Marksewo lies on the western shore of Lake Marksoby. The lake covers 154.6 hectares and measures 4,000 metres in length and 550 metres in width. It is therefore considerably longer than it is wide. At 4,000 metres long and 550 metres wide, the lake stretches a long way lengthwise. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can specifically choose Marksewo on the western shore or another place in the wider area around the lake. Check the actual location of each accommodation.
The shoreline and nature at Lake Marksoby
Marksewo lies on the shallow western shore of Lake Marksoby. The eastern shore is steep, while the other shores are shallow. The lake itself is also shallow; it is considered a quiet zone. The shorelines therefore differ in profile, while the body of water as a whole is not very deep. Near the shore, waterweed and stoneworts form underwater meadows. Fish species found here include bream, tench, roach, bleak, pike, perch and eels. According to the municipal planning status as of 30 June 2017, the Spychowski protected landscape area and the Puszcza Piska bird protection area (Natura 2000) lie within the territory of Marksewo.
Historic traces in the village
The former school building in Marksewo dates from the late 19th century and is now used as a community hall. It is listed in the voivodeship register of monuments. Other timber and masonry buildings from the same period have also been preserved. Those interested in the village’s history can therefore find other buildings from this era in addition to the former schoolhouse. The Evangelical cemetery in Marksewo dates from the early 20th century, is closed, and is listed in the register of monuments. Shelter No. 28 offers a further, distinct historical reference: this passive shelter for an infantry squad dates from 1918.
Village location and finding accommodation
The houses in Marksewo are located almost entirely along Route 58 between Stare Kiejkuty and Babięta. Near the destination, National Road 58 runs along the northern shore of Lake Marksoby and leads from Szczytno via Babięta towards Mrągowo. The row of houses between Stare Kiejkuty and Babięta marks the village; the national road runs along the northern shore from Szczytno via Babięta to Mrągowo.
The municipal plan lists several hundred holiday homes and a few campsites in the wider area around Lake Marksoby; the individual locations are not specified. The holiday homes and campsites are spread throughout the area around the lake; these figures do not identify individual locations. When looking for accommodation, therefore, check whether the address you want is in Marksewo or elsewhere by the lake. For a stay in the village, the location on the western shore is key, whereas the accommodation figures given describe the entire wider area around the lake.
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