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Voivodeship | Pomerania | |
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Tourist info web | www.morze-czolpino.pl | |
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Czołpino (German Scholpin) is a seaside resort in Poland in the west of the voivodeship Pomerania at the Slowinsian coast, the central part of the Polish Baltic coast between numerous beach lakes: Garder lake, Lebasee lake as well as smaller beach lakes. The place is between the dunes of the Slowinski National Park. He is known above all for the lighthouse located here, from which a wide view over dunes, forest, lakes and the sea opens up. The white, fine-grain sand on the beach is considered to be one of the finest on the Baltic Sea.
background
The place is quite small and manageable. It is therefore particularly suitable for tourists who are looking for peace and relaxation on the beach and in nature away from the hustle and bustle. The place is west of the larger seaside resort Łeba on a wooded dune landscape.
getting there
Czołpino is over Szczecin and Slupsk reachable.
By plane
- At Szczecin available in Goleniów an international airport (IATA code: SZZ).
- Arrival by plane is via the airfield Bagiczwho is at Kolberg is possible.
- Longer travel times, around 3 to 4 hours, are from the airports Poses and Danzig required.
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Swinoujscie or over Szczecin respectively. The place itself does not have a train station. The nearby place Łeba but is with the train Slupsk connected. 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 Czołpino is well equipped, the place is north of the coastal road Expressway S6 and their junction 203 Voivodeship Street. The journey from Germany is via Berlin, Szczecin and Slupsk possible.
By boat
The place itself has no pier. If you come with your own or a chartered (sailing) boat, you can moor in one of the neighboring coastal towns.
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
The place can be explored quite easily on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The main attractions of the place are the sandy beach, the dunes and the lighthouse.
- 1 lighthouse. The approx. 25 meter high lighthouse was built on the dunes in 1872. The viewing platform is accessible for a fee. From here you have a wide view of the coast and the sea.
lighthouse
View towards the southeast
Radar station
View towards the coast
Viewing platform
Lighthouse keeper's house
activities
The main activity of the place is sunbathing and swimming.
shop
The shops in town are limited to daily needs and small souvenirs. 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.
nightlife
There are hardly any places to go out in town. Night owls will go to Ustka, Koszalin, Słupsk or one of the neighboring larger cities.
accommodation
There are a few places to stay overnight, especially agrotourism. The offer in the neighboring places, in particular Łeba, is significantly larger.
Learn
Among other things, you can get a sailing license in the region.
Work
For German-speaking tourists who are looking for a holiday 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 usually 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 medicines 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.
trips
literature
See article on Polish Baltic coast.