Gmina Biskupiec

Gmina Biskupiec is an urban-rural municipality in Olsztyn County in northern Poland covering approximately 290 square kilometers. The territory includes a central town and numerous smaller settlements that together house around 19,000 residents.

The territory developed as part of the Warmian-Masurian region and received its current administrative structure following several boundary reforms. These reorganizations shaped the present-day borders within Olsztyn County.

The municipality blends town and village life, with residents moving between the central market area and surrounding settlements. This mix creates a natural flow between urban services and rural traditions that visitors can observe in daily routines.

Route 16 connects the area toward Gdansk ports while Route 57 leads to Warsaw, with regular bus services linking to regional cities. Most areas are easily accessible for visitors on foot or by car.

The territory consists of approximately 25 percent forest and 57 percent agricultural land, creating a characteristic balance between nature and cultivation. This mix of woodland and farmland shapes both the landscape appearance and the economic activities of the region.

Location: Olsztyn County

Elevation above the sea: 151 m

Shares border with: Gmina Barczewo, Gmina Dźwierzuty, Gmina Jeziorany, Gmina Kolno, Gmina Sorkwity

Website: http://biskupiec.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.85000,20.95000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51