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Our suggested route through northern Kashubia starts at Wejherowo, with the Calvary, which consists of 26 chapels. This is very interesting for its Baroque artwork and its lovely location in the surrounding woods and hills. It’s worth visiting Pilates Palace (Pałac Piłata), the Church of the Three Crosses (Kościoł Trzech Krzyży) and the Lord’s Tomb chapel (Grób Chrystusa). From Wejherowo it’s best to go to  Puck. This is one of the biggest settlements on the Puck Bay. It is characterised by the healing influences of the sea climate, clean sea and beautiful sandy beaches. The district of Puck possesses a long stretch of coastline of Puck Bay with high cliffs, woods, beaches and excellent conditions for practising water sports. The shallow waters of the Puck Bay, with a depth of no more than 1,5m has become a paradise for fanatics of windsurfing and kitesurfing. The area is popular among learners of these sports and there are many water sports schools based here.
It’s only a few kilometres from Puck to Swarzewo, home of the famous Marian Sanctuary, known throughout Pomerania . On 16th July and 8th September, patron saint festivals take place here, and Kashubians make a pilgrimage to the Star of the Sea (a little figure of Madonna and child) - the patron of fishermen.
The Hel Peninsula (Mierzeja Helska) is the longest peninsula in Poland stretching 34km. We suggest that you visit it by bicycle, using the newly-built cycle paths, which travel the full length and enable you to avoid the frequent traffic jams. The cycle trail starts in Władysławowo. This is one of those seaside towns which comes to life in the summer season. The rich program of events ensures that there’s something for everyone. Symbolic of the town is the Fisherman’s House (Dom Rybaka) from which, if the weather permits, you can see the whole peninsula, as far as Hel. The most interesting building here is the Church of Our Lady (Wniebowzięcia NMP), an example of modern church architecture. It’s also worth going down the recently established Alley of Sports Stars (Aleją Gwiazd Sportu), connected with the nearby Centre for Olympic Training (Ośrodek Przygotowań Olimpijskich) in Cetniewo.
Going the length of the peninsula, we pass such places as: Chalupy, Kuznica, Jastarnia, Jurata. In all of these places over the last few years there have been innumerable developments in the infrastructure for tourists. Currently, they are resorts with exclusive hotels and beautiful promenades.
Hel is situated at the end of the peninsula, one of the best-known fishing towns. Here, you can visit the University of Gdansk’s Marine Station (Stację Morską), where there are sympathetic seals. Other attractions include the lighthouse (Latarnię Morską) and Museum of Fishing (Muzeum Rybołówstwa).
To the west of the peninsula, we go to the northernmost point in Poland - to the Rozewie Promontory (Przyladka Rozewie). Climbing the lighthouse at sunset affords unforgettable views. Jastrzebia Gora, a few kilometres further from Rozewie, is a great place for entertainment until the early hours. From here it’s not far to Krokowa, where the palace complex with its surrounding moat and parks is a wonderful place to rest.
For younger tourists, a nice attraction might be a trip to the only Lower European Caves in Poland at Mechowo. This is of unique geological interest, formed from sand from the Ice Age, cemented with carboniferous limestone, with an underground tunnel 50m long.




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