Regions of Poland
DOLNOSLASKIE VOIVODSHIP – THE LAND OF MANY TREASURES
Mysterious tunnels, castles on high hills, mansions hidden in romantic parks – when it comes to the number and beauty of the castles, the Dolnoslaskie Voivodship (Lower Silesia) can compete with many places in Europe. Even at times with the Loire Valley.
OPOLSKIE VOIVODSHIP – A TALE ABOUT THE DINOSAUR
The tiny Opole region is an exceptional part of Poland – it is here that the oldest dinosaur fossils in the world were discovered. Silesaurus opolensis (the Silesian lizard from Opole) lived 230 million years ago in Krasiejowo.
SLASKIE VOIVODSHIP – INDUSTRIAL ADVENTURE
The outlines of foundries on the horizon. Factories and mining towers dominate the landscape of Silesia, one of the smallest Voivodships in Poland. There are not many rural landscapes here, but plenty of urban ones: 71, one next to the other, dense, as in any industrial anthill. Run away? Why, no! Stay – as long as possible.
MALOPOLSKIE VOIVODSHIP – MORE THAN PASTRIES WITH CREAM
You can’t say you know Poland if you haven’t visited the Malopolskie Voivodship. The former capital of our country, Krakow, is situated here. And to the south, the Tatry – the highest mountains with 5 places in Malopolska on the UNESCO World Heritage List!
PODKARPACKIE VOIVOIDSHIP
Podkarpackie is one of the greenest regions of Poland. There are pristine meadows and beautiful forests. Over one third of the region’s area, including remnants of the ancient Carpathian primeval Forest, is protected. Mighty wisents, lynxes, wildcats, and a number of rare bird species such as the golden eagle, are just a few of many species you can meet while hiking in the area.
LUBELSKIE VOIVODSHIP – FOLLOW THE BUG RIVER
The third largest Voivodship in Poland lies along the eastern borderlands of the country. Its neighbours are Belarus and the Ukraine, across the Bug River, a wild and twisting river. This is the area where Polish and Russian, Catholic, Orthodox and Jewish influences are all mixed together. It is a land which has seen many changes. A full-blooded borderland.
PODLASKIE VOIVODSHIP – UNDISCOVERED BEAUTY
There is a region in Poland that can be easily called … The Wild East. It still has not been affected and overwhelmed by today’s Great Tourism movement. It is in fact unspoiled, as yet. Only a small group of the initiated knows that apart from the pristine quality of its nature, a fascinating borderlands culture waits here for those who wish to explore this region. And where do we find this mysterious place? The Podlaskie Voivodship, the best kept secret in Poland.
WARMINSKO-MAZURSKIE VOIVODSHIP – THREE COLOURS
Blue, white, red – the flag of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship is made up of these colours. The deep blue of the lakes, the white of sails and storks’ wings. Sometimes, as a contrast, the red bricks of the Teutonic castles.
POMORSKIE VOIVODSHIP – BALTIC’S AMBER
A thousand blue lakes, a desert, verdant forests and rushing hill land rivers. Any adventure in the Pomorskie Voivodship along the Baltic coast usually starts in the Tricity, an unusual urban assembly of three towns: Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot.
ZACHODNIOPOMORSKIE VOIVODSHIP – BISONS AND CLIFFS
Golden beaches sheltered by massive, sharp cliffs, fishing boats dragged out on the sand with seagulls soaring over them. You can enjoy these images typical for the Baltic coast in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodship, but the less typical … such as the feeding of the bison – can be experienced as well.
LUBUSKIE REGION
If you prefer discovering and admiring the beauty of nature without the accompanying crowds of tourists, go to Poland! My fiancé and I have recently visited this magical country. The journey doesn’t take long and holidays there are much cheaper than in many Western European countries. People are very friendly and it is easy to find those magically secluded areas and avoid the noisy city life. We spent several days relaxing on the shores of pristine and silent lakes in the west of Poland, which only put us in the mood for planning another visit. Don’t wait too long – if you are looking for a mystical fairy-tale, visit Poland!
KUJAWSKO POMORSKIE VOIVODSHIP – HOME OF GINGERBREAD AND BRINE
Salty and sweet at the same time – this is the flavour of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship, located in the northern part of Poland. The salt comes from a gigantic, underground lake, and the sweetness from the Toruń gingerbreads, with recipes which haven’t changed in years.
WIELKOPOLSKA REGION – THE CRADLE OF POLAND
Wielkopolska is a special place on the map of our country. This is where the first ruler of the Piast dynasty became the leader of several united Slavic tribes and was baptised a Christian by a German bishop. Over 1000 years ago Poland was born here.
ŁÓDŹ AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Łódź with its 850,000 inhabitants is the second largest city of Poland. In the 19th century, textile factories began developing here with unimaginable rapidity. A testimony of industrial architecture, they carry the same message as the superb palaces of their former owners and still well preserved workers’ housing estates.
MAZOWIECKIE VOIVODSHIP – THE LARGEST OF THEM ALL
The capital of Mazowsze, Warsaw, is – next to Helsinki – considered the most verdant of European capitals. There are many parks, gardens, and grassy promenades in the city. The silver-willow-green garden on the roof of the University Library is one of the most original ones. A perfect place to catch your breath.
THE SWIETOKRZYSKIE VOIVODSHIP – GEOLOGY AND ART LOVERS’ PARADISE
The oldest mountains in Europe – the Pepper Mountains, caves full of marvels from the Kras era, dinosaur prints and the fossils of unique shell fish. Musical motifs and historical sites of technology from the Stone Age, Iron Age and industrial revolution. Those are the treasures of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship.
