Władysławowo is a lively seaside town at the very root of the Hel Peninsula, where the open sea meets the shelter of the bay. It is known for its large fishing port, the distinctive Fisherman's House with its Kashubian Terrace, and wide sandy beaches running on to Chłapowo, Jastrzębia Góra and Karwia. It also holds the northernmost stretch of the Polish coast — with the lighthouse at Rozewie and the cliffs of the Coastal Landscape Park. An ideal base for families, surfers and anyone who wants to combine the beach with an active holiday.
Władysławowo lies at the heart of the Polish Baltic coast, at the point where the narrow Hel Peninsula breaks away from the mainland. That gives the town two faces — wide, open beaches with waves on the northern side, and calmer water on the peninsula side, ideal for families and for watersports.
The emblem of the town is the Fisherman's House with its viewing tower, known as the Kashubian Terrace, which opens a panorama of the port, the sea and the whole area. Right beside it works the largest fishing port on the Polish coast, where cutters come in every day and the stalls sell freshly smoked fish.
The surroundings are rich in natural attractions — Cape Rozewie with the oldest working lighthouse on the Polish Baltic, the picturesque Lisi Jar ravine at Jastrzębia Góra, and the high cliffs of the Coastal Landscape Park running above Chłapowo. It is a paradise for walkers and photographers.
Władysławowo is also a capital of Polish sport, thanks to the Olympic Preparation Centre at Cetniewo, where generations of medallists have trained. In summer the town lives on festivals, concerts and beach events, and the excellent wind draws kitesurfers and windsurfers from all over Europe.
The most important sights of the region, each with its own guide — how to get there, when to go, practical info.
The oldest working lighthouse on the Polish Baltic, on the northernmost headland of the coast.
Read the guide →
The town's most recognisable building, with a viewing tower opening a panorama of the port and the sea.
Read the guide →
The largest fishing port on the Polish coast, where cutters come in daily and fresh fish is sold.
Read the guide →
Wide sandy beaches with clean water, lifeguarded bathing areas and excellent conditions for watersports.
Read the guide →
A picturesque, deep ravine dropping to the sea through the cliff of the Coastal Landscape Park.
Read the guide →
The legendary sports centre where Polish Olympians and medallists have trained for decades.
Read the guide →
A historic manor house and museum commemorating General Józef Haller and Poland's Wedding to the Sea.
Read the guide →
A promenade set with the handprints and names of Poland's greatest sportspeople.
Read the guide →Hotels, guest houses, holiday centres, cottages and apartments in the Władysławowo region and around it — each with links to the sights nearby. Direct contact with the property.
The list is compiled from publicly available sources — the properties' own websites and local directories. The details are for information; confirm them with the owner before you book. Do you run one of these properties, or would you like to add your own? Submit a property.
Guesthouse in Władysławowo, Cetniewska 21. Location: 1.0 km to the beach, 3.2 km to the summit of Jastrzębia Góra. Nearby: attraction Aleja Gwiazd Sportu (500 m).
List your property. A standard listing with photos costs 250 zł a year, Premium — shown on the home page — 600 zł a year or 1200 zł for 3 years. Guests write to you directly, no commission.
List or submit a property →In spring the cliffs and Lisi Jar come back to life and the empty beaches invite long walks; a good time to visit the Rozewie lighthouse without the crowds.
Summer is the full season — a warm sea, lifeguarded bathing areas, festivals and a busy port; the ideal time for families and watersports fans.
In autumn Władysławowo becomes a paradise for kitesurfers and windsurfers thanks to the strong winds, and a stormy sea makes an unforgettable impression.
Winter brings quiet, the raw charm of the coast and bracing walks along the shore; a time for those seeking silence and for cold-water swimming.
Approximate straight-line distances from the centre of Władysławowo — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Add it to the guide and reach people looking for exactly this region — direct contact with the guest, a standard listing with photos costs 250 zł a year, Premium 600 zł a year.
