Seven wonders of pomerania

Seven wonders of Pomerania

Natural Treasures of Europe

Table of contents

• Wieżyca (mountain)• Hel (peninsula)• Żuławy • The Baltic Sea• Orłowski Cliff• Słowiński National Park• Oliwski National Park


The highest hill in Pomerania, with 329 meters of height. The tip is overgrown by beeches and has its own tower called John Paul II Tower.

Wieżyca (mountain)Natural Treasures of Europe

There are ski slopes and a ski lift.


The top of Wieżyca with some of its slopes has been a nature reserve called"Szczyt Wieżyca" since 1962, it is the area of 33,6 ha.


One of the hills…Natural Treasures of Europe

Hel Peninsula

That long sand bar peninsula is located by The Baltic Sea. It is about 34 km long, width ranges from 150m in the narrowest part, to 3km at the tip. The area is 160 km2. The coast from open seaside is smooth, while from the bayside is jagged.



There is a specific microclimate on the Peninsula. It is strongly influenced by the sea arounded it. Because of its unique form the whole Hel Peninsula has been the National Park since 1978. The highest dunes are Góra Szwedów(15 above the sea level) and Bocianie Gnizdo. In the waters around the Hel Peninsula there are sea fish (flounders, herrings, cods,salmons) and freshwater fish (pikes, perches). There are also lots of different animals that can be seen in the area: seals, dolphins, porpoises, sea gulls, deer, hares, boars, foxes, hegdehogs and many more.


Żuławy

Żuławy Wiślane is the alluvial delta area of the Vistula. It is only about 2 percent of the Polish area, however because of its uniqueness it is worth to pay special attention to it. Everything here is unique: the landscape, natural environment and history.Its shape is similar to inverted triangle whose top is located in a fork of Vistula and Nogat, close to Biała Góra. On the opposite side there is Mierzeja Wiślana.


Generally, there are three parts of this region: Żuławy Gdańskie also called Żuławy Stablewskie (on the west side of Vistula), Żuławy Wielkie (between Vistula and Nogat) and Żuławy Elbląskie also called Small ones (on the east side). This territory includes about 1.700 square kilometers. More then a quarter of the region is situated below sea level. The biggest depressed areas are located near to Raczki Elbląskie (about 1.8 meters below sea level). It is also the lowest place in Poland.


Until now, there are differences in determining the meaning of the word ‘Żuławy’. Some researchers claim that it is connected to the Prussian word ‘sulava’ which precisely means ‘an island’. However the others assure that its origin is associated with Polish noun ‘żuł’ which is nowadays translated as ‘forest mud’. Both agree that water is an element which was necessary to create delta of the Vistula.


Delta began arising about six thousand years ago. The water of Vistula and many smaller rivers carrying its mud and sand, put them into former bay. Therefore famous soils of this area were created. Natural processes that led to the formation of the delta, also decided of the characteristic shape of the surface.


The Baltic Sea Natural Treasures of Europe

General information:

• Location Europe• Max length 1,600 km (990 mi)• Max width 193 km (120 mi)• Surface area 377,000 km2• Average depth 55 m (180 ft)• Water volume 20,000 km3

• The Baltic Sea is the second largest brackish water basin in the world in terms of water volume.

• The water is mixture of ocean water and fresh water brought by numerous rivers.


Life in the Baltic Sea

• The Baltic is a young sea in geological terms, with relatively few species. Freshwater species live in its brackish waters alongside truly marine species more associated with saltwater conditions. All of the species in the Baltic have adapted to cope with its cold winter temperatures. Though few species may be present, the certain species can be extremely abundant in numerical terms.


Harmul substances

• Harmful substances deriving from human activity reach the Baltic Sea from many different sources. Oil spills release large amounts of hydrocarbons into the sea. Radioactive fallout reaches the Baltic either airborne or carried by sea currents.

• Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury are directly harmful to the environment.Harmful substances also accumulate in organisms. We should remember to care about our environment, because it can rebound upon us someday.


Beaches and coast dunes.


Important spieces living in Bay of Gdańsk

• Seal

• Herring

• Propoise

• Sprat

• Cod

• Salmon

• Sturgeon



Orlowski Cliff

Steep seashore Redłowska Clumps in Gdynia, located within the district Redłowo, and preferably visible from located in the immediate vicinity of the district Orlowo. Other names of this Klif in Redłowo are Cypel Orłowski or Orla Head.It is made mainly of clay glacial of moraine origin. It is over 650 m long and 600 m high.


The Cliff is made of Igneous rocks: granitoids, porphyry, pegmatites, sjenitymetamorphic rocks: gneisses, quartzites.


On the beach there are dark-brown layer of sand, which form a cluster of heavy minerals (eg magnetite, manganese, zirconium, titanium). They are destroyed source igneous and metamorphic rocks. At the foot of the cliff there are also layers of lignite.


However Promontory Orlowski, consists mainly of clay works. The southern part is characterized by a predominance of the cliff osypiskowych processes, and the North - landslide.Orlowski cliff is divided into two parts:dead - unaffected abrasion, having the form of vegetated landslides - extends to the port in Gdyniaactive - steep wall hanging towards the sea, exposed to abrasionCliff slopes are covered by a variety of vegetation. Some landslides and steep slopes often occupied by coltsfoot. At the foot of the cliff one by one settles sea buckthorn, which is under protection. While on the slopes of the cliff there are patches of scrub with a broom prevailing miotlastym.



Along the coastal cliff walking path leads to Sopot. Following the summit of the slope you can see the panorama of the Hel Peninsula, the port of Gdynia and the beach. The Orłowski cliff is visited by many tourist in every season.


Słowiński National Park is visited by thousands of tourists who love beauty and

flexibility of this area. It was founded in 1967. This national park is one of 23 national parks in Poland. It is situated in the central part of polish seaside in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.


Characteristic elements of this park are lakes next to the sea, swamps, fields, mires, seaside forests and the most known

element which are moving sand dunes. Symbol of the Park is Seagull.


Worth visiting places in Słowiński Nationoal Park:

• Moving sand dunes with the highest - Mount Łącka (42 meters above sea level, speed of moving- 3,5-10 m/year)

• Lighthouse Czołpino and the nature path Lantern

• Saint Mount od Kashubs – Rowokół with sight seeing tower

• Museum of Słowinian Villages in Kluki


Oliwski National Park

It is the last of town parks, which survive to our Times. Park Oliwski is an oasis of beauty and silence in noisy district of city. If you’re looking for a great place to relax and purifacation of spirit you just know where to find it.


The beginning of todays park was a small monastery garden created by Cistercians at the end of 12th century. fully recreational and decorative it have been Since 16th century.


The most-known part of garden is the avenue along lindens 112 meters long. Height of trees is 15 meters. This make a illusion that the sea is just behind the garden, which is actually 2 kilometers further. Cistercian monks used to call it „The way to eternity”. In the parallel of „Lindens Avenue” is part of garden called „Paradise”. On one of the Paradise alleys there is an object called „Cave of Whisper”. If one Man stands in one of the large shells and second one in the opposite they are able to talk in whispers.



Value of the Park Oliwski is that we find there precious specimens of flora from almost All continents. Here grow wonderful european larch, American tulip tree, rare Japanese Larch, great Castanea sativa and many other exotic trees.


Park Oliwski was made available for inhabitants in 1860 and to this Day is a favorite place for people of the city where thay can just walk and relax. Being in the park is a great opportunity to visit cathedra Oliwa, which is chose as a one of the 7 wonders of Poland. In the cathedral there are about 20 historical altars, which represents the architectural styles of the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo.


Presentation has been prepared by:

*M.Danielewicz

*J.Głuszek

*P.Łukasiuk

*P.Pietrzak

*P.Putko

*M.Szmidt

Sources used:

*http://pl.wikipedia.org/

The rest of the material was prepared by ourselves, including taking photos and learning about these topics.

Natural Treasures of Europe The presentation

XX High School, Gdańsk, Polska

Supervision: Aleksandra Rachoń, Consultation: Daniel Łumianek

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