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Świnoujście for free

The best things in Świnoujście cost nothing: the beach, the promenade to Germany, Stawa Młyny, Park Zdrojowy, the graduation towers and a ferry trip across the Świna.

The promenade in Świnoujście

A stay in Świnoujście does not have to be expensive. Most of what people come here for is free and accessible all year round.

Free in Świnoujście

  • The beach: entry is free, you only pay for hired equipment.
  • The promenade and a walk across the border to Ahlbeck.
  • The breakwater and Stawa Młyny.
  • Park Zdrojowy and a walk to the centre.
  • The graduation towers on the promenade, open from spring to autumn.
  • The Bielik ferry to Warszów: free for pedestrians and cyclists, and a mini harbour cruise at the same time.
  • The Świna quay with views of the ships.
  • Warszów wild beach on the other side of the river.

The cheapest “boat trip” in town is the Bielik ferry there and back. Stand by the rail and you will see the port, the quays and the mouth of the Świna from the water.

Attractions

Stawa Młyny against a blue sky Sea and port

Stawa Młyny and the western breakwater

The white "windmill" at the end of the breakwater is the symbol of Świnoujście. In fact it is a 19th-century navigation mark that still guides ships into the port today.

1 hr including the walk along the breakwater

Walkers and cyclists on the promenade in Świnoujście Sea and port

The seafront promenade

A seafront walkway that runs straight on into the promenades of the German resorts. Together around 12 km, one of the longest seaside promenades in Europe.

From 30 min to a whole day

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

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

Promenade with graduation towers Sea and port

Graduation towers on the promenade

Wooden graduation towers at the western end of the promenade, fed with brine from the Świnoujście spa. Free, open from spring to autumn.

15-30 min

The islands of the Świna backwater delta in the Szczecin Lagoon Nature and parks

The Świna delta and the bird islands

An archipelago of marshy islands in the Szczecin Lagoon, part of Wolin National Park. Over 240 bird species have been recorded here.

Half a day (e.g. by bike to Karsibór)

Walks

Beaches

Wide sandy beach in Świnoujście Beach

Beach by the promenade

Świnoujście's main beach along the seaside district: very wide, with fine sand and a promenade full of cafés and restaurants just behind the dunes.

Stawa Młyny on the breakwater by the beach Beach

Beach by the breakwater and Stawa Młyny

The eastern end of the beach, right at the mouth of the Świna. From here you can watch Stawa Młyny, the port entrance and the ferries sailing to Sweden.

The beach at sunset Beach

Beach towards the border

The western stretch of the beach, which runs straight on into the beaches of German Ahlbeck. A good choice if you want to escape the biggest crowds.

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.

Day trips

The turquoise water of the lake in a former chalk pit in Wapnica Day trip

Turquoise Lake in Wapnica

A turquoise lake in a former chalk pit. The nearby Sand Hill (Piaskowa Góra) is the best place to see its colour.

1-2 hrs approx. 21 km (approx. 25 min by car)

Beach chairs and the pier in Ahlbeck Day trip

Ahlbeck

The nearest German resort, which you can reach on foot from Świnoujście along the promenade. A historic pier from 1898, white villas and beach chairs.

Half a day approx. 6 km along the promenade, approx. 5.5 km by road

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A family with bikes at a beach entrance Ideas for your stay

Świnoujście with children

A wide beach with a gentle slope into the water, a ferry across the Świna, a lighthouse, an aquapark and flat walks with a pushchair. What to do in Świnoujście with children in any weather.

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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