Lubuskie
The name of the Voivodeship goes back to the historic Lubusz Land, which stretched along both sides of the Oder river composing the bishopric seat of Lubusz, located today in the federal state of Brandenburg. Almost 50 percent of the region is covered by forest. The Oder and Neisse rivers mark the western border of the Lubuskie Voivodeship with Brandenburg and Saxony and it is only 100 kilometers away from Berlin.
The sparsely populated region is rich in forests and lakes and therefore offers the ideal conditions for an active vacation in nature. Possible sporting activities include kayaking, hiking, cycling, fishing and horse riding to name a few. Lubuskie’s two largest towns split the role of capital city between them. Gorzów Wielkopolski is home to the Voivode appointed by the central government in Warsaw, while Zielona Góra is the seat of the Voivodeship's marshal and parliament. Special attractions include the Lubusz Wine and Honey Trail, a network of water and Nordic walking trails and the 33m tall statue of Christ the King in Świebodzin.