Hotel Anders is located in the tourist resort of Stare Jabłonki in Western Masuria, in the heart of the legendary Taborskie Forests, on the picturesque Lake Szeląg Mały.
The monumental Taborskie Pines, which grow only in this one place in the world, make the local climate unique. The scent of the pines, the picturesque scenery, the forest, the water, the fresh air, and the song of birds make this an ideal place to relax.
The hotel's slogan "Naturally in Masuria" is reflected in the place's pro-ecological philosophy, the wonderful space, the extensive recreational facilities, and the regional cuisine. At Hotel Anders guests rest actively and live in harmony with nature – Naturally in Masuria!
Set against a historic backdrop
A summer resort with soul
Hotel Anders took its name from the surname of a Prussian aristocrat and industrialist, the former owner of the hotel's current palace section – Richard Anders, who lived at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Richard Anders made a career in a truly American fashion - he owned vast forest estates and many sawmills - he was called "the East Prussian king of timber".
At the beginning of the 20th century his sawmill in Stare Jabłonki employed over 100 people, and in his villa on Lake Szeląg Mały he established a summer residence, where he received guests. Today it constitutes the palace part of Hotel Anders.
the best boatbuilding material in the world
Queen of the forest - Taborska Pine
Stare Jabłonki are located amid the centuries-old Taborskie Forests, whose undisputed queen is the Tabor Pine. The Tabor Pine is protected by a nature reserve in nearby Taborz – it is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the area. The area's specific microclimate causes the pines that grow in Stare Jabłonki to develop distinctive qualities – they are tall, have few knots, and their growth rings are fine. Thanks to this, during the age of geographic discoveries they became renowned as the best shipbuilding timber in the world – masts of ships flying under almost every European ensign were built from the wood of Taborskie Pines.
Appreciated for centuries
Columbus and Napoleon
Maybe Christopher Columbus himself sailed under the Masurian mast? In the era of overseas voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, the value of the Taborska Pine can be compared to today's value of crude oil, which is why pines attracted the interest of spies and intelligence services.
The Taborska Pine was also appreciated by Napoleon himself, who resided at the castle in Ostróda in 1807. Perhaps he also strolled beneath our Pine?
At the 1900 World's Fair in Paris, the Taborska Pine enjoyed great interest from merchants – it was exhibited under the name 'Bois de Tabore' (wood from Taborz) and advertised as the world's finest pine material.
After World War II, the wood of the Taborska Pine was used to rebuild the National Theatre in Warsaw and to construct the pier in Sopot.
a distinctive feature of the landscape
Welcome to the Land of Apple Trees
In Stare Jabłonki, an apple is indispensable. The village name and tradition oblige and… inspire. Apple trees have for centuries been a characteristic feature of Stare Jabłonki's landscape. The intoxicating scent of apple trees in full bloom, bees busily working in the sunlight, and fragrant, delicious apples dominated the village scenery. Stare Jabłonki, full of flowering apple trees, was surrounded by a primeval forest of monumental Tabor Pines. For centuries the trees have been the village's most precious treasure. Therefore the apple and the apple trees are a natural part of our existence.
Water journeys
From Stare Jabłonki to the Baltic Sea by water
From Stare Jabłonki we can sail to the Baltic Sea; from the Baltic the way is open to the whole world. Lake Szeląg Mały is connected by canals, lakes and rivers to Ostróda. From Ostróda we can sail along the Drwęca to the Vistula, which flows into the Baltic, or choose the route via the Elbląg Canal to Elbląg, and further via the Żuławy Loop sail out to the open sea.
Exceptional surroundings
Unique location
Stare Jabłonki is not only the Taborskie Pines, Lake Szeląg Mały and apple trees. The hotel's exceptional location on the lake is our greatest asset, which guests appreciate in almost every review of the hotel.
The area holds many interesting places and offers opportunities for active relaxation amid nature and tranquility.
in harmony with nature
We're going green
Hotel Anders is an environmentally conscious hotel, responsible for the environment in which it operates. In the pristine surroundings of Hotel Anders, guests relax, stay active and take care of their health.
Therefore it is important that the hotel operates in harmony with the surrounding nature, and eco-friendly measures are essential, including the use of renewable, natural energy sources for heating, energy-efficient lighting, on-site water intake and treatment, and the segregation of general waste.
The power of sporting experiences
Sports and active recreation
Hotel Anders is not only a place for relaxation but also a source of powerful sporting experiences accompanying events held here. Between 2004 and 2014 the hotel hosted FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour events – a world-class tournament, one of the most important sporting events in the country. In 2013 Hotel Anders hosted the Beach Volleyball World Championships – Mazury 2013, the highest-ranking competition in this sport after the Olympics. In subsequent years the hotel staged further tournaments in sand-based disciplines – footvolley and beach handball. In 2019 Hotel Anders co-organized BEACH HANDBALL EURO 2019 - the European Beach Handball Championships (U17 European Beach Handball Championships – 27–30 June 2019, and the Men's and Women's European Beach Handball Championships – 2–7 July 2019). Since 2024 Hotel Anders has also organized the Beach Pro Tour Challenge Warmia and Masuria, continuing the tradition of top-class beach events and strengthening its position as a center for beach sports in Poland.
Holidays your way
Camper Park Stare Jabłonki
We invite you to the newly established CAMPER PARK, located on the beach area of Hotel Anders, right on Lake Szeląg Mały. On the grounds of the Camper Park we offer stays for guests traveling in campers or with camping trailers. The picturesque lake, pine-scented air and birdsong – the camper park's location provides close contact with nature. Situated amid the legendary Taborskie Forests and close to numerous forest lakes, it encourages active recreation by cycling or hiking.
Idea book for a great stay
NEW! We invite you to use "Good Relaxation Idea-Book", in which we suggest what to do at Hotel Anders, in Stare Jabłonki and the surrounding area. Here you'll find suggestions for spending time at the hotel, descriptions of walking and cycling routes with maps, attractions for children and adults nearby, and itineraries for each day of your stay. Enjoy the read and... ENJOY YOUR REST!
FUN FACTS: HOTEL ANDERS IN NUMBERS
- Hotel Anders is visited by approximately 60,000 guests annually.
- Hotel Anders is the most experienced hospitality facility in the region – it has 30 years of experience.
- We are 220 km from Warsaw (expressway S7, national road no. 16), and 140 km from Gdańsk (expressway S7, national road no. 16). Convenient access via expressways and national roads enables a quick and easy transfer to the hotel.
- Guests of Hotel Anders eat about 5 tons of apples annually.
- The oldest Tabor Pine, a natural monument, is about 300 years old. It is 36 meters tall and has a trunk circumference of 3.5 meters.
- From Stare Jabłonki to Ostróda you can take a vessel of the Ostróda–Elbląg Shipping Company, which covers the 18 km distance in 2.5 hours. For comparison, by car it takes 15 minutes (10 km), and by train 9 minutes.
- Five marked tourist trails pass through Stare Jabłonki: a yellow hiking trail, a blue cycling trail, a green cycling trail, a black cycling trail, and the international Way of St. James leading all the way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
- A record-holder, a cycling enthusiast, covered 305 km on nearby trails during a 7-day holiday in Masuria at Hotel Anders.
- There are three nature reserves in the vicinity of Stare Jabłonki: Sosny Taborskie (protecting the monumental Tabor Pines), the Drwęca River (the longest ichthyological reserve in Poland, protecting salmonid fish), and the Beaver Refuge on the Pasłęka River (protecting beavers and forming the river boundary between Masuria and Warmia).
- In the Stare Jabłonki Forest District there live about 10 wolves, 300 red deer, 550 roe deer, 150 wild boar, 70 badgers and many other animal species.
- Approximately 1,000 runners take part each year in the Ultra Mazury races co-organized by Hotel Anders – it is the largest running event in the region.
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