At the fishing harbour where the Łupawa meets the sea, one defining side of Rowy comes into view; routes through forest and dunes and towards the sea reveal another. The town also has the history of a fishing village, a Neo-Romanesque church and a museum exhibition on the changing coastal landscape. This gives you a choice of culture, river scenery and longer routes for your stay.
Fishing Harbour on the Łupawa
The fishing harbour lies at the mouth of the Łupawa. Rowy was first mentioned as a fishing harbour in 1282 and has a long tradition as a fishing village. The river also offers an opportunity for kayaking: kayakers can follow the Łupawa waterway. The harbour and paddling are two distinct ways to connect with the river landscape. If, when choosing where to stay, you are interested in life on the water as well as the coast, both are part of Rowy’s character.
Church and Local Tradition
The Neo-Romanesque church in Rowy was built between 1844 and 1849 from hewn glacial granite stones. There is also a black stone on its façade. According to a weather legend, it is said to herald a storm when it gets wet. The building’s history and the local tradition offer two different perspectives on the same place: one focuses on its construction date and materials, the other on a local story. As well as its fishing history, Rowy therefore offers a tangible point of interest in its cultural history.
Routes between Forest, Lake and Coast
The 17-kilometre circular route Rowy–Dołgie Małe–Rowy passes through the forest complexes of Słowiński National Park to Lake Dołgie Małe. It then runs through wooded dunes to the sea and back to Rowy parallel to the coast. Forest, lake, dunes and coastal scenery follow one another along the route. If you would like to include a longer nature route in your plans, its length and this sequence of landscapes are useful points of reference.
Another route to consider is the international R-10 “Nadmorski” coastal cycle route. It runs for 38 kilometres through the Gmina Ustka and reaches Rowy at the eastern boundary with the Gmina Smołdzino. The 20-kilometre route between Rowy and Przewłoka is called “Szlak Zwiniętych Torów”. The details distinguish the options: the R-10 is explicitly identified as a coastal cycle route, while the connection between the towns and its length provide a guide to the Szlak Zwiniętych Torów.
Exhibition and Practical Information
The branch of the Słowiński National Park Museum in Rowy presents the exhibition “Plaża – cztery pory roku” (“Beach – Four Seasons”). It explores changes in the sandy area near the coast and the beach’s seasonal biodiversity, particularly the changing birdlife. This means the focus is not only on the beach as a landscape, but also on how it changes and the life it supports throughout the year. The branch is partially adapted for people with reduced mobility. If this is important for your plans, check the current arrangements before your visit.
The tourist information office is at ul. Nadmorska 17 and is open in July and August. If you plan to visit during these months, it is advisable to check the current opening hours in advance.
Discover more destinations: Dąbrówno, Grabno, Widzino, Objazda, Słupsk, Ustka, Witkowo, Wrzeście.
For the main travel overview: Słupsk.
