This Baltic Sea resort town draws summer crowds to its 4-kilometer sandy beach and promenade. The calm Lake Jamno adds water sports options year-round.
Mielno stretches along a narrow strip of land between the Baltic Sea and Lake Jamno in northwestern Poland. You'll find wide sandy beaches extending for several kilometers along the Baltic coast, and wooden villas from the 1800s with distinctive architectural details like decorative towers and carved balconies. Walk through the town center to see the red-brick Gothic Church of the Transfiguration from the 15th century, or join locals on summer evenings at the waterfront promenade's seafood restaurants and cafes.
Baltic Sea Beach Experience
The Baltic coastline runs for 5 kilometers through Mielno, with clean, sandy beaches and low dunes. From June through August, you can rent chairs and umbrellas at beach stations, and lifeguards watch over designated swimming areas. In the evenings, walk along the waterfront boulevard where local vendors sell fresh fish sandwiches and cold drinks from small stands.
Lake Jamno Water Activities
Lake Jamno's calm waters make it popular for water sports between May and September. You can launch boats from four main points around the lake, or fish from any of the wooden piers along the shoreline. Water sports centers near the town center rent kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats. Local guides take groups out for pike and perch fishing trips.
19th Century Architecture
More than 20 villas from the 1890s remain in the town center, dating back to Mielno's early days as a resort destination. These wooden buildings reflect north German resort design with their corner towers, wrap-around porches, and carved eaves. The Gothic Church of the Transfiguration stands out with its red brick walls and pointed arch windows. While the exterior maintains its 15th-century design, step inside to see baroque and renaissance decorations added during later renovations.
Transportation and Access
You can take a bus from Koszalin to Mielno every 30 minutes during summer days, and every two hours in off-season. The 12-kilometer trip takes about 25 minutes. To get around Mielno, use the 3-kilometer cycling path connecting the main beach areas. Several shops in town rent bikes by the hour or day.
Seasonal Town Life
Mielno's population shifts dramatically with the seasons - from 3,200 year-round residents to over 20,000 people during the summer months of June through August. Many restaurants and shops reduce their hours outside the main season. The mineral-rich sea air and walking paths along both the sea and lake make Mielno worth visiting even in cooler months, when you can take long walks along the empty beaches.
