Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

Only a small stretch of coastline along the shore of the Vistula Lagoon belongs to the Polish Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, whose capital is Olsztyn (Allenstein). This Baltic Sea lagoon is separated from the Baltic Sea by the Vistula Spit and has just one passage, now located on Russian territory near Baltijsk (Pillau). The largest town on the coast of the Vistula Lagoon is Elbląg (Elbing), formerly an important port city.

Kathedrale von Frombork (Frauenburg) Photo: © oben: Greifen/wikimedia.de/gemeinfrei; Mitte: Umix/wikimedia.de/CC3.0, unten: Greifen/wikimedia.degemeinfrei

The Vistula Lagoon was formed by the Vistula Spit. The towns of Frombork (Frauenburg), Tolkmicko (Tolkemit) and Elbląg (Elbing) are located here.

The inland areas of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship are shaped by Poland’s largest lake district, comparable in size and significance to the Mecklenburg Lake District, the Pomeranian Lake District near Drawsko, and Finland’s Lakeland. Natural woodlands and interconnected lakes invite visitors to enjoy an active holiday not far from the Baltic coast, with unforgettable experiences. The Masurian Lakes are also home to the “Wolf’s Lair,” Hitler’s former headquarters, as well as many other Second World War military bunkers.

The Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northeastern Poland, with its mix of Baltic coastline, nearby hinterland and, above all, the Masurian Lakes, is one of Poland’s most popular holiday destinations. Nature lovers and those interested in history in particular will find unforgettable experiences here.

You can also find a wealth of information here:
Travel guide to the Polish Baltic coast

Elbląg (Elbing)

The city of Elbląg (German: Elbing), together with Gdańsk and Toruń, was one of the most important Hanseatic cities in east-central Europe. The city has a population of more than 100,000 and lies a few kilometres south of the Vistula Lagoon. West of Elbląg (Elbing), the Nogat, an estuary branch of the Vistula, flows into the Vistula Lagoon.

Frombork (Frauenburg)

The small town of Frombork has a population of about 2,500 and is located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northeastern Poland, on the Vistula Lagoon. A few kilometres northeast of Frombork, near the town of Braniewo (Braunsberg), lies the border with Russia’s Kaliningrad Region (Königsberg).

Tolkmicko (Tolkemit)

The town of Tolkmicko (Tolkemit) lies on the Vistula Lagoon (Zalew Wiślany), roughly halfway along the short stretch of coastline in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northeastern Poland. On the opposite shore of the Vistula Lagoon lies the seaside resort of Krynica Morska (Kahlberg). The town’s small harbor, protected by breakwaters, also offers opportunities for water sports.