Today marks the 58th anniversary of Slovinski National Park, one of Poland’s 23 national parks and one of only two coastal parks in the country, alongside Wolin National Park.
Located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship on the Baltic Sea coast, Slovinski National Park was established to protect the pristine beauty of a diverse natural landscape. The park encompasses seaside lakes, bogs, peatlands, meadows, coastal forests, and, most notably, its iconic moving sand dunes—a phenomenon unique in Europe.
“The unique character of the Slovinski National Park has been recognized internationally, reflected in the park’s inclusion in various global conventions and agreements for nature conservation,”
the park’s website states.
In 1977, the park gained global recognition when it became part of UNESCO’s “Man and the Biosphere” (MAB) program. This initiative aims to establish a worldwide network of biosphere reserves, preserving areas of ecological significance for future generations.
As Slovinski National Park celebrates its rich heritage, it continues to be a sanctuary for rare ecosystems and a symbol of Poland’s commitment to preserving its natural treasures.