Nature and views in Wolin

Nature and Scenic Views

Explore the diverse landscapes of Wolin Island, from the turquoise waters of a former chalk quarry in Wapnica to the highest cliffs on the Polish Baltic coast. This collection features the Świnoujście Lighthouse, one of the tallest brick lighthouses in the world, alongside historic observation towers like Dzwon and Kikut. Natural highlights include Gosań hill, rising 93 meters above the sea, and Wzgórze Zielonka, which provides panoramic views of the Szczecin Lagoon and the unique reverse delta of the Świna River.

Nature and Scenic Views — Map

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Jezioro Turkusowe

An artificial lake created in a flooded former chalk quarry. It is known for its distinct turquoise water caused by light reflection on the white chalk bottom and mineral suspension.

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Świnoujście Lighthouse

Świnoujście Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Świnoujście, Poland.

Krzysztof Bak / Public domain

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Lelowa Góra

The highest hill of the Lubińsko-Wapnickie range, reaching 89.3 meters above sea level in the southern part of Wolin Island.

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Piaskowa Góra

A scenic viewpoint situated on a hill overlooking the turquoise waters of the flooded chalk quarry in Wapnica and the surrounding Wolin National Park.

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Gosań

The highest cliff on the Polish coast, standing at 93.4 meters above sea level. It offers a panoramic view of the Baltic Sea and the Pomeranian Bay.

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Wzgórze Zielonka

A viewpoint in Lubin providing a panorama of the Szczecin Lagoon, the reverse delta of the Świna River with its numerous islands, and the Baltic Sea.

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Kikut

Kikut Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the north of Poland on the Baltic Sea coast that is active since 1962.

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Dzwon

An observation point and former military fire-control tower located on a hill, offering views of the surrounding forest and the Baltic coastline.

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Stara wieża obserwacyjna

A historic observation tower located on Gosań hill, formerly used for military or maritime surveillance along the Baltic coast.

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Gosań

A viewpoint atop the highest cliff in Poland (93.4 m), providing vistas of the Baltic Sea, the town of Międzyzdroje, and the German coastline.

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