Podlaskie – is a place, which is worth visiting. A region that can be a good location of foreign investments. Pleasant and healthy place for rest, unusual culture, cuisine and nature, which forms The Green Lungs of Poland, research personnel and many other assets – all these invite tourists, investors and those who want to settle down here forever.

The capital of the region is Białystok – the biggest city in the region- which is a cultural, academic and economic centre of the region. Apart from that, there are two other, also important cities – Łomża, which is situated in the West and Suwałki – in the North.

The main branch of industry is food processing, where the dairy and meat industry have its special role. Moreover, the timber processing industry is also well developed, because of the region’s sources.

Dynamic growth is caused by engineering industry, which produces a lot for the agriculture needs.

The landscape is dominated by green, fresh-smelling forests and by beautiful rivers and lakes with crystal clear water. There are four national parks on the territory of the voivodship. One of them called Bialowieski National Park is the biggest and the oldest park in Poland. It is registered in the UNESCO World’s Heritage list. The forests of the Bialowieski National Park are inhabited by Bisons, - animals that are so magnificent. The bison is the symbol of Podlaskie Region.


Fot. Jerzy Trojanowski

Podlaskie region is a meeting place of many cultures. For centuries people of different nationalities such as Poles, Belorussians, Tatars, Jews and Lithuanians lived here side by side in peace and friendship. Here, in Podlasie, the European Union begins!

The number of tourists visiting our region grows steadily each year. Its natural values, beauty and variety give the opportunity for active rest – it’s possible for example due to well prepared bicycle lanes.

Podlaskie Region is an ideal place, not only for holidays, but also it’s a good location for investments. Several high schools provide a base of well educated young specialists, and the region’s frontier on the border gives a chance for effective cooperation with foreign partners.


Fot. Jerzy Trojanowski

Podlasie is the border region of the European Union. It is the Eastern gate of the European Union.

Podlaskie Region borders with Lithuania and Belarus. The most important roads which connect Eastern and Western Europe come through Podlasie. This is an advantage of the region that gives the opportunity for development. Living standards and infrastructure is built up and the industry develops thanks to European Funds. Podlaskie Region is on the first places among other voivodships in the utilization of European Union Support.      

Other places have already had their turn. Now it’s PODLASKIE’S TURN!

We invite you all!