Wolsztyn

Infobox Settlement
name = Wolsztyn


image_caption = Hotel Wolsztyn


image_shield = POL Wolsztyn COA.svg
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = POL
subdivision_type1 = Voivodeship
subdivision_name1 = Greater Poland
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Wolsztyn County
subdivision_type3 = Gmina
subdivision_name3 = Gmina Wolsztyn
area_total_km2 = 4.78
population_as_of = 2006
population_total = 13557
population_density_km2 = auto
latd = 52 | latm = 7 | lats = | latNS = N | longd = 16 | longm = 7 | longs = | longEW = E
elevation_m =
postal_code_type = Postal code
postal_code = 64-200, 64-201
website = http://www.wolsztyn.pl

Wolsztyn [IPA-pl|'|w|o|l|sz|t|y|n] ( _de. Wollstein) is a town in central Poland, situated (since 1999) in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, previously (1975-1998) in Zielona Gora Voivodeship. It is the seat of Wolsztyn County.

It is particularly famous for being the last place in Europe where regular, timetabled train services on the national railway network are hauled by steam locomotives. This is currently being partially funded by an organisation in the United Kingdom.

Famous people born in or connected to Wolsztyn

* Józef Maria Hoene-Wroński — mathematician known for the Wronskian determinant and numerous outlandish claims
* Hans Jürgen Kallmann — German painter
* Robert Koch — German microbiologist
* Robert Kubaczyk - Polish athlete
* Stanisław Piosik — Polish politician
*Adam Skórnicki- winner of the 2008 Individual Speedway Polish Championship

Sport

* [http://www.gromwolsztyn.pl/ Grom Wolsztyn football team]

Major corporations

* Inter Groclin Auto SA Wolsztyn + Grodzisk Wielkopolski

See also

* Drzymała car