Located where the Dziwna River meets the Baltic Sea, Dziwnow is a coastal town in the north-west of Poland. It was first mentioned in 1243 and remained a small fishing village for the next six centuries before the discovery of salt springs transformed it into a health resort. Today, Dziwnow attracts visitors to its breezy seaside promenade and family-friendly museums.
Things to do in Dziwnów
Stretching for more than two kilometres, Dziwnow’s seaside promenade winds its way through the dune vegetation that backs the beach before opening out to magnificent views across the Baltic Sea. It is divided into three sections, with the westernmost part erected atop wooden stilts. Along the way, there are plenty of restaurants and bars where you can refuel, as well as benches for watching the world go by.
For a dose of local history, head to the Maritime Science Center, a family-friendly museum that focuses on Dziwnow’s seafaring past. It features hands-on experiences and interactive models that tell the stories of rescue operations and shipwrecks along the coastline. Of particular note is the exhibition related to Baltic amber.
Travelling with kids? Don’t miss the Park Miniatur i Kolejek, which is home to the largest model railway in Poland. In addition to more than 1,000 metres of miniature tracks and trains, there are almost 30 models of lighthouses found along the Polish coastline. You can see how models are made in the Pattern Shop before enjoying a ride on the Thomas the Tank Engine-pulled miniature railway.
Getting around Dziwnów
Dziwnow is just over an hour’s drive from Szczecin and an hour from Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniow Airport, which has flights to destinations across Europe. Regular buses connect to Dziwnow and the town is small enough to explore on foot.