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Słowiński National Park

Słowiński National Park is a national park in Poland, established in 1967, covering 186 km² (72 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Poland's 23 national parks.

Area
186 km²
Established
1967
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
GDN · 83 km
Słowiński National Park
Photo: AjriszZona · CC BY 3.0

Nearest airports to Słowiński National Park

  1. 1
    Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport Flag of PolandGdańsk, Poland Airports in PolandTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    GDN83 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Bornholm Airport Flag of DenmarkRønne, Denmark Airports in Denmark
    RNN168 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport Flag of PolandBydgoszcz, Poland Airports in PolandTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BZG184 kmstraight line

More about Słowiński National Park

Słowiński National Park is one of 23 national parks in Poland. It covers 186 km² (18,600 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #6 largest national park in Poland (5.9% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1967, 59 years ago — the first national parks in Poland date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Słowiński National Park

The closest airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), about 83 km away — around 1 h 48 min by car; alternatively Bornholm Airport (RNN, 168 km). Other national parks within reach include Bory Tucholskie National Park (46 km²), Wolin National Park (109 km²), Drawa National Park (114 km²) and Stenshuvud National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Słowiński National Park?

186 km² — about 18,600 hectares or 72 square miles.

When was Słowiński National Park established?

In 1967 — 59 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Słowiński National Park?

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), about 83 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Słowiński National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.