Olsztyn County, Administrative district in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland.
Olsztyn County is an administrative district in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship comprising twelve municipalities spread across a forested landscape dotted with lakes. The region features a mix of rural towns and villages surrounded by woodlands and water systems.
The area was established as a county in its modern form during Poland's administrative reorganization in 1999. This reform reshaped boundaries that had been influenced by medieval settlement patterns and earlier regional divisions.
The twelve municipalities here each hold their own local celebrations where you can hear traditional music and taste regional food traditions.
The county is spread across multiple towns and villages best reached by car, as public transportation options are limited throughout the region. Plan for several days if you want to explore the different municipalities and experience the surrounding woodlands and water systems.
The region contains interconnected lake systems that form important habitats for rare bird species throughout the year. Few visitors realize how these water networks create one of the area's most significant natural features for wildlife conservation.
Location: Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Capital city: Olsztyn
Shares border with: Olsztyn, Mrągowo County, Szczytno County, Nidzica County, Ostróda County, Lidzbark County, Bartoszyce County, Kętrzyn County
Website: http://powiat-olsztynski.pl
GPS coordinates: 53.78333,20.50000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46
Greek Catholic Church of the Pokrov in Olsztyn
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28 Kopernika Street in Olsztyn
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16 Kolejowa Street in Olsztyn
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3 Kętrzyńskiego Street in Olsztyn
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30 Partyzantów Street in Olsztyn
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3/4/4a Bema Square in Olsztyn
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30 Kościuszki Street in Olsztyn
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2 Kętrzyńskiego Street in Olsztyn
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67 Partyzantów Street in Olsztyn
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68 Partyzantów Street in Olsztyn
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3 Pułaskiego Square in Olsztyn
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4 Pułaskiego Square in Olsztyn
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5 Pułaskiego Square in Olsztyn
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2 Bema Square in Olsztyn
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4 Kętrzyńskiego Street in Olsztyn
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6 Kętrzyńskiego Street in Olsztyn
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36 Kopernika Street in Olsztyn
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2 Zientary-Malewskiej Street in Olsztyn
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Water tower in Olsztyn, Main Train Station
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Mill in Olsztyn
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Water tower in Olsztyn, 2a Zientary-Malewskiej Street
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