Accommodation near the Mamerki bunkers

A historic 1880 forester's lodge in the Masurian forest — just 2 km along a forest road from the Mamerki (German: Mauerwald) WWII bunker complex. Walk to the bunkers, then come back to a hot tub, sauna and our own fishing lake.

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Why stay here

The closest base for the Mauerwald bunkers

Most visitors to Mamerki arrive by car for a couple of hours and leave. If you stay with us, the bunkers are right at the end of the forest track — you can walk there in the morning, take your time among the concrete giants, and be back for lunch in the woods. The whole region of WWII East Prussia is within an easy drive.

2 kmMamerki bunkersForest road — on foot or about 10 min by car
30 kmWolf's LairHitler's HQ — about 35 min by car
15 minSztynortSailing capital, by car
~45 minBoyen FortressGiżycko, by car
About the bunkers

What to know about Mamerki

Mamerki — known in German as Mauerwald — was the field headquarters of the German Army High Command (Oberkommando des Heeres, OKH) during the Second World War. While Hitler ran the war from the nearby Wolf's Lair, the generals planning the eastern campaigns worked here, in the forest above Lake Mamry.

Around 30 large bunkers and dozens of smaller buildings survive. Unlike the Wolf's Lair, the Mamerki bunkers were never blown up by the retreating army, so they stand almost intact. You can step inside the chambers and climb on top of the massive roofs.

On site there is a small museum, a viewing tower, and marked paths through the woods. It is far quieter than the Wolf's Lair, which makes it a calmer place to absorb the scale of what was built here in secret.

Opening hours and ticket prices change with the season, so please check the official Mamerki website before you arrive. A local guide adds a lot of context, but you can also walk the route on your own.

Forest near the Mamerki bunkers, Masuria
A place with a past

A forester's lodge since 1880

Our house is part of the same chapter of history. Built around 1880 as a forester's lodge, it kept hunters who supplied game to the region. On the façade you can still read original German inscriptions, and on the main wall there is a line of bullet holes left by Red Army soldiers — we never painted them over. Inside hang photographs of the German families who lived here from the 1880s into the 1930s, some brought back by their descendants who have visited us in recent years. After 2000 we restored the lodge with respect for what we found.

Where you stay

Four units for 6–30 guests

A whole lodge for a group, or a self-contained apartment for a family — all set in the forest, all pet-friendly, with shared use of the hot tub, sauna, seasonal pool and our own fishing lake.

Gajówka — the whole forester's lodge for 12 guests

Gajówka

whole lodge · up to 12

The historic brick forester's lodge. Shared lounge with a fireplace, long banquet table and four en-suite bedrooms.

from 1000 zł / night
Wilcza Polana apartment

Wilcza Polana

apartment · 6+2

A bright boho-style apartment with large roof windows, designer bathroom and a terrace with a swing. Private entrance.

from 450 zł / night
Sen Gajowego apartment

Sen Gajowego

apartment · 6+2

Rustic slow-living with wooden beams, an electric fireplace, a rope swing on the terrace and a bedroom in the open loft.

from 450 zł / night
Leśne pogaduchy apartment

Leśne pogaduchy

apartment · 6+2

Our newest apartment, the same size and fit-out as Sen Gajowego. A quiet choice for families and couples.

from 450 zł / night
🛁Hot tub & outdoor cinemaWood-fired tub with a screen · 250 zł/day
🧖Barrel sauna150 zł / session (~2h)
🏊Seasonal pool4.3 × 2.5 m, in summer
🎣Own fishing lakeFree for guests · ~15 min on foot
🐕Pet-friendlyDogs welcome in the forest

Room rates are guideline prices (from the amounts shown; higher in peak season). We confirm the final price after your enquiry. Our own lake is for fishing and picnics — it has no sandy beach. Sandy bathing beaches at Leśniewo, Węgorzewo and Radzieje are a 5–15 minute drive away, and Lake Mamry is about 5 minutes by car.

Plan your visit

Stay 2 km from Mamerki

Tell us your dates and group size and we'll reply within 24 hours with availability and the exact price. Book direct with the host — no platform commission.

Send an enquiry
📞 Reservations: +48 574 753 831 💬 WhatsApp ✉️ gajowkawegorzewo@gmail.com

We speak Polish and English by phone (Mr Janusz also Russian). For German, please write by email or WhatsApp.

More WWII history nearby

In the area

🐺 Wolf's Lair

📍 30 km · about 35 min by car

The Wolfsschanze near Gierłoż — Hitler's wartime headquarters and the site of the 20 July 1944 assassination attempt. A natural companion trip to Mamerki, ideally with a guide.

Read about the Wolf's Lair →

⛵ Sztynort

📍 15 min by car

The capital of Polish sailing, with a historic harbour and the ruins of the Lehndorff palace — a family whose members were tied to the resistance against Hitler. Good restaurants by the marina.

Read about Sztynort →

🏰 Boyen Fortress, Giżycko

📍 about 45 min by car

A well-preserved 19th-century Prussian fortress in Giżycko (Lötzen). A rewarding day trip, often combined with the town's rotating bridge.

🚢 Leśniewo lock & the Masurian Canal

📍 a short drive / walk

The monumental, never-finished locks of the German-engineered Masurian Canal — a striking sight close to the house.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How far is your lodge from the Mamerki bunkers?
The Mamerki complex is 2 km away along a forest road. You can walk there through the forest or drive in about 10 minutes. It is the closest stay of its kind to the bunkers.
Can I visit both Mamerki and the Wolf's Lair from here?
Yes. Mamerki is 2 km away and the Wolf's Lair (Wolfsschanze) near Gierłoż is about 30 km, roughly 35 minutes by car. Many guests walk to Mamerki and drive to the Wolf's Lair as a separate half-day trip.
What is the difference between Mamerki and the Wolf's Lair?
Mamerki (German: Mauerwald) was the headquarters of the Wehrmacht High Command (OKH), while the Wolf's Lair was Hitler's personal headquarters. The Mamerki bunkers were never blown up, so they are far better preserved — you can go inside and on top of them.
Are dogs welcome at the lodge?
Yes, we are pet-friendly. The forest setting and the trail to Mamerki make this a good base for guests travelling with a dog. Please mention your dog when you send your enquiry.
Should I book a guide for Mamerki, and what does it cost?
You can walk the marked route on your own, but a local guide adds a lot of context. Opening hours and ticket prices change by season, so please check the official Mamerki website before you arrive.