What to see in Kopalino - a guide to the wild village on the Baltic Sea

Kopalino is located in the Choczewo commune , Wejherowo County, Pomeranian Voivodeship. This Baltic Sea village, with its agricultural and forestry character, is known primarily for its summer tourism. You won't find a promenade, pier, or crowds here like in large resorts—and that's precisely its greatest advantage.

Wild beach - the most important attraction

The heart of Kopalino is the beach , located about 2 kilometers from the village center. A path leads to it through a pine forest. The shore is wide, with fine, light yellow sand and milky dunes covered with gray-green grass. It's one of the least crowded stretches of the Polish coast—ideal for long walks, swimming, and watching the sunset over the sea.

Lubiatowo - right next door

Just about 2 km from Kopalino lies the neighboring village of Lubiatowo , with convenient access to beach no. 44 and a large parking lot. The shared stretch of coastline between Kopalino and Lubiatowo is the area's calling card: a wide beach, high dunes, and a pine forest descending almost to the sea.

Stilo Lighthouse

A few kilometers east, in the village of Osetnik (formerly Stilo), stands the Stilo Lighthouse —one of the most beautiful on the Polish coast. Its metal tower measures 33.4 meters, and the light is 75 meters above sea level. Built between 1904 and 1906, it's a great day trip destination from Kopalino.

Nature: yew trees, forests and lakes

The Choczewskie Cisy nature reserve is located nearby, one of the largest yew concentrations in Pomerania. Kopalino is surrounded by pine and mixed forests, ideal for mushroom picking, and the commune boasts the coastal lakes Sarbsko and Choczewskie , popular with anglers and birdwatchers.

The surrounding area and interesting facts

In recent years, the Choczewo commune has gained importance as the chosen location for Poland's first nuclear power plant, "Lubiatowo-Kopalino." Despite the planned investment, the village itself retains a peaceful, intimate character. The Słowiński National Park, with its shifting sand dunes near Łeba, is also within easy reach.

Kopalino is a place for those seeking the tranquility of a forest, a wild beach, and the Baltic Sea without the hustle and bustle of the city. Pack a blanket, a thermos, and good shoes—and head to the shore.