What Natural Landmarks in Poland Are Worth Visiting?

How to make the most of a holiday or weekend in Poland?

Where to go and what to see?

In this guide, we'll talk about remarkable places in various corners of the country. Poland is home to fantastic national nature parks and reserves, mountains and sea, islands and lakes, forests and valleys.

Visiting these places with their breathtaking natural beauty will leave you with unforgettable memories and true enjoyment.

Wolin National Park

Location: Wolin Island, West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Woliński Park Narodowy is the only national park in Poland situated on an island in the Baltic Sea. Here you'll see nearly hundred-metre-high cliffs along the coastline, forest, and a white sandy beach. The island has three observation decks.

Krutyń

Where it is: Mrągowo County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. In the Polish village of Krutyń there is a lake of the same name, from which flows a river also called the Krutynia. This extraordinarily beautiful place (the river is sometimes called the most beautiful in Poland) is a true magnet for kayaking enthusiasts.

Kościeliska Valley

Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Dolina Kościeliska is one of the most popular leisure destinations in the Polish Tatra Mountains. Here you'll find limestone cliffs, caves, gorges, and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Crooked Forest

Location: Nowe Czarnowo, Gryfino County (West Pomeranian Voivodeship).

The Crooked Forest (Krzywy Las) is a nature monument — a patch of forest covering up to 2 hectares, where pine trees are bent at a 90° angle to the ground. There are about one hundred trees in total, making it a fascinating and highly photogenic spot for tourists in Poland.

Lake Hańcza

Where it is: Podlaskie Voivodeship. Lake Hańcza is located within the Suwałki Landscape Park. Hańcza is the deepest lake in Poland. The shoreline is dotted with enormous boulders, and the lake's waters are remarkably clear and clean. The area is especially popular among diving enthusiasts.

Ojców National Park

Where it is: Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Mysterious limestone cliffs are the main draw for visitors to Ojcowski Park Narodowy. It is the smallest national park in Poland, with three quarters of its area covered by forest. Located just a short distance from Kraków.

Bieszczady Mountains

Where it is: Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The Polish Bieszczady (Beskids) form part of the Carpathian mountain range. The popular Bieszczadzki Park Narodowy is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. The Bieszczady are ideal for hiking.

Table Mountains National Park

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Park Narodowy Gór Stołowych lies in the central Sudetes. The unique landscape of the Table Mountains is truly impressive — you'll find vast plateaus, flat and sheer rock faces, deep gorges, and entire rocky labyrinths.

Roztocze National Park

Location: Lublin Voivodeship. Roztoczański Park Narodowy is a great option for a cycling trip. It has a well-developed network of bike paths that allow you to explore the entire park. You also stand a good chance of encountering local wildlife — for example, the native Konik horses or deer.

Morskie Oko

Where it is: Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The Polish Tatra Mountains hold many natural gems, and one of the most stunning is Morskie Oko (Sea Eye). This glacial lake is surrounded by dwarf pine forest. Its green waters have been recognised by journalists as one of the five most beautiful lakes in the world.