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Arrival airport

Solidarity" Szczecin–Goleniów Airport

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Polish Zloty (PLN)

Low season

January

High season

August

Spoken languages

Polish

Szczecin

Travel to Szczecin

Baltic sea port Szczecin, also known as Stettin, has elements of Polish and German identities, in a region called Pomerania, which once had its own royalty. The bilingual city streets serve up monuments from each, a basilica, museum and castle, to name a few. Enjoy the city and then head to the seaside or spas for a relaxing, off-the-beaten-path city break.

 

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A bicultural seaside city break

Szczecin, or Stettin, has always been a bicultural city, German and Polish, and was a major German port alongside Hamburg and Bremen, until 1946. Lining the Oder river, Szczecin is sheltered from the Baltic by a lagoon, islands and peninsulas, all of which are ready for exploration by boat or bike or foot for a city break that includes a seaside stroll.

 

Portside architecture old and new

Start with a walk along Wały chrobrego, or Hakenstrasse, which follows the Oder river and port, lined with cafés, the Muzeum Morskie, or maritime museum, and the former Pomeranian parliament building, an 18th-century palace, which is now part of the National Museum, with religious art and the Pomeranian crown jewels on display. Zamek Książąt Pomorskich, or the Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes, dates from 1577 in its current simplified Renaissance style – that is, after it was painstakingly restored post-WWII. There’s a Solidarity monument to the fallen in the fight against communism, since Szczecin was the site of anti-communist revolts in 1970 and of the signing of one of the August Agreements leading to the trade union’s formation in 1980. The city’s 12th-century cathedral, the Bazylika Archikatedralna pw. św. Jakuba Apostoła or Basilica of St. James, has a facade dating from an ill-advised renovation in 1972. Take the lift up the tower for the view. The city’s red brick Gothic Urząd Morski (Town Hall), dating from the 15th century, now houses the city’s historical museum. Szczecin’s stunning new Filharmonie is a sight to see, an architectural award-winning white glass-and-light-filled concert hall that stands out from its neo-Gothic surroundings. Catch a performance to experience the outstanding acoustics as well as the architecture.

 

Seafood and Polish classics

Choose Z Drugiej Strony Lustra for elegant dishes from across the continent and Paprykarz or Karkut for lovely fish specialities in smart surroundings, Radecki for classic Polish fare and Wyszak Family Brewery for hearty food and beers in a brick-arched cellar. When in Poland, you must have pierogi, so pop into Pierogarnia Kaszubska for the best selection of these squishy oniony-peppery dumplings. Szczecin has its share of international options, such as Ukraineczka, Restauracja Bombay and Brasileirinho Brazilian Cuisine & Bar. Why Brazilian? The connection is strong, since Pomeranian Germans emigrated to Brazil in the 1930s and 40s, founding the town of Pomerode.

 

Bazaars and bars

Kaskada and Galaxy are pleasant shopping centres, or seek out brand-name bargains at Outlet Park, a bit outside the city. Explore the “ecobazaar” Szczecinski Bazar Smakoszy, with food trucks, craft beers, wines, handmade cosmetics, vinyls, crafts and books, plus live music, on Sundays in OFF Marina. Ok Super is truly a super place to find fashion and accessories from local artists in the Trafo contemporary art space. Szczecin nightlife is vibrant – start at Bar Czysty for cocktails, and move on to clubs such as the glowing Holiday, hopping Grey, and glittery Deptaku. For live music, head to Free Blues Club, while DJs play the latest at Elefunk.

 

Seaside and cityscapes

Head to the seaside at Świnoujście. Set on an island between lagoon and sea, on the border with Germany, this has been a summer destination for Poles and Germans for centuries, with a waterfront promenade and quiet vibe for walks in parks and along the beach, with the occasional dip in the icy Baltic. Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II met here in 1907 in an attempt to avoid war. Speaking of the seaside, you can take a harbour or sea tour by boat, or go wakeboarding or flyboarding in and around Szczecin’s many lakes, lagoons, waterways and sea. Trek up the coast to Kolobrzeg for more sandy beaches and a hike in the neighbouring Ekopark. For an in-city vacation, try Baltica Wellness & Spa, with three floors of aromatherapy, massages, mud treatments, a caldarium, a tepidarium, beauty treatments, gym, jacuzzi and café. For a different kind of city break, take a train to Berlin, just two hours away to experience the buzzing German capital.

 

Szczecin airport

Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniow Airport is 40 minutes from the city by train, and taxi and car rental are also available. Food options include a bakery, cafés and a sit-down restaurant, while shops include duty free, news kiosk and a Polish souvenir centre.

 

Szczecin weather

Szczecin has cold winters and mild summers, with average temperatures of 0°C in January (but it dips below freezing often) and 19°C in July. The best time to visit Szczecin is mid-May to mid-September for the warmest and sunniest weather. Even in summer, bring a light jacket for the evening.

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