Polom: Hotels and Accommodation

If you would like to book a hotel in Polom, understanding the place begins with its history: Połom has historically been associated with an estate and forestry and is mentioned as a rent-paying village as early as 1539–1540. If you are interested in the connection between the estate and forestry, this can help you assess whether this historical context matches your travel interests.

Culture

Połom was once home to a ducal mill with three millstones.

In 1938, the settlement's name was changed to Herzogsmühle as part of the Germanisation processes.

Geographical Location

Połom is located in Poland, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in Olecko County and the administrative district of Świętajno. The reference to the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship helps you place Polom geographically within Poland. If you would also like to compare other destinations for your trip to Poland, you can visit the pages for Olecko, Stacze, Szwałk, Wilkasy, Swietajno, Dobki, Masuria and Babki Oleckie.

History

From the 17th century until the beginning of the 19th century, Połom was the seat of the public and fiscal administration.

Połom was home to an ironworks until the end of the 18th century; a school was founded in 1762.

For the higher-level travel overview: Olecko.