Around Rest Hostel – things to do near Modlin and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki

The area around Modlin Airport is more than a runway. Within a short drive you'll find a 19th-century fortress, wild rivers, a primeval forest and Chopin's birthplace.

For 2–3 hours

Modlin Fortress

A vast complex from the times of Napoleon and Tsarist Russia, with barracks called the longest building in Europe, the Red Tower viewing terraces and a museum of the 1939 defence. More in our article: Modlin Fortress – what to see.

Where the Narew meets the Vistula

By the fortress the Narew, Wkra and Vistula rivers meet. A sunset walk by the water with a view of the old granary ruins is one of the nicest spots around.

For a full day

Kampinos National Park

Across the Vistula begins the Kampinos Forest – a national park and UNESCO biosphere reserve with inland sand dunes, marshes and hundreds of kilometres of walking and cycling trails. On its edge is the Palmiry Cemetery and Museum.

Żelazowa Wola

Fryderyk Chopin's birthplace and park – within a car trip. Chopin concerts are held there in season.

Warsaw

Central Warsaw is about 40–45 minutes by train from Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki station (3 min from the hostel) – details in From Modlin to Warsaw.

By bike

The area is flat and crossed by rivers, and cycling routes run through Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, e.g. along the Narew towards Serock and Lake Zegrze.

Practical

• There's a grocery shop and the train station close to the hostel.
• The hostel has a shared kitchen for tea, coffee or a simple meal.
• Public parking is available by the hostel, including right in front of the building.