In the High Middle Ages the region of modern Wałcz was a boundary territory between Pomerania and Greater Poland.

[3] In 1831–1832, one of the main escape routes for insurgents of the Polish November Uprising from partitioned Poland to the Great Emigration led through the town.

After the end of World War II, the town became again part of Poland according to the Potsdam Conference and renamed to its historic name Wałcz.

The town was repopulated by Poles, most of whom were themselves expelled from the former eastern territories of Poland annexed by the Soviet Union.

Numerous pre-war ruins of German fortifications and bunkers are found in woods surrounding Wałcz, especially in proximity to the lakes.

The lack of heavy industry in Wałcz and the surrounding areas has helped the city to maintain relative ecological cleanliness and is an excellent location for rest and relaxation.

On this lake is also the City Centre for Sport and Recreation (MOSiR - Miejski Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji) which makes a wide range of sporting equipment available, including motor boats, kayaks, water bikes and the leisure boat Delfin.

The centre also serves as a starting point for numerous walking and biking trails as well as kayak excursions.

Situated on the shores of the lakes are numerous beaches, swimming areas, camping spots and sporting equipment rentals.

Among the more important architectural sites in Wałcz: Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.

[8] Demographics of Wałcz as of 2020 according to Statistics Poland: In 2002, the average income per person was PZL 1,268.39.