Wałcz, Administrative center in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Wałcz is an administrative center in West Pomeranian Voivodeship that sits between two lakes. The built-up area spreads around both bodies of water, with residential zones, green spaces, and fields blending together.
The settlement received town rights in 1303 and remained under German administration until 1945. After the Second World War, it was integrated into post-war Poland.
The name comes from Slavic roots referring to defensive structures that once shaped the landscape. The two lakes now draw kayakers and anglers who spend their free time on the water.
The area includes training facilities for athletics and water sports spread across different locations. The lakes are suitable for kayaking and rowing trips in calmer sections.
The municipal territory is 41 percent farmland and 17 percent forest, so open fields and tree clusters shape the surroundings. This distribution makes walks from the town center into nature short outings.
Location: Wałcz County
Elevation above the sea: 109 m
Website: http://walcz.um.pl
GPS coordinates: 53.26667,16.46667
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:24
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