Warsaw, Poland's capital, sits at an average elevation of 100 meters above sea level on the west bank of the Vistula – considerably higher than most North German cities. The city spans two distinct terraces: the Vistula floodplain at around 78 m and a western plateau rising to 115 m that holds the historic Old Town.
That works out to roughly 328 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 87 m, putting Warsaw about 13 m higher.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 100 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52.2297° N, 21.0122° E |
| Country | Poland |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 34 | Germany |
| Leipzig | 113 | Germany |
| Dresden | 113 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Warsaw (100 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bochum | 99 | Germany |
| Frankfurt | 103 | Germany |
| Halle | 104 | Germany |
| Mannheim | 104 | Germany |
| Dortmund | 94 | Germany |
| Essen | 90 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Warsaw above sea level?
Warsaw averages 100 m above sea level. The Vistula floodplain sits at around 78 m; the western plateau reaches up to 115 m.
Why does Warsaw have a two-terrace landscape?
The Vistula River carved its channel over millennia, leaving two terraces: an older upper plateau and a younger floodplain. The historic Old Town sits on the upper plateau.
How is elevation measured in Poland?
Poland uses the Amsterdam datum, referenced to mean Baltic Sea level at Kronstadt, Russia.