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- The big shifting sand dunes — The hallmark of the spit: huge, wind-sculpted dunes you can climb for dramatic panoramas. The sand moves over years, so the shapes change; climb early or late to avoid heat and get the best light.
- Pine-forest hiking trails — Narrow, scented paths thread the spine of the spit through mature pine and spruce. Trails are shaded, great for mushroom and berry season, and many are bike-friendly if you want to cover more ground.
- Curonian Lagoon and reedbeds — A shallow, quiet waterbody on the inland side packed with reedbeds and shallow fishing flats. It’s a top spot for calm kayaking, photography, and seeing waterfowl up close at dawn or dusk.
- Bird migration hotspots — Millions of birds funnel along the spit each spring and autumn. Look for raptors riding the thermals,
- The big shifting sand dunes — The hallmark of the spit: huge, wind-sculpted dunes you can climb for dramatic panoramas. The sand moves over years, so the shapes change; climb early or late to avoid heat and get the best light.
- Pine-forest hiking trails — Narrow, scented paths thread the spine of the spit through mature pine and spruce. Trails are shaded, great for mushroom and berry season, and many are bike-friendly if you want to cover more ground.
- Curonian Lagoon and reedbeds — A shallow, quiet waterbody on the inland side packed with reedbeds and shallow fishing flats. It’s a top spot for calm kayaking, photography, and seeing waterfowl up close at dawn or dusk.
- Bird migration hotspots — Millions of birds funnel along the spit each spring and autumn. Look for raptors riding the thermals, flocks of passerines in the trees, and organized ringing/observation points if you want guided info.
- Beaches and amber-hunting — Long, wide Baltic beaches where waves sometimes wash up small pieces of amber. Low tide and after storms are the best times to search—don’t dig or disturb protected areas, but you can often find little souvenirs.
- Dual-water viewpoints — A special thing here is that in a short walk you can stand where the Baltic Sea is on one side and the lagoon on the other. Sunrises and sunsets from these overlooks are simple but unforgettable.
- Marked nature trails and observation platforms — The park has boardwalks and viewing platforms that protect fragile dunes while giving excellent photo and wildlife-viewing points. Stick to the paths, bring water, and expect sandy footing in places.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.