Canoeing the Drawa
A fast, clear river in the heart of vast forests, with meanders, fallen trees and long stretches without roads or houses: the wildest canoe trip in western Poland.
The story
Drawa National Park, founded in 1990, protects the forests and the river valley; on the quieter stretches you may see beavers and kingfishers.
Why go
Because it is the right river for those who have already done a first trip and want something wilder.
Which wind
Good with Normal water level, days without thunderstorms
Avoid with Floods after rain; water too low in late summer
Practical information
- Activities
- Rafting and canoeing, Kayaking
- Level
- Intermediate
- Seabed
- Sand and stone riverbed, clear, cold water
- Best time
- May–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Rentals in Drawno and the villages along the river, with canoe transport; national park ticket required.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Biały Zdrój Południowy station, 16 km away. Alternatively: Krępa Krajeńska station, 16.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Szczecin-Goleniów Airport (SZZ), about 83 km away; with more flights, Poznań Airport (POZ) is about 101 km away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 75 mm), the driest April.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -3 to 2 °C | 2° -3° | 57 |
| Feb | from -2 to 5 °C | 5° -2° | 48 |
| Mar | from 0 to 9 °C | 9° 0° | 39 |
| Apr | from 3 to 14 °C | 14° 3° | 32 |
| May | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 47 |
| Jun | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 64 |
| Jul | from 14 to 24 °C | 24° 14° | 75 |
| Aug | from 15 to 25 °C | 25° 15° | 65 |
| Sep | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 44 |
| Oct | from 6 to 15 °C | 15° 6° | 55 |
| Nov | from 2 to 7 °C | 7° 2° | 49 |
| Dec | from -1 to 4 °C | 4° -1° | 49 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 87 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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Wind and thunderstorms can change within hours: before going in, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112, water rescue 601 100 100.