Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: August 2026 | Dziwnów is a small seaside resort and port on the Polish Baltic coast, between Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg. Here you can find wide sandy beaches, a marina, restaurants and a classic Polish holiday atmosphere. We found it more or less by chance during a motorhome trip in Poland – and discovered a real little holiday gem.
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Dziwnow in Poland
Dziwnów is located on the Polish Baltic Sea coast in West Pomerania, about 40 kilometers east of Świnoujście. The town is located between the Baltic Sea and the Dziwna Strait, the strait that separates the island of Wolin from the Polish mainland.
Dziwnów is primarily a holiday resort, and during the summer it fills up with beachgoers, restaurants, ice cream stalls and various activities. We had never heard of the place before we came here – which made it all the more fun to discover how nice it actually was.
Things to see and do in Dziwnow
Dziwnów is primarily a seaside and holiday resort, so during the summer much of life revolves around the beach and the sea. The wide sandy beach is of course one of the main reasons to travel here, and along the dunes there is also a promenade that is perfect for a walk with a view of the Baltic Sea.
The port and boating are also an important part of Dziwnów. The town is located on the Dziwna Strait and has both a fishing port and a marina. A special attraction is the drawbridge over the Dziwna, which opens for passing boats. During the summer, you can also join various boat trips from the port.
If you want to see something more than the beach and boats, there are, among other things: Avenue of Sports Stars, a walking path with replicas of medals from famous Polish athletes, and the nature area Martwa Dziwna, a former part of the Dziwna natural outlet where there are walking and cycling paths. For families with children there is also a park with miniature lighthouses and model railways.
But above all, we think that Dziwnów is a place to take the day as it comes – swim, eat ice cream, sit down at an outdoor café and walk along the beach as the sun sets.
There are plenty of restaurants, outdoor cafes, bars and ice cream parlours here – just like a holiday resort should be. There are also plenty of activities for children, from shops selling bath toys to carousels and areas where you can play various games.
Evening walk at sunset
In the evening we took a walk in the warm weather. Fantastic heat even in the evening! We first walked past the beach disco where the atmosphere was great, and we walked back. The beach disco was very happy and good, the atmosphere was great and the whole place was dancing or talking to everyone.
We then continued along the beach until it became quiet and we were all alone. The palm trees are doing very well, and you could easily think you are in a more exotic place.
Camping Korab
The campsite where we stayed, Camping Korab, is perfectly located within short walking distance of shops, beach and restaurant. The campsite is fairly simple and consists of a large area of lawn, where you can stand wherever you like.
The service houses may not be anything to brag about, but they work. One good thing is that there is staff at the campsite 24/7, even at night. When we were here, not everyone spoke English, but with a little gesticulation and good will, you can still understand each other.
More to see and do in the neighbourhood
During your visit to Dziwnów, you can take the opportunity to discover other beautiful places nearby. Here you will find tips and inspiration:
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Katarina says:
Good continuation of your trip,,, Gdansk,,, where you have drunk wine in a farmhouse,,, fun as hell it was,,,, The Poles were good at partying, that's my only memory!
04 July 2010 - 23:27
Tove says:
It looks like you are doing great!!!! Keep it up!!! 😀
04 July 2010 - 23:28
Ferferi in Paris says:
What beautiful pictures, looks like pure paradise! Poland has always attracted me.
05 July 2010 - 0:47
Ninni says:
Looks perfectly okay! Want to go travelling NOW!
05 July 2010 - 7:31
Kersti says:
Hello on is
Oh how fun that you got away to the south.We have travelled Germany-Czech Republic-Slovakia then Hungary where we did Budapest for two days then we went on through Bosnia and down to Croatia and the city of Omis.There we stayed almost for a week and it must be great for a family with teenagers.Here is really cool rafting.Now we are on the island of Cres and here we stay for two weeks because now it is a holiday.
05 July 2010 - 17:32
admin says:
Kersti, what a great trip! Sounds a bit like what we want to do next year! Good with tips! Wish you a nice holiday!
06 July 2010 - 10:40
Anonymous says:
Have always travelled to Poland every year sometimes twice a year. Now covid 19 has made it so that it is no longer attractive, but I hope to start travelling again soon because Poland has many beautiful cities that you can visit and enjoy and the people are very nice.
Poland's admirers.
26 October 2021 - 0:16