The Park was established in 1960 on the area of 4844 ha. It was extended in 1996, when the part of Pomeranian Bay and inner salt waters of Szczecin Bay were incorporated. Wolin National Park was the first maritime park in Poland. The total area of the Park today is 10 937 ha.

The characteristic element of the park are 15 km long and up to 95 m high cliffs. Moraine hills predominate in the relief, covering approximately 75% of the Park area.

The fauna of Wolin is very differentiated and richly represented by rare species. The main flyway of birds along the Baltic coast crosses the island. Over 230 bird species have been recorded within the Park.

The park is particularly important for preserving habitats of waterfowls, for which it provides peace and feeding grounds, especially during spring and autumn migration.

Information taken from Short information about Wolin National Park