The Concrete Ship
The wreck of the tanker, which was bombarded and sunk in 1945, can be seen on Lake Dąbie, near Inoujście. It owes its moniker “Concrete Ship” to the fact that its hull was made with reinforced concrete.

Slavs’ and Vikings’ Center
In the open-air museum located on Ostrów Island you can see a reconstructed village from the early Middle Ages.
The Slavs and Vikings Center is on the Ostrów Island opposite the town of Wolin. Access to the Center of Slavs and Vikings leads from Wolin along Zamkowa Street or national road No. 3 from Szczecin, turning into provincial road No. 111. There is also the possibility of accessing provincial road No. 111, leaving national road No. 3 on the Goleniów bypass. In Recław, follow road signs.
In the area of the Center of Slavs and Vikings, an open-air museum was created, where you can see the reconstruction of a dozen residential and craft buildings from the early Middle Ages - from the 9th to the 11th century. Visitors can see replicas of furniture, tools, and everyday objects. You can also take part in workshops of clay modeling, felt production, writing with goose feathers, early medieval drill, archery, and try a Viking snack. All the attractions are aimed at getting to know, in a way other than in a museum, how people lived 1000 years ago.
Every year at the turn of July and August, the Slavs and Vikings Festival is held here. At that time, crowds of warriors gather here for one of the largest and most international early medieval events in the world. Participants present old crafts, historical music, staging of historical events, regattas, and cruises with replicas of historical boats. There are also numerous games and activities as well as historical lectures.
The open-air museum also hosts other events: Archeological Picnic, Young Birch Day, Midsummer Night, Honey Harvesting, Experimental Archeology Workshops, Slavic Harvest Festival, September Workshops, Dziady Event.
Invitations to events are addressed to individual tourists, groups and schools for an interesting educational program and a unique encounter with history.

Royal Gate
Completed in 1728, the gate was an element of city fortifications built by the Prussians. Previously occupied by an art gallery, the gate now serves as a coffee house.
The Royal Gate is one of the two city gates that have survived to our times from the extensive line of fortifications in Szczecin. The building was erected in the years 1725-1728 according to the design of the Dutch architect Gerhard van Wallrawe. The Royal Gate - previously known as the "Anklamer Tor" - was erected on the site of the former Mill Gate. This name was in force until 1840, from 1841 the gate is called the Royal Gate in honor of its founder, King Frederick William I.
As in the case of Brama Portowa, the walls of the buildings are decorated with sculptures by Bartholome Damarat. On the gate we will find, among others Mars with sword and shield and Hercules with club and lion skin. Above the passage there is a panoply with a shield and a Prussian eagle, the whole is surrounded by a chain of the Order of the Black Eagle, and at the top there is a crown. The King's Gate is decorated with carved elements of weapons, armor, shields and banners.
During the Second World War, for fear of damage, the decorations were dismantled, hidden in the forest, and the building was planted with ivy. Thanks to this, the object was not damaged. The decorations hidden in the Arkona Forest were found in 1957 and reinstalled on the gate.
In 1994, the facility was modernized, in the 1990s the building housed an art gallery, and since 2000, the Gateway Jazz Cafe has been operating at the gate.
The building was entered on the provincial list of monuments in June 1954

"Gąsierzyno" Marina
One of the smallest marinas on the West Pomeranian Sailing Route with a maximum capacity of 10 vessels. The marina has power supply pedestals, as well as a recreation area and a camping site.
A public berthing space, one of the smallest harbours on The West Pomeranian Sailing Route, with space for ten boats. It is supplied with electricity and water, and has a gazebo with benches and a camp fire place in the harbour. The area is well maintained, illuminated and monitored, with a lot of green space. The marina in Gąsierzyno is a good place to stop for a few hours while travelling. It is not a typical marina with all the expected comforts, but it is certainly an excellent place for camping in nature. And importantly, the stop in Gąsierzyno is free, with the approach to the harbour well-marked.

"Lawendowe Zacisze"
“Lawendowe Zacisze” is a lavender plantation which also manufactures aromatic oils. The plantation is available for walks and photo shoots.

"Pionier 1907" cinema
Opened in the year 1907, it is one of the oldest cinemas in the world. “Pionier” was also ranked among the 20 best cinemas in the world by “Total Film” magazine. The cinema has 82 seats, there is also a small coffee shop.
It is one of the oldest cinemas in the world, operating since 1907. The Cinema was entered into the Guinness Book of Records in 2005. Unfortunately a few years later it was proven that there is an even older cinema in France, so the title was taken away. Its first owner was Otto Blauert, who later sold it to Albert Pitzke. The new owner was purchasing the majority of cinemas in the town so that no one else could get into the cinema business in Szczecin. According to “Total Film” the cinema is not only one of the oldest in Europe, but also the best one. The magazine placed it in the top 20 best cinemas in the world together with excellent cinemas from Bangkok, London or Paris. Screenings taking place in the building at 2 Wojska Polskiego Street are diligently selected and not all new commercial movies are screened there. The current owner of the cinema is a supporter and a proponent of ambitious cinema, encouraging reflection. The atmosphere of the place perfectly suits the poem by Konstanty Idelfons Gałczyński “Najlepsze są małe kina” [“Small cinemas are the best”]. During the screening you can have a cup of coffee, tea or wine. In the screening hall there are 82 comfortable seats, a historic piano from 1896 which is played during some screenings.

Angel’s Fort
Built in the 1850s, originally as an observation point and artillery position of Fortress Świnoujście, Angel’s Fort is styled and named after Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome. The fort currently serves as an exhibition space and a cultural venue.
The Angel's Fort was built in the years 1854-1858, during the reign of the Prussian king Frederyk Wilhelm IV, as an artillery and observation point for the Świnoujście Fortress. At that time, the ground floor was manned by infantry with small arms, and two floors were used for light field artillery. Cannons and ammunition were transported upwards by ropes through oval holes in the ceilings. During World War II, the fort was rebuilt and equipped with all available technology (electricity, central heating, radio stations, telegraph) and served as an air observation post for the German forces. After the war, it was taken over by the Russians. Currently, the facility is being renovated and serves not only a museum but also a cultural role for the city of Świnoujście. Music and poetry concerts are held in the fort, but also shows of traditional medieval knighthood fights. In addition, you can measure your own strength by shooting a bow, slingshot or air rifle during classes at the shooting range. n the Fort, there is also an unusual museum Viking Hall, where all the exhibits can be tried on, picked up and posed for photos. The shape of the fort (built on a regular pentagonal plan) resembles the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, hence its name.
Permanent exhibitions:
- exhibition of navigation equipment
- porcelain exhibition
- amber jewelery exhibition
- art glass exhibition
- exhibitions of paintings and sculptures by various authors

Anklam Tourist Information
The Anklam Information Office is located in the Regional Information and Tourism Centre (RITZ), right next to St Nicholas’ Church. The core task of Anklam-Information is to be a service provider for the tourists and guests. Besides the marketing of Anklam and the surrounding region it is necessary to fulfill all requests and wishes of the visitors.
Offers of Anklam-Information
mediation of accommodations on-site or on the Internet
Arranging guided tours
Information about visits to the museum, the Nikolai Church and others
Information about tourists attractions in and around Anklam
ticket sales for theater and other cultural events
Selling tourist products (maps, souvenirs and others) on-site as well as in the onlineshop
The staff of Anklam-information are looking forward to requests and wishes of tourists and guests and welcome you

Arkonka Beach
Located in Arkoński Forest Park, Arkonka is a brand new swimming complex in Szczecin with over 8 thousand square meters of swimming pools. Parking lot for around 200 cars available.
The bathing area in the location of Arkonka was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Some time ago there was only a lake on the coast of which there was a water mill. The swimming pool complex was reconstructed recently and it was opened in 2014. Since then it is the most modern bathing area in Szczecin. The modernization was conducted using the European Regional Development Fund. Currently it constitutes of four swimming pools 40-180 cm deep. There are also three water slides, foot massage points, geysers, toys shooting water, fountain ejecting water to a height of 15 m, as well as an artificial river which is 59 m long. Around the pools there are tennis and badminton courts, volleyball courts and an artificial beach. There is also a skate park which functions from spring to autumn, and in winter it is replaced by an ice-skating rink. The whole area is fenced and its surface area is 7 ha, while the total surface area of the swimming pools is 8012 m2. There are also 100 bike racks next to the cashiers.

Art-Cabinet Usedom
The art-cabinet Usedom is located in Benz on the island Usedom next to the village church. The church was designed by Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956). The art-cabinet Usedom is the only location on the island, where you can find the unique items made by the Bauhaus artist. There you can also see his famous Cleveland model bicycle which Feininger used to reach the places that inspired his pictures, which is the reason why the “Lyonel Feininger Bicycle Tour” starts right near the church. The gallery has changing exhibits that include pictures and sculptures of contemporary artists.

Barrierefreie Strandzugänge im Seeheilbad Bansin

Baumwipfelpfad Usedom

Beach in Bystra
A sandy beach in Bystra, on the eastern shore of Lake Dąbie.

Beach in Lubczyna
A recreation and sports area (beach volleyball, tennis courts, etc.) has been designated for beachgoers. In addition, there are amenities such as a pier, trash cans, changing rooms, showers, and free toilets (open during the summer season).

Beaver
Beavers are considered to be the largest European rodents, weighing up to 30 kg. Their body length with the tail sometimes exceeds 1 m. Beavers are herbivores living in river valleys where they build dams and impoundments.

Bellin Beach
The beach has plenty to offer. For the daily fee of €2, you have unlimited access to toilets and showers, and the picturesque, sandy beach among the reed is perfect for summer relaxation.
For active ones surfing and sailing courses are offered. The area is particularly suitable for surfers, as the Bodden is very shallow up to 300 meters. Sailboats, surfboards, dinghies and canoes can be borrowed. For the physical well-being in the restaurant directly on the campsite is well taken care of. Cold drinks are available at the reception.
The bathing place is called "village beach" by locals, because it is located in the center of Bellin. The small sandy beach invites for a short break after a stressful day. A kiosk offers coffee, cake and ice cream. There is also a large children's playground. Around the beach are green areas. Trees cater for a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Dogs must be leashed.

Białodrzew Kopicki

Bicycle counter Czarnocin

Bicycle counter Dąbie

Bicycle counter Nowe Warpno

Bicycle counter Pilchowo

Bicycle counter Świnoujście

Bicycle Parts Service Sale Sebastian Rosik

Bicycle repair station Szczecin ul. Niepodległości

Bicycle repair station Wolin

Bicycle shelter

Bockwindmühle Pudagla

Cape of Four Skeletons
The cape is formed by four kayak docks, known as corners, located at the Skeleton Bay. Each corner has piers and sheds. Two of them are accessible only from the water, the other two are available to cyclists and rollers.

Church of St Nicholas in Anklam
The church of St Nicholas, located in the heart of the Hanseatic town of Anklam by the Peene river, is one of the few remains of the brick Gothic architecture dating back to the founding of Anklam 750 years ago. The “Window Gallery of Hansa Coats of Arms” in the church is a unique monument to the Hanseatic League.
The St. Nicholas church has been named in honor of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, fishers and the tradesmen. It was built in gothic-hanseatic architecture and was completed during the second part of the 15th century. For centuries the church was the town’s landmark and a symbol for freedom and the prosperity of the hanseatic townspeople. The 103m high church tower – once a lighthouse – greets seamen on Oderhaff.
At the end of the Second World War – during the bombardment of Anklam - the church was almost completely destroyed. In 1994 the “Förderverein Nikolaichurch e.V.” was founded to protect the church. Since 1995 the church is gradually reconstructed. In 1999 the building was open to the public.
Nowadays Otto Lilienthal’s old baptistery is the exhibition house and event hall. Changing exhibitions are dedicated the dream of flying and town’s famous son.
The church tower is nowadays passable and leads you to the highest viewpoint of the town from where you can see the Peenetal in all its beauty. The project “Ikareum” should be realized in the future, a visitor center that is connected to the museum.
The St. Nicholas church is open from May till October. The Otto-Lilienthal-Museum offers tours through the church.

Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Gothic revival brick church was built in the early 20th century as a Protestant temple. The church survived both world wars intact. After World War II, it was handed over to the local Catholic parish and consecrated in 1946.
The church is in the eastern part of the city, near national road No. 93 and the Wielka Struga river.
Church from 1895, brick, neo-Gothic. Consecrated on May 19, 1946
Services schedule: Sun. 7:45 a.m., 12:00 a.m., Mon.-Tue. 8:00 a.m., Wed.-Sat. 6:00 p.m. Indulgence: Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Cieśnina Świna

Closed zone at the LNG terminal

Cmentarz rodu von Ramin
Cmentarz rodu von Ramin jest niewielką rodzinną nekropolią, na której znajduje się pięć pomników nagrobnych. Cztery z nich to głazy, piąty zaś pomnik wykonany jest ze sztucznego kamienia i jest w kształcie tablicy. Nagrobki ustawiono w rzędzie. Dwa z tych grobów są pojedyncze, trzy zaś są podwójne - małżeńskie. Na pomnikach widnieją imiona i nazwiska wraz z datą narodzin i śmierci. Tylko na jednym z głazów z nazwiskiem Paul v. Ramin wyryty jest duży krzyż, na pozostałych nie widać symboli chrześcijańskich. Kamienie upamiętniają członków rodziny von Ramin, z których najstarszy - Wilhelm von Ramin pogrzebany został w roku 1844, najmłodszy zaś Barnim Ramin w roku 1945. Na dwóch nagrobkach dopisane zostały nazwiska kobiet, zmarłych już po II wojnie światowej. Nie spoczęły one w tym miejscu, ale pamięć o nich została zachowana. Pośród stojących tutaj grobów znajduje duży drewniany krzyż z daszkiem ogrodzony z trzech stron niskim płotkiem. Miejsce jest zagospodarowane i zadbane.

Common shelduck
A waterfowl species, very rarely seen in Poland. Some nests can be found on the Polish coast; the oldest known breeding ground in Poland has been identified on Hel Peninsula. It is under strict protection in Poland.

Crane
Cranes are slightly larger than storks and have characteristic tail feathers. They usually nest in wetlands, but in recent years they have been moving their habitats closer to human settlements. Cranes usually eat plants or small animals. Their characteristic call is known as clangor.

Dąb Latarników

Dąbie Beach
The 130 m long beach is located on the southern shore of Lake Dąbie. In the summer season, there are life guards on duty. There are toilets and showers available, as well as bars and children’s playgrounds.
Dąbie Bathing Area despite its relatively small size is a very charming place, willingly visited by the residents of Szczecin. It is estimated that in summer approx. 2 thousand people visit it every day. There is a wide sandy beach (130 m) by the water, while further from the water there is soft grass on the ground. Qualified lifeguards ensure the safety of all visitors. The bathing area has a very rich infrastructure. There is a playground for children with climbing frames and swings, a beach volleyball court, 10 changing rooms, 4 showers, toilets and a medical point. There is also a restaurant and the bathing area offers separate places to have a barbecue or a bonfire. It is fenced and there is a water intake with wastewater discharge.

Dawna kopalnia kredy

Drinking water

Dutch windmill
Built in 1850, the circular windmill is one of the landmarks of Wolin. Unfortunately, it is currently closed to visitors.
The Dutch windmill was built in 1850. The building has three storeys and is built on a circular plan. The building and its surroundings have been entered in the register of monuments of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
The Dutch windmill is a point that cannot be missed while visiting Wolin. It is a building characteristic of Wolin, known for its postcards. The windmill and its picturesque surroundings create a composition worth immortalizing.
The magnificent building can be admired from the outside. The interiors of the building are inherently inaccessible, but sometimes, thanks to the kindness of the friendly host, you can see them. A similar facility can be found in Sułomino, approx. 4 km to the north-east. The windmill in Wolin is one of the geocaching points.

Dwa platany klonolistne

European river lamprey
In Poland, the European river lamprey can be found in the lower Vistula River and its estuaries. It is shaped like a snake and can grow up to 50 cm. Until 2014, the lamprey was under strict environmental protection in Poland; since then, it has been moved to partial protection.

Ferry Kamp-Karnin
The ferry from Kamp to Karnin is an eco-friendly passenger and bicycle ferry that is fully powered by electricity. The ferry carries bicycles, strollers, as well as large electric wheelchairs and scooters. There is no need to remove panniers, but bicycle trailers must be detached. Space for 15 cyclists.
Theferry departs from Kamp on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. andfrom Karnin every hour from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule is valid from May 1 through October 4, 2026.
Fares:
Adults €7.00
Children under 14 years old €5.00
Bicycle €5.50
Bicycle trailer €6.00
Electric bike €6.00
Tandem €11.00
Dog €5.00
Purchase tickets at the ticket counter at the snack stand, not on board.
Current information about the crossing (in German):
https://reederei-peters.de/fahradfaehre-kamp-karnin/

Fountain on the promenade
The structure is made of concrete slabs from which streams of water emerge. The fountain is a popular facility with both locals and tourists. It looks particularly impressive in the evenings when it is colored in color.

Goeben Tower
The command tower, called the Bell, served as the bunker of the allied headquarters and was the main object of the “Goeben” battery bunker complex. Construction was carried out in 1936-1938. The battery was named after General August von Goeben, commander of the corps and later the army, distinguished in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.

Goleniów Station
The railway station is located near the bus station and shopping mall. Trains bound for Szczecin, Kamień Pomorski, Świnoujście, and Kołobrzeg stop here.
The Goleniów railway station is located at Józef Piłsudski Square, at the very end of the main street - Konstytucji 3 Maja Street. Near the station, there is the Mini Park Shopping Mall, a taxi stand, the bus station, and a bus stop.
Passenger trains running on the Szczecin Główny - Świnoujście, Szczecin Główny - Kamień Pomorski, and Szczecin Główny - Kołobrzeg/Koszalin routes stop at the Goleniów railway station.
Goleniów Railway Station - departures, arrivals, information

Góra Słowiańska / Świdny Las (Świdny Święty Gaj) w Świnoujściu

Grunwald Square
Square is the largest square in Szczecin. It was designed on a circular plan with starry avenues and streets. The square was built at the end of the 1880s on the site of Fort Wilhelm, which was demolished in 1884. The author of the square concept was James Hobrecht. It was established in the 1860s and assumed the development of Szczecin in the north-west direction. Due to the fact that the areas of the planned investment belonged to the military, the construction was completed with a delay. Before this happened, Mayor Burscher and councilor Kruhl introduced changes to the project.
They took full advantage of the projects for the reconstruction of Paris by Georges Haussmann. The resemblance to Parisian squares led to the belief that Haussmann personally designed Grunwaldzki Square. Originally, the square was called Kościelny, and later Kaiser Wilhelm. The current name was given on July 15, 1945, on the 535th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald.
According to the project, the center of the square was occupied by a round green, and the traffic of trams and cars took place in a paved circle. The traffic organization was redesigned in the 1920s. Since then, the tram line ran through the center of the square. After 1945, it was returned to the original layout, and since the 1970s trams run again through the center of the square.
From eight sides to the square there is the alley of Pope John Paul II, alley Józefa Piłsudzkiego, Generała Ludomiła Rayskiego Street and Śląska Street. The square was surrounded by representative eclectic tenement houses. In 1944, some of them were destroyed during an Allied air raid. In their place in the sixties, multi-story blocks were built. The remaining tenement houses, which also suffered in 1944, have been carefully restored.
The square is planted with preserved old trees, among which there are specimens of budleja and yew shrubs. The infrastructure installed in the nineties, especially lamps, tries to resemble that of the thirties.

Głębokie Beach
The beach is located on the southern shore of Lake Głębokie. It is 200 m long and very popular among the citizens of Szczecin. The beach has toilets, as well as barbecue and bonfire sites.
Głębokie Bathing Area is one of the most popular resting places among the residents of Szczecin. It is estimated that in summer it is visited by several dozens of thousands of people. The length of the beach calculated along the coast is 200 m. It is fenced and equipped with rich infrastructure. There are special places prepared for barbecues or bon fires, rubbish bins, toilets, changing rooms, medical facilities, as well as a separate place for children with a sandpit and a playground. The bathing area is also equipped with a pier and a water intake with wastewater discharge. Apart from that, within the bathing area there is a restaurant and a rope park. Qualified lifeguards take care of the people resting in the area. It is prohibited to bring pets to the bathing area.

Helena Majdaniec Summer Theater
Located in Kasprowicz Park, it is one of the largest amphitheaters in Poland. Aside from theatrical performances, it also hosts various concerts, festivals, and live comedy shows.
Helena Majdaniec Summer Theatre is one of the largest amphitheatres in Poland. It stands in the Kasprowicz Park by the lake with a charming name – Rusałka. The natural slope ensures excellent acoustics and the green surroundings make for a pleasant atmosphere.
The present Summer Theatre was built at the place of a post-German performance stage. Originally, it was surrounded by a fountain cascade. Today, there are flowers in place of water. In the immediate vicinity there are works of art whose purpose is to complete the amphitheatre scenery. They include ‘Ogniste ptaki’ [Fire birds] construction by Władysław Hasior, popular among children, ‘Tańcząca para’ [Dancing couple] by Ryszard Chachulski and a mosaic by Piotr Wieczorek.
The amphitheatre of Szczecin is worth visiting when you are taking a stroll down the Kasprowicz Park alleys. At the amphitheatre you can sit down, find some rest and enjoy the beauty of nature. But most of all, the facility is one of the largest and the most popular stages in Szczecin. It is a site of multiple cultural events. The spectators can laugh during comedy sketches or shed a tear during an opera work. A number of Polish and international music stars performed at the amphitheatre, including Kult, Budka Suflera, Drupi, Omega and many others.
The Summer Theatre is an obligatory spot on the tourist map of Szczecin. It is a place of entertainment, rest and fun. It can also serve as an excellent starting point of a trip around the Kasprowicz Park and neighbouring woods.

Heringsdorf Pier
The main building stands on land and is laid out like a metropolitan passageway with café, bar, shops and galleries. Holidaymakers can rent in the apartments above. It is the only bridge in the country that was built without any subsidies. A landing pier for vessels is located at the bridgehead.

Hill of Hangers in Wolin
Archaeological Reserve ‘Hanging Hill’ Barrow Cemetery from the 9th to the 11th century.
The barrow burial ground on Vistula Hill is one of the oldest early medieval necropolises in Western Pomerania. It is a unique, still well-preserved archaeological site, which in the early Middle Ages contributed to the extensive settlement complex of Wolin. The name ‘Wzgórze Wisielców’ is connected with the execution of pirates and criminals taking place here. At the end of the 19th century, 93 barrows were counted on the hill, of which 34 graves remain.

Jan Kasprowicz Park
Created in 1900 and sprawling across around 50 hectares, the park is home to over 200 tree and shrub species, and also a part of a complex neighboring the Wkrzańska Forest.
The complex is located on the slope of the Niemierzyńska Valley and is a part of a green complex connected with the nearby Wkrzańska Primeval Forest. The park is located between Słowackiego, Skargi, Zaleskiego and Wyspiańskiego Streets and covers an area of approx. 50 ha.
The present Park of Jana Kasprowicza was established in 1900 as "Quistorp Park" in honor of Johannes Quistorp, a philanthropist and entrepreneur from Szczecin, who donated the neighboring areas to the city - Jasne Błonia Square and the Arkona Forest.
Quistorp was the owner of the Portland cement factory and the construction company "Westend", he initiated the creation of a new district, the so-called Neu-West-End. At the end of the 19th century, this entrepreneur developed an urban layout in which he took into account the existence of a large green complex that would be integrated into the villa district. Quistorp consistently implemented its plan by creating a unique green belt located in the center of a large city and which you can easily walk to the nearby forest.
Officially, the park was handed over to the city in 1908. Earlier, in 1885, thanks to the damming of the Osówka river, Lake Rusałka was created - in spring and summer it was possible to sail on it, and in winter the lake turned into an ice rink. In addition, restaurants were opened in the park, a bridge over Rusalka was built, fountains and sculptures were set up. There is also a toboggan run, a concert square, a beer and milk pump room, and a playground for children. In 1915, a restaurant was opened in a former malt mill right on the lake shore, which enjoyed great popularity.
Until World War II, the complex created by Quistorp was extremely attractive for tourists and residents of Szczecin. This attractiveness was raised by exotic species of trees and shrubs brought from all over the world - some of them have survived to the present day.
There are over 200 species of trees and shrubs on the site. In addition to trees well-known in Poland, such as chestnut trees, beeches, willows and oaks, we can find, among others, mountain pine, yellow pine, Jeffrey pine, Serbian spruce, American hornbeam, Tartar maple, Persian parotia, Brewer's spruce, manna ash and Dutch linden. Moreover, in the Park of Jan Kasprowicz, we will find the only North American Garden in Europe. The park is also very popular among cyclists - after all, it is here that we can find a fragment of the oldest bicycle path in all of Central Europe.
After World War II, the site, which since 1945 has been called "park im. Jan Kasprowicz ”was slightly neglected. It was necessary to dismantle the malt mill, which housed the restaurant, also the so-called Japanese bridge.
In the second half of the 1970s, a decision was made to build an amphitheater for approx. 4.5 thousand square meters. viewers. The facility is called Teatr Letni im. Helena Majdaniec. Near the theater, there is a sculpture "fire birds", which was made by Władysław Hasior. In 1979, a monument to the Deed of Poles by Gustaw Zemła was presented in the park In the farthest end of the park there is the so-called Różanka - a garden that was renovated in 2007. In addition, in recent years, the park's lighting has been renewed, and several small gastronomy points have been created on its premises. There are plans to establish a restaurant.
Park of Jan Kasprowicz was entered on the provincial list of monuments in December 1994.

Jasne Błonia
A sprawling green area, created in the 1920s and dedicated to Pope John Paul II in 1995. The square is flanked on both sides by London planetrees – 213 in total, making Jasne Błonia the largest cluster of this species in Poland.
The green square was established in the years 1925 - 1927 on the lands that belonged to the Quistorp family. In the middle there is a wide strip of lawn with flower arrangements in the central part, on both sides there are alleys planted with rows of London plane trees. Further on, Jasne Błonia flows smoothly into the Kasprowicz Park, and then into Las Arkoński.
In 1979, near Piotr Skarga Steet, the Monument to the Deed of Poles was built, which became the dominant feature of the square layout. The object shows three eagles taking flight and was designed by Gustaw Zemła. The monument was to present three generations of the inhabitants of Szczecin - the Polish community living in these lands before World War II, to the pioneers of the post-war city and the generation that expanded Szczecin. The building was to express gratitude to the city's society for its rebuilding. It should be remembered that the object was commissioned by the party.
Almost ten years later, in June 1987, Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass in Jasne Błonia - this event was commemorated in 1995 with the Pope's monument. The name of the square was also changed to Jasne Błonia im. John Paul II.
The building was entered on the provincial list of monuments in December 2004.

Jezioro Dąbie

Jezioro Karpino

Jezioro Wicko Małe

Jezioro Wicko Wielkie

Kirche Mellenthin

Kokos bar

Kościół filialny pw. Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej
Kościół zbudowany z cegły w latach 1997-2005 wg projektu mgr inż. Walentego Zaborowskiego.
Poświęcony 19 X 2003 r. Należy do Parafii pw. św. Mikołaja Biskupa w Wolinie.
Plan nabożeństw: niedz. 11:00, dni powszednie 17:00. Odpust: 26 VIII.

Kościół filialny pw. Matki Boskiej Licheńskiej

Krępa

Lake Bartoszewo
Lake Bartoszewo is a small, stagnant reservoir, an average depth of which is approx. 1.5 m, so it is quite shallow. Plots with buildings extend along one of the edges of the lake. It is not difficult to get to the lake, because there is a firm sandy road around it, which is to streamline pedestrian, cyclist, but also car locomotion. There are three small wooden jetties, and the shores are overgrown with reeds and rushes. It is a perfect place to relax in nature. You can most often meet there anglers and the tourists barbecuing and relaxing in the shade of the numerous trees on the shores of the lake.  You can fish for tench or crucian carp there; and also for pike, but in small quantities only. You will not find direct access to the lake everywhere, so it is best to use the footbridges located around it. The bottom of the lake is quite heavily silted. Swimming in the lake is not prohibited, but the beach is not guarded. There are a few restaurants nearby that are visited in great numbers at the weekend and during the summer season. After a good meal, you can go for a walk around the lake or relax alongshore.

Lake Rusałka
Lake Rusałka is an artificial reservoir of elongated shape, formed in the Middle Ages as a result of damming up the Osówka flowing there. This was due to two water mills which were constructed in such a way that ended up on the lake as a result of their work. These were the Lübsche Mill (now non-existent) positioned on the western shore and the Słodowy [Malt] Mill (in the eastern part of the lake). The land surrounding the lake was transformed into a park in 1900 (the today's Kasprowicz Park) and the Słodowy Mill was converted into a restaurant Haus am Westendsee (from the German name of Lake Westendsee). There is also a picturesque bridge with annexes in a Japanese style over the lake. The lake was full of boats, which could be rented in the summer, but was a popular ice-skating rink in the winter. The buildings, intact after the hostilities of World War II, gradually began to fall into disrepair. The mill and its turrets on the banks of the bridge were demolished in the 1960s. An amphitheatre (the Helena Majdaniec Summer Theatre) was built in the years 1974 - 1976 on the slope descending to Lake Rusałka. Currently, the shores of Lake Rusałka are still a popular place for walks of the residents of Szczecin.

Lake water nook
A small resting place located at the beginning of the route along the flood embankments. The Chelszcząca River flows nearby and a parking lot is located.

Loose road plates on the bridge over the Ina River
Please use caution when crossing the bridge over the Ina River. The concrete road slabs that make up the bridge's surface have cracks and may be loose.

Love Lantern Ueckermünde
As a symbol of their love, couples around the world hang small padlocks with their names on bridges, towers and railings. The love locks are a custom that is now usual all over the world. Since it has taken over in some cities in the meantime, it is even banned in some communities. But not in Ueckermünde! At the love lantern in the city harbor, all couples in love have the opportunity to legally attach a padlock with their name. The key is then thrown into the water, following the international tradition - so that the love may continue forever!

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic
Built in 2014, the impressive white building of the philharmonic has become an instant landmark in Szczecin. The two concert halls can accommodate 1,100 guests.
The Philharmonic Hall is a five-storey building with a two-level underground car park. Its total area is 12 734 m2. The building has 2 concert halls, one of which can accommodate approx. 900 people and the other - approx. 200 people. It is made of white pointed elements that need the external lighting of 25 000 lights. The total sum of investments amounted to over PLN 100 million. The project was co-financed by the Regional Operational Programme of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship, and the author was a company from Barcelona, which was chosen as the best one out of 44 others that submitted their projects to the competition. The building contractor was Warbud, a Polish company.  The Philharmonic Hall was opened in September 2014. During the opening ceremony, Mr. Bronisław Komorowski, the President of Poland, was, among others, delivering a speech; and called the Philharmonic a symbol of Polish freedom. It enables concerts to be arranged on a big European level; so, despite its short history, numerous outstanding bands from our continent have been coming there. The main reason for starting the Philharmonic Hall was to improve the quality of cultural life in the region. The building is modern and yet majestic, and its erection was not unnoticed throughout Poland. The interior of the philharmonic hall is primarily impressive.

Międzyzdroje Station
Międzyzdroje Railway Station - departures, arrivals, information

Miejsce odpoczynku

Monument to the Deed of Poles
The Monument to the Deed of Poles is one of the most characteristic monuments in Szczecin. It was unveiled in 1979. It was funded by contributions from residents and from the A. Warski Szczecin Shipyard. Its author is the sculptor Gustaw Zemła who collaborated on its creation with the sculptor E. Kozak. The monument refers to three generations of Szczecin residents, whose memory was to be preserved by erecting the monument. The first of them is the generation of the Polish community in Szczecin from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries living abroad until the war. The second generation are Szczecin residents who contributed to the reconstruction of the city after the war. The third eagle is a symbol of the last generation that was involved in the development of industry, health care, culture, communication, and modern construction. The plinth was made by J.W. Piskorz-Nałęcki. Its total height is 22.5 m. The eagles presented in the monument weigh in total 60 tons, while the entire structure is as much as 150 tons. The monument is a tourist attraction appearing on numerous postcards, as well as an important place in the minds of the inhabitants. During many state ceremonies flowers are placed under it. The monument is illuminated at night.

Museum in the Stone Gate
The 90-year-old Museum in the Stone Gate (Steintor in German) is the oldest town history museum between Greifswald and Szczecin.
The Stone Gate is the only surviving gate from the fortifications of Anklam and the tallest brick Gothic town gate in Pomerania. It is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful gates in northern Germany.
The museum is located in one of the most beautiful clinker gates in all of northern Germany. It is 32 meters high and the only part of the medieval fortress that is still preserved. It was built at around 1250 and added-on at around 1450. In 1986 it was reconstructed and hosts a museum since 1989. Some regional history and the Anklam treasure – the most important treasure finds of the Thirty Years’ War - among others thing are shown in the museum. It is the oldest museum of local history in Western Pomerania and was opened in 1927. To visit the archives and library pre-announcements are necessary.

Natura 2000 – The Mouth of Oder and Szczecin Lagoon
The Special protection area of habitats “The Mouth of the Oder and Szczecin Lagoon” functions within the network of the Natura 2000 areas. It is situated at the meeting point of freshwater and seawater habitats and it has special significance for fish living in these habitats. It includes the lower part of the Oder, Szczecin Lagoon, Kamieński Lagoon and Chrząszczewska Island. The eastern coast of the lagoon is a lagoon plain, and the northern coast has a cliffy nature. Sea areas constitute approx. 85% of the surface area of Ostoja. Szczecin Lagoon together with an interesting and diverse coastal zone is an area on which numerous rare vascular plants, brown mosses and sphagnum occur, especially in Czarnociński Pool. The lagoon is a dwelling place for numerous extraordinary birds. You can come across white-tail eagle, cranes, kingfishers, terns, black and red kites, as well as heron and many others. An interesting phenomenon occurring on the eastern side of the lagoon includes coastal shallows 1-1.5 m deep, where numerous aquatic plants occur. Another phenomenon is “backwater” occurring in the lagoon, which can raise the water level by 1 metre. Apart from significant natural advantages of the area, it is also characterized by many touristic attractions. There are various architectural monuments, water sports centres, sailing harbours, beaches, as well as resorts and museums. The area of Szczecin Lagoon can be admired from many lookout points, such as the lookout towers in Nowe Warpno or a tower in the former protestant church – currently the highest lookout point in Świnoujście.

Naturbeobachtungsturm Menzlin

Nowe Warpno
View of the harbour in Nowe Warpno Bay. In the background, there is the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a contemporary photo taken from the pier at the fisherman's monument.

Nowe Warpno - Altwarp Ferry
The Nowe Warpno–Altwarp (Stare Warpno) ferry operates from Wednesday through Sunday, from April 1 through mid-October, on the route between the two towns across the waters of Nowe Warpno Bay, which is part of the Szczecin Lagoon. The “Lutt Matten” ferry is operated by a German carrier. Bicycles may be brought on board.
Schedule (in German):
ütt-matten/
Pricing: Adults: 5 euros/25 PLN
Child under 14 years of age: 2.5 Euro / 12.5 zł
Dog: 2.5 Euro / 12.5 zł
Bicycle: 5 euros / 25 zł
Electric bike: 7.5 Euro / 37.5 zł
Tandem/cargo bike: 10 euros / 50 zł
Before boarding, please remove any panniers or bags from your bicycle
Updated June 23, 2026

Nowowarpieńskie Lake
Nowowarpieńskie Lake is situated within the Natura 2000 Area of Special Protection of Birds – Szczecin Lagoon. There are two islands on the lake: Riether Werder on the German side and Łysa Island with a surface area of 0.5 km2 fully situated in Poland. From the north Nowowarpińskie Lake is connected with Szczecin Lagoon from which it is separated by two narrow straits between Grodzka Peninsula and Łysa Island, and Stare Warpno (Altwarp) in Germany. In the southern part the lake cuts into Nowowarpieńska Peninsula, and in the north, right next to Nowowarpieńska Bay – a peninsula where Pogrodzie is. From the south there are numerous waterways falling into the lake from the German side, while in Poland Myśliborka River, which goes along the border, falls into it. Its average depth is approx. 2 m, while its maximum depth can reach 9 m. Nowowarpieńskie Lake and its surroundings constitute a very interesting place for tourists, water sports enthusiasts and fishermen. The conditions to go kayaking, windsurfing or kitesurfing are perfect. You can also use boats. In the lake there are various types of fish, such as bream, pike, burbot, roach, pike, perch, and even eel. In Karszyn, situated on the east shore of Nowowarpieńskie Lake, in an old park there is a Neo-Renaissance palace from the end of the 19th century. The shores of the lake are covered with swamps and peat vegetation in places. In Nowe Warpno there is a sandy beach with a jetty. There is a special exit prepared for the disabled. The water is clean, shallow and the bathing area is marked. There is a lookout tower on the peninsula from where you can admire the surroundings. There is also a promenade stretching from the northern part of the peninsula, next to the harbour, to the beach. Apart from Nowe Warpno, also Podgrodzie and Karszyn are located at the lake.

Observation tower

Observation tower at Lake Nowowarpieńskie
The Odra–Nyda Cycling Trail from Rieth to Ueckermünde runs along the shores of Lake Nowowarpieńskie (Neuwarper See in German). The massive observation tower offers a magnificent vista of the lake and the Rieth Holm (Riether Werder in German). Lake Nowowarpieńskie and the holm are part of the “Szczecin Lagoon” Landscape Park.
There is a weather shelter near the tower in case of bad weather.

Old cement mill
The ruined cement mill on Wolin Island used to be one of the largest producers of cement in Germany. You can still see the concrete remains of the old factory train viaduct above Główna Street.

Otto Lilienthal Museum
The renowned museum is located in the hometown of the legendary pioneer of aviation, Otto Lilienthal. However, it is not an aviation museum per se, but rather a place dedicated to mankind’s eternal dream of flight, going back all the way to the mythological figures of Icarus and Wayland the Smith, telling the story of how the dream was finally achieved by presenting the development of aviation technology in cultural contexts.

Park Miejski (XXX-lecia) w Goleniowie

Park Natury Zalewu Szczecińskiego

Polish konik
A species of small, stocky horses native to Poland, descending from the extinct tarpans. The population of Polish konik in Poland and in Europe is gradually growing. The horses live either in the wild or in reserves.

Pomnik poległych w I WŚ

Possible disruption to bicycle transport due to a breakdown of one of the ferries and the introduction of a replacement service
Due to a breakdown of one of the ferries operating the Warszów crossing, a free replacement service has been introduced using City Transport buses. The carriage of bicycles on the replacement service may be limited, subject to availability of space on the buses. These disruptions and the revised timetable will apply from 25 March until further notice.

Prof. Jerzy Stelmach's Marine Science Center (MCN).
The Prof. Jerzy Stelmach Marine Science Center (MCN) is located in Lasztownia, Szczecin.
MCN is a modern educational institution enabling children and adults to discover the secrets of science and technology.
The center's leitmotif is the sea - a theme that allows for an attractive presentation of issues in the fields of physics, mathematics, astronomy, geography, medicine, technology, ecology, sociology, history or culture, among others. Showing a variety of phenomena with examples related to sailing, waves, wind, fishing or port life makes this facility unique not only in Europe, but also in the world.
The Marine Science Center houses a permanent exhibition, consisting of more than 200 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, science and education lab rooms, and on the highest level of the building - the terrace, from where you can admire the night panorama of Szczecin, Wały Chrobrego, the marina and the port.
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Promenade
The nearly 1-km long promenade runs along the shore of Nowowarpieński Peninsula. It has lighting and is under video surveillance. There are information boards installed along the way. The promenade is accessible to persons with disabilities.
The promenade in Nowe Warpno was built over several years. The first stage of the construction works was completed in 2013 – at that time 330 m of the promenade together with the lookout tower situated at the end of the promontory, at Nowowarpieńska Bay, were put into use. Two other building were also created at that time and currently they are restaurants, as well as shops with souvenirs and fishing accessories and a florist. There are places prepared to play chess and board games, and there is also a rotating sculpture of a bream. At the main entrance to the promenade from Kościuszki Street, there is free parking for passenger cars, and on the same side there is a beach on the shore of Nowowarpieńskie Lake. A further part of the promenade stretches towards the east and it is located in the southern part of the promontory. The second stage of works was completed at the beginning of 2015 and it is a 500-metre long segment, along which educational boards presenting famous sailors are placed.  The entire place is illuminated, monitored and equipped with rubbish bins and benches. It caters to the needs of the disabled. Nearby there are other tourist attractions of Nowe Warpno, including among others the old town with the historic town hall, timbered buildings and renovated tenement houses, a church under the invocation of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the sailors’ avenue and the sailors’ village.

Płonia River
Płonia is a river with a high class of cleanliness. It has a peaceful current and practically transparent water surface which makes it possible to admire different species of fish and plants. At the sand and silt bottom there are numerous waving water grasses. The slopes of the coast are relatively high (90 cm) and wooded. The uniqueness and gentleness of the river is caused by the number of lakes on its course. Thanks to the lakes the river rises in spring and it is not very low in summer, maintaining a rather constant coast line. Considering its natural and landscape advantages, it is compared to Drawa, one of the most beautiful kayak tracks in Europe and it actually has a lot in common with it – e.g. the amount of lakes on its course (it is enough to mention Miedwie Lake into which Płonia River falls, which is considered to be one of the largest lakes in Poland).
There is also a 65 km long kayak track on Płonia River, which starts in Niepołock (a bridge on the road from Barlinek to Płoń Lake). It is a rather easy track, however you need to be ready to carry your kayak in some fragments of the track (especially when the river flow is lower). The entire track takes approximately 6 days, however in the case of more experienced canoeists it should take not more than 3 days. Unfortunately the campsite infrastructure is rather poor which limits the possibility to organize larger events. It is worth staying in Kołbacz in order to visit Cistercian buildings. The contribution of the order to the history of the river should be mentioned here, as Cistercians moved to Kołbacz in the 12th century and for approximately 200 years they banked up the river which made the soil very fertile, as it was fertilized with river sludge. Later the river was dug through which decreased the lower part of the riverbed.
Many people appreciate peace and silence, as in the surrounding of the river you can only hear rustling reeds and the surrounding birds singing. In the waters of Płonia fishermen can catch various species of fish, especially in its lower course (below Miedwie Lake), such as eel, hub, pike, ide, whitefish, brown trout, as well as catfish and strictly protected sabanejewia aurata.

Recreational area in Borzysławiec
A shelter where you can take shelter from the rain.

Recreational Area in Kąty
A rest area with a shelter and benches. A playground. A campfire site.

Recreational area in Krępsko
Rest area, benches, shed

Recreational area in Modrzewie
There is a playground and a shelter where you can take shelter from the rain.

Recreational area in Łaniewo
There is a playground and a shelter where you can take shelter from the rain.

Renovation of the Pomorska Flyover
Renovation work is underway on the Pomorska Overpass. Local traffic delays and detours are possible. Please exercise caution.
Updated July 13, 2026.

Rest area
A covered picnic table at a forest crossroads. A good place for a short break.

Rest area
A roadside parking lot and several picnic tables. A good place for a short stop.

Rest area - Boleń Bay

Rest area - Lubiewo

Rest area - Wolin

Rest area - Zalesie

Rieth Beach
The beach at Lake Nowowarpieńskie (Neuwarper See in German) is somewhat hidden and not widely known. The small, sandy beach with a large meadow is perfect for a summer picnic and relaxation against the backdrop of the beautiful islet on the lake. The beach infrastructure is built for comfort, with plenty of parking lots, wooden benches, a bonfire site and a mobile toilet. There is also a wooden climbing frame for children. This region of Germany has the most sunny days in the entire country, which makes it perfect for summer vacation.

Różanka Rose Garden
The 2-hectare garden was created in 1928. In 2006, as part of a comprehensive restoration project, 9 thousand roses were planted. One of the main points of interest in the garden is the fountain with four sculptures of geese.
The Rose Garden in Szczecin was established on an area of 2 hectares in 1928 on the occasion of a gardeners' convention. Even before the outbreak of World War II, in 1935, the so-called "Bird Fountain" with sculptures by Kurt Schwerdtfeger.
During the Second World War, the facility did not suffer any special losses. Intact, after 1945 it was one of the favorite vacation spots of Szczecin's residents. This state of affairs continued until the 1970s. Later, times were slightly worse - due to the lack of money for the maintenance of the garden, the building gradually fell into disrepair. From 1983 to 2005, the Różanka area belonged to the Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień, in 2005 it was again in the hands of the city.
A year later, the modernization and reconstruction of the garden began in the style of the 1930s. On April 20, 2007, the facility was put into operation. Over nine thousand roses in 99 varieties were planted in the garden. In the area of Różanka we can find, among others American hornbeam, Serbian spruce which occurs only in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina, maple, smooth horse chestnut, Amur cork and fruit trees. As part of the modernization, stairs, alleys and a playground were built, the "Bird Fountain" was also recreated, the main element of which are four concrete geese - three of them are original.
The Rose Garden in Szczecin was entered on the provincial list of monuments in April 2004.

Sailing Centre
The Sailing Centre offers mooring places and organized sports activities for children and youth. There is also a kayak rental shop. The facility is available for private functions – there is a conference room, as well as food and beverage facilities.
A year-round marina that serves two functions: as a marina and as a training center for children and young people. It is a city harbour picturesquely situated among old trees in the Natura 2000 Conservation Area on Lake Dąbie. Berths are located at floating and fixed jetties. At the quay, there is water and electricity available on a pre-payment system. Yachtsmen can take advantage of the new toilets and it is possible to pitch a tent or park a camper-van. The area is fenced off and has an area for camp fires. You can also rent a kayak here. The sailing Centre offers 24 hour service. The marina has a slip on which boats weighing up to 800 kg can be launched. Heavier boats are operated by a crane that can lift up to 6.4 tons. This is the perfect place to relax with the family. Here you can find an interesting educational trail which is especially attractive for children, a great ‘wheel of fortune’ general knowledge quiz and childfriendly puzzles. The marina has a large conference room for about 100 people, which can be divided into two smaller rooms, equipped with audio- and multimedia, as well as a catering canteen and a large tent, where indoor events can be organized. The marina serves as a public educational institution. Sailing courses are held here throughout the year. Children from the the age of seven, as well as young people, may take part in these courses. Small yachts, kayaks, windsurfing boards and several sea-going vessels are available here. The marina also offers professional sailing courses and organizes entertainment events and meetings with interesting people. The Sailing Centre is well-connected to the nearest district of the city ‘Dąbie’. The shops, health centres, pharmacies, and train station are less than a kilometre away. You can get there by bus or by bike as a safe cycle path runs alongside the street. Nearby are maritime shops where you can buy necessary equipment for sailing and repair and maintenance, as well as other necessities such as cables, lines, or other small items.

Sand Mountain
Sand Mountain is a viewpoint with steep slopes located at the southern end of Turquoise Lake. Today's terrain was formed as a result of the exploitation of the chalk deposits found here. It overlooks the beautiful landscapes of the Wolin National Park. From here you can admire, above all, the emerald waters of the lake and the buildings of Wapnica. Further on, we can see the picturesque Trzciągowska Valley, extending towards the Szczecin Lagoon. To the north is a range of hills of Mount Vyshnica and Lake Wicko Male. With good visibility, you can also see a fragment of the Swina backwater delta.

Sea eagle
The sea eagle is a sedentary bird of prey with a wing span that can reach up to 240 cm. It usually nests close to water reservoirs. The sea eagle is featured in the logo of the Woliński National Park.

Self-service bicycle repair station

Self-service bicycle repair station
The station is located at the entrance from the street to the mall's multi-story parking lot.

Shipwreck Lubczyna

Skeleton Bay
The Skeleton Bay is located in the south-eastern part of Lake Dąbie and is surrounded by meadows known as Sadlińskie Łęgi. The humorous name was given to the bay by the Szczecin sailing community.

Smew
A migratory species of duck, observed in northern Poland in winter, and during spring and autumn migration. Smews usually eat fish and small crustaceans. They are under strict species protection in Poland.

Spa Park in Świnoujście
Dating back to the late 18 th century, the 40-hectare park is located adjacent to the seaside promenade.
The Spa Park in Świnoujście is a historic landscape park with an area of 40 to 58 ha, according to various sources.
It was established at the end of the 18th century, and was enlarged in the 19th century and is closely related to the beginnings of the city.
The park is a former shoal with single pines and other trees. In the 18th century, during the regulation of Świna, the area was partially drained and various types of trees were planted on it, including pine, alder and rowan, which can be considered the beginning of the construction of the entire park.
At the end of the century, a specific area was already designated as a park. It was a square with a large square in the center, which included all the previous alleys. At the beginning of the 19th century, this area was enlarged by moving the boundaries of the park to the north and west. Then, further modernization activities were discontinued and resumed only in 1823. It happened thanks to the construction and opening of a spa house, which was decided on during the first season at the seaside resort in Świnoujście. The leader of these actions was the mayor of Pomerania himself - Johan August von Sack. It was thanks to him that Peter Joseph Lenne himself, one of the most famous garden architects in Prussia, took care of the design of the entire park. In the central point, he placed a spa house, from which all the park's alleys departed. Lenne himself imported more than 1,500 seedlings of trees and shrubs from Germany, which were planted successively along the winding paths.
The park was changing due to the development of the city and the construction of new districts. The so-called seaside district.
As the city plans from 1912 show, the park housed not only groups of beautiful trees intersected with alleys, but also a small infrastructure - kiosks, urinals or ponds with benches next to them. There was a restaurant and guesthouses nearby, and patients could freely use the fountain with spring water.
Currently, the park is dominated by old trees, estimated to be 150 years old. The vegetation of the park is a mosaic of popular and native species, along with quite exotic trees and shrubs, planted during the first construction works. There are over 60 species of trees and shrubs. The common trees here are oaks, beeches, ash trees, chestnut trees and maples. On the other hand, the less popular species in the park are: weeping beeches, Crimean linden or Caucasian wing. During the last inventory of the park, over 100 specimens of trees with monumental dimensions were recorded.
There is a PSS Społem warehouse located in the park, which is an unusual facility in the park. In addition, there are stone sculptures located between the alleys throughout the area, e.g. the famous Telesfor and bird drinkers.
Numerous and neat geometric alleys with benches run through the entire park. The area is diversified with flower beds of various shapes and sizes. The famous seaside promenade stretches along the park. The combination of a walk through the park and the promenade will allow you to get to know the charming place well.
In addition, numerous tourist routes pass through the park, such as the red Seaside Trail or the Blue Bicycle Trail around the Baltic Sea. The park also allows tourists to get to know it in all its glory through the recreational and educational path "Discover the Spa Park like you have never known". The path runs through the entire park area and is adapted for everyone (attractions for adults and children, accessible for the disabled). It starts at the playground and ends at the western breakwater.
The park is also equipped with attractions for active sports people. At the intersection of Chrobry and Sienkiewicza, an outdoor gym, football, volleyball, basketball and badminton courts are available.
It should be mentioned that renovation and conservation works are constantly being carried out in the park, as the Spa Park has been recognized as a monument of the voivodeship.

Staw Wędkarski

Stolpe Castle
From 1945, the Stolpe Castle had been gradually falling into ruin. In 1996, the restoration works began conducted by the Municipality of Stolpe and the Stolpe Castle Support Society. The castle is available for various functions and events.
Stolpe Castle, which was increasingly left to decay after 1945, has been and has been gradually restored since 1996 by the Stolpe community and the Friends of Stolpe Castle e.V. The castle can be rented for celebrations.
Owned by the von Schwerin family since the 13th century. 1905 Conversion of the simple baroque manor house into a historic-romantic palace. Municipal property since 1995 and renovation work started. 2001 Founding of the Stolpe e.V. association. Since 2004 numerous cultural events in the castle, such as concerts and readings. Rooms can be rented for celebrations.
Castle tour: Admission free, donations are welcome
Opening hours:

Sułomino Marina

Świnoujście Centrum Railway Station
A single-platform railway station on Usedom Island which services German trains. The station is located in the left-bank part of Świnoujście and is not connected to the Polish railway network.
Świnoujście Centrum railway station is on the Polish side of the Usedom island, at the Posejdon estate.
There is one platform at the Świnoujście Centrum railway station. It is an extension of the railway line from Ahlbeck Grenze stop.
General view of the railway station with its green surroundings.

Świnoujście Ferry Terminal
The ferry terminal, located next to the railway station, is one of the newest ferry facilities on the Baltic Sea, offering connections to Ystad and Trelleborg in Sweden.
The ferry terminal is located at Dworcowa Street, near the Railway Station.
The ferry terminal in Świnoujście is one of the most modern facilities of this type at the Baltic Sea. It offers ferry connections on the route Świnoujście - Ystad, Świnoujście - Trelleborg, by carriers EuroAfrica, Polferries, TT-Lines, Unity Line. The terminal offers passenger and car ferry connections.

Świnoujście railway station
The railway station is located in Warszów district on Wolin island, in the right-bank part of Świnoujście, near the ferry crossing to the city center and the bus station.

Syrenie Stawy

Szczecin Central Port Station

Szczecin City Council
The City Council is located in a historic building with a large inner courtyard from the early 20th century, adjacent to Jasne Błonia park.
The decision to build the present building of the City Hall was made in 1921. The building was to be used as the seat of the main administrative office of the Pomeranian Province. In 1924, the central part was erected, a year later the eastern wing was added, and in 1927 the remaining buildings. The whole thing was designed by dr. Eng. Georg Steinmetz, the plans assumed integrating the facility into the park established by Quistorp. The main buildings of the office surround a quadrilateral courtyard, in the eastern part there is an additional internal Courtyard.
The facility housed the offices of the governor general, provincial administrator, office director, chief chancellor and heads of technical departments. In the years 1933-1945 the complex was the seat of the NSDAP.
In the main building, in the central part, there is a representative staircase, and a telephone exchange on the ground floor. In the left wing there are large rooms that were intended for official ceremonies and meetings before the war. Currently, the City Council sessions are held in the left wing, and the most impressive room until 2014 was intended for the philharmonic hall. In the right wing there were offices and cash registers - to this day the right wing is intended for customer service. There is a 700 sq m bunker under the building, which can shelter 500 People.
The office building was erected in a neo-baroque style. Two passages have been created under the central building, leading to the park part. Initially, the facade of the building was green, and the residents colloquially called it "spinach palace" or "spinach house". In the 1960s, as a result of covering the walls with cement mortar, the building became gray. Only in 2011, a decision was made to restore the original color. Since 2013, we can admire the greenery of the office.
The building of the City Hall was entered on the provincial list of monuments in October 1995.

Szczecin Dąbie
Contemporary photo showing a square in the centre of the Dąbie housing estate, at Emilia Gierczak Street, with a monument dedicated to the 'Fallen in the Fight to Liberate Dąbie'. Before 1945, there was a town square here with a town hall and a monument to German soldiers killed in the First World War.

Szczecin Dąbie Station
The Szczecin Dąbie railway station was built just three years after the main station, in 1846. It is the largest station on the right bank of the city.
The Szczecin Dąbie railway station is located in the right-bank district of Szczecin, Dąbie, at Stacyjna Street.
Szczecin Dąbie railway station is the largest station on the right bank of Szczecin. It was built in 1846 during the construction of the Szczecin Główny - Stargard Szczeciński railway line. The station building houses ticket offices where you can pay by card, a kiosk, a bar, and toilets. There are three platforms from which passenger trains depart. A footbridge has been built over the tracks. All trains passing through the station stop here, except for express trains heading towards Świnoujście.
Szczecin Dąbie Railway Station - departures, arrivals, information

Szczecin History Museum – branch of the National Museum in Szczecin
The Szczecin History Museum is located in the Old Town Hall building which dates back to the 13th century. The exhibitions show the history and culture of the city from its beginnings to the end of the 20th century.
The seat of the Szczecin History Museum is the gothic Old Town Hall in Podzamcze, located in the center of the oldest part of the city - between the Sienna Market Square and the New Market Square. The building, which dates back to the mid-thirteenth century, acquired a gothic form with arcades and spectacular gables and a magnificent basement with beautiful stellar vaults at the turn of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries thanks to the reconstruction attributed to Heinrich Brunsberg.
In the impressive interiors of the town hall you can see exhibitions devoted to the history and culture of Szczecin from the earliest times - illustrated with archaeological relics - through the princely times, the Swedish, Prussian and German periods, to the Polish post-war period with the late twentieth century.
In front of the entrance to the museum, there is a modern sculpture Great Arch (1991), born in Szczecin, Bernhard Heiliger (1915–1995), one of the leading German sculptors of the post-war period (deposited by the Bernhard Heiliger Foundation from Berlin).

The area of the Old Town
The image of the Old Town today is definitely different from the layout that took place before World War II. First of all, Szczecin has been "moved away" from the river, and many valuable buildings have not been rebuilt. To a large extent, the current condition is due to the first Polish president of the city, Piotr Zaremba, who was an opponent of the reconstruction of the Old Town. It was under his management that it was decided to abandon the plans to rebuild the Municipal Theater or build an artery that would cut off the city buildings from the boulevards.
To this day, only an outline of the old street layout has remained, some parts of the old town have been erected with residential buildings from the so-called big plate. Most of the historic buildings that are part of the old town have survived in the vicinity of Orła Białego Square, Tkacka, Grodzka and Staromłyńska Streets.
Today, the Old Town estate is located between Kapitańska Street, Malczewskiego Street, Matejki Street, the Prussian Homage Square, Żołnierza Square, Niepodległości Street and Dworcowa Street. In its area - despite the disturbance of the system after World War II - we can find many interesting and important monuments. incl. Post office No. 2, Church of St. John the Evangelist, which is the oldest church in Szczecin, the Old Town Hall on the former Sienna Square, the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, which was rebuilt after 1945, the Maiden Tower - one that has remained from the numerous towers and strongholds that once surrounded the city, the Royal Gate - one of the two preserved city gates, the Palace under the Globe, which is associated with Tsarina Catherine II, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
The Old Town in Szczecin was entered on the provincial list of monuments in November 1952.

The beach in Czarnocin
A charming wild beach on the Szczecin Lagoon in Czarnocin. An ideal place to rest for cyclists traveling along the Blue Velo route.

The Bogusław Promenade
The Bogusław promenade is one of the most visited places by the Szczecin dwellers, and also one of the main landmarks of the city, where cultural or  outdoor events take place. Initially, it was planned that it would be a part of the so-called 'the heart of Szczecin'. The idea of establishing pedestrian routes in the city centre of Szczecin has never been realised. It was established in 2000 as the first pedestrian zone in the city centre. On a 200-metre-long part of Bogusława the Tenth Street, beautiful pre-war terraced houses were renovated, thereby giving the place a unique character. Numerous dining options - restaurants, pubs and nightclubs were opened along the promenade. Teatr Mały [The Small Theatre], a branch of Teatr Współczesny [the Contemporary Theatre], is also located there. Concerts and outdoor events are held on the promenade in the summer. Besides pedestrians, You can also encounter street performers there.

The Chełszcząca Corner
A dock located in Sadlińskie Łęgi, at the mouth of the Chełszcząca river to Lake Dąbie. It can accommodate up to 8 kayaks.

The Płońska Kępa Corner
A dock located on the Płońska Kępa peninsula, not accessible from land. There is a small pier, a shed with a table, and information board. It can accommodate up to 8 kayaks.

The railway water tower
The railway water tower was founded in 1912. Its function was to supply steam locomotives in water. The structure consists of a main part made of red brick and a half-timbered head, thereby referring to the late medieval style. The eastern curtain wall of the tank collapsed in the early 1970s, thereby proving bad technical condition of the tower. Only in 1991 did the building undergo a complete refurbishment: the tin roof was replaced, the façade was whitened and wooden parts of the structure were impregnated with a black substance.
The tower, due to the design and successful combination of a technical function with an aesthetic one, is one of the most interesting historical buildings of Goleniów. It still supplies water to the station buildings.

The Sadlińskie Łęgi Corner
A dock at Lake Dąbie, on the northernmost part of Sadlińskie Łęgi. There is a small pier which can accommodate up to 8 kayaks, a shed and information boards.

The Wolin National Park
The Wolin National Park was established by the decision of the Council of Ministers on March 3rd, 1960. It was set up thanks to efforts of a forester Mieczysław Tarchalski. He designed the guidelines of establishing the Park, prepared necessary documentation and a draft of the regulation. Originally, the Park covered the area of 4,691 ha. In 1996, it was expanded by an area of a nautical mile of the Baltic coastal waters, the delta of the Świna River along with an archipelago of islands, and a part of the waters of the Kamień Lagoon. In this way, the Wolin National Park became the first Polish marine Park. Currently, the entire area of the Park amounts to 10,937 ha.
The land part of the Park was shaped during the last glaciation period over 10,000 years ago. It is not, however, a static landscape. There are still some forces changing the appearance of the Park, which consists of three types of landscape. The first type is a strip of frontal moraine hills along the Baltic shores. The cliffs stretch the length of 15 km, and the highest culmination amounts to 93 m. They are subject to constant abrasion – washing away by sea waves. In addition, they are exposed to wind and waters flowing down their slopes. This results in receding of the shoreline into the land even by 1 metre per year. The moraine hills located away from the shore constitute the major part of the Park’s area. The highest peak is Grzywacz (115 m above sea level). The second type of landscape is the delta of the Świna River. An archipelago of islands and islets is divided with numerous straits. Each year, the arrangement of the bottom changes; new islets and shallows appear. The last type of landscape is a lakeland with eskers and kames in the vicinity of Warnowo. There are lakes Warnowo Zachodnie, Warnowo Wschodnie, Czajcze, Domysłowskie, Zatorek, and Wisełka located in this part of the Park.
42.5% of the area of the Wolin National Park is covered by forests. The forest stand is dominated by pines, beeches, and oaks. Trees are mostly old, because on average the forest is 130 years old. Stand characteristic of this area are Pomeranian beech forests and a seaside crowberry forest. Many valuable parts of the Park are protected; for example, grassy Pomeranian beech forests with wood melick, or an orchid beech forest. Small areas with the complexes of vegetation of sand dunes, salt marshes, and xerothermic bushes, as well as water, rush, and peat bog plants can also be found in the Park.
The area of the Park is very interesting for ornithologists. It is situated on a bird migration route between the areas of North-East Europe and Asia and the areas of Western and Southern Europe. Oystercatchers, ruffs, various species of stints, grebes, or loons can be found there. The examples of bird species spending winter in the Park are long-tailed ducks, red-breasted mergansers, common eiders, and goldeneyes. The Park is also a feeding area of the largest Polish bird of prey – white-tailed sea eagle (the second symbol of the Wolin National Park). Its population living on the Szczecin Lagoon is the largest in Poland. Also, the world of insects is abundant in the Park. The largest Polish beetle – stag beetle – and hermit beetle connected with dying oak trees. The waters of the Bay of Pomerania are inhabited by salmons and bulltrouts, as well as by grey seals and porpoises.
The Wolin National Park offers many interesting attractions for its visitors. About 1.5 km from the centre of Międzyzdroje, there is a Wisent Demonstration Enclosure; wild boars, deer, and white-tailed sea eagles, cured and reared by humans, also live there. The Natural Science Museum is worth visiting; tourists can learn more about the Wolin National Park in the museum. A network of hiking and biking tourist trails enables tourists to get to know local landscapes. The beauty spots on the Kawcza Mountain, Gosań, the Piaskowa Mountain, and the Zielonka Hill will certainly be helpful. Canoeists can use marked trails in the Świna Straits and the Szczecin Lagoon. Sailors have the waters of the Szczecin Lagoon and the Baltic Sea at their disposal.

Tourist Information Centre in Goleniów
Located in the historical Wolin Gate (Brama Wolińska).
Tourist Information Center located in the city center, in the historic building of the Wolin Gate. Nearby, there is the Goleniów Community Center and the Municipal and Communal Office of Goleniów.
In the Tourist Information Center, you can obtain detailed information about Goleniów and the region, regarding tourist attractions, organized cultural and sports events, accommodation, and dining options, etc. Various publications related to the region, maps and gadgets are available for sale.

Town square in Usedom

Tropenhaus Bansin

Turquoise Lake
The reservoir on Wolin Island was created after World War II in the formed chalkpit workings. Its name refers to the turquoise color of the water, particularly vivid in sunny weather.
Turkusowe Lake was formed on the site of a former chalk pit. A Portland cement factory, founded by Johannes Quistorp in 1829, operated in the nearby town of Lubin. Local raw material, exploited to a great extent, was used. The Russians dismantled mining equipment after World War II, and the pit slowly began to be filled with water. The mine resumed work in 1948. Due to the difficulties in obtaining chalk in 1954, mining operations were finally ended. It was then that the ground and rain waters began to fill the basin of the pit again. The water level reached this of the Szczecin Lagoon c. 1960.
The lake covers an area of ​​6.7 hectares and is the largest one in Wolin National Park. It reaches a maximum depth of 21.2 m. The phenomenon of pseudo-depression occurs there. The reservoir bed is, in fact, below sea level (18.6 m). The waters of the basin take specific turquoise colour, hence the name of the lake [turquoise is turkusowy in Polish]. This colour is created by the reflection of sunlight in the water containing calcium carbonate compounds and white limestone reservoir bed.
The lake is surrounded by the Wapno-Lubin Hills, mostly covered with beech. It is worth taking a walk around the lake and start from the vantage point near the car park. Behind a wooden gate, there is a large deck fenced with a balustrade, with a panoramic view of the turquoise waters of the lake surrounded by steep banks of the old workings. In case it rains, You can hide under the carport. Near the deck and the car park, a hungry tourist will find the eating place. In addition, You go to the viewpoint on Piaskowa Mount. You can admire there a view of the reservoir, beautifully situated Wapnica, the Trzciągowo Valley, the Wyżnica Range, Wicko Małe Lake and on a fragment of the Świna reverse delta.
The reservoir can only be admired by walking around it. Any other forms of activity are forbidden, which means that no one can swim, fish, or dive. Nevertheless, it is worth seeing the amazing colours of Turkusowe Lake and stay for a while in this amazing place.

Uroczyska w Lasach Stepnickich

Usedom World of Tractors
This place is a paradise for farming and agricultural technology enthusiasts, displaying tractors of various makes and models, both indoors and on the yard outside the building.

Velo Baltica - kilometr zero
Cross-border promenade between Świnoujście and the municipality of Heringsdorf
The beginnings of cooperation aimed at creating this promenade date back to 2007, when the city of Świnoujście and the municipality of Heringsdorf began preparations for a joint project. On 29 October 2010, a ceremony was held to mark the start of work on the cross-border promenade.
The project connected the promenades of Świnoujście and Ahlbeck, creating a joint Polish-German route nearly 12 km long, stretching from Bansin to Świnoujście's ‘windmill’, i.e. the ‘Stawa Młyny’ navigation point on the western breakwater. At the border crossing, there is a symbolic gate connecting the two nations.
The promenade also marks the beginning of the Polish section of EuroVelo 10 and 13 (Velo Baltica), formerly known as R-10.
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Viewing tower and city park in Wolin
At 32 metres high, it provides an excellent vantage point for landscape photography enthusiasts.
The view overlooks the Szczecin Lagoon, the delta of the Dziwna Strait and the extensive natural areas around Wolin.
The tower has a nautical character, referring to the history of the town.
Admission to the observation tower is free, and it is open all year round. From October to April: daily from 09:00 to 18:00, from May to September until 20:00. Entrance to the lookout tower may be restricted or completely closed in the event of rain, strong wind, ice, snow, limited visibility and other adverse weather conditions.
The facility is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Instead of stairs, the ascent to the top is on an inclined level with handrails. This gives disabled people, the elderly, parents with children in pushchairs the opportunity to climb up.
The City Park in Wolin is a green area of approximately 10 hectares, lying on a trail frequently used by residents and tourists.
Between the thirty-two-metre wooden tower and the Hanging Hill is the Malta Glade. Its location among the trees, the appropriate distance to nearby attractions and the benches, shelters and other facilities guarantee a pleasant rest whatever the weather.
On the eastern edge of the park is the amphitheatre. This is a special facility for the site, as it hosts cultural events such as harvest festivals, Harvest Festival, outdoor film screenings and much more. Surrounding the stage is a large clearing with manicured grass and few trees, which is ideal for picnics or exhibitions.
An interesting object in the park is the statue of Třebov (Triglav), a deity of the Elbe Slavs and Pomeranians. He was depicted as a figure with three heads, on a black horse. His attribute was a holy oak. According to historians, he was created after the three tribes united by combining the equivalent of the three deities they believed in.
In the close vicinity are the Hill of Hangers and the barrow cemetery. These are closely associated with the history of the area and are very popular with tourists. It is the site of an archaeological reserve located on Gołogóra Mountain. It is the oldest early-medieval cemetery in Pomerania. There are 34 graves preserved to this day.

Visitor centre of the Nature Park “Insel Usedom“
In the premises of the former city railway station building Usedom, visitors are provided with information on the natural environment of the island of Usedom using modern technology. The main theme of the exhibition, "Water", is a characteristic element of the island of Usedom. The themes include beach and dunes as habitats, life in reeds, the use of low moorland using the Thurbruch as an example, and coastal dynamics using the Streckelsberg as an example. Furthermore, the topic "Nature conservation on Usedom", represented by preparations such as sea eagles, otters or beavers, is explained.
The nature park exhibition Insel Usedom is complemented by a 23-minute slide show on the Nature Park "Insel Usedom", which can be seen in the hall of the Klaus-Bahlsen-Haus Usedom.

Warszów ferry crossing
The crossing is operated by Bielik passenger and car ferries, adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
The main part of the city of Świnoujście is located on the islands of Wolin and Uznam. To get to the part of the city located on the island of Uznam, you need to use the ferry crossing.
The Warszów crossing is operated by Bielik passenger and car ferries. These ferries are adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Schedule: Ferry timetable

Western breakwater
Built in 1823, the breakwater’s purpose is to protect the coast from the build-up of sand carried by the sea and to keep the waterway safe for navigation. The breakwater is 250 m long and around 7 m wide.
The Western Breakwater is in the northern part of Świnoujście, on the left (west) bank of the Świna River, flowing into the Baltic Sea at this point.
The Western Breakwater was built in 1818-1823 by order of the Prussian King Frederick William III. Its creation was to counteract the application of large masses of sand from the sea, which silted the mouth of the Świna River and made navigation difficult. The breakwater, made of stone, is about 250 meters long, about 7 meters wide, and extends above the waterline by about 1.5 meters. The breakwater is accessible and can be walked on. At the end of the breakwater there is a characteristic symbol of Świnoujście - the navigation stave “Młyny”. The facility is not adapted to the needs of disabled people.

Western Fort
One of the four forts of Fortress Świnoujście, built in the mid-19th century on Usedom Island. Today the fort is the seat of the Świnoujście Fortress History Museum.
Fort West is one of the four forts of the Świnoujście Fortress. It was built in the years 1856-1861. Its task was to defend the port against enemy ships. It was a one-story redoubt built on a square plan. A few years later, it was reinforced with brick wings and surrounded by an earth embankment and a water moat. After 1878, a coastal battery with an artillery terrace and casemates was fortified. Later, the artillery redoubt turned into a redoubt fort, and more cannons were designed. The next stage in the development of the fort was the appearance of machine guns and light mortars.
After World War I, the fort was disarmed. The fort was armed again in the interwar period, when a battery of four 150 mm coastal guns was installed. In 1941, a concrete command bunker was erected on the west wing of the fort. After 1945, the Russians built three more bunkers - in the center of the fort and at both ends of it. After the war, the fort was used by the Soviet navy. In 1962, it was handed over to the city, but Soviet units were stationed in Świnoujście until 1992.
An interesting fact is that it was from Fort West that the battleship Schleswig Holnstein set off, which on September 1, 1939 shelled Westerplatte, starting World War II.
In 2001, a group of enthusiasts from the "Reduta" Association leased the area of the fort. After revitalization, in 2004, the Świnoujście Fortress History Museum was opened in the fort.
The exhibition consists of a museum part and an open-air part. The museum part is divided into four thematic sections. The first one presents the Prussian times of the 19th and 20th centuries. The second section covers the interwar period and the period of World War II. The third section presents the times of the "Cold War". In the fourth one you can see the history of the naval port and exhibits of wrecks. The outdoor exhibition features cannons, sea mines, torpedoes, rocket launchers and depth charges. The entire facility is surrounded by a water moat and covers an area of approx. 2 ha.
The sightseeing route includes the museum room and the marked trail around the entire fort. A guardhouse, a fire control tower, underground and artillery positions are available to visitors. Organized groups are shown by a guide. The duration of visiting the entire facility is approx. 1 hour. Tourists visiting the fort in summer must remember to wear warm clothes due to the low temperature in the facility.
More similar attractions await fans of military and history in Świnoujście, because three of the four forts built in the 19th century have survived to this day and all of them are open to the public.

Wieża widokowa

Windmill Beacon
The 10 m high beacon was built in 1874 as a leading mark of the Świnoujście harbor. The Windmill Beacon is included in the official logo of Świnoujście.
A sector light is a navigational beacon guiding ships to the waterway that leads along the bed of the Świna River. It was established in the years 1873-1874 as a part of the waterway modernization project. The designer of the sector light was a chief architect by the name of Severin, who gave it a characteristic shape of a windmill. The building is 10 metres tall and is painted white. The sector light is still used. From the side of the sea, there is a pulsating light that shows sailors the right way to the port at night. Thanks to its undying popularity, the sector light became a part of the official logo of Świnoujście, so it can be seen on postcards or the covers of tourist guidebooks and brochures.
There is a legend connected with the sector light. In the old days, the mariners from Świnoujście went back home from long voyages exhausted and aged. Alicja, a wife of a mariner, was so desperate when she saw how her beloved Krzysztof looked like that she went to the sea shore at night and started to weep. Then she heard a voice that told her to go to the nearby windmill. An old miller lived there and he told Alicja to go back with her husband next day. When they returned, the miller covered Krzysztof with mud, told him to take baths in the sea and stroll. When a week passed, the miller took him to the windmill, and the husband of Alicja came out rejuvenated. The windmill soon started to be visited by other seamen. After the death of the miller, it turned out that nobody knows the secret of his treatment, and the mechanism of the windmill stopped. In spite of this, people who want to be rejuvenated come to Świnoujście to bury themselves in mud, take a swim, and stroll.

Wolin
View of Wolin and the church of St. Nicholas the Bishop still existing today. Contemporary photograph taken from the bank of the Dziwna River by the Slavic and Viking Centre.

Wolin i Uznam

Zalew Szczeciński

Źródlisko Studnia na Zamku

Łasztownia Island in Szczecin
The name Łasztownia (Latin Lastadia) derives from the Latin words lastagium, lestagium, lastadium. They determined the weight of the load. In the 14th century, laszt (last) became a commonly used measure of cargo carried by ships. It was also used to provide quantities of loose goods, mainly grains.
Knowing the etymology of the name, it is easy to guess its purpose. However, it was used for port purposes from 1283. Originally, the island was much smaller. It can be said that it was a coastal clump opposite the present Long Bridge.
Today's Łasztownia was situated on the route leading from Dąbie to Szczecin. In the aforementioned 1283, Szczecin acquired the rights to the island. The purchase was dictated by the dynamically developing commercial port and the related increased movement of goods. The city needed new land for expansion. Wooden quays and platforms for loading and unloading goods were built on the island. There were also a loading crane, granaries and warehouses for other goods.
The further dynamic development of the port resulted in the occupation of another island. The fourteenth-century springs already refer to all the islands north of Parnica as Łasztownia. Individual areas of Łasztownia were specified, with the name of the plant added to the main one, e.g. Łasztownia Shipyard built in 1500 (schippbuwer lastadie). In the 17th century, Łasztownia was considered a strategic point, and therefore it was surrounded by earth ramparts. They were built along the present Gdańsk Boulevard and Władysława IV Street. In 1727, stone gates were built: Parnicka and Kozia. In the nineteenth century, the fortifications were deemed unnecessary and were therefore pulled down.
The currently preserved street layout dates from the first half of the 18th century and is associated with the reorganization of the Łasztownia area during the reign of the Prussian king Frederick William I. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, most of the 18th-century buildings were replaced with new, Art Nouveau buildings. Due to the housing hunger, tenement houses for workers were built on the hitherto port island. Factories and production plants were also built, such as a sugar factory (currently Przedsiębiorstwo Przemysłu Cukierniczego "Gryf" S.A.).
During the Second World War, Łasztownia was bombed during regular Allied air raids (1942-1944). After the war, Łasztownia was dynamically developed by companies related to the sea. They have their headquarters here, among others Polska Żegluga Morska, Żegluga Szczecińska or the Customs Office. Some of the buildings created during the construction boom are currently empty. They attract cultural events such as outdoor performances and music festivals.

“Cztery Wiatry” Yacht Club Marina
The marina is located on the western bank of the Świna, near the Angel’s Fort and the Sports and Recreation Centre Marina. It accepts vessels with a max draught of 1.5 m. The marina has water and power supply pedestals, a slip, and a boat workshop.
Heading to the marina has to be controlled very carefully, because of the dangers of grounding. The dock itself is in the shape of a square with a wooden jetty. Boats with a maximum draft of one-and-a-half metres are able to moor here. In some places it is more shallow, with a depth of around one metre, especially in the northern part of the marina. The marina is surrounded by greenery, and is sheltered from northerly winds and high waves. Yachtsmen can make use of water and electricity connections, the slipway and a crane to remove boats from the water. The marina also has a hangar –  where boats can be repaired and stored, as well as a mechanised workshop.

“Przełomy” Dialogue Centre – branch of the National Museum in Szczecin
One of the exhibition pavilions of the National Museum in Szczecin dedicated to pivotal moments in the contemporary history of West Pomerania, starting from the incorporation of Szczecin into Poland in 1945.
The Dialogue Center "Przełomy" is located in the immediate vicinity of the Old Town, in an exposed place, next to important monuments - the gothic church of Saints Peter and Paul - one of the oldest churches in Szczecin, the Royal Gate - baroque remains of Prussian fortifications, erected as one of the four entrances to the city by Gerhard Cornelius van Walrave in the years 1734–1738–and the brick police headquarters - a magnificent office building built in the early twentieth century, according to the plans of the Berlin architect Oskar Launer.
The quarter adjacent to the prestigious Royal Square (currently Plac Żołnierza Polskiego), housing the representative building of the Municipal Theater, a classicist work by Carl Ferdinand Langhans from 1845-1849, was marked out in the 1880s, after the liquidation of the ramparts running through this area. After the decision to liquidate the fortress (1873), the arrangement of the tree-lined passage of the Royal Gate was determined by the plan drawn up in 1876-1877 by Konrad Kruhl, which determined the width of Matejki Street (along the former road leading from the Royal Gate) and the course of Małopolska Street.
In the years 1883–1884 a magnificent neo-baroque philharmonic was established here. The first building, shaping the corner of Matejki and Małopolska Streets. Within the regular, rectangular Solidarności Square, a compact complex of four-storey tenement houses, partly with services on the ground floors, is planned.. The buildings were started from the side of the Royal Gate, where two magnificent tenement houses with outbuildings were erected. Their front elevations are decorated with rich, eclectic details: rustication, cornices, panels, pilasters, pediments and brackets - also in the form of caryatids - obtained a distinct vertical division with bay windows, which on the cut corners of the quarter were exposed with turrets dominating over the low surface of the ceramic roof. A similar character was given to the facades of buildings erected in the center of the quarter from the side of Żołnierza Polskiego Square and Małopolska Street in the 1990s, as well as tenement houses built before the First World War from Świętych Piotra i Pawła Street. The latter, however, according to the architectural tendencies of the time, are devoid of fragmented detail and horizontal divisions, but they work with chiaroscuro separation of the body with bay windows, balconies, loggias and gables protruding above the roof surface.. High ground floors with exposed entrance portals housed the seats of prestigious companies, and from the side of the wide, most attractive passageway, also shops and restaurants, which in the summer invited to gardens arranged on a part of the pavement.
During the Second World War, the entire quarter was destroyed as a result of bombing raids. After the rubble was removed, a square was created here, gradually filled with greenery. On three sides, the square is surrounded by rows of linden trees, and the interior is filled with lawns decorated with modest vegetation, among which the old robinia specimen stands out. In the 1960s, a playground with a sandbox and a fishing boat was set up here, which "went down in history" after the events of December 1970, when the workers gathered here, striking against price increases, tried to use it to ram the gates of the nearby police headquarters.
.As a place symbolizing solidarity resistance to the communist authorities, the square became the site of opposition demonstrations. In December 2005, a monument to the victims of December '70 was unveiled from the side of the church - with a cast-iron sculpture of the Angel of Freedom, Czesław Dźwigaj. On August 30, 2013, on the 33rd anniversary of signing the August Agreements, during the official ceremony, the foundation act was laid for the construction of the Dialogue Center "Przełomy". The object is impressive. It is a concrete, undulating slab on Plac Solidarności, which on one side goes down to the level of the road, and on the other, it reaches over the second floor of the police building. It is intended that the roof of the Museum is to be a meeting place for the inhabitants of Szczecin.
Currently, the Dialogue Center "Przełomy" is a multimedia historical museum of war and post-war Szczecin and Western Pomerania, a department of the National Museum in Szczecin. Being both a building and a square, the facility is also a synthesis of the history of the place.
You can get to the Przełomów pavilion from two sides. The entrance from the street is in the only corner - the highest part of the building. The second entrance - from the side of the rising square - the pavilion's roof, is marked with a simple indentation in a smoothly shaped body. The level differences are secured with glass-filled steel barriers, created as a result of the uplift of the square, and then the road leading to the entrance cut out in it. Rotating wall fragments from the corner side, if necessary, "smoothly" close the body of the building, making it an impenetrable and homogeneous whole, or a monolith.  In addition to the implemented general assumptions, what is noticeable is the precise coordination and harmonization of the divisions of the square-building surface with the surrounding pavement and the divisions of composite façade panels. This discipline of the line of cladding joining is to continue in the floors, walls, woodwork divisions and ceilings inside the pavilion.
The aim of the exhibition is to show the breakthrough moments of Pomeranian history, starting with the incorporation of Szczecin into the Polish state as a result of the Potsdam Agreements in 1945, with particular emphasis on the moments of social rebellion (1970, 1981, 1989), which led to Poland regaining sovereignty in 1989. It won't be just a story about what was great - a true story is also a story about people's choices, good and worse. It will be a space for debates between people with different views and memories, unconventional educational projects, and the use of the latest media and multimedia techniques in creating the exhibition.
Currently, in addition to events related to the opening of exhibition expositions, the Center hosts historical debates, museum and history lessons, lectures and conferences, historical performances, competitions for children, workshops, and celebrates anniversaries and promotional campaigns.