Lakeside apartments 2 km from the Wolf's Lair
Czerniki 21C, 11-400 Kętrzyn, Poland – 2 km to the Wolf's Lair, 400 m to the beach – show on map
Property highlights
- Lake view from every apartment
- Wood-burning stove, free firewood
- Dogs stay free
- Free bikes & rowing boat
- Free private parking on site
- Host speaks English
Glemuria is four quiet holiday apartments in the village of Czerniki near Kętrzyn in Masuria, north-east Poland, overlooking Lake Mój and surrounded by meadows and more than 2,000 hectares of forest. The Wolf's Lair in Gierłoż is 2 km away – about a 30-minute walk or a few minutes by bike on the cycle path right next to the house.
Book direct
Availability and prices
- Best price, no commission: when you book on glemuria.com you pay no booking-platform fees.
- Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival, all year round.
- Pay online via Przelewy24. For longer stays, the calendar applies a discount automatically.
- Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Before your arrival, your host will text you directions.
Choose your arrival and departure dates and the number of guests below – the calendar shows available apartments with prices. Questions? Your host speaks good English. Phone or text: +48 571 442 477, e-mail: biuro@glemuria.com.
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In short
Where to stay near the Wolf's Lair?
Glemuria in Czerniki is just 2 km from the Wolf's Lair (Wilczy Szaniec) in Gierłoż and 6 km from the centre of Kętrzyn. Instead of a hotel room you get a whole apartment with a kitchen, a lake view and plenty of peace and quiet.
There are four self-contained apartments of 40–43 m² for up to 2 adults and 2 children, each with its own terrace or balcony facing the lake. Dogs stay free of charge, bikes and the rowing boat are free for guests, and your host speaks good English.
Getting there
From Glemuria to the Wolf's Lair
- On foot: about 30 minutes, 2 km. Glemuria is 200 m from the road to the Wolf's Lair.
- By bike: a few minutes on the Kętrzyn – Wolf's Lair – Parcz cycle path, which runs right past Glemuria. Bikes are free for our guests, and bicycles park free of charge at the Wolf's Lair.
- By car: a few minutes. Parking at the Wolf's Lair costs 15 zł for a car; at Glemuria you park free right by the house.
- Without a car: in the summer season the bus stops 200 m from Glemuria. By arrangement, your host can pick you up from Kętrzyn railway station (6 km).
Visiting
Wolf's Lair: tickets, opening hours, dogs
Allow about 2 hours for an unhurried visit – that is how long the guided tour or the audio-guide route takes. The audio guide is available in English. Tickets are sold on site only (cash or card); there is no online sale. Our tip: arrive right after opening, before the coach groups.
| Tickets 2026 | Season (1 Apr – 31 Oct) | Off-season (1 Nov – 31 Mar) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 30 zł | 25 zł |
| Reduced | 25 zł | 20 zł |
| Children under 6 | free | free |
| Audio guide (incl. English, approx. 2 h) | 10 zł | |
| Parking: car / campervan or bus / bicycle | 15 zł / 20 zł / free | |
| Month | Opening hours (daily, all year) |
|---|---|
| October – February | 8:00 – 16:00 |
| March and September | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| April | 8:00 – 19:00 |
| May – August | 8:00 – 20:00 |
Dogs are allowed on a lead and muzzled. Please stay on the marked paths and do not climb on the bunker ruins. Information as of 2026, subject to change – check the official site wilczy-szaniec.pl.
Apartments
Four apartments, four characters
Leśny (“Forest”)
Bright, with birch trunks, rattan and a marble bathroom. No stairs – ideal with small children or a dog. View of the pond and a birch grove, 140 cm bed.
Ceglany (“Brick”)
Exposed brick and pallet furniture, with the most beautiful sunrise straight from the terrace. No stairs, 160 cm bed.
Bunkier (“Bunker”)
Concrete, wood and mustard yellow: an industrial style with a nod to the nearby Wolf's Lair. Balcony with lake view, 140 cm bed.
LuxTorpeda
The largest apartment, with a bathtub in the sleeping area. A favourite for anniversaries and weekends for two. 160 cm bed.
Every apartment has a sleeping area open to the living room with a sofa bed, a kitchenette and a bathroom, and sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. Leśny and Ceglany are next to each other – book both and the whole ground-floor terrace is yours. The individual apartment pages are in Polish, but the photos speak for themselves.
Facilities
What you can expect
In every apartment
- Panoramic windows facing the lake, terrace or balcony
- Underfloor heating (individually controlled) and air conditioning
- Wood-burning stove for cosy evenings, firewood free
- Kitchenette: 2 induction hobs, microwave, fridge, capsule coffee machine, toaster, kettle, tableware (no oven, no dishwasher)
- 5G Wi-Fi (approx. 80–120 Mbit/s), TV, mosquito screens
- Bed linen, towels, toiletries; travel cot on request
Free for guests
- Rowing boat with life jackets
- Bikes, including children's bikes and one with a child seat (up to 24 kg)
- Barbecue pavilion and fire pit
- Sun loungers and hammocks
- Trampoline, playhouse, playground, badminton
- Parking by the house and a covered bike shelter
We do not serve meals. Supermarkets and restaurants are in Kętrzyn, 6 km or 7–10 minutes by car.
Holidays with your dog
Masuria with your dog: your dog stays free
Glemuria welcomes dogs of any size at no extra charge. Right outside the door there are about 15,000 m² of meadow, surrounded by more than 2,000 hectares of forest with gravel tracks. Czerniki Beach has a dedicated dog area to the right of the jetty, and dogs may enter the Wolf's Lair on a lead and muzzled. Please bring your dog's bowl and bed from home.
Good to know: the grounds are not fenced. There are no stray dogs in the area, but there are roe deer, red deer and elk – so only let your dog off the lead if it reliably comes back when called. In spring and summer, remember tick protection.
Day trips
A 2–3 day plan around the Wolf's Lair
- Wolf's Lair (Gierłoż), 2 km: best in the morning on foot or by bike, then lunch in Kętrzyn and its Teutonic castle (10 minutes).
- Mamerki, approx. 30 minutes: the former headquarters of the German Army High Command, with well-preserved bunkers.
- Święta Lipka, approx. 25 minutes: a baroque pilgrimage church famous for its organ.
- Reszel, approx. 30 minutes: castle, old town and the bridge over the Sajna river.
- Giżycko, approx. 30 minutes: Boyen Fortress, the swing bridge and boat trips on the Great Masurian Lakes.
- Sztynort, approx. 35 minutes: the Lehndorff family palace – Heinrich von Lehndorff was part of the 20 July 1944 plot against Hitler.
- Krutynia river, approx. 1 hour: kayaking on one of the most beautiful rivers in Masuria.
- At Glemuria: Czerniki Beach (400 m), rowing on Lake Mój, a bike ride along the “Gierłoż” forest trail (approx. 30 km).
Driving times are approximate.
Family roots
Tracing your family in former East Prussia
Many of our guests come not only for the Wolf's Lair: their parents or grandparents were born in former East Prussia, and they want to see their family's places with their own eyes. Glemuria lies right in the heart of this region – Czerniki was once called Schwarzstein and Kętrzyn was Rastenburg – and makes a quiet base for trips to Reszel (Rößel), Święta Lipka (Heiligelinde), Giżycko (Lötzen), Węgorzewo (Angerburg) or Mrągowo (Sensburg).
Our tip: write down both the old German and the current Polish place names before you travel. Your host speaks good English and is happy to help you plan – just send him the places you would like to visit before you arrive.
Autumn and winter
Beautiful out of season, too
Many guests choose autumn and winter on purpose: in October cranes fly over the lake, in winter you can go cross-country skiing across the fields. Underfloor heating keeps the apartments warm, the wood stove crackles in the evening (firewood free), and the access road is tarmac all year round. The Wolf's Lair is open every day of the year.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Where is the best place to stay near the Wolf's Lair?
Glemuria apartments in Czerniki are 2 km from the Wolf's Lair in Gierłoż – about a 30-minute walk or a few minutes by bike on the cycle path right by the house. Glemuria offers four holiday apartments of 40–43 m² with a kitchen and lake view, rated 9.9/10 on Booking.com.
How far is Glemuria from the Wolf's Lair and Kętrzyn?
Glemuria is 2 km from the Wolf's Lair and 6 km from the centre of Kętrzyn. It is 200 m from the road to the Wolf's Lair, and the access road is tarmac all year round. Address: Czerniki 21C, 11-400 Kętrzyn, Poland, GPS 54.085592, 21.462649.
Does the host at Glemuria speak English?
Yes. The host at Glemuria speaks good English, so you can sort out questions about your booking, arrival and day trips in English by phone, text message or e-mail (biuro@glemuria.com). The booking form on this page is in English.
Are dogs allowed at Glemuria?
Yes. Glemuria welcomes dogs of any size and they stay free of charge. Please bring your dog's bowl and bed. There are about 15,000 m² of meadow to run around in, and Czerniki Beach (400 m) has a dedicated dog area to the right of the jetty.
How many people can stay in a Glemuria apartment?
Each Glemuria apartment sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children: a double bed (140 or 160 cm) in a sleeping area open to the living room, plus a sofa bed. Larger families or two couples can book two neighbouring apartments, for example Leśny and Ceglany with a shared terrace.
Does Glemuria serve breakfast or meals?
No, Glemuria does not serve meals. Every apartment has a kitchenette for self-catering. Supermarkets and restaurants are in Kętrzyn, 6 km away.
Can you swim near Glemuria?
Yes, at Czerniki Beach, 400 m or a 5-minute walk from Glemuria, with a jetty, playground, beach volleyball, hammocks, toilets and parking. The natural shore of Lake Mój 100 m from the house is not suitable for swimming, but it is where guests set off in the free rowing boat.
How do I book and pay at Glemuria?
The best way is to book direct on glemuria.com: no platform commission, best-price guarantee and free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival. Payment is online via Przelewy24. Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Your host answers questions in English on +48 571 442 477 (phone or text).
Is Glemuria a good base for tracing family roots in former East Prussia?
Yes. Many Glemuria guests come to trace their family roots because their parents or grandparents were born in former East Prussia. Glemuria is in Czerniki (formerly Schwarzstein) near Kętrzyn (formerly Rastenburg); Reszel, Święta Lipka, Giżycko and Mrągowo are about 25–40 minutes away by car. The host speaks good English and is happy to help you plan.
Is Glemuria worth visiting in autumn and winter?
Yes. Glemuria apartments have individually controlled underfloor heating and a wood-burning stove with free firewood for cosy evenings. In autumn cranes fly over Lake Mój, in winter you can go cross-country skiing across the fields, and the Wolf's Lair is open all year.
Directions
How to get to Glemuria
Address: Czerniki 21C, 11-400 Kętrzyn, Poland (GPS 54.085592, 21.462649). The access road is tarmac all the way and parking by the house is free. The nearest airports are Olsztyn-Mazury (Szymany) and Gdańsk; from there it is easiest to continue by hire car. By train you can reach Kętrzyn – by arrangement, your host can pick you up from the station.
Peace by the lake, the Wolf's Lair around the corner
Check availability and book direct with your host – no commission.
Glemuria · Czerniki 21C · 11-400 Kętrzyn · Poland · biuro@glemuria.com