Wolin National Park

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Wolin National Park
Woliński Park Narodowy
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Turkusowe Lake
Turkusowe Lake
Location West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Area 109.37 km²
Established 1960
Governing body Ministry of the Environment

Wolin National Park (Polish: Woliński Park Narodowy) is one of 23 National Parks in Poland, situated on the island of Wolin in the far north-west of the country, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It was established on 3 March 1960 and covers an area of 109.37 square kilometres (42.23 sq mi). The Park has its headquarters in the town of Międzyzdroje.

The Park contains a number of interesting species of flora and fauna. Its attractions include the sea cliffs of Gosań and Kawcza Góra, and a wisent (European bison) sanctuary.

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