Swinoujscie Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Memorial chapel

Memorial chapel, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  We found this memorial chapel along Pilsudskiego street. It's dedicated to the lifes lost at sea and to the navy. At least that's the impression I got. Please correct me if you know more about it. 

On foot to Germany

On foot to Germany, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  We walked all the way to Germany ie to Bad Ahlbeck. Follow the promenade behind the beach and continue along Zeromskiego and then the footpath through the forest. You will end up in the no-man's land and see the border markers. Have your photo taken with the markers! 

Beaches

Beaches, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  There are long sandy beaches in Swinoujscie. Behind the beach forest you will find lots of attractions and eating stall for the whole family. Also you can walk to the light house that looks like a wind mill. On the promenade there are horse-drawn carriages waiting to take... 

Tower of former church

Tower of former church, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  The tower of the former Martin-Luther Church is an impressive sight. An entry fee applies if you want to go inside. 

Church of Christ the King

Church of Christ the King, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  This church has originally been built in 1788-92 as a protestant parish church with no tower or organ. In 1881 the tower was added. Since 1946 it is a catholic church. 

Hotels  

Hotel Ottaviano

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Restaurants  

Steakhouse Fenix
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We were drawn to this restaurant because of its outdoor seating and because it seemed to be very popular with locals and tourists alike.

The name Steakhouse may be a bit misleading as most people order a pizza from their big selection. They also do various kotlets, hamburgers, fish nuggets and salads.

Favorite Dish: I opted for a Hawaiian pizza (pizza Hawajska) which was very nice. I think I had the medium size for 17 Zloty. I would eat there again any time.

Written Oct 10, 2009

Address: Ul. Slowackiego 25

Phone: (091) 321 37 95

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Transportation  

Train route planner in Poland

Train route planner in Poland, Swinoujscie

 budapest8 Says:  I have travelled many times by train in Poland and find thatnow with national train companies using the German railways search engine model online, its a lot easier to plan your journey.Also with the volcanic ash causing 16,000 flights to be cancelleddaily in Europe, train... 

Transport in Swinoujscie

Transport in Swinoujscie, Swinoujscie

 budapest8 Says:  TransportThe town is located on both banks of the river Świna, and since there is no road connection across it, transport is provided by regular ferries. For pedestrians this is free but car drivers pay. This reminds me of the port of Portsmouth and Cowes on the Isle of... 

FERRY ŚWINOUJŚCIE to Ystad Sweden

FERRY ŚWINOUJŚCIE to Ystad Sweden, Swinoujscie

 budapest8 Says:  I have travelled many times the old fashioned way overland and by sea to Sweden from Poland. There are ferries from Gdańsk -to Nynäshamn (South of Stockholm) and ŚWINOUJŚCIE to Ysatd (1 hour by train east of Malmo).Świnoujście - Ystad every... 

By local ferry

By local ferry, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  The town of Swinoujscie is divided by the Swina river. The railway station is located on the other side of the river and not in the city center. There is a free ferry “Centrum” which runs several times per hour Centrum to Warszow. Please note that tourists on foot can always... 

By train to Germany

By train to Germany, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  Since 2008 Swinoujscie has been connected to the German railway system through the UBB (Usedomer Baederbahn). The end stop is called Swinoujscie Centrum. The trains run at least hourly. Some of them go all the way to Stralsund. There is a ticket machine on the platform but... 

By ship

By ship, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  There are several options to travel by ship to Swinoujscie. One is the hydrofoil (picture 1) from Szczecin which we first wanted to use but the station was very far from our hotel so that we decided against it. Another option is the ship from German towns of Usedom island... 

By train to Polish destinations

By train to Polish destinations, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  We came to Swinoujscie by local train from Szczecin which took about 2 hours one way and cost 26 Zloty. In Szczecin the train arrived late. The train was quite full but we managed to find seats at the front of the train. There was also a toilet nearby. We bought our return... 

Commuters only on the ferry

Commuters only on the ferry, Swinoujscie

 christine.j Says:  There are two ferries to cross the Swina, one for commuters only. We learned this when we had come into the city centre, turned left at the water and waited for the ferry to arrive. When it was our turn to drive onto it, we were told:" You cannot take this ship, it is for... 

Local Customs  

Don't feed the wild boars

Don't feed the wild boars, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  The beaches in Swinoujscie are line with forest and that's where the wild boars are often hiding. They can become quite a nuisance if the humans feed them. So please refrain from doing so, even if you find them cute. 

Sea Days - Swinoujscie Days

Sea Days - Swinoujscie Days, Swinoujscie

 queensali Says:  Date: 27-29. JunePlace: Wybrzeze Wladyslawa IV StreetShort description: Sea Days are series of concerts, sport events which refer to the sea character of the city. Inseparable elements of Sea Days are: Neptun Days, St. John Night, Naval Marine Days, exhibitions. The event is... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Museum of the Treasures of the Earth

The Museum of the Treasures of the Earth, Swinoujscie

 Polish_Mila Says:  The museum was established last year. Currently there are over 1000 exhibits from all over the world: minerals , fossils ,skeletons of dinosaurs, ammonites.It is situated by the main promenade next to the beach. 

Swinoujscie is one of Poland’s...

Swinoujscie is one of Poland’s..., Swinoujscie

 szumski Says:  Swinoujscie is one of Poland’s most famous and popular holiday resorts with wide sandy beaches, many parks and entertainment on the promenade of Uznam, the main island. The Polish town of Swinoujscie is scattered over 44 islands between the Baltic Sea and the Szczecin bay. 

Favorites  

Tourist Office

Tourist Office, Swinoujscie

 yumyum Says:  You find the tourist office in the building of the ferry terminal on the city center side. They have a free city map which has the information in Polish/German/English. The sights are listed on the back.The proper address of the tourist office is:Tourist Information... 

The ferry terminal

The ferry terminal, Swinoujscie

 Polish_Mila Says:  In Swinoujscie there is a large ferry terminal. Ferries to Ystad in Sweden , Copenhagen and Bornholm in Denmark start and finish their voyages through the Baltic Sea. 

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