Dziwnów – Promenade, Sea Views and Fishing History

• The promenade is a scenic walking route through the town; the Promenada Zachodnia runs along the crest of a dune.
• When the bascule bridge is raised, ships up to 10 metres high and 8 metres wide can pass through.
• From the breakwaters, you can see the sea, the coast and a stretch of the Dziwna towards the bridge; they are accessible to tourists year-round.
• The Nadmorski Park Miniatur displays lighthouses from the Polish coast in one place and can be visited independently or with a guide.
• Seasonal excursion boats operate in the municipality; swimming under the supervision of qualified lifeguards is possible at beaches in four named towns.

The promenade is a walking route through Dziwnów. Its western section is worth a closer look: the Promenada Zachodnia runs along the crest of a dune and opened in late 2018. This lets you connect your promenade walk with a specific feature of the terrain, rather than viewing the entire route as uniform.

The breakwaters offer a different perspective. From there, you can see the sea and the coast, as well as a stretch of the Dziwna towards the bridge. The breakwaters are accessible to tourists year-round. This makes them a different point of reference from the seasonal boat trips, which run in spring and summer.

Among the named natural sites is Lake Martwa Dziwna in Dziwnów. It is included in the Natura 2000 conservation programme. Together with the view from the breakwaters, this shows that the waterscape is not limited to the sea and the coast: a lake and its protected status are also among the town’s specific features.

You can make use of this information in different ways when planning a visit: the breakwaters offer a viewpoint, while Martwa Dziwna is a protected lake and a distinct natural feature. These are two different aspects of the landscape; the lake’s protected status should not be taken to imply anything about access or visiting opportunities.

An exhibition at the Morskie Centrum Nauki in Dziwnów explores the history of Dziwnów’s fishermen. Visitors can also carry out experiments there that demonstrate processes in the sea. The centre therefore focuses on both local fishing history and nature-related questions about the sea. If you are interested in both, you can consider these themes together when exploring what the centre offers.

The Nadmorski Park Miniatur has a different focus: it displays lighthouses from the Polish coast in one place. You can visit the park independently or with a guide. This gives you the choice between exploring on your own and taking a guided tour, while the shared theme of lighthouses ties the exhibits together.

Dziwnów lies on both sides of the Dziwna. Since the town’s earliest days, there has been a need for a fixed connection across the river. The bascule bridge is also a specific point of reference for ship traffic: when the bridge is raised, ships up to 10 metres high and 8 metres wide can pass through. These measurements refer to the ships that can pass under this condition.

The distinction is useful when choosing between the experiences described: the town’s history concerns its location on both sides of the Dziwna, while the bascule bridge’s measurements describe the possible ship passage when the bridge is raised. From the breakwaters, you can also see towards the bridge.

Excursion boats designed as pirate ships depart from the Przystań Statków Wycieczkowych every year, from spring until the end of the summer season. They travel to Kamień Pomorski and out to sea. It is worth checking the specific departure times in advance when planning your trip. Their seasonal operating period differs from the year-round tourist access to the breakwaters.

The information about bathing beaches applies to the municipality, not just Dziwnów: swimming in the sea under the supervision of qualified lifeguards is possible at the beaches in Dziwnów, Dziwnówek, Łukęcin and Międzywodzie; beach rental services offer equipment. If you compare these places, keep the scope of the information in mind: it covers several towns in the municipality.

Discover more destinations: Wicko, Wapnica, Golczewo, Będzieszewo, Cammin In Pommern, Dziwnówek, Piaski Wielkie and Miedzywodzie.

What can you see along the promenade?

The promenade is a scenic walking route through Dziwnów. The Promenada Zachodnia runs along the crest of a dune and opened in late 2018.

What does the Nadmorski Park Miniatur feature?

The park displays lighthouses from the Polish coast in one place. You can visit it independently or with a guide.

When do the excursion boats operate?

The excursion boats, designed as pirate ships, travel to Kamień Pomorski and out to sea every year from spring until the end of the summer season. Check the specific departure times when planning your trip.

Go to the main travel overview: Cammin.