Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

The Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship is an administrative division in northeastern Poland that spreads across forested hills, waterways, and small towns. It covers large areas of woodland and lake country that alternate with farmland and rural settlements.

The territory changed from Prussian to Polish control after World War II, bringing major population shifts. Old settlements were resettled by newcomers from other parts of Poland and given new Polish names.

The region carries two names in its title, taken from different historical groups who lived and worked here. Visitors today find bilingual town signs and church inscriptions that reflect both traditions, showing how different cultures settled in the landscape over centuries.

The capital Olsztyn serves as a transport hub and offers rail links to other Polish cities plus access to surrounding rural areas. Many smaller towns are easier to reach by bus or car, especially along lakeshores and in forested areas.

Łuknajno Lake carries two separate international protection designations, making it one of the most strictly guarded wetlands in Europe. It sits within a larger nature reserve and is preserved mainly for its rare waterfowl and distinctive aquatic plants.

Location: Poland

Capital city: Olsztyn

Reference: WM

Shares border with: Podlaskie Voivodeship, Masovian Voivodeship, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Kaliningrad Oblast, Marijampolė County

Website: http://warmia.mazury.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.85000,20.81667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:52