Węgorzyno, Municipal city in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
Węgorzyno is a town in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland, set on the shore of the lake that shares its name. It serves as the administrative seat of Gmina Węgorzyno and provides basic services for the villages around it.
Before 1945 the town was known by the German name Wangerin and was part of the Pomerania region, which had a long history of German settlement. After World War II the area was transferred to Poland, and the German population was replaced by Polish settlers, many of whom came from territories now in Ukraine.
The community hosts regular festivals where residents gather to celebrate together, maintaining connections to local traditions and their shared region.
The town is easiest to reach by car, as public transport connections in the area are limited. Most shops and services are concentrated in the town center, which is easy to walk around.
The name Węgorzyno comes from the Polish word for eel, pointing to a time when the local lake was known for its eel fishing. The lake is still used for fishing today, and anglers from the region come here regularly.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
