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By ferry to the wild beach

Take the ferry, free for foot passengers, to Warszów, past Fort Gerharda and the tallest lighthouse on the Polish coast, and finish on a quiet, wild beach to the east.

  • 6.7 km
  • approx. 1 hr 30 min
  • Moderate
Świnoujście lighthouse

About the route

The most interesting walk in Świnoujście combines three things: a ferry ride across the Świna, history (the lighthouse and the fort) and a wild beach without the crowds. You walk through the centre to the Bielik ferry landing, cross to Warszów and from there follow the district’s streets to Fort Gerharda and the lighthouse. Finally you head down to Warszów beach.

What you will see along the way

  • The port and the mouth of the Świna from the ferry deck: the crossing is free on foot.
  • Fort Gerharda with the Coastal Defence Museum.
  • The lighthouse, well worth its 308 steps.
  • A wild beach with dunes, quieter than the beach by the promenade.

Practical tips

  • On the Warszów side, part of the route follows the district’s streets rather than forest paths.
  • The ferries run all year round, day and night, but their frequency depends on the season and time of day, and from autumn to spring some crossings are replaced by the P1 bus. Check the timetable so you do not have to wait on the way back.
  • If you want to climb the lighthouse and visit the fort, allow half a day in total.

The route step by step

  1. Start: Seaside district, ul. Uzdrowiskowa (by our apartments)
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Route based on OpenStreetMap data. On site, follow the signs and common sense.

Worth seeing nearby

All attractions
The Museum of Sea Fishing building in Świnoujście Museums

Museum of Sea Fishing

A museum in the neoclassical former town hall from the early 19th century. Baltic nature, amber, ship models and the town's history under one roof.

1-1.5 hrs 250 m

A ship at the port quay and the lighthouse Sea and port

The Świna quay in the centre

A riverside boulevard in the town centre where you can watch ferries, passenger ships and fishing boats sail along the Świna. In season, sightseeing cruises leave from here.

30-60 min 500 m

A ferry crossing the Świna, seen from above Sea and port

Boat trips around the port and to Germany

A cruise around the port, to the mouth of the Świna or to the German resorts on Usedom. Świnoujście is best seen from the water.

From 1 hr (port) to half a day (German resorts) 500 m

Flowers and paths in Park Zdrojowy Nature and parks

Park Zdrojowy

A historic 58-hectare park designed by Peter Joseph Lenné. Shade, old trees and the shortest way from the centre to the beach.

30-60 min 750 m

Where to eat nearby

Distance as the crow flies. We choose the venues ourselves, with no paid listings.

Coffee, ice cream and desserts

CoffeeBar

Coffee and home-made cakes on the quay, on ul. Marynarzy. The perfect stop on a walk around the port.

ul. Marynarzy 5, Świnoujście 450 m

Coffee, ice cream and desserts

Manufaktura Ekologiczna

An ice cream parlour and café with certified organic ice cream made on site. Plus cakes, coffee and Polish dishes.

ul. Piłsudskiego 1, Świnoujście 500 m

Lunch and Polish cuisine

Neptun

Fish and lunch dishes in the centre, on ul. Bema, a few minutes from plac Wolności and the quay.

ul. Bema 1, Świnoujście 500 m

Coffee, ice cream and desserts

Costa Coffee

A Costa Coffee café on plac Wolności, right in the town centre.

pl. Wolności 5, Świnoujście 550 m

Walks and routes passing this way

See also

Walks
Świnoujście lighthouse at dusk Forts and monuments

Świnoujście Lighthouse

The tallest lighthouse on the Polish Baltic coast. 308 steps lead up to the terrace, from which you can see the mouth of the Świna, the port, the beach and the German part of Usedom.

1-1.5 hrs on site

Dunes with grass and a wooden fence Beach

Warszów wild beach

A beach on the other side of the Świna, beyond the lighthouse. Dunes, forest and much more space than by the promenade.

The Bielik III ferry on the Świna Practical

Ferries in Świnoujście

The free Bielik ferry for pedestrians and cyclists between the centre and Warszów. How the crossing works since the tunnel opened and how to use it.

Stay longer

Stay a few steps from the beach

We have five apartments in the seaside district, 80 to 150 metres from the promenade. You book directly with the owner.

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