
Nadmorski Landscape Park
Since 1978
Location:
84-120 Władysławowo
ul.Morska 6
tel.(058)6740685
fax. (058) 6740311
email: nadmorpk@friko4.onet.pl
Park Area -18804 ha, including:
Nadmorski Landscape Park includes the area of the coast from Bialogory in the west and the Hel Peninsula in the east. In the middle of the park is the Puck Bay. The southern border of the park is lined by Rewe and Mechelinki villages. The park lays in the South Baltic Coastal Zone which is partly comprised of Kasiubian land.
The park is comprised of many different types of landscapes and plants. Nadmorski park was one of the first landscape parks in Poland. The park is covered with nature that is very valuable on a cultural and even world scale, which also has very high recreational values. The land part of the park is bordered by sea coast and is therefore affected by erosion from the sea. This land part includes: the Hel Peninsula, part of Kasiubian Sand Barrier, Bialogore, parts of Kepy Swarzewskiej and Puckiej, and the valley of the Plutnicy river.
There are many dynamic, natural processes occurring in the area between the sea and the land in the park. These processes are especially visible on the Hel Peninsula (coastal erosion) and at the cliff in Jastrzebia Gora (which is falling down).
The South Baltic Sea coastline is composed of several different types of coastland: cliff, dunes, wetland, and sandbars. Each different type of coastline that exists in the South Baltic can be found in Nadmorski Landscape Park.

The sea not only has natural effects on the land, but also on the ecosystems around the sea. Here you can find many different types of ecosystems-some of which are unique to Europe. Forest covers 47% of the park area. It's function is to protect the soil, dunes and cliffs from erosion.
The most common species of tree are: pine, birch, alder, oak and beech trees. Many herbaceous plants can be found in this area, including: sand sedge and maram grass (especially on the dunes).
Two interesting plant species which are under national protection are the sea-holly and the sea pea. Some species which can be found in Nadmorski Landscape Park are unique to Poland, such as: sea-plantain, sweet gale (also known as Dutch or bog myrtle), cloud-berry, crow-berry, Siberian iris, and sword lily.
The rich fauna is a result of many different ecosystems in one place. There are many different kinds of birds here as well. Such as: buzzard, sparrow hawk, ruff, sandpiper, shelduck and the garganey. Each spring and fall it is easy to catch a glimpse of different flocks in flight because the landscape park lies in the path of many migratory patterns--this is known as the Baltic Migration Path. Some birds fly south for the winter but some brave the cold and stay in the region for the winter. Many of these birds can be found in the Puck Bay area the entire year. Two species, swan and wild duck, specifically fly to the Puck Bay to spend the winter.
The waters of the Puck Bay, because of their good conditions, are perfect for plant and animal life with an affinity for sweet water and salt water. The Puck Bay is a unique area on the Polish coast because from time to time seals and dolphins can be found here. The rest of the water around the landscape park is rich in nutrients and different flora and fauna are able to flourish. This water is one of the items under protection in the Baltic area.
The Nadmorski Park area is rich with folklore and tradition.
Valuable monuments of culture and history connected to the local sea tradition can be found here. Many houses from old villages dating back to the early 1900's still exist in the area. There are churches in Puck and Hel which date back to the 14th and 15th centuries. There is also a fortification in Hel from World War II.
The head office of Nadmorski Landscape Park is in Hallerowka in Wladyslawowo. The office is a group of buildings which belonged to General Joseph Hallera. There is also a small nature museum located here.