Łeba | ||
Voivodeship | Pomerania | |
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Residents | 3.734 | |
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Tourist info web | www.leba.info.pl | |
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Łeba (German Leba) is a seaside resort in Poland in the voivodeship Pomerania at the Slowinsian coast, the central part of the Polish Baltic coast. Today the former fishing village is at the mouth of the river of the same name a popular seaside resort with long beaches and two beach lakes: Lebasee in the west and Sarbsk lake in the East. The city is located on the eastern edge of the Slowinski National Park. The place is officially recognized as a potential health resort.
background
Łeba is one of the larger seaside resorts in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is particularly useful as a point of access to Slowinski National Park known.
getting there
Łeba is over Szczecin and Slupsk reachable.
By plane
- At Szczecin available in Goleniów the international Szczecin-Goleniów Airport
(IATA: SZZ).
- In Danzig gives the international Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
(IATA: GDN)), which - as of 2019 - is served by Ryanair, Wizzair, EasyJet, Lufthansa and Swiss from many German-speaking airports (Berlin, Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Cologne-Bonn, Munich, Vienna, Zurich).
- It is possible to arrive by plane via the (ICAO: EPKG)who is at Kołobrzeg-Bagicz AirportKolberg is located.
- Longer travel times, around 3 to 4 hours, are from Poznan Lawica Airport
(IATA: POZ) required.
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Swinoujscie or over Szczecin respectively. You have to change to Lębork. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.
By bus
Numerous bus companies offer bus trips to Słupsk from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Słupsk. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.
In the street
The road network around Usta is well developed. The place is north of the coastal road Expressway S6 and their branch at Lębork214 Voivodeship Road. The journey from Germany is via Berlin, Szczecin and Lębork possible.
By boat
The place itself has a port and a marina. If you come with your own or a chartered (sailing) boat, you can moor here. Accommodation prices start from PLN 12 per day for boats up to 5.5 m in length and go up to PLN 100 per day for boats over 30 m in length.
On foot
The long-distance hiking trail European long-distance hiking trail E9 leads to the place on the coast.
bicycle
The Baltic Sea Cycle Route leads to the place on the coast.
mobility
On foot
The place can be explored quite well on foot.
bicycle
Many destinations are also easily accessible by bike.
bus
You can get around Łeba by bus.
automobile
There are free parking spaces in some side streets. Short cars can be very beneficial here.
Tourist Attractions
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The main attractions of the place is the sandy beach and the beach lake.
nature
- 1 Slowinski National Park, ul.Bohaterów Warszawy 1, 76-214 Smołdzino. Tel.: 48 (0)59 8117204, Fax: 48 (0)59 8117368, Email: [email protected]. A unique dune landscape with flora and fauna is protected. The Slowinski National Park lies on the coast between Rowy and Łeba and was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. The park is famous for its moving dunes, which are up to 42 m high and are moved by the wind at a speed of 3 -10 m per year. The largest dune is the Lontzkedüne.
- Another special feature are the shallow coastal lakes, which were originally bays in the Baltic Sea and were separated from the sea.
- In the village of Kluki there is the Kashubian open-air museum, where you can also spend the night in a rustic atmosphere.
Dune landscape in the national park
Signpost to the Lonzer dune on the beach
Excursion boat to the national park
Sarbsk lake
Kluki open-air museum
Churches
- 2 Marienkirche. The baroque church dates from the 17th century and was originally Protestant. Today it serves the Catholics as a parish church.
- 3 Nikolauskirche. The brick Gothic church dates from the 14th century and was originally Catholic and became Protestant during the Reformation. It was demolished in 1560 and is only preserved as a ruin today.
Marienkirche
Nikolauskirche
Hotels
Neptune Hotel
activities
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The main activities that can be practiced here are sunbathing and swimming.
Horse riding trips on the beach are also popular.
There are also bike paths on the beach. Bicycles can be rented in town.
The beaches around Leba consist of fine white sand and slope very gently into the Baltic Sea, a paradise for children. Walks on the beach, preferably barefoot, are also highly recommended.
The big dune is also worth a trip, it can be reached by boat, on the road with a small train or by bike. The last few meters to climb the dune have to be walked.
shop
The shops in town are limited to daily needs and small souvenirs. As is so often the case on the Baltic Sea, there are many stands with amber in all variations in Łeba. The jewelry offered is inexpensive and a nice souvenir. You should go shopping Koszalin or Slupsk because the choice is significantly larger there.
kitchen
Due to the proximity to the open sea, but also to inland waters, marine and freshwater fish are the main components of the regional cuisine. Since Łeba is still a fishing village, there is fish in all variations. There are several street stalls selling smoked fish. Fresh fish is offered on the fishing boats. Many fish dishes can be found on the menus at reasonable prices.
nightlife
The places to go out are available, but not comparable to those of a big city. Night owls will be after Slupsk or Koszalin drive.
accommodation
There are various types of accommodation in the village, from campsites, simple hotels, guest rooms, guest houses to luxury hotels and spas.
Learn
Among other things, you can get a sailing license in the region.
Work
For German-speaking tourists who are looking for a vacation job in the region, there are opportunities in tourism and gastronomy. However, the payment should not correspond to German conditions.
security
The Baltic coast usually falls flat under water and there are hardly any tides or unpredictable currents. The Jarmunder See is also shallow. Bathing is therefore generally safe for families with children and swimming accidents are rare. When swimming accidents do occur, excessive alcohol or drug consumption is usually involved. However, if you follow the general bathing rules and do not go into the water when the waves are high, you have little to fear.
health
If you are legally insured in Germany or Austria, you can get medical treatment in Poland without any problems and the costs will then be reimbursed / covered by your own health insurance. Basically you need the European health card EHIC for this. If you travel to Poland for (dental) treatment, the assumption of costs should be clarified with the German / Austrian health insurance company in advance.
The supply of pharmacies is quite good and many medicines are cheaper in Poland than in Germany. Prescription drugs can only be obtained upon presentation of a doctor's prescription. It is best to clarify in advance whether the desired drugs require a prescription in Poland and to get a prescription from a Polish doctor in advance.
Doctors and pharmacists in Poland usually speak English very well, and some also speak German. You can find out which doctors or pharmacists speak German at the local chamber of doctors or pharmacists.
climate
In the region there is a transitional climate between maritime and continental climates. The amount of precipitation is lower and the temperature fluctuations higher (warmer summers, colder winters) than on comparable coasts in Western Europe.
Practical advice
There are many exchange offices in Łeba. You should use the in Koszalin or Slupsk, as the exchange rate is usually better than in Ustka. Cash can also be obtained from ATMs.
trips
literature
See article on Polish Baltic coast.
Slowinian National Park - Leba, Stolpmünde, Rowen, Lauenburg
Slowinski Park Narodowy - Leba, Ustka, Rowy, Lebork hiking map and tourist map of Poland 1: 100,000, ISBN 9788390398082 .
Web links
- http://www.leba.eu - Official website of Łeba
- Leba health resort
- Wikipedia Slowinski National Park