Data Centers in Olsztyn

Olsztyn – Reliable IT Hub for Northern Poland

Olsztyn serves as a developing edge data center market, ideal for organizations requiring low-latency access to Poland's northeastern regions. Locating here provides a cost-effective alternative to Warsaw while supporting applications for logistics, manufacturing, and regional enterprise. This market ensures resilient performance for workloads serving the Baltic-facing economies.

Olsztyn: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Olsztyn's connectivity is primarily oriented towards national traffic, with robust links to Warsaw, the country's main interconnection point. While not a primary international hub, it offers sufficient infrastructure for regional and edge computing requirements.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: As a regional market, Olsztyn has access to over 10 national and regional carriers as of September 2025. The two facilities present are carrier-neutral, offering a choice of providers.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct public cloud on-ramps located within Olsztyn as of September 2025. Businesses connect to cloud providers by establishing private network links to Warsaw, which hosts on-ramps for major clouds.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is not established within Olsztyn. Most network peering is handled privately or routed through national exchange points in Warsaw, such as PLIX and Equinix IX Warsaw.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available in the region, typically through providers with a presence in Warsaw who can serve the Olsztyn market. Providers like OVHcloud and Leaseweb offer solutions accessible from northern Poland.

Power Analysis

Poland's power infrastructure is well-established, though it is currently undergoing a significant energy transition.

Average Cost Of Power: The average industrial electricity cost is approximately €0.10/kWh as of 2024. This competitive rate helps manage the high operational expenses associated with dense computing. The national grid is primarily coal-dominated (~70%), with renewable sources contributing about 20%.

Power Grid Reliability: The national power grid is reliable and supports the needs of commercial and industrial users. Data centers in Poland are built with redundant power connections and on-site generation to ensure uptime, mitigating risks from fluctuations in the national supply.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Olsztyn provides strategic access to a distinct economic region within Poland, separate from the primary hubs of Warsaw and Kraków.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: The city is the administrative and commercial center of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Data centers here effectively serve regional government, manufacturing, timber, and a large Michelin tire factory, which is a major local employer.

Regional Market Reach: From Olsztyn, organizations can effectively deliver services to northern Poland, the Kaliningrad Oblast, and portions of the Baltic states. Its location is strategic for logistics and distribution companies operating in this corridor.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Poland applies a standard corporate income tax and a 23% VAT on goods and services. The country does not offer specific tax abatements or financial incentives for data center construction or operation.

Natural Disaster Risk

Olsztyn is located in a region with very low exposure to significant natural disasters, making it a secure location for IT infrastructure.

The overall INFORM Risk score is 2.5 out of 10, classifying the area as Low Risk as of September 2025. Key natural hazard risks are minimal and well below threatening levels.

• River Flood: 5.9/10
• Coastal Flood: 5.7/10 (Regional, not direct)
• Drought: 2.4/10
• Earthquake: 0.8/10

Risks from tsunamis and tropical cyclones are non-existent for this inland location.