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Active Świnoujście

Cycling across the border, long walks along the shore, the trails of Wolin National Park and wind for kitesurfers. Ideas for those who do not like lying on the beach.

Kitesurfers' kites over the sea

Świnoujście is a great base for active holidays: flat cycle paths on both sides of the border, kilometres of beach for walking and running, and half an hour away the hills and cliffs of Wolin National Park.

Ideas

  • Cycling: along the promenade to Heringsdorf and Bansin, a loop via Golm and Kamminke, or the Velo Baltica to Międzyzdroje.
  • A long walk along the promenade to Heringsdorf, back on the UBB train.
  • Running on the firm, wet sand right by the water or on the promenade early in the morning.
  • Kitesurfing: when the wind is up, colourful kites appear over the beach, and watching the kitesurfers is a treat even for those who do not go out on the water themselves.
  • Trails to the cliffs in Wolin National Park.

A ready-made plan is in our guide An active weekend.

Attractions

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

The West Fort from the air, with the sea and a ferry in the background Forts and monuments

West Fort

A fort from 1856-1861 at the mouth of the Świna, with underground passages, artillery galleries and concrete bunkers from different eras.

1 hr

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

Where to eat

Fish and seafood

Rybaczówka fish tavern

A fish tavern on Karsibór island, right on the water. Fish and regional food, reachable by road or by boat.

ul. 1 Maja 23, Karsibór, Świnoujście

Fish and seafood

Fishermen's Tavern at Karsibór Marina

A restaurant in the Karsibór yacht harbour with a view over the wide waters of the Old Świna. Fish from local fishermen and simple home cooking.

ul. 1 Maja 5A, Karsibór, Świnoujście

Beaches

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.

By bike

Day trips

A forest trail in Wolin National Park Day trip

Wolin National Park

Beech forests, cliffs above the Baltic, European bison and lakes. One of the most varied national parks in Poland, just beyond Świnoujście.

Half a day to a full day approx. 21 km to the bison reserve (approx. 25 min by car)

Heringsdorf Pier Day trip

Heringsdorf

The largest of the imperial spas, with the longest pier in Germany (508 m). An ideal destination for a walk, a bike ride or a boat trip.

Half a day approx. 8 km

Bansin Pier Day trip

Bansin

The furthest and quietest of the three imperial spas, with a 285-metre pier. The goal of a bike ride along the sea.

Half a day approx. 12 km

The harbour in Kamminke on the Szczecin Lagoon Day trip

Kamminke: a fishing harbour on the lagoon

A fishing village just across the border on the Szczecin Lagoon. A small harbour with fishing boats, fish smoked on the jetty, a viewpoint looking towards Świnoujście and Golm hill next door. About 6.5 km from the centre by bike.

2-3 hrs including a fish break approx. 6.5 km by bike, approx. 11 km by car

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Things to do in Świnoujście

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Kitesurfers over the sea Ready-made plans

An active weekend in Świnoujście

A weekend on the bike and on the move: across the border to the imperial spa resorts, a loop around German Usedom, the cliffs of Wolin and long walks along the shore.

2 days

A forest trail in Wolin National Park Day trip

Wolin National Park

Beech forests, cliffs above the Baltic, European bison and lakes. One of the most varied national parks in Poland, just beyond Świnoujście.

Half a day to a full day approx. 21 km to the bison reserve (approx. 25 min by car)

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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