page_title: Augustów
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Augustów / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: Polski: Jezioro Studzieniczne - widok z przystani
context_page_description: Augustów is a city in north-eastern Poland with 30,802 inhabitants. It lies on the Netta River and the Augustów Canal. It is situated in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, having previously been in Suwałki Voivodeship. It is the seat of Augustów County and of Gmina Augustów.
  In 1970, Augustów became officially recognized as a health and relaxation resort. In 1973, surrounding settlements were named a part of it, forming a popular resort town.
context_section_description: The town, although small, has many attractions for the visitors. The Oficerski Yacht Club Hotel, built in the 1930s, is an army yacht club that has been restored and converted into a resort. It is located on the edge of one of many lakes in the region. Pope John Paul II has a memorial chair from the first and last time he visited the town right outside the club. Boat tours are also popular and the old town square still has its original cobblestone streets.
  Every year hundreds of bikers come to Augustowskie Motonoce bikers festival. Official event Facebook page: Augustowskie Motonoce. Bands that over years participated in celebration include Bright Ophidia, AGE, ZZ Top Czech Revival Band, AC/DC Show Ukraina, Kraków Street Band, etc.
caption: Studzieniczne Lake
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