On the northern fringes of Augustów Forest, Wigry National Park is home to arguably the most beautiful lake in Podlasie – Lake Wigry. At 21 sq km, the lake is the largest in the region and one of the deepest, reaching 73m at its greatest depth. Its shoreline is richly indented, forming numerous bays and peninsulas, and there are 15 islands on the lake. The national park's dense forest and many smaller lakes make it popular among for kayakers, cyclists and hikers.
The Czarna Hańcza River flows through the park, connecting with the Augustów Canal further downstream.
Access is easiest from the Suwałki–Sejny road, which crosses the northern part of the park. The park headquarters are on this road in Krzywe, which is 5km from Suwałki.
There are marked trails throughout the park, leading to some truly remote corners. The Wigierski Park Narodowy map (available at the park headquarters for 10zł) shows all the necessary detail.
