Chałupy between the Baltic Sea and Puck Bay

Chałupy is a seaside resort at the base of the Hel Peninsula, between the Baltic Sea and Puck Bay.

Beach and bay

On the open-sea side, Chałupy has a wide beach. The waters of Puck Bay near Chałupy are shallow and calm. This places two distinct coastal features side by side: the wide beach on the open sea and the bay’s calm, shallow waters. If you focus primarily on the coastal landscape when choosing a destination, these differences can help you distinguish between the two sides of the town.

Water sports in Chałupy

The shallow, calm waters of Puck Bay offer ideal conditions for windsurfing in Chałupy. During the season, the town has water sports schools and equipment rental outlets. At the pier, FunSurf runs a school and rental service for windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoiling and surfing. The bay’s conditions are therefore a specific point of reference for windsurfing, while the seasonal services at the pier cover several water sports. If you are planning a particular activity, the character of the water and the seasonal services are two distinct points to consider.

Cycling route and rail connection

The R10 runs through Chałupy along the Hel Peninsula; the route goes from Władysławowo via Chałupy to Kuźnica. For cycling travellers, this shows where the town lies along the route described. Near the fishing harbour, there is a rest area with bicycle racks, benches, a repair kit and an information board, as well as a view of the bay. Chałupy also has a railway connection, as do other holiday resorts on the Hel Peninsula. The cycling route and railway connection offer different planning information: one describes the route across the peninsula, while the other indicates the town’s rail links.

Boat festival and architecture

Every year at the end of July, Chałupy hosts the “Kaszëbszczie bôtë pod żôglame” (“Kashubian Boats under Sail”) festival. At the event, visitors can watch races featuring old fishing boats, including Pomerankas and rowing, sailing and punt boats. The annual event thus brings together a variety of traditional boat types. If you want to plan your trip around this event, check the specific dates for the year in question.

Another cultural highlight is St. Anne’s Church. Its overall form is reminiscent of a Checz, a traditional fishermen’s cottage. While the festival focuses on old fishing boats, the church’s architecture evokes the image of a fishermen’s cottage. “Overall form” refers to the shape of the building as a whole. The Checz influence thus draws attention to the church’s form, with the traditional fishermen’s cottage serving as the point of comparison for this architectural similarity. This makes the architectural connection clearer for interested visitors.

Discover other destinations: Chłapowo, Ostrowo.

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