Slowinski National Park is a Polish National park located on the Baltic coast between the cities of Leba and Rowy in northern Poland. The northern portion of the Slowinski park is just a bit over 20 miles of coastline.
The plan to establish a National Park in Poland
in this area was considered shortly after World War II;
however, the vision was not seen until January 1, 1967.
The Slowinski National Park is home to forests, meadows,
swamps, moors, pastures, lakes, beaches, and dunes, which
creates one of the most unique parks in the world. This
Polish national park entertains many visitors every year
wishing to enjoy the diverse elements seen in the park.
The Slowinski Park was created to preserve the Baltic southern coast, and all that live there including the fauna, flora, and animals. In 1967, the Slowinski National Park was registered on the World List of Biosphere Reserves in 1967.
The beauty of the Polish National Park can be seen in the coastal lakes, dunes of various heights, and beaches. The highest dune in Slowinski Park is Czolpinko Dune, which is covered in pine trees with a height of 56.5 meters. Other large dunes in the area include Stilo dune, Lacka dune, and Lesna dune, all smaller than Czolpinko.
The coastal lakes are a huge draw for visitors to this National Park in Poland. The largest coastal lakes are Lebsko and Gardno. The rivers that flow into the lakes are the largest rivers in the area and help to contribute to the size of the lakes.
The beautiful flora and fauna at home in this National
Park in Poland is one that will entice any natural enthusiast
with such species as swamp heath, European wax myrtle,
cloudberry, and rare species like the orchidaceous plants.
Bird lovers will love the Slowski National Park just as
much as nature lovers as there are around 255 species
of birds that call the park home. Many migratory birds
along with breeding birds thrive in the park with around
20,000 pairs of black headed gulls. Other birds that you
may catch a glimpse of while visiting Slowinski National
Park area mute swans and crested grebes to name a couple.
Any time of the year is a great time to visit Slowinski
National Park as even during the winter temperatures are
mild with the coldest month being February at around 30
degrees Fahrenheit and the hottest month being July at
around 62 degrees Fahrenheit. The longest season of the
year for the seaside is autumn with winter having fewer
days than the other seasons. While you are visiting the
Slowinski National Park you may wish to enjoy other things
to do and sights to see along the Baltic coastline.
A few exciting places to visit include Gdansk
and Szczecin both with large shipyards to explore.
