Urowo: Hotels and accommodations

In the wider region around Urowo lies Szymbark, with a fortified castle dating from the 13th and 14th centuries. Also located in this wider regional area are Ostróda, with a Teutonic Order castle dating from the 14th century, and Dylewska Góra. The fortified castle in Szymbark is a suitable topic for travelers interested in medieval architecture.

You can book a hotel in Urowo.

Geographical location

Urowo is a village in the Dzierzgoń-Morąg Lakeland, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Iława County, and the municipality of Zalewo.

There are archaeological traces from the Late Bronze Age in the area around Urowo, including several burial mounds. Two early medieval Prussian hillforts have also been found near the village.

Urowo lies between Lake Gil Wielki to the south, Lake Kocioł to the east, and Lake Jeziorak to the west.

Urowo was founded in 1346 by Konrad von Bruningsheim, the commander of Dzierzgoń, as a settlement with a founding charter on the site of an earlier Prussian settlement.

Nature

Along the lake connected with Urowo, the shores are predominantly flat and gently sloping. Alder and birch forests characterize the shores, while the southern shore areas are wet or marshy and characterized by reed vegetation. The lake is accessible and offers wild swimming spots, access to the water, and opportunities for fishing. This landscape is particularly relevant for travelers interested in a waterside natural environment.

As a next step, view the accommodations in Urowo to continue planning your trip.

More local pages: Siemiany, Szałkowo, Boreczno, Kiemiany, Zalewo, Jaskowo, Mątyki, Kałduny.

To the higher-level travel overview: IÅ‚awski.