Lower Silesian Voivodeship

The Lower Silesian Voivodeship spans 19,946 square kilometers, encompassing numerous protected areas, mountains, parks, urban centers, and historical landmarks across southwestern Poland.

Following World War II, the region underwent substantial population changes as German residents departed and Polish citizens from other territories established new communities.

The voivodeship maintains numerous castles, including Książ Castle, religious buildings, and traditional festivals that reflect the combined influences of Polish, German, and Czech heritage.

The region contains 99 castles, multiple national parks, ski resorts in Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba, and extensive hiking trails throughout the Sudetes mountain range.

Mount Śnieżka, reaching 1603 meters above sea level, stands as the highest peak in the voivodeship and offers panoramic views across three national borders.

Location: Poland

Inception: January 1, 1999

Capital city: Wrocław

Shares border with: Lubusz Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Opole Voivodeship, Saxony, Hradec Králové Region, Liberec Region, Olomouc Region, Pardubice Region

Website: https://umwd.dolnyslask.pl/en

GPS coordinates: 51.08333,16.38333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19