Mysterious Amber Room: replica now opened in Mamerki!

Mysterious Amber Room: replica now opened in Mamerki!

An impressive 1:1 replica of the infamous Amber Room has opened in northeastern Poland, in picturesque Mamerki. This replica, which visitors have been able to admire since April 26, 2025, is part of the Mamerki Museum and is located in a former bunker complex from the Second World War. The bunkers that once served as the headquarters of the German land forces hold a fascinating fragment of history - and it is thought that parts of the original Amber Room may be hidden on the site. This also explains why the original was unsuccessfully searched for two years in the bunkers before the replica was built. Loud South Germans Since then there have been rumors about hidden treasures from the past.

The original Amber Room was looted by the German Wehrmacht in 1941 from the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia. It has been considered lost since 1944, and despite an unsuccessful search in 2017, its whereabouts remain a mystery. The construction of the replica was initiated by Bartłomiej Plebańczyk, who runs the museum. The replica used 600 kg of artificial amber and used modern 3D printing technology to imitate the light and shine properties of the original. In comparison, there has also been a replica in the Catherine Palace since 2003, but it is made of real amber.

Visit information

The Mamerki Museum is open to visitors and is located on the majestic Masurian Lake District, about three hours' drive east of Gdansk. The entrance fees are moderate at 28 zloty (approx. 6.60 euros) for adults and 23 zloty (approx. 5.40 euros) for children and young people. In summer, the museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., providing ample opportunity to admire this extraordinary replica.

The history of the Amber Room is deeply rooted in European culture. It was built in the 18th century and was originally 10.5m x 11.5m. Friedrich I Hohenzollern initiated the construction of Charlottenburg Palace, and in 1716 Friedrich Wilhelm I donated the room to Peter the Great as a sign of friendship. The Amber Room was initially exhibited in St. Petersburg, including in the Summer Palace and later in the Winter Palace. In 1755, on the orders of Tsarina Elisabeth, it was brought to Tsarskoye Selo and expanded there. This rich history makes the Mamerki replica a significant cultural experience, which can be found in one of the best-preserved German bunkers of the Second World War and when visiting Mamerki / Mauerwald, in the immediate vicinity of Węgorzewo.

The search for the original Amber Room remains a fascinating topic today, attracting adventure seekers and history lovers alike. The Mamerki Museum, with its replica of the Amber Room, will therefore not only become a tourist attraction, but also a place of cultural memory for the events of the Second World War and the lost beauty of this unique work of art.

For those interested in history and art, the museum in Mamerki offers a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in the mysterious world of the Amber Room.

Further information can be found at Poland Journal.