The article on page 30 of South Baltic for culture and national heritage explores how cultural and natural heritage can strengthen tourism across the South Baltic region through transnational cooperation. Although the text itself is published in Polish, its message is highly relevant for tourism stakeholders across Europe, particularly in countries participating in South Baltic cooperation frameworks.

The South Baltic region includes partner countries such as Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Lithuania, all of which share a rich, interconnected cultural landscape shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and exchange along the Baltic Sea. The article highlights how historic castles, palaces, cultural landscapes and cross-border heritage routes can be transformed into coherent tourism products that encourage visitors to explore regions rather than individual sites.

A key tourism takeaway from the article is the importance of creating thematic routes and cultural itineraries that link heritage sites across borders. These routes help extend visitor stays, distribute tourism flows more evenly and strengthen the visibility of lesser-known destinations. By combining cultural heritage with landscape, local narratives and community involvement, destinations can offer immersive experiences aligned with current demand for experiential and slow travel.

For Poland and Germany, the article underlines the potential of heritage cooperation in border regions, where shared history can become a joint tourism asset rather than a dividing line. For Denmark, Sweden and Lithuania, similar approaches support coastal and regional tourism development by connecting heritage to nature-based and cultural experiences. This cross-border perspective reinforces European values of cooperation, cultural dialogue and shared identity.

From a broader European tourism perspective, the article demonstrates how heritage-based tourism can support sustainable destination development. By focusing on authenticity, preservation and community engagement, cultural tourism initiatives in the South Baltic region help reduce pressure on mass-tourism hotspots while supporting local economies. The approach aligns with European priorities for sustainable tourism planning, regional cohesion, and responsible travel.

The article shows that when culture and heritage are embedded in cross-border strategies, tourism becomes not only an economic driver but also a tool for long-term regional resilience and cooperation.

The article is available online in Polish in the PDF publication here:
https://www.cpe.gov.pl/fe/eyJpdiI6ImxhTDFEWnlhbG93WlwvWWRRRW1WSmlBPT0iLCJ2YWx1ZSI6ImRcL0lBUjIwbHFtOVMrcGU0T3JaK3l4SjEzSk5mZWZmakEwNjdTcWo0emF5MUI2MUFqQWFvSk1yMmpNR1Q2RnN2TE9lRSs3N0dydjUxaGd6UEF2ZDhTYlNGOHpkbXpzZVFqbjhKZ1pxSm8wMD0iLCJtYWMiOiIzMjhmNjZmOTQwNGU5M2I0NDMyMWI5YjAyMTVjMmJlNjhiNGFkZWU4MjdmODRhN2E4NGMyZTRiY2E1NTA1YTg1In0=

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