Dear camping friend,
1. Beach
When you leave the campsite, keep left and follow the road. Do not turn anywhere and after 1800 meters you have reached the beach “Plaża” at the red shed “Czerwona Szopa”, the former rescue station. There is a parking lot on the left just before the coastal forest. This shortens the footpath to 900 meters.
2. Lighthouse
The Latarnia Morska Czołpino lighthouse is located on a dune in the forest. The first part of the way is the same as to the beach. After about 800 meters the road branches off to the right. At the crossroads there is a wooden sign with the note:
“Latarnia Morska” Follow this sign. After about 300 meters, turn left and pass the nature protection center in the former lighthouse keeper’s house.
Now it only goes straight and after 1000 meters you have reached the lighthouse. The lighthouse can be climbed and visited. Admission costs 8zl, the ticket office is located in the top of the tower.
3. Wandering dune
You can reach the walking dune “Wydma Czołpińska” on the same path, but do not turn to the lighthouse but continue along the streets to the parking lot in the forest. Cross this and then follow the path that leads away from the parking lot on the northeast side. The path to the dune is signposted and turns left after 150 meters. Now follow the path until a path branches off on the left that has been paved with wood. This path leads you to the Czołpino dune.
4. Museum village Kluki
In Kluki there is a museum village which represents the culture of the Slovenes and Kashubes in the past centuries. Museums of this type are called Skansen in Poland and Kluki is definitely worth it. Half of the place is a museum and there are buildings and facilities from the past centuries. People in traditional costumes demonstrate old handicrafts and there are samples of historical dishes to eat. Kluki is about 11 kilometers away. There are often women in costume on the street who want to guide the driver to your property to earn some zloty parking fee. So you don’t have to look for a parking space and the car is in good condition. The cash register and the entrance are quite far on the left at the entrance to the town.
5. Smołdzino Church
It is worth visiting the Smołdzino Catholic Church. Often the church attendant comes and unlocks the church when someone shows up. It is a beautiful and richly decorated church. Here the first pastor of the Church, Michael Pontanus, translated the Luther Bible into the Kashubian language.
6. The holy mountain Rowokół
The 115 meter high mountain was once a sacred mountain for the Slavic population.
His naming is unclear. It is not clear whether the name was derived from Latin or Danish. There used to be a chapel on the mountain that served as a landmark and navigator for sailors on their way from Bornholm to the coast. Today there is an observation tower on the mountain. From the mountain you have a wonderful view of the surroundings. You can see as far as the Baltic Sea and you can see the largest hiking dune in Poland near Łeba.
The hiking trail up the mountain begins opposite the petrol station at the eastern entrance to Smołdzino. There is a parking lot next to the petrol station.
7. Wandering dune and rocket museum near Łeba
A little further trip is to Łeba, a seaside resort on the coast.
In addition to the usual operation in a seaside resort, the largest hiking dune in Poland can be seen east of Łeba. Between the Lebasee and the Baltic Sea on a spit is the 42 meter high Lontzke dune “Wydma Łącka”. To reach this dune you have to follow the signs to “Rabka” in Łeba. Here you follow the parking lot signs and park your car in the paid parking lot. Now you can walk the 6 km to the dune or you can use one of the many small electric buses. In the middle between the parking lot and the dune is a former test site from the time of the Second World War. Anti-aircraft missiles were tested here. Today there is a museum here.
My advice: visit the museum first and then continue to the dune. In a different order, they are in front of the museum and the buses pass you because they are overcrowded.
8. Port city of Ustka
To the east of Smołdzino is the town of Ustka, formerly Stolpmünde. A typical harbor and tourist town with a lot of hustle and bustle. But it is definitely worth driving here. Worth seeing is the swing bridge in the harbor which is closed once an hour for pedestrians. On the east side of the river there is a “Nazi adventure park” in the harbor area, the Blucher Bunker (Bunkry Bluchera). There are also many paid parking spaces. From here you can easily get to the fishing port and over the swing bridge into the old town with the lighthouse and the many fish restaurants.
Tip: There is a fisherman who creates a ferry connection with his boat between the two banks (lake side of the bridge) for 25 zlotys per person, he also makes an exit to the Baltic Sea … about 20-25 minutes …
9. Rowy port city
This small port town, which is located in the middle between Ustka and Smołdzino on the coast, is also worth a visit. In summer there is also a lot of hustle and bustle, but the way along the river to the mouth is worthwhile and in the harbor area there are many good restaurants with inexpensive fish dishes.
We hope to have given you some suggestions for your stay with us and wish you a pleasant and eventful stay with us!
Your team from
Camp Classic
