My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

On my travels, I always look for quirky and unique places away from the wateric floods of tourist crowds. This was an epitome of my long term global backpacking venture of days gone nonchalantly by. In those times, my backpack preferred to swallow an Afghanistan to an India or a Pelplin to a Berlin. Move over popular towns, we got no time to waste.

Backpacking in Masar e Sharif, Afghanistan.

My Pilgrimage to the hill of Pope Jan Pawel II in Holy Pelplin.

In 2016 I first backpacked in Malbork and Elbląg, two lesser ventured tourist routes as I smuggled my way through Poland’s Pomorskie (Pomerania) Province. On the same trip I also visited the horrors of Stutthof, a German Death Camp by the Baltic Sea and charming Starogard Gdański. This time, I was showing my Dad some of the sights of Poland for the first time – we would tour 4 Polish cities and 1 Russian city in a hectic week. Memories came back from my first and second trips to Malbork, where I toured the castle, stayed in the Hotel Parkowy and watched my team KP Starogard win the Pomorskie Cup in style.

Backpacking in Malbork – World’s Largest Castle

Malbork first time around

Marbork second time around a pre match Warka beer in Rotatoria.

But my Dad was visiting me now and I made some plans to show him the country. As well as a lot of urban adventures in cities such as Warszawa, Malbork, Gdańsk and Russian enclave Kaliningrad, we travelled through the pretty Old Town of Elbląg. Instead of spending a night in the heart of this glorious city, I decided on a night of relaxation and tranquility in the nearby Polish countryside. Similarly to my nights in tranquil Pomlewo and Trzycianka, this was another gem – I stayed in the Folwark Żuławski which is around 5 kilometres from the centre of Elbląg.

Dad and I in Malbork, Poland

Dad and I in Elbląg, Poland

Dad and I in Elbląg, Poland

Here are some of the reasons I loved my time at Folwark Żuławski in Polish countryside.

1.Nature Escape. City Buzzless
I need a mix of urban and rural in my life. I love being with nature and still cite Antarctica as the most natural place I visited. Folwark Żuławski sits in gorgeocative Polish countryside near Elbląg, bereft of the city buzz. The venue is a standalone building in the middle of peaceful fields. Country walks and being at one with nature are part of the venue’s attraction.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

Folwark Żuławski is also only 5 kilometres from the city of Elbląg which is worth touring for its canals and well reconstructed old town, the Stary Rynek.

Dad and I in Elbląg, Poland

Dad and I in Elbląg, Poland

2.Modern Rooms
We were in room 102 and it was modernly furnished and clean and cosy. In the room there was a desk, a telephone, a television, comfy beds and a shower room. There was also a “World Cup settee” and it was on this settee over a beer that my Dad and I watched Croatia humble “mighty” Argentina 3-0 in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

A double brace of windows offer stunning views over Polish countryside.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

3.Polish Cuisine
Easily one of the highlights here was the food. A superb menu boasting great Polish food and a few extra international options including Norwegian salmon. I had tatar and pierogi. There is a full bar and restaurant serving up Polish beers and vodkas. We also sank a few cold piwos in tranquility.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

The venue is also used for weddings, parties and special events.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

4.Polish Hospitality
As well as excellent Polish food, staff here make you feel at home. I was welcomed by Przemek and the staff looked after us during our stay here.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

5.Still Connected
Despite being in remote countryside here at Folwark Żuławski Hotel, the place has fast working Wi-Fi and in room televisions. Yes, I wanted to escape city life for a night, but I also wanted to keep working, writing my blogs and stories and watch the football. The World Cup was on at the time. So it was brilliant that Folwark Żuławski has fast Wi-Fi and modern flatscreen televisions.

My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

Here are the details for booking a room at the Folwark Żuławski:

Folwark Żuławski
+48 602 635 070
Władysławowo 4a 82-310 Elbląg, Poland
www.folwarkzulawski.pl

Here are some videos I made during my stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg:

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2 thoughts on “My Tranquil Stay at Folwark Żuławski near Elbląg in Polish Countryside

  • Hi, Thanks for sharing your blog pics and some information about a trip to Poland. I am from New Mexico, USA and have an interest in traveling in parts of “Eastern Europe”, including Poland. What did you do to meet people, locals, places to stay, and that kind of thing. For me it is always more comfortable to integrate myself into the local culture. At retirement age, I don’t want to do the city things, but want to experience a more rural culture and a lower/slower pace of life. My interests include orchards, food, processing of food (cheese, wine, sausage), people. It would be nice to stay in a small village, on a farm, I am a member of Couchsurfing which I use for people contacts rather than for staying at a host’s home and I also venture out on my own quite a bit, not so much for big commercial tours. Thank you!

    • Hi Ron,

      Thanks for the comment and for checking out my blog on Polish countryside. It’s a great country and I hope you will have fun in Poland. Stay safe. Jonny

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