Founded in March 2000, the Regional History Chamber in Zambrów adds an explicitly regional and historical focus to the town’s cultural profile.

This gives travellers a clear range of themes to consider when choosing a destination: Zambrów may be of particular interest if you are drawn to local history and cultural venues. The institutions mentioned include places for film and art, as well as a chamber devoted to regional history.

The recreation area by the town reservoir includes a town beach, a pier with kayak and pedal-boat rentals, and a breakwater. The facilities offer different experiences: watercraft are available to rent at the pier, while the town beach and breakwater are other parts of the recreation area. If spending leisure time by the water is an important part of your trip, these are concrete reasons to consider Zambrów.

Another leisure destination is the municipal “Delfin” swimming pool, which has swimming pools, saunas, a sunbathing lawn and a salt cave or salt graduation area. Its facilities include pools and saunas, as well as areas with a different focus. These interests can help you decide whether Zambrów is the right destination when looking for a hotel, but they say nothing about the facilities or location of individual accommodations.

If you’d like to compare other destination pages, you can also visit Zambrow, Szumowo, Siemiatycze, Białostocki, Bielski, Sejny, Moniecki and Augustowski.

When was the Jewish cemetery in Zambrów established?

The Jewish cemetery in Zambrów was established in 1828.

What does the plaque at the entrance to the Jewish cemetery commemorate?

It commemorates the Jews who had lived there since the 18th century and were murdered in the ghetto and the Treblinka II extermination camp between 1941 and 1943.

What facilities does the Miejski Ośrodek Kultury include?

They include a modern 2D/3D cinema, the “Labirynt” art gallery and the “Cafe Muza” café.

What facilities are available at the town reservoir?

The recreation area includes a town beach, a pier with kayak and pedal-boat rentals, and a breakwater.

For an overview of the wider region: Podlachia.