Augustów with children
Attractions for children in Augustów — tried and tested by your hosts
A beach with a playground, a boat trip on the Augustów Canal, BALANS Rope Park and a water park for a rainy day. Confirm participation requirements directly with the attraction operators.
What can you do with children in Augustów? In short: water, forest and ropes. Top attractions include the beach on Lake Necko with its gently sloping entry into the water, a boat trip on the Augustów Canal, a rope park and a water park with slides — a good plan B when it rains.
We have run VITA for years and see every day which places genuinely keep our guests' children entertained for longer. Below are the places we recommend with complete confidence — with distances measured from our beach on Lake Necko.
0 km — on site
Attractions for children at VITA — no need to get in the car
Lake Necko beach: kayaks, pedal boat and rowing boat
A private sandy beach with a gently sloping entry into the water — 130 m from the rooms. Kayaks, a pedal boat, rowing boat, SUP board, sun loungers and children's life jackets are included in your stay (the SUP requires a refundable deposit of 200 PLN).
0 km — on siteBeachside playground and trampoline
The playground is right beside the beach, so younger children can play within sight of their parents relaxing by the water. There is also a trampoline and a large, fenced area for running around.
0 km — on siteBanana boat ride and an evening bonfire
For older children: a banana boat ride behind a motorboat on Lake Necko — 100 PLN for 15 minutes. Staff confirm whether a child may take part and explain the safety rules before the activity. In the evening, you can order a bonfire by the lake.
0 km — on siteUnlimited use of the tennis court
Our own tennis court is included in your stay — no bookings and no time limit. You can borrow rackets and balls on site and practise your child's first strokes every day if you wish.
0 km — on siteUp to 5 km from VITA
Things to do with children in and around Augustów
Boat trip along the Augustów Canal
A favourite with every child: 2-4 hours on the water, passing through the historic locks of the Augustów Canal — a Monument of History. Boats depart from the harbour in central Augustów.
approx. 3 km from VITABALANS Rope Park
Routes of varying difficulty. Check current opening hours, age or height restrictions and participation requirements with the operator before you go. City information about the attraction.
4 km from VITANetta Aquapark — a rainy-day plan B
Indoor slides and a paddling pool for little ones. When it rains at Lake Necko, the aquapark saves the day — and the sun usually comes out later that afternoon anyway.
5 km from VITANetta riverside promenade and blueberry buns
A riverside and lakeside promenade for a stroll: ice cream, benches, views of the boats and Augustów's famous blueberry buns. In the evening, it offers the city's loveliest sunset.
3 km from VITAWigry Narrow-Gauge Railway and the forest
For a trip out of town, ride the historic narrow-gauge railway through Wigry National Park or walk the forest trails of the Augustów Forest, which begins 4 km from VITA.
4-30 km from VITAPractical information
Augustów with children — what you need to know
- Children's life jackets are free at the VITA beach — for the kayak, rowing boat and pedal boat.
- The playground is beside the beach — children can play within their parents' sight.
- For a rainy day: Netta Aquapark (5 km) or a trip along the Canal on a covered boat.
- VITA's family rooms accommodate 4-6 guests — breakfast included. See our family offer →
- Travelling with a dog? We welcome four-legged guests — see our rules for stays with a dog.
- You will find a full list of nearby attractions, including options for adults, in our local area guide.
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Accommodation close to attractions for children
19 rooms by Lake Necko with breakfast. The beach, playground, kayaks and tennis court are included — and every attraction on this page is within 5 km.
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