A coastal town on Poland's Baltic Sea with a large fishing port and 6 km of sandy beaches. Popular summer resort with a landmark lighthouse and 1930s training center for athletes.
Władysławowo sits on Poland's northern coast, where you'll find a 23-kilometer stretch of sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea. Walk the 700-meter pier to watch fishing boats return with their daily catch, climb the Fisherman's House tower for views across the Hel Peninsula, or stop at the Sport Stars Avenue to see brass plaques commemorating Polish Olympic medalists like Irena Szewińska and Robert Korzeniowski. The town's Olympic Preparation Centre trains national athletes while also welcoming visitors to its sports facilities.
Beaches and Swimming
The wide, sandy beaches of Władysławowo extend for 23 kilometers along the Baltic coast. During summer, you can swim at five supervised areas with professional lifeguards on duty. A paved path runs along the beach, making it accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Children will find a water slide right on the beach, while beginning swimmers can practice in the calm, shallow waters of Puck Bay.
Maritime Heritage and Port Life
At the port of Władysławowo, you can watch fishing boats unload their daily catch or take a walk along the 700-meter western breakwater extending into the sea. The port remains an active workplace with fish processing facilities and warehouses, where fishermen prepare their nets and maintain their vessels.
Sports and Recreation at Cetniewo
For over 50 years, Polish Olympic athletes have trained at the Olympic Preparation Centre in the Cetniewo district. You can access the facility's tennis courts, football fields, volleyball courts, and swimming pool. The center's instructors teach windsurfing and kitesurfing, with equipment available for rent. Along the Sport Stars Avenue, created in 2000, you'll find brass stars celebrating achievements of Polish athletes and coaches like Irena Szewińska and Otylii Jędrzejczak.
Natural Areas and Viewpoints
At Chłapowo Ravine nature reserve, steep cliffs drop dramatically to the sea, revealing layers of rock formation. The Słone Łąki (Salt Meadows) reserve protects coastal plants such as sea lavender and provides habitat for migrating shore birds. Climb to the observation deck of the Fisherman's House tower for views spanning the town, Baltic Sea, and the narrow strip of the Hel Peninsula.
Getting Around
Władysławowo is 66 kilometers from Gdańsk (75 minutes by car) and 39 kilometers from Gdynia (45 minutes by car). Two railway stations - Władysławowo and Władysławowo Port - connect to major cities in the region. In summer, water taxis run between coastal towns along the peninsula.
