lies on the isthmus between the Ollofsee and the Rheiner See.. The 3000 inhabitants city belongs to the voivodship Warmia-Masuria..

Landmark

Ordensburg
1377, Winrich von Kniprode, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, builds a fortified castle to the Ryne (Renus of Baltic ´renis´: gutter)..
In 1405 a settlement is mentioned for the first time, which probably originated with the castle..
In 1485 the town received city rights..
The museum, now housed in the castle, can be visited during the summer months..



~~udre~, 2014-12-31