Experience the History of Otwock, Poland

Historic Otwock sits just 15 miles southeast of Warsaw, the capital of Poland. With a population of around 40,000, Otwock still maintains its old world charm. Tucked against the banks of the Vistula River, Otwock gives visitors easy access to both artificial and natural landmarks. Otwock also features a brand of architecture, known as Swidermajer, which is unique to the city.

Although Polish citizens have resided in the area for decades, Otwock only officially became a village in the late 1800s when a railroad line was built nearby, greatly increasing its accessibility. Otwock became known as a prime location with a rural atmosphere. Many citizens of Warsaw came to this sleepy town to escape the crowded city. During the Nazi occupation the city became a secondary ghetto, which was liquidated when Nazis sent inmates to Treblinka and Auschwitz.

Today, Otwock still celebrates a relaxed atmosphere coupled with progressive technology as the site of Poland's first nuclear reactor in 1958 and another in 1974. With its unique architecture and the spas and sports available, Otwock has much to offer its many visitors.