Location, area, history

Wolinski National Park, established in 1960, protects a part of Poland's largest island - Wolin (Zachodniopomorskie Province). The unique qualities of the Park include the most beautiful section of the Polish cliff coast, well-preserved beech forests, the unique island delta of the Świna River, and a coastal strip of Baltic waters. Until 1996, the Park covered an area of 4691 hectares, at which time an opportunity arose to incorporate within its boundaries an area of 1 nautical mile of Baltic coastal waters, an archipelago of islands in the backward delta of the Świna River, together with the surrounding waters of the Szczecin Lagoon. Since then, Wolinski National Park has become the first marine park in Poland. Currently, the park's area is 10937 hectares, of which forest ecosystems occupy 4648.53 hectares (42.50% of the park's area), aquatic ecosystems 4681.41 hectares (42.80%), and non-forest onshore ecosystems 1607.46 hectares ( 14.70%). Strict protection was applied to areas with a total area of 498.72 hectares ( 4.56%)

Material culture and tourism

The turbulent history of Wolin Island has contributed to its cultural diversity, however, it has always been very strongly connected with the sea (fishing, trade, industry). In the park area (and the vicinity of its borders) there are remnants of fortified settlements and sites associated with settlements from historical times. In particular, there are numerous traces related to the times of the last war: trenches, bunkers, and the remains of the foundation of V-3 weapons in Wicko.

The vicinity of Wapnica is home to the remains of open-pit chalk mines (Turquoise Lake) and the ruins of a cement plant that processed the chalk. These sites are the subject of both scientific research and tourist interest. Tourism is an important part of the park's activities. The park has a well-developed infrastructure for tourist development: Education and Museum Center at the park's headquarters in Międzyzdroje, the European Bison show enclosure (about 1.5 km east of Międzyzdroje), 4 observation points, 3 parking areas, and a network of hiking trails and didactic paths (about 50km in total).

The most popular spots among tourists include the Turquoise Lake with its distinctive color of the water, the Bison Show Enclosure, and near Miedzyzdroje, the vantage points of Gosań and Kawcza Góra. Zielonka Hill near Lubin offers a picturesque view of the vast floodplains of the Świna delta and the Szczecin Lagoon. The biggest threats to the park's nature are the roads crossing its territory, the railroad connecting the harbor in Świnoujście with the rest of Poland, as well as power lines, and a gas pipeline. The park issues its own Klify magazine reporting the results of the park's own research and conservation studies.

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For guests booking a stay with a TUI KIDS package, there is a team of professional animators who ...
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The lower part of the building offers visitors stylish exhibition halls, featuring a rich exposit...
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The European bison show enclosure is a "display" of live fauna, tastefully integrated into the fo...
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The entrance to the vantage point is located by road no. 102, connecting Międzyzdroje and Kołobrz...
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Reaching the vantage point on Kawcza Góra is made possible through a 700-meter forest trail, whic...
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At the site of today's Turquoise Lake, back in German times, was a chalk mine (glacial xenolith) ...
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The site provides a unique opportunity to view the Park's scenic diversity. In the foreground, we...
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Visitors can admire the vast and picturesque panoramic view of part of the Szczecin Lagoon, toget...
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The Trzciągowska Valley, cutting across the Wolin terminal moraine, remains to this day the most ...
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The erratic boulders and bouldering sites are picturesque clusters of stones, located on the beac...
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Old Chalk Mine - a documentation site. These are 3 easily accessible small excavations of chalk w...
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Świdna Kępa or Święta Kępa - a seaside rise of 63 meters above sea level in the Wolin Range on th...
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Beaver bite marks consist of numerous incisions of smooth surfaces as if made with a chisel. A sm...
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Giant cedar in WarnowoA giant cedar grows in a clearing in front of the headquarters of Warnowo P...
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Wolinski National Park mobile application is an excellent choice for those looking for a tourist ...
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Located by the green trail within the Wolinski National Park. The reservoir takes the shape of a ...
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Cabana - relaxation zoneThe private lodge is available in two options:Lodge (max 4 people)90 PLN/...
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Bel Mare Resort also features a private beach just 450 meters from the property.A Beach Bar with ...
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The 17th Fixed Artillery Battery of Międzyzdroje - Janogród (17 BAS) is situated on Biała Góra. A...
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The structure was built in 1960 on the foundation of a former observation tower. Unfortunately, i...
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The mini museum of V-3 weapons in Zalesie near Międzyzdroje was opened in 2004 and is one of the ...
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From the gate of the Wolinski National Park management, in the center of Międzyzdroje, start all ...
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One of the oldest trees of the Wolinski National Park. Recently heavily damaged due to a storm. N...
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The blue trail leads to Karnocice along a lovely scenic route, in the vicinity of the waters of t...
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Otter Boulder – located on the shore of Czajcze Lake, one of the most picturesque glacial lakes i...
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Życie bez podróży jest jak potrawa bez soliJeśli zastanawiasz się co warto zwiedzić w Międzyzdroj...
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The exhibition is divided into three sectionsThe natural history section displays the fauna of th...
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Museum of Fortress History "Fort Zachodni"ul. Jachtowa 172-600 ŚwinoujścieVisit: www.fortzachodni.pl
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Discover the list of attractions and suggestions for spending free time in ŚwinoujścieŚWINOUJŚCIE...
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You can find all the information you need about the Świnoujscie Lighthouse and more by visiting t...
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Międzyzdroje Pier:Bohaterów Warszawy 18a, 72-500 MiędzyzdrojePier length: 395 m
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Bohaterów Warszawy 19Międzyzdroje+48 91 328 25 70
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MiędzyzdrojeA popular area
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Ku Morzu 5, Świnoujście +48 532 373 248fort-gerharda.pl
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Wolińska 10, Świnoujście+48 789 072 244podziemne-miasto.pl
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ŚwinoujścieLength: 1400 m
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Turkusowa 3c, Wapnica+48 91 32 13 293marina.wapnica.miedzyzdroje.pl