Blog

Articles about the area, attractions and stays at Różane Domki.

Mushrooms on the floor of a pine forest

Mushroom foraging in the coastal pine forests: forest treasures around Smołdzino

The pine forests around Smołdzino are a mushroom paradise. When to head into the woods, what to look for, which rules to follow, and how to enjoy a safe forest outing.

Read more
Lake Łebsko — view of the water surface and the dunes

Boat trip on Lake Łebsko: the moving dunes from the water

The most scenic road to the dunes runs across the water. What a boat trip on Łebsko offers, where it departs from, and how to fit it into your stay in Smołdzino.

Read more
White-tailed eagle — the eagle observed around Lakes Gardno and Łebsko

Birdwatching at Gardno and Łebsko: the bird paradise of Słowiński National Park

Around 257 bird species, lakes on major migratory routes and a white-tailed eagle circling over the water. Where, when and how to watch birds from a base in Smołdzino.

Read more
Wide, wild beach on the Baltic Sea in Słowiński National Park

Wild Baltic beaches and amber-hunting: the sea without crowds near Smołdzino

Wide, wild beaches stretching for kilometres with no sign of concrete. How to find them, when to look for amber, and how to enjoy the Baltic safely from a base in Smołdzino.

Read more
Czołpino lighthouse among pine trees

Czołpino lighthouse: 128 steps to the park's most breathtaking panorama

A lighthouse on a forested dune, and from its gallery — forest, sand and sea in a single frame. How to get there, what to expect, and what to combine with a visit to Czołpino.

Read more
The moving Wydma Łącka dune in Słowiński National Park

The moving dunes and Wydma Łącka: how to plan a trip to the wandering desert

A wandering desert just a few kilometres from Smołdzino. How to reach Wydma Łącka, how to get there, when to go for the best light, and what to bring — a complete guide.

Read more
A kayaker on a wild forested river in Pomerania

Kayaking the Łupawa River: a wild Pomeranian waterway for beginners and experienced paddlers

The Łupawa is one of the most beautiful wild rivers in Pomerania. We explain how to plan a kayaking trip from our base in Smołdzino — from gentle stretches to fast-water rapids.

Read more
Cyclist on a woodland path

Cycling around Słowiński National Park: routes, loops and trip ideas

The flat terrain and network of forest roads make the Smołdzino area a paradise for cyclists. Here are our favourite routes, loops and ideas for cycling excursions.

Read more
A dog on a forest path through a coastal pine woodland

Walking with a dog by the sea: where to hike with your four-legged companion near Smołdzino

Travelling with a dog? We share the best walking spots around Smołdzino — forest tracks, the shores of Lake Gardno, and the rules you need to know inside the national park.

Read more
Observation tower on Rowokół hill above Lake Gardno

Rowokół Observation Tower: The Sacred Hill of the Slavs and the Most Beautiful View in the Area

The highest point on the coast, right on the doorstep of Różane Domki: the legend of the sacred hill of the Slavs, forest trails to the summit and a panorama of Gardno, the dunes and the Baltic from the observation tower.

Read more
The shifting Wydma Łącka dune in Słowiński National Park

Around Różane Domki: Słowiński National Park, Shifting Dunes and Baltic Beaches

Everything worth seeing around Smołdzino: shifting dunes, the Czołpino lighthouse, coastal lakes and the wild beaches of the Baltic Sea — a practical guide from the hosts of Różane Domki.

Read more