It is impossible not to see Kraina Alkos when you cross the Masurian Krutynię in a canoe. Rooted in nature, the house stands in a peaceful corner of warped time and space. However, only a few people have access to this green oasis.
In Kraina Alkos, you will not find accidental tourists. It is supposed to be really peaceful, harmonious and quiet. We open our doors at the end of April and hibernate in mid-October. Here you will find solace for 24 people resting in cosy rooms where nature plays the first fiddle.
Avid gardeners, passionate botanists and those who follow the Japanese art of drawing power from nature will feel at home. Liquor tasters, lovers of silence, paddlers and anglers of fleeting moments are all invited on board. Kraina Alkos beckons to those with a serene outlook on the world.
There is tranquillity, magic, ghost stories, conversations about every topic and sitting silently in a deckchair.
We invite adults in need of a detox from everyday life. We are waiting with delicious breakfasts, Masurian beer and evening relaxation by the fire.
In a magical land that sneaks into interiors through doors, chimneys, terraces and windows, we offer accommodation for 24 people.
We invite people looking for unique places with silence in the lead role. That is why we make sure that you are surrounded by peace and we invite people over 18 years of age to the land of eternal happiness. Thanks to this, there is time to calmly look at yourself, listen to the inner voices that the modern world usually drowns out.
The interiors are decorated with natural materials such as stone, clay, reed, wicker and wood from wind-blown trees.
Rooms and apartments are equipped with a refrigerator and each has its own bathroom, some of them have terraces with comfortable furniture and fireplaces, and most of them boast a beautiful view of the Krutyn and the garden.
We offer 12 rooms:
GROUND FLOOR
- room no. 1 with a view of the garden (27m²) - for 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
- apartment No. 2 with a terrace overlooking the river and a fireplace (42m²) - for 2 people
a bedroom with two single beds or a double bed and a living room with air conditioning
- apartment no. 3 with a terrace overlooking the river and a fireplace (42m²) - for 2 people
a bedroom with two single beds or a double bed and a living room with air conditioning
- room no. 4 with a terrace and a view of the river and air conditioning (30m²) - for 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
- room No. 5 with a view of the garden and air-conditioning (31m²) - 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
- room No. 6 with a view of the garden and air-conditioning (27m²) - 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
FIRST FLOOR
- room no. 7 with air conditioning, terrace and a view of the river and a bathtub (24m²) - for 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
- Suite No. 8 Junior Suite with air conditioning, terrace and river view and fireplace (42m²) - 2 persons
with one large bed and a seating area
- apartment No. 9 with a terrace overlooking the river and a fireplace (43m²) - for 2 people
a bedroom with two single beds or a double bed and a living room with air conditioning
- room No. 10 with a view of the river and air conditioning (34m²) - 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
- room No. 11 with a view of the river and air conditioning (32m²) - for 2 people
with two single beds or one double bed
- room No. 12 with a view of the river and air conditioning (47m²) - 2 persons
with two single beds or one double bed
We serve breakfasts in the form of a Swedish table. We have our own flower beds, which produce delicious vegetables and herbs, which later end up on your plates. A meal is a mystery that requires an appropriate environment, therefore the most important meal (i.e. breakfast) is served in our grottos, and in favorable weather, it is possible to eat a meal in the bosom of nature, on the Krutynia River.
In our public bar on the Krutynia River (open seasonally) we will treat you with Masurian beer, liqueurs, delicious homemade cakes, real hot chocolate with raspberries, delicious Italian ice cream, espresso coffee, waffles and other delicacies.
We offer delicious breakfasts :-)
You should be bored with us! Because in everyday life we often forget what it means ...
You can get up at 5 am, when the area is shrouded in morning mist, perch among the ferns on the pier and throw your fishing rods while waiting for your morning coffee and breakfast. You can swim, walk, lie belly up and read books at will.
Remember to close your windows at night if you do not want to spend the night looking for a bat in the Land of Alkos.
Our two cats walk on our green roofs, and sometimes they can scratch the glass to let them in. Don't be afraid, they're not ghosts! They are furries - our kittens :-)
On site we have for you:
- hammocks,
- sun loungers,
- cocoons,
- kayaks,
- boats.
It is impossible to get closer to the water than in the Land of Alkos, so morning baths, evening wading in the river and sunbathing are recommended.
For those interested in adventure, we will organize kayaking trips for one smile. The longer 4-hour from Ukta and the less demanding 2-hour from Nowy Most. Additionally, you can go down or up the river yourself to admire the beauty of wild nature.
The area creates favorable conditions for enthusiasts of various forms of active recreation. Hiking to the nearby forests is the best way to relax and soothe your senses. A 15-minute walk from the Land of Alkos you can enjoy the views over Lake Bełdany.
Evenings are about listening to the sounds of the surrounding nature. We can assure night owls and lovers of the skies that we have a beautiful view of the constellations. Especially for you, we can turn off all the lights around, and then it's a deckchair and stars in 4K.
What to see in the area:
-Near the village of Krutyń there is the Zakręt Reserve. It is worth visiting it, if only to see the floating islands with your own eyes. Look closely and look for the insect-eating sundew among the grasses.
- Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński Museum in Pranie
- Śniardwy and the Bear's Horn,
- Animal breeding research station of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Popielno,
- Wolf's Lair in Gierłoż
- Mamerki museum of the Second World War - shelters
- Saint Lipka Marian Sanctuary
What’s there for children?
We act in accordance with the needs of guests, that is yours, and we hear that in the Land of Alkos you need a reserve of silence and carefree peace. That's why we're #childrenfree and #adultsonly. We only invite adults (over 18 years of age).