Vilamovians[a] are a Germanic-speaking ethnic group in Poland, living in the town of Wilamowice near Bielsko-Biała, who speak the Wymysorys language and maintain their own folk costumes and traditions.

[1] During the Mongol invasion of Europe, the area was left depopulated and was subsequently settled by German, Scottish and Flemish settlers.

Over time the Flemish and Scottish settlers in the region were assimilated, with the exception of Wilamowice.

[3][2] After World War II, Vilamovians were harshly persecuted in the Polish People's Republic, since they were regarded as Germans.

[2] A considerable number of representatives of this group live in Austria.