Sustainable Tourism

By Ryszard Zdrojewski

The Baltic Sea gives a lot of tourism opportunities, but sometimes getting to the sandy beaches is a problem. Koszalin, which doesn't have a direct access to sea, is strongly connected with Mielno. Mielno is a lively resort, the biggest in the middle part of Polish coastline. But the main road connecting Koszalin with Mielno is often congested, especially during the summer weekends. The car fumes pollute the air. In order to find an alternative way to Mielno, thanks to the efforts of local and regional authorities, the railroad connection between Koszalin and Mielno was reactivated after 14 years. The first route took place on 18 July 2008. The railroad connection was working until the end of August. About 52.000 passengers decided for the railway connection. As a result, the problem of congested road was partly solved. It is eco-friendly, quick and comfortable way of transport. Wisely planned and realized, this venture has significantly improved the quality of life, and it is a step towards sustainable development of tourism.