Gmina Darłowo

Gmina Darłowo is a rural administrative entity in northwestern Poland on the southern Baltic coast. The territory includes several villages and settlements surrounded by forests and wetlands in a flat landscape.

The territory became part of the pomeranian lands in the 12th century when western areas were granted to Cistercian monks. This monastic influence shaped the settlement patterns and development of the region.

The municipality contains several Gothic churches from the 13th and 14th centuries that define the village landscapes. These buildings remain important gathering places and reflect the religious traditions of the local communities.

The municipality is administered from the town of Darłowo, which lies outside the administrative boundaries. Visitors should know this is a rural area where services and shops are spread across several villages rather than concentrated in one place.

The Słowińskie Błota nature reserve near Słowino village protects one of Poland's best-preserved raised bogs of Baltic type. This rare ecosystem attracts nature enthusiasts who come to explore the original wetland landscape.

Location: Sławno County

Capital city: Darłowo

Shares border with: Gmina Malechowo, Gmina Sławno, Gmina Postomino, Darłowo, Gmina Mielno, Gmina Sianów

Website: http://ugdarlowo.pl

GPS coordinates: 54.41667,16.41667

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03