The Nisswa Journal

Your Guide to Nisswa and the Brainerd Lakes

This is where we share everything that makes a stay here worth planning. You’ll find local guides to Gull Lake and the surrounding water, the best things to do in every season, where to eat and shop in downtown Nisswa, golf and trail recommendations, and honest advice for making the most of your trip, from the best time to visit to how to settle in for a longer stay. Whether you’re already booked or still deciding, the journal helps you picture your time here. And when you’re ready, every guide links back to our rooms and suites, so booking direct is only a couple of clicks away.

How to Get to Nisswa, Minnesota, and What to Pack When You Do
Driving directions, flight options and a packing list that accounts for Minnesota weather doing three seasons in one afternoon..
Inside Our Indoor Pool, Hot Tub and Sauna, Open Year Round in Nisswa
Rain, snow or a long day on Gull Lake, these three are the most-used things we own. Here's how.
A Three Day Nisswa Itinerary for First Time Visitors
A relaxed long weekend in the Brainerd Lakes: water, trail, town and one proper dinner, with room to change.
Instant Book, Explained Confirm Your Nisswa Stay in Under Two Minutes
No approval waits, no enquiry forms, no wondering. Here's how Instant Book works on every room at Nisswa Hotel.
Why Booking Direct with Nisswa Hotel & Suites Costs You Less
Same room, same dates, lower price. Here's exactly where the money goes when you book through a third-party site.
What to Expect When You Check In at Nisswa Hotel & Suites
Contactless check-in, parking, pets, occupancy and the practical answers guests ask us most before a first stay..