Things to Do in Władysławowo: Beaches, Lighthouses and the Hel Peninsula
Władysławowo is the northernmost town in Poland, a fishing port at the root of the Hel Peninsula on the Baltic coast. It takes its name from Władysławów, a fort King Władysław IV had built on the shore in the 17th century; until 1952 the village was called Wielka Wieś, and the summer colony around General Józef Haller's villa was known as Hallerowo. The fishing harbour opened on 3 May 1938 and the town received its charter on 30 June 1963. The municipality also covers the resorts of Jastrzębia Góra, Rozewie, Karwia and Chałupy, and the whole shoreline lies within the Coastal Landscape Park (Nadmorski Park Krajobrazowy).
This page brings together our ten picks in Władysławowo and on Cape Rozewie, one- and two-day itineraries (the second day out on the Hel Peninsula), travel tips and the full list of local attractions in the tripto.pl catalogue. Władysławowo is a seasonal resort: several venues open only in summer and some winter visits need a phone booking. Opening hours and prices are listed on each attraction page.
Why visit
- A wide sandy beach with a gentle slope into the sea, free all year, where amber sometimes washes up after storms.
- Cape Rozewie, with two historic lighthouses in protected beech woods and a clifftop path to Jastrzębia Góra.
- Views from the tower of the 1950s Fisherman's House over the harbour, Puck Bay and the Hel Peninsula.
- An easy base for the Hel Peninsula: the railway and road 216 run through Chałupy, Kuźnica and Jastarnia to the tip at Hel.
- Out of season, empty beaches and Coastal Landscape Park trails that stay open and free all year.
Top 10: what to see first
Our picks for a first visit — each with a short reason why.
Coast
Władysławowo Beach
Władysławowo
Władysławowo is Poland's northernmost town, and its central beach stretches for about 3 km with more than 20 m of pale sand. The town sits at the base of the Hel Peninsula, between the open Baltic and the Bay of Puck, so in a few minutes y…
1. A broad beach of pale sand with shallow water. In summer there are several lifeguarded areas and boardwalks for prams and wheelchairs; in winter it is a place for long walks. Free entry.
Technical monuments
Rozewie Lighthouse
Władysławowo
Rozewie Lighthouse (ro-ZEV-yeh) stands on Cape Rozewie, among old beech woods a few kilometers west of Władysławowo on Poland's Baltic coast, north of Gdańsk. There are actually two towers you can climb: Rozewie I, lit in 1822 and still wo…
2. Two towers: Rozewie I, lit since 1822 with the longest-range light on the Polish coast, and Rozewie II from 1875, plus a lighthouse exhibition. October–April visits by phone appointment.
Viewpoints
Fisherman's House in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
The best-known viewpoint in Władysławowo is the tower of a socialist-realist hotel built for fishermen, which now houses the mayor's office. The Fisherman's House (Dom Rybaka) at ul. Hallera 19 has two viewing terraces at 45 and 63 m above…
3. A Socialist Realist hotel for fishermen opened in 1957, now the town hall. Its tower has viewing terraces at 45 and 63 m above sea level; check access by phone outside summer.
Nature
Lisi Jar (Fox Ravine)
Władysławowo
Between Jastrzębia Góra and Rozewie the coast is cut by a narrow ravine that takes you from the clifftop straight down to the beach. Lisi Jar – "Fox Ravine" – is only about 350 metres long, but in places it is 50 metres deep, and its slope…
4. A ravine up to 50 m deep between Jastrzębia Góra and Rozewie, lined with century-old beeches. Waves have cut it from about 10 km to 350 m; beach access via entrance no. 19.
Hidden gemLandscape parks
Coastal Landscape Park
Władysławowo
The Coastal Landscape Park (Nadmorski Park Krajobrazowy) protects the most varied stretch of Poland's Baltic coast, north of Gdańsk: the whole Hel Peninsula, the cliffs at Rozewie and Jastrzębia Góra, coastal peat bogs and the shallow Puck…
Free entry5. Created in 1978, the park covers the entire Hel Peninsula, the cliffs at Rozewie and Puck Bay, with 14 nature reserves. Open and free to explore all year.
Museums
Hallerówka – General Haller Memorial Centre in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
Hallerówka is a wooden villa from 1924 at ul. Morska 6 in Władysławowo, where General Józef Haller – commander of the Blue Army and hero of Poland's symbolic Wedding to the Sea in 1920 – spent his summer holidays. Since 2013 it has been a…
6. General Józef Haller's 1924 wooden villa with memorabilia of his Blue Army, a branch of the Puck Regional Museum. Closed October–April; adult ticket 12 zł (2026).
Other
Avenue of Sports Stars in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
The Avenue of Sports Stars in Władysławowo is a promenade almost directly in front of the gate of the Central Sports Centre in Cetniewo, where since 2000 bronze stars bearing the names of athletes, coaches and journalists have been set int…
20–30 min Free entry7. Poland's walk of fame for sport, by the Cetniewo Olympic centre: over 160 bronze stars after the 18 July 2026 ceremony, including Irena Szewińska and Kamil Stoch. Free.
Zoos
Władysławowo Bird House
Władysławowo
The Bird House (Ptaszarnia) in the port of Władysławowo is the opposite of a typical parrot house. In a large covered tent at Hryniewieckiego 1, among tropical greenery, live more than a hundred small exotic birds – they do not land on you…
8. A covered tropical garden by the harbour where more than 100 exotic birds fly freely around visitors, with a guide included in the ticket. Check opening times outside summer.
Zoos
Butterfly House in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
In the port of Władysławowo, on ul. Hryniewieckiego, a tropical microclimate reigns in summer, and hundreds of butterflies from all over the world fly freely among exotic plants. There are no display cases or terrariums – the insects settl…
9. Butterflies and moths from Africa and Asia flying free in a tent by the port, the largest with a wingspan of almost 30 cm. Seasonal: June to the end of August, 10:00–20:00.
Amusement parks
Ocean Park in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
On ul. Żwirowa in Władysławowo you can stand next to a life-size blue whale – the model is 34 metres long and is Ocean Park's signature sight. Across 20 hectares of this seasonal amusement park stand 1:1 models of marine animals, from shar…
10. A 20-hectare marine theme park with a 34-metre life-size blue whale model and shark aquariums. The 2026 season has ended; the park says it will reopen for the 2027 season.
Top sights on the map
Open the full map1-day itinerary
Morning: Fisherman's House and the harbour
Start at the Fisherman's House tower on ul. Hallera, a few minutes from the station; on a clear day you can see the port, the bay and Hel. Then walk along the fishing harbour, where the bird house and, in summer, the butterfly house stand side by side.
Places: Fisherman's House in Władysławowo Władysławowo Bird House Butterfly House in Władysławowo
Late morning: Haller's villa and the beach
On ul. Morska you will find General Haller's villa with its monument and the Coastal Landscape Park office. The museum is closed from October to April, so in winter view the villa from outside and head straight down to the beach.
Places: Hallerówka – General Haller Memorial Centre in Władysławowo Coastal Landscape Park Władysławowo Beach
Afternoon: Walk of Sports Stars
Follow the promenade towards Cetniewo to see the bronze stars set in granite slabs — 20 to 30 minutes is enough.
Late afternoon: Cape Rozewie and Lisi Jar
A few kilometres west, the Rozewie lighthouses rise from beech woods, with the Lisi Jar ravine beyond at Jastrzębia Góra. In winter book the lighthouse visit by phone in advance and keep well back from the cliff edge.
2-day itinerary
Day 1: Władysławowo and Cape Rozewie
Tower views and Haller's villa
Take in the panorama from the Fisherman's House terraces, then walk ul. Morska past Haller's villa and the Coastal Landscape Park office.
Places: Fisherman's House in Władysławowo Hallerówka – General Haller Memorial Centre in Władysławowo Coastal Landscape Park
Beach and Walk of Sports Stars
Walk along the shore to Cetniewo and come back along the promenade of sports stars.
Places: Władysławowo Beach Avenue of Sports Stars in Władysławowo
Rozewie and Lisi Jar
Allow 1–1.5 hours for both lighthouses and the exhibition, then follow the blue coastal trail to Lisi Jar and Jastrzębia Góra.
Day 2: the Hel Peninsula
Libek dune between Kuźnica and Jastarnia
Take the train or drive road 216 through Chałupy to Kuźnica, then follow the forest path up the Lubek dune with its memorial to fishermen lost at sea.
Places: Libek Hill (Lubek) in Jastarnia
Seal sanctuary and Fishing Museum in Hel
The seal sanctuary is open all year, 10:00–16:00 from October to April (as of October 2026). The Fishing Museum in a Gothic church opens Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–16:00 until 31 December 2026.
Lighthouse and the tip of the peninsula
Finish with a walk past the Hel lighthouse and the Laskowski battery to the headland with the Kashubian Mound. The lighthouse and battery open in season; in winter you see them from outside.
Places: Hel Lighthouse Heliodor Laskowski Battery (Hel) Hel Headland (Tip of the Hel Peninsula)
Getting there
By air: the nearest airport is Gdańsk; from there the easiest onward route is by train via Gdynia.
By train: Władysławowo is on railway line 213 from Reda to Hel. Direct trains from Gdynia Główna usually take 40–60 minutes. The town has two stops, Władysławowo and Władysławowo Port, and the same line continues to Chałupy, Kuźnica, Jastarnia, Jurata and Hel.
By car: take road 216 via Puck. In summer the road onto the peninsula is often congested, and parking in the centre is paid, including on ul. Hryniewieckiego by the beach and harbour.
Getting around: the Fisherman's House, the harbour, ul. Morska and the beach are all within walking distance of the station. The blue coastal trail leads west to Rozewie and Jastrzębia Góra, and another blue trail runs east along the peninsula through Chałupy and Kuźnica.
When to go
Summer (July–August): beach season with lifeguards, the butterfly house (June–August, 10:00–20:00), Ocean Park and full museum hours. New stars on the Walk of Sports Stars are unveiled each July; in 2026 the ceremony took place on 18 July.
May, June and September: quieter, with most venues open. The Rozewie lighthouse is then open daily with a break from 13:45 to 15:00, and Haller's villa Tuesday–Saturday 9:00–16:00.
Winter 2026/27: the beach, Lisi Jar and the Coastal Landscape Park trails are open and free. Haller's villa is closed from October to April apart from occasional openings announced by the museum, the Rozewie lighthouse can be visited by phone appointment, and Ocean Park plans to reopen in the 2027 season. Ask the tourist information office (ul. Towarowa 8) about access to the Fisherman's House tower. In Hel, the seal sanctuary stays open all winter, though it is worth phoning ahead.
Cliff safety: winter storms undercut the cliffs, so keep away from the edges and do not sit at the foot of overhangs.
FAQ
What is Władysławowo known for?
It is Poland's northernmost town and a fishing port at the start of the Hel Peninsula, with a wide sandy beach, the Fisherman's House tower and the nearby lighthouses on Cape Rozewie.
How do I get from Gdańsk to Władysławowo?
By train on the Reda–Hel line, usually changing in Gdynia; direct trains from Gdynia Główna take about 40–60 minutes. By car, follow road 216 via Puck, which can be busy in summer.
Is the Rozewie lighthouse open in winter?
From October to April there are no fixed opening hours. The operator, the Society of Friends of the National Maritime Museum, asks visitors to arrange a visit by phone (as of October 2026). Each of the two towers has its own ticket.
What can you do in Władysławowo with kids?
In summer, Ocean Park, the butterfly and bird houses by the harbour and lifeguarded beaches. All year round, beach walks, the Fisherman's House tower (check access out of season) and a trip to the seal sanctuary in Hel.
Is the beach in Władysławowo free?
Yes, entry to the beach is free all year; toilets and car parks are paid. Dogs are allowed only outside the lifeguarded bathing areas.
All attractions (10)
Hidden gemLandscape parks
Coastal Landscape Park
Władysławowo
The Coastal Landscape Park (Nadmorski Park Krajobrazowy) protects the most varied stretch of Poland's Baltic coast, north of Gdańsk: the whole Hel Peninsula, the cliffs at Rozewie and Jastrzębia Góra, coastal peat bogs and the shallow Puck…
Free entry
Other
Avenue of Sports Stars in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
The Avenue of Sports Stars in Władysławowo is a promenade almost directly in front of the gate of the Central Sports Centre in Cetniewo, where since 2000 bronze stars bearing the names of athletes, coaches and journalists have been set int…
20–30 min Free entry
Viewpoints
Fisherman's House in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
The best-known viewpoint in Władysławowo is the tower of a socialist-realist hotel built for fishermen, which now houses the mayor's office. The Fisherman's House (Dom Rybaka) at ul. Hallera 19 has two viewing terraces at 45 and 63 m above…
Museums
Hallerówka – General Haller Memorial Centre in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
Hallerówka is a wooden villa from 1924 at ul. Morska 6 in Władysławowo, where General Józef Haller – commander of the Blue Army and hero of Poland's symbolic Wedding to the Sea in 1920 – spent his summer holidays. Since 2013 it has been a…
Technical monuments
Rozewie Lighthouse
Władysławowo
Rozewie Lighthouse (ro-ZEV-yeh) stands on Cape Rozewie, among old beech woods a few kilometers west of Władysławowo on Poland's Baltic coast, north of Gdańsk. There are actually two towers you can climb: Rozewie I, lit in 1822 and still wo…
Nature
Lisi Jar (Fox Ravine)
Władysławowo
Between Jastrzębia Góra and Rozewie the coast is cut by a narrow ravine that takes you from the clifftop straight down to the beach. Lisi Jar – "Fox Ravine" – is only about 350 metres long, but in places it is 50 metres deep, and its slope…
Zoos
Butterfly House in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
In the port of Władysławowo, on ul. Hryniewieckiego, a tropical microclimate reigns in summer, and hundreds of butterflies from all over the world fly freely among exotic plants. There are no display cases or terrariums – the insects settl…
Amusement parks
Ocean Park in Władysławowo
Władysławowo
On ul. Żwirowa in Władysławowo you can stand next to a life-size blue whale – the model is 34 metres long and is Ocean Park's signature sight. Across 20 hectares of this seasonal amusement park stand 1:1 models of marine animals, from shar…
Coast
Władysławowo Beach
Władysławowo
Władysławowo is Poland's northernmost town, and its central beach stretches for about 3 km with more than 20 m of pale sand. The town sits at the base of the Hel Peninsula, between the open Baltic and the Bay of Puck, so in a few minutes y…
Zoos
Władysławowo Bird House
Władysławowo
The Bird House (Ptaszarnia) in the port of Władysławowo is the opposite of a typical parrot house. In a large covered tent at Hryniewieckiego 1, among tropical greenery, live more than a hundred small exotic birds – they do not land on you…