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We invite you to spend your vacation in our rooms and camping site in Wicie, near Darlowo, on the Baltic Sea. Silence, tranquility and proximity to the sea make our proposed location ideal for anyone wishing to relax in beautiful surroundings. Using our accommodation you can count on numerous amenities, attractions and comfort.
The accommodation we offer by the sea is the perfect place for people who want to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life place is suitable for families with children and all those who value peace and quiet, which can only provide small resorts. We are confident that you will take away many beautiful memories.
We offer family rooms for up to 5 people, studios for 4 people and apartments for 4 people are located in brick cottages - they have an independent entrance, a terrace or balcony and are equipped with a bathroom and kitchenette, making accommodation fully comfortable for our guests. We also provide rooms for 2 and 3 people, available on the first floor of the building. Like the family places, they have a bathroom and a kitchenette with the necessary equipment.
Tent camping and camping by the sea - for nature lovers
An alternative to room accommodations, on the other hand, is our camping and tenting site with an RV service station. This is an excellent place to spend your tent vacation and have a real adventure close to nature! Our field is fenced, and each guest can use the sanitary facilities. Surrounded by trees, peace and quiet, the place will be perfect for anyone who values and seeks true relaxation and rest. Our campground is also a treat for families with children - we know from experience and observation that for the little ones the opportunity to spend the night in a tent is quite a treat! Camping is also an opportunity to organize a seaside vacation at a lower price, which, with more people, often makes a difference.
More information and photos on our website: www.zaciszewicie.pl
We invite you to spend your vacations at the seaside in Zacisze in Wicie near Darlowo and contact us. We will be happy to talk to you about the availability of rooms and the possibility of overnight camping.
Zacisze Wicie
www.zaciszewicie.pl
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Beach on Lake Marszewski
Large swimming area with full infrastructure. Also a mini-aquapark with water slides. In a secluded area, picnic shelters with fire pits and a pier.

Canoe station in Ustka

Caste of Dukes of Pomerania
The castle in Darłowo is the only Gothic fortress on the Polish coast. It has been protecting Pomerania since the second half of the 14th century. So far, no documents which could confirm the exact date of its erection have been found. It is known, however, that in 1352 the ruler of Darłowo – duke Bogislaw V, married to Elizabeth, the daughter of Casmir the Great –  purchased the island on the Wieprza River with a mill from a rich burgher of Darłowo. Surely, his intention, at that time, was to erect a fortified building which could also serve representative purposes. Construction works lasted for almost 20 years. The fortress which was built then, was similar to the present shape of the castle. Its floor plan resembled a square. The fortress yard was protected by a 14-meter wall with battements. In the northern wing, there was a gateway which led the town. The fortified southern gateway led to the castle’s utility grounds, to the farm and to the damps of the salmon farm. It was protected by a tower which was 23-meters high. The castle housed servants’ apartments, there was also a knights hall, duke’ s administrator’s seat, a great hall, chambers of the ducal family, a treasury and a chapel. Stairs inside the walls served as circulation space in the fortress.
The first, major rebuilding of the fortress was conducted by the famous duke – Eric of Pomerania. After he lost his thrones in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, the defeated ruler settled in his hometown - Darłowo. The last years of his life, 1449-1459, he devoted to rebuilding the castle in Darłowo to make similar to his former seat in the Danish Helsingør. Within one decade, the castle gained a two-storey wing and an additional ring of defensive walls.
The newly created wing, however, was soon disassembled. Around 1480, Bogislaw X, concluded that the castle yard was too small. He gave order to disassemble the outbuilding erected during Eric’s reign, and to expand the castle outside the wall. As a result, a new, three-storey wing with a basement was built. It was called “the Wieprza wing”, and it became the core part of the fortress. Bogislaw, however, was still not satisfied with the size of the castle yard – he expanded it by dismantling the inner part of the southern wing. But it was still not enough to satisfy the fast-growing needs of the ducal seat. Although Darłowo was only a temporary burial place for the rulers of Pomerania, they still wanted this place to be worth of their rank and ambitions. In the first part of the 16th century, Barnim XI started the last reconstruction of the castle in a Gothic style. Two storeys were added to the western wing, and the tower was elevated, so it was now 26 meters high. Around 1571, duke John Frederick, rebuilt the northern gateway in a Renaissance style. After the fire in 1624, Bogislaw XIV decided to improve castle’s residential role at the expense of its defensive function, then, the Darłowo fortress gained its final appearance. Big window openings appeared in the chambers of the west wing. Plans for renovation of the complicated vaulting in the knights hall were discarded. The hall’s function was transformed, it had been used as a chapel since then. After Bogus law’s XIV death, his wife Elizabeth moved into the castle. She took care of the heritage of the Pomeranian House of Griffins. After her death, the castle came into the hands of the Brandenburg. From that moment, it ceased to function as a ducal seat.
In the 17th century, there were two great fires in the castle. The fortress underwent several transformations - it served as a salt warehouse, as a hospital and as a prison. During the interwar period it was renovated. After that, the decision was made to turn it into a museum of the region. The first exhibition was opened for viewers in 1930. The castle managed to survive as a museum despite  the changing borderline of the country, and the changes of the authorities managing the castle. Right after the war, the museum was opened again. Fortunately, it did not suffer from much damage during the war. However, complete renovation and revitalisation were necessary. They were conducted in the 1970’s. After 17 years of renovation works, in 1988, the gates of the castle were again opened for visitors.
The permanent exhibition, in the castle museum in Darłowo, is divided into several parts. In the former knight’s hall, which later served as a chapel, visitors can admire religious art from the region of Sławno. The medieval church pulpit is certainly the most impressive item in the collection. The ornamented pulpit made of linden wood, and covered with gold, was the Elizabeth’s (Boguslaw’s wife) votive offering. Three, late Gothic sculptures also draw attention – one of them, the sculpture of The Virgin and Child with St. Anne, was used as a prop in the film adaptation of  “Krzyżacy” [“The Knights of the Cross”]. On the first floor of the connector building, historical objects of the local, folk art are displayed. There is also a reconstruction of a timber framed wall, as well as the water paintings, oil paintings and drawings portraying wattle and daub buildings. The tower in the castle serves as an example of interesting architectonic solutions- rib and groin vaulting and a staircase inside the wall. In this room, visitors can look at bronze plaques of the Polish rulers. In the southern wing of the fortress, there is a humble display of eastern art, which dates back to the prewar period. One of the most precious items in the collection is hanging on the wall of the first floor of the western staircase. It is a map of Pomerania, created by Lubinus. The map includes many details and precise information. Cities, towns, villages, castles, taverns, etc., were all marked in a different way. Lubinus marked even deciduous and coniferous forests. In the upper part of the map, there is a genealogical tree of the Dukes of Pomerania, and in the bottom part, there is a short description of the Western Pomerania. In the great hall, on the first floor of the eastern wing, engaged couples who wish so, may get married. The museum also houses a vast collection of Baroque and Neo-baroque furniture, ornamented with exquisite chip carvings. A Late-Renaissance four-poster bed, which is displayed on the second floor of the northern wing, is also worth seeing. This bed is special, not only because of its rich ornamentation, but also because it has an interesting inscription in Italian: “Conquer the sleep with love”. Another interesting thing to see in this chamber is the “garderoba”- type of a medieval toilet in the castle. The torture chamber has been preserved in the basement, where a vast collection of torture tools is displayed. This place is particularly popular with the youngest visitors. One of the peculiarities of Darłowo museum is the two-headed, taxidermed calf, which was born in 1919, in one of the nearby villages -  Janiewice.
One of the recent attractions in the museum, is an exhibition devoted to the history of Darłowo, which is displayed in the exhibition pavilion, in the eastern wing of the castle. It is titled “Dirlow- Rügenwalde - Darłowo. Town on the Baltic See”. It embraces the complicated history of this royal town. Every visitor should climb the tower to admire the beautiful panoramic view of the town, the Wieprza River and the surrounding area. However, much more popular with the tourists, who come to visit this place, is the observation deck, located in one of the castle’s wings.
A great number of tourists visit the castle every year, not only to see the museum’s rich collection, but also to admire the medieval architecture and to feel the atmosphere of the bygone centuries.

Dąb "Marcin Luter"

Darłowo Station
Darłowo railway station – departures, arrivals, information

DARŁOWO The Yachting Marina
It has two floatingpontoons equipped with everything required, including water and power connections. One advantage of mooring in Darłowo is the depth of the harbour, which can accommodate vessels with a draft of up to four meters. Boats moored in the marina have access to power included in the price, and water is paid by meter. Residents, owners of yachts moored permanently in the port of Darłowo, pay extra for power, as indicated by the meter.

Dom przy ul. Powstańców Warszawskich 56

Dom przy ul. Powstańców Warszawskich 7

Drinking water

Falochron

Fishing Gallery
The gallery opened on June 21, 2014. In its first 8 months of operation, it has already welcomed 3,500 visitors. It was created thanks to the initiative, passion, and vision of an extraordinary man—Leszek Kołakowski. It is a private gallery, and its owner received financial support from the Słowińska Fishing Group. The facility was built from the ground up, though it is styled to look older. It is the only place in the region where visitors can learn the secrets of fishing. Leszek Kołakowski is a fisherman with 25 years of experience, the owner of a fishing boat, and above all, an enthusiast and a storyteller. These character traits undoubtedly ensured the success of his initiative. The gallery was created to showcase the collection gathered over the years. Visitors can now learn the secrets of a sea fisherman’s work by examining the items fishermen used in the past and today. The gallery’s collection includes, among other things, boats, nets, lamps, oars, anchors retrieved from the bottom of the Baltic Sea, compasses, sonar devices, and old maps. Whenever he is not at sea, Leszek Kołakowski takes on the role of a guide and eagerly introduces both young and older visitors to his gallery to the world of a fisherman’s work. When talking about the collected items, he often draws on his own experiences on the Baltic Sea. The motto at the gallery’s entrance reads: “The sea gives much, but sometimes takes away.” The gallery’s founder aims to draw tourists’ attention to the hardships and dangers of a fisherman’s work, but also to how much satisfaction this type of work brings and how many positive character traits it fosters. Leszek Kołakowski has far-reaching plans for the gallery’s development. In the near future, interactive themed lessons for children and teenagers are set to begin.
The gallery is open continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By prior telephone arrangement, it can be visited at any time. If the gallery doors are closed, simply knock on the door of the building across the street. Leszek Kołakowski lives there with his wife, and one of them will certainly give visitors a tour. There is a restroom in the gallery. Unfortunately, the two-story gallery building is not accessible to people with disabilities.

Fontanna

Fortyfikacje obronne

Fountain
The fountain in Darłowo is located in a small, charming square in front of the "Apollo" hotel. Eight water jets are mounted in the circular basin. In the center of the basin, on a cylindrical, column-like pedestal, stands a sculpture depicting a woman dressed in a tunic and holding an amphora on her shoulder. The style of the monument draws on ancient sculptural traditions. The fountain is fenced off. During the summer, tourists often relax around the fountain.

Franciscan Monastery
The monastery was established in 1973. It is located next to the Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa. The Franciscans took over the church as early as 1945. The parish was canonically established in 1951. In 1978, it was decided to build a new house on the site of the former monastery building, which was too costly to renovate. The result was an imposing, massive structure that today serves as a landmark of Darłowo. The friars lead retreat programs, organize days of recollection, and conduct Advent and Lenten retreats. The friars live modestly, attaching no importance to material possessions. An interesting fact is that every October 4, a service is held for animals, during which they are blessed. Nighttime baptisms of children, involving immersion in water, also take place here. The monastery houses a monastic chapel.

Grocery store in Marszewo
We invite you to Marszewo, here we have delicious ice cream.
Cyclists are welcome, for them we always have something sweet.
To Marszewo we invite you, here we have cold water for cyclists.

Głaz pamiątkowy "Geograficzny środek polskiego wybrzeża"

Głaz pamiątkowy poświęcony Pomorzanom

Głaz pamiątkowy poświęcony Zbigniewowi Galkowi

Hotel Jan Janina Kroplewska
Family hotel located in a quiet and peaceful part of East Darlowko a few steps from the sandy beach. It offers a Water Park, where the pools have a total size of 1500m2. In addition, there are slides, wild river, jacuzzi and saunas, grotto and brine graduation tower. In addition to the Water Park, the hotel provides guests with an intimate hotel pool, next to which there is also a dry sauna. In the recreational part of the hotel there is a Playroom designed for the youngest Guests with a monkey grove with moving and rotating elements, while animations are conducted during high seasons and special offers. Additional features include wellness rooms with a wide range of facial and body treatments. There is also an automatic two-lane bowling alley and a gym. The hotel offers the possibility of renting bicycles and helmets for children. Vegetarian, vegan as well as gluten-free meals are prepared upon request and for an additional fee.

Jan Water Park
The Jan Water Park in Darłówko offers: swimming pools with seawater which has medicinal benefits, fun slides whose total length is 230 m, a 25 m x 12.5 m competition pool, a swimming pool with fast-flowing water, a hot tub and artificial geysers. There is also a swimming pool for kids. The majority of the attractions are situated indoors, but it is possible to swim out of the building. The total area of the surface of the water is 1500 m2. For an extra fee the visitors can benefit from wellness facilities and a bowling alley. The complex has a bar. The water park does not have a disabled-friendly infrastructure.
The facility is open all year long. The park offers swimming lessons and operates in cooperation with neighbouring communes and schools whose students complete some of their physical education classes at the facility.
The water park participates in the organization of holidays for children from orphanages, charitable foundations and sports clubs. Every year, a swimming competition for children is held at the park. The prize is the ‘Cup of the Owners of Jan Water Park and Jan Hotel’.

Jezioro Kopań

Jezioro Wicko i Modelskie Wydmy
Specjalny obszar ochrony siedlisk Natura 2000 „Jezioro Wicko i Modelskie Wydmy” to teren, na którym znajdują się doskonale wykształcone nadmorskie wydmy białe i ich inicjalne formy oraz prezentujące największą różnorodność w województwie zachodniopomorskim bory bażynowe. W borach bażynowych miejscami występują wydmy paraboliczne porośnięte typową roślinnością napiaskową, niekiedy również kosodrzewiną. Na tym terenie znajdują się też inne typy siedlisk np. torfowiska przejściowe, kwaśne buczyny, bory i lasy bagienne.
Obszar chroniony leży w granicach Centralnego Poligonu Sił Powietrznych w Wicku Morskim. Umiejscowienie poligonu na tym terenie niewątpliwie przyczyniło się do zachowania obszaru w pierwotnej formie. Teren ten w większości nie jest dostępny dla turystów. Nie ma tu zatem masowej presji turystycznej, nie prowadzi się umocnień i przekształceń wydm nadmorskich celem dostosowania ich do ruchu turystycznego. Obecny sposób użytkowania terenu nie zagraża  walorom przyrodniczym tej formy ochrony przyrody.
Na terenie obszaru znajduje się bardzo żyzne nadmorskie jezioro Wicko. Jest to  jezioro przybrzeżne. Dawniej stanowiło zatokę morską. Obecnie od Bałtyku oddziela je mierzeja z zalesionymi wydmami dochodzącymi do 40 m wysokości. Jezioro ma długość 5,1 km i szerokości 3,7 km. Jego maksymalna głębokość wynosi 6,1 m, a średnia to 2,7 m. Zasilają je nieduże cieki wodne: Klasztorna, Świdnik, Marszewka oraz kanał Główniczka. Jezioro dzieli się na dwie części: zachodnią (mniejszą) i wschodnią. Miejscem podziału jest przesmyk między dwoma półwyspami. Utworzona w ten sposób płytka cieśnina jest usłana podwodnymi głazami – jeden z nich wystaje ponad taflę wody. Brzegi jeziora zachowały się w swoim pierwotnym stanie. Na jeziorze znajdują się cztery pomosty widokowe, dwa w Jezierzanach oraz po jednym w Łącku i Królewie. Można tam również cumować łodzie. Są to najkorzystniejsze miejsca do podziwiania walorów przyrodniczych okolicy. Po jeziorze można żeglować. Nadaje się także do połowu ryb, choć po zachodniej stronie obowiązuje zakaz połowu z łodzi. Występują w nim sandacz, szczupak, lin, sum, okoń, płoć, leszcz i węgorz. Jezioro Wicko jest płytkie, podatne na degradację, podlega przyspieszonej eutrofizacji. Jezioro stanowi również część obszaru chronionego krajobrazu "Pas Pobrzeża na Zachód od Ustki".

Kino Bajka - Darłowski Ośrodek Kultury im. Leopolda Tyrmanda w Darłowie

Kościół pw. Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej

Landrynka wynajem pokoi

Lapidarium

Lipa drobnolistna

Manor Park
The park covers an area of 2 hectares and was established in the late 19th century in the landscape style. It is rectangular in shape. On the northern side of the park, the former palace—also dating from the 19th century—and farm buildings have been preserved. On the western side, the park borders farmland and Lake Kopań. Near the palace grow European ash trees, small-leaved linden trees, horse chestnut trees, and sessile oak trees. Along the park’s western boundary, you can see an avenue of beech and hornbeam trees; there is also a glacial erratic boulder with a circumference of 550 cm and a height of 70 cm. In the southern part of the park, the dominant tree species are European beech, English oak, and Norway maple. Other tree species found there include Canadian poplars, horse chestnuts, common hornbeams, and field elms. Many of the trees are of monumental size, including English oaks with circumferences of 330 cm and 395 cm. The shrub layer consists of European spindle, single-necked hawthorn, common bird cherry, as well as the legally protected coral viburnum. Among the protected plants, the martagon lily and white pasqueflower are of particular interest. In the central part of the park lies an overgrown pond with a small island. This site is currently privately owned but accessible from the outside.

Market Square in Darłowo - Tadeusz Kościuszko Square
Renaissance and Baroque townhouses line the Market Square.The medieval urban layout of the Old Townhas been preserved.

Marszewo

Miejsce odpoczynku

Mini zoo Wicie
Mini zoo - spend a day with us.
If you love spending time with animals and the outdoors, you're sure to enjoy your time with us. MINI Zoo is inhabited by many species of animals. It is an ideal place where you can spend unforgettable moments. They are loved by children as well as adults, the animals can be fed and some even stroked.
MINI ZOO WICIE is a great place for the whole family. It is safe, quiet and peaceful. We have been running it for several years, only during the summer season. Every year we are visited by organized groups, families with children, and sometimes individuals who want to spend time in a quiet place.
With us you have the opportunity to commune with nature.
We invite you in the summer season!
Mini Zoo
Wicie, 3 Morska Street

Panorama Morska Water Park
The Panorama Morska Water Park in Jarosławiec is the largest park of its kind at the Baltic Sea. The park features: two outdoor multipurpose swimming pools connected by a slide, a pool with fast-flowing water, swimming pool for children with special attractions, artificial waterfalls and an outdoor pool with artificial waves. All the swimming pools are heated. The visitors can also benefit from various hydro massage facilities and small slides for the youngest visitors. The ticket comprises aqua aerobics class and the use of a steam bath. There are two restaurants in the park. For an extra fee you will be able to use wellness facilities – a hot tub, Finnish sauna and a few kinds of cleansing and revitalizing baths. The indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whose surface area is around 1700 m2, are great attraction for both children and adults. The youngest visitors may enjoy their time in a special area dedicated to families (indoor heated 25cm deep pool). The water park has a car park. The facility has a disabled-friendly infrastructure. During the winter the facility has a maintenance break (the date is not fixed). For more information on the maintenance break, visit the website of Panorama Morska.

Park dworski
Park ma powierzchnię 13 ha. Został założony na przełomie XIX i XX wieku. Miejsce to na przestrzeni wieków zmieniało właścicieli. Od XVII wieku należało do pomorskiego rodu von Puttkamerów. W 1910 r. kupił je Wilhelm von Zitzewitz, który gruntownie uporządkował teren wokół pałacu i włączył do parku fragmenty sąsiadującego terenu leśnego. Dziś rosnące tam stare dęby mają wymiary drzew pomnikowych. Park obecnie jest własnością prywatną. Nowy właściciel umożliwia swobodne poruszanie się po parku okolicznym mieszkańcom i turystom.
Na terenie parku stał niegdyś pałac. Po II wojnie światowej był systematycznie niszczony. Ostatecznie rozebrano go w latach 50. XX w. Był to jeden z większych pałaców w rejonie Pomorza Środkowego: trzykondygnacyjny, nawiązujący do architektury Schinkla, pochodzący z XIX w. Ślady po dawnej budowli – fragmenty murów można znaleźć porozrzucane na terenie parku.
Park ma kształt prostokąta. Przepływa przez niego naturalny ciek wodny, który został dobrze wkomponowany przez twórców parku. Spiętrzono go tak, że utworzył trzy stawy. Obecnie stawy te zarastają, ale miejsce to do dziś zachowało swój wyjątkowy urok. Układ dróg w parku jest niezbyt wyraźny, choć ostatnio część parku uporządkowano i obecnie dróżki parkowe stały się czytelniejsze. Zachowano główną aleję, która przebiega przez środek parku. W parku rosną następujące gatunki drzew: dąb szypułkowy, jesion wyniosły, wiąz polny, klon pospolity, kasztanowiec pospolity, lipa drobnolistna, platan klonolistny. Przy głównej alei uwagę zwraca klon jawor o obwodzie 320 cm. Interesujące są również rosnące w południowej części parku dwa dęby szypułkowe o obwodach 445 cm i 490 cm. Na terenie parku można spotkać również takie gatunki jak: cis pospolity, dziki bez czarny, leszczynę pospolitą, porzeczkę pospolitą. Występuje tu licznie jeżyna popielica, bluszcz pospolity, który płoży się i pnie po wielu drzewach. We wschodniej części parku można zauważyć liczne cisy pospolite, które dawniej tworzyły żywopłot. Obok rośnie grupa platanów klonolistnych. Żywopłot dawniej ograniczał część cmentarza rodowego. Występuje tu duża populacja chronionego storczyka – kruszczyka błotnego.

Pas Pobrzeża na Zachód od Ustki

Pedestrian Walkway
The pedestrian zone in Darłowo—with the exception of one intersection—is closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrians have the absolute right of way at this location, and drivers wishing to cross Powstańców Warszawskich Street must exercise extreme caution. The street has a very charming atmosphere, and each building has its own interesting history. Historic buildings begin right next to Kościuszki Square. Pay special attention to the very first building on the pedestrian zone. It houses the tourist information office. This building once belonged to one of Darłowo’s largest shipowners—Heptenmacher. Along the boulevard, there are many restored townhouses. The pedestrian zone is lined with numerous small shops. In the center, you’ll find benches, stylish lamps, and flower-adorned cornices. It’s a popular meeting place for Darłowo residents and tourists alike.

Pomnik "Xsawer"

Pomnik - Nie wrócili z morza

Pomnik Eryka

Pomnik Rybaka

Pomnik Skała Ekologów

Pomnik św. Franciszka

Pomnik upamiętniający zmarłych z ewangelickiej parafii

Rest area

Resting place at the community center in Marszewo
Benches and tables, a large shed are available in the area adjacent to the village hall.

Resting place at the community center in Łącko
Benches and tables, a large shed are available in the area adjacent to the village hall.

Self-service bicycle repair station

Sezonowy Punkt Informacji Turystycznej

Skansen „Stary Młyn” w Naćmierzu

Stop with USB charger
A USB charger is available at the eco-stop.

Szlak turystyczny "Śladami bohaterów Tyrmanda".

The drawbridge
In 1988, the drawbridge in Darłowo connected the two parts of Darłówek. In the years between 1977 and 1988, the only way to cross the Wieprza River, was to take the pay-ferry. The previous wooden drawbridge came from the 17th century, and after it was renovated in the 19th century, it was still available for the town citizens. The passageway for ships was 10.3 meters wide. Unfortunately, the far-reaching plans to turn Darłowo into a port town, caused that the old bridge was disassembled in the 1970’s. This decision was taken for fear that the old bridge could make it impossible for bigger ships to sail into the town.
The present bridge is a steel and concrete construction and it is 58 meters long. Since the very beginning, it has caused much controversy, both among the town citizens and among tourists. Its untypical construction makes it the only such object in Poland. The extraordinary, futuristic design of the control tower makes people call it “UFO”. The bridge is open only for pedestrians and for emergency vehicles.

The Fisherman’s Monument
The Fisherman’s Monument has been standing at the central square of the town since 1919. One of the most affluent families in the town – the Heptenmacher family founded the monument. The Heptenmachers were proprietors of a large fleet of sailing ships and ships of burden. Therefore, they could afford to employ Wilhelm Gross – a well-known German artist – to make the monument. The monument is dedicated to seamen – the wealth of the town was closely connected with the Baltic for ages. The sculpture is at the same time a fountain. At the top of the pedestal, there is a fisherman who holds a ship’s hull in his hand and, from the height, casts a thoughtful glance at the inhabitants of the town. The pedestal, on which the fisherman stands, is decorated with four red bronze plaques presenting the life of the inhabitants of the town. In one of the plaques, there is a knight showing an area where the town was established. Next to him, there is a scribe and workers that are building a moat surrounding the town. The relief located from the north presents stevedores who are laboriously loading goods aboard a sailing ship. Another relief depicts a Hanseatic sailing ship. The fourth relief refers to comestibles produced by the inhabitants of Darłowo. The plaque presents a shepherd pasturing sheep and a woman grazing geese. Goose meat was one of one of goods successfully exported by the inhabitants of Darłowo. All these reflection-invoking pictures presents the most important events of the everyday life if the town. The monument-fountain was perfectly incorporated into the central square of the town and it is, undoubtedly, its significant ornament.

The Hemptenmacher Townhouse
The house at 51 Powstańców Warszawskich Street is the former townhouse of the Hemptenmacher family. This family was one of the largest shipowners on the Baltic Sea in the second half of the 19th century. The Hemptenmachers owned a fleet of 52 sailing ships. They funded the beautiful fountain in the town square—the Fisherman’s Monument—which is a must-see for every tourist.
The townhouse stands out among the many others in Darłowo’s Old Town. It was built in the early 17th century and was rebuilt in the late Baroque style in the 18th century. Another renovation took place in the following century. It is a two-story, brick, plastered townhouse. It is situated in a densely built-up area. The second floor is decorated with floral and geometric bas-reliefs. The side facade features a relief depicting a ship. Unfortunately, the building’s current appearance is not particularly impressive, even though the beauty of its ornamentation allows one to appreciate the architect’s craftsmanship in one’s mind’s eye. Recently, significant efforts have been made to restore this site. Residents and city officials hope that this will happen very soon. Currently, the building houses the Tourist Information Center, operated by the Darłowo Local Tourist Organization.

The house at 15 Powstańców Warszawskich Street
The building at 15 Powstańców Warszawskich Street is one of the city’s oldest tenement houses. It is known as Jan of Maszewo’s tenement house, as it once belonged to him. Jan of Maszewo commanded the castle garrison. The tenement house was rebuilt in the 20th century, though its rear Gothic facade has been preserved. The building’s facade is in the Renaissance style. The ornamentation at the top of the building is particularly striking. The building is a corner structure. The ground floor houses shops, while the remaining rooms serve as residential spaces. The tenement is located along a walking path, near Darłowo Castle. There are benches and stylish streetlights here. This section of the street is closed to vehicular traffic; however, cars may pass through the intersection of Powstańców Warszawskich Street with Podzamcze and Morska Streets. Pedestrians have the absolute right of way.

The house at 17 Kościuszki Square
The house at 17 Kościuszki Square is a building constructed in the 18th century and remodeled in the 20th century. It is a corner house, with its gable facing Powstańców Warszawskich Street. The building has two stories and is situated within a dense urban fabric. An additional story has been added to the gable end facing Powstańców Warszawskich Street. On this side of the building, there are arcaded colonnades supported by five pillars. Retail spaces are located at the corner of the building, while the remaining rooms serve as residential units. From the side facing Kościuszki Square, four windows are visible on the second story, while three are visible from Powstańców Warszawskich Street. Above, in the addition, there are five smaller windows. The tenement house is topped by a gable roof. Tourists will undoubtedly be charmed by the building’s facade, thanks to the arcades located there. In the summer, you can enjoy a moment of cool relief while resting in their shade. This building is adjacent to a historic tenement house of similar construction. The house is located along a walking path, close to City Hall and the city’s main square. There are benches and stylish streetlamps here.

The house at 49 Powstańców Warszawskich Street
The building at 49 Powstańców Warszawskich Street was constructed in the 18th century. The interiors were remodeled in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is a three-story townhouse. It is situated in a dense urban setting. Retail spaces are located on the first floor. The building is quite narrow. The second floor features two large three-part windows, while the third floor has one small window. The facade has been renovated. The building features decorative elements above and below the small window. The building is situated along a pedestrian path, a short distance from Darłowo Castle. There are benches and stylish streetlights here. This section of the street has been closed to vehicular traffic.

The Lighthouse
The lighthouse in Jarosławiec is 33.3 m tall, made of glazed brick, with decorative cornices separating successive storeys. The lighthouse is located relatively far from the shore - approx. 380 m. From its top, You can admire from its top a panorama of the Baltic Sea and the two seaside lakes: Wicko and Kopań. It was established as a precautionary measure to numerous collisions of ships, which occurred in the area especially at night. It was planned to build it since the beginning of the nineteenth century.
It was erected near the old lighthouse which turned out to be too low - light was hindered by the nearby spruces. Because the architects did not give permission for making the building higher, and the residents did not agree to cut down trees, they erected a brand new building. The old one, in turn, began to serve after the reconstruction as the seat of lighthouse keepers. The new lighthouse began operating in 1838, and the first source of light was rapeseed oil lamps. Its light could be seen from a distance of 16 sea miles. Next, acetylene began to be used as fuel. Only in 1908 was the building equipped with electric lights and a foghorn. The lighthouse was severely damaged during the Second World War. It resumed its activity in 1946. In the 1970s, some mechanisms were upgraded - the apparatus installed then has been used to this day.
Since 1993, the lighthouse has been listed in the register of monuments. It is open to visitors throughout the whole year. To get to the observation deck, You have to climb up 122 steps.

The Museum of Amber
The Museum of Amber in Jarosławiec belongs to a private owner, who decided to share his collection with the public in 2011. It was opened in 2014. The museum has more than 1,500 exhibits. The exhibition is divided into 3 parts: the amber forest, where the story of the formation of amber in the Baltic Sea is shown, the mine - showing ways of amber acquisition, and inclusions - dedicated to the flora and fauna sealed forever in the golden stone. In addition, You can get acquainted in the museum with scientific studies and curiosities concerning the 'Baltic gold'. There are also temporary exhibitions. In the museum shop, visitors can buy souvenirs including products from natural amber. The building has a very interesting body; thanks to the advanced overhang, the reversed building resembles a ship. The place refers to the popular former granary buildings in port towns. Visiting the museum is a great attraction for families with children, and groups. Tourists visiting the museum are also put in the mood through music and a play of light. Since its erection, the place has been very popular among tourists.
The museum is open all year round. The museum is open daily in the summer, but there is a change in opening hours, fixed annually, in the off-season; and information about opening hours is given on the website of the museum.

The Old Town
The Old Town in Darłowo is a very picturesque and interesting place due to its well-preserved medieval layout, its numerous historic places, but also due to the fact that it almost did not suffer from war damage. The Old Town was founded on area which with its shape reminded a square. It gained its regular shape during the second location of Darłowo, in 1312. The former plan of the town displayed some irregularities in its south-eastern part, where the castle was situated. The castle is located on Młyńska Island. In the past, the castle was separated from the town by moats, nowadays, however, they are filled in.
A market is the central part of the Old Town, where the former town hall used to be situated. After a fire of the medieval town hall, a new town hall was erected closer to the St. Mary’s Church – this time it has been preserved to the present day. The streets cross at right angle, creating regular quarters of the town. Unfortunately, the town walls have not been preserved. This has resulted in gradual blurring of the borderline between the Old Town and the suburbs. The High Gate facing the north, is one of the few remaining parts of the town’s fortification system. The biggest attraction within the Old Town is the Castle.
The list of buildings on the territory of the Old Town, which had entered the register of objects of cultural heritage includes: the castle, the town hall, the High Gate, Black Madonna of Chęstochowa Church, Saint George Chapel, Saint Gertrude Church, tenements on Powstańców Warszawskich [Insurgents of the Warszawa Uprising] Street (No. 49, 51, 56), M. Curie-Skłodowska Street (No. 23) at T. Kościuszko Square (No. 17) and the watermill on Kanałowa Street.

The Tourist Service Centre in Darłowo
In the Tourist Service Centre, detailed information on Darłowo and the region concerning tourist attractions, sports and cultural events, accommodation, catering, etc. can be obtained. Various publications connected with the region, maps, and gadgets are on sale. Souvenirs can be purchased online. The offer also includes tickets for cruises from Darłowo to Bornholm, tickets for bus trips to Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, and Italy, as well as tickets for airport transfers.
The Tourist Information Centre is run by the Darłów Local Tourist Organization in the Basin of the Wieprza, Grabowa, and Unieść Rivers. The place is adapted for the disabled.

The Town Hall
Town Council’s Office in Darłowo is located in the historical building of the town hall. When the old town hall in Darłowo, burned down in1722, local authorities of that period, moved to the newly rebuilt market hall. The first town hall in Darłowo, was built probably at the end of the 14th century. It had a tall, narrow tower with a bell. That building, certainly stood out from the remaining secular constructions in the town. A fragment of the old town hall is portrayed on the map created by Lubinus in 1618. The contemporary town hall is a two-storey building with a mansard roof and symmetrical façade. It was built in a Baroque-Renaissance  style. It had been rebuilt several times. At the end of the 1980’s, town hall’s attic was also incorporated to serve the local authorities - it was transformed into an office area. The interior of the town hall is not of historical character.
At the entrance to the town hall, a Renaissance portal carved in sandstone catches attention. Its upper part comes from the old town hall. It includes the coat of arms of the town, and the inscription in Latin, which briefly describes the history of Darłowo. The date of the possible foundation of the town is mentioned there, it reads “12..”(no exact date is provided, however). Also the following dates are mentioned there: 1312 - when the town was granted with more town privileges; 1589, 1624, 1648, 1675 and 1722 - when Darłowo experienced great fires. The inscription ends with the following sentence “the town hall was rebuilt in 1725 and let it be for the last time”. Fortunately, it was the last time. Town Council’s Office is still located in that same place. Historical character of the town hall is accentuated by the presence of a big yard surrounded by old buildings. In the yard there is Pomnik Rybaka [the Fisherman Memorial], which also serves as a fountain.

Tourist Service Center in Darłówek - Tourist terminal
At the Tourist Service Center you can obtain detailed information on Darlowo and the region regarding tourist attractions, organized cultural and sports events, accommodation and catering opportunities, etc. Various publications related to the region, maps, gadgets are available for sale. You can also buy souvenirs online.
The Tourist Service Center is run by the Darlowo Local Tourist Organization of the Wieprza and Grabowa River Basin, and the site is accessible to people with disabilities.
Information is provided in Polish, English and German.

Ustka Station
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Viewing pier on Lake Wicko

Viewing platform

Wicko Lake
Wicko Lake is a littoral lake on the Słowińskie Coast. It is the largest lake in the Postomino municipality in the Sławno County. It used to be a sea bay. Currently from the Baltic Sea it is separated with a spit with wooded dunes up to 40 m height. The spit and the Baltic beach – east from Jarosławiec – are generally inaccessible for tourists due to a military training ground located there (special permits are necessary). The lake is 5.1 km long and 3.7 km wide. Its maximum depth is 6.1 m and the average depth is 2.7 m. It is supplied by the following waterways: Klasztorna, Świdnik, Marszewka and the Główniczka canal. The lake is divided into two parts: western (smaller) and eastern. The division point is an isthmus between two peninsulas. A shallow strait created this way is strewn with underwater boulders – one of them protrudes above the surface of the water. On the lake there are four lookout piers, two in Jezierzany, one in Łąsko and in Królewie. It is also possible to moor boats there. They are the most beneficial places to admire nature of the area. You can also sail on the lake. You can go fishing, although on the western side it is forbidden to go boat fishing. There are zander, pike, tench, catfish, perch, roach, bream and eel. Wicko Lake is a shallow lake, prone to degradation and it is subject to accelerated eutrophication. The lake constitutes a part of the protected landscape “Embankment Zone West from Ustka”.

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