Wolin National Park
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| Wolin National Park | |
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| Woliński Park Narodowy | |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Turquoise Lake (Polish: Jezioro Turkusowe)
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| Location | West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°56′N 14°27′E / 53.933°N 14.450°ECoordinates: 53°56′N 14°27′E / 53.933°N 14.450°E |
| 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 varied flora and fauna. Its attractions include the sea cliffs of Gosań and Kawcza Góra, and a wisent (European bison) sanctuary.
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Sea cliff
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Entrance to the park at Międzyzdroje beach
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