Szczecin's Venice

Szczecin

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Szczecin's Venice

The complex of industrial buildings by the Odra River in Kolumba 86 street (near "Zachodniopomorskie Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Gospodarczego" building's) is a unique place in our city. Historic buildings such as old yeast factory or alcohol manufacture were once the pride of industrial district reaching Tama Pomorzańska street. You can have the impression that the buildings shoot straight from the water and with the little help of imagination you can see them for example as restored hotels. The city council wants to rebuild this place as Szczecin has the potencial to become so called Venice of the North.

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Do & See

This region begs to be explored, both the city and its surroundings. The area is full of spots for nature getaways with an array of leisure activities for those of you with a taste for the outdoors. If you like hiking, cycling, fishing and canoeing this is a wonderful place for it with forests and huge lakes.

Szczecin in brief

Szczecin in brief

Before you come, use the link below to see Szczecin from above, so you could know better, where to go once you get here! You may also use VR to make the experience more …

Chrobry Embankment (Haken's Terrace)

Chrobry Embankment (Haken's Terrace)

The Chrobry Embankment, formerly Haken’s Terraces, one of the most beautiful places in Europe. From here you can watch the vast panorama of the Odra River and the harbour. The viewing terraces are 500 m long and are located 19 m above the Odra river bank. The earliest written history of the area dates back …

Baroque Royal Gate

Baroque Royal Gate

This stylish and cultural café offers a wide selection of drinks and lunches. It is situated right by The Royal Gate that was built between 1725 and 1727. Over the entrance you can see the crest with the Prussian eagle encircled by the chains of the black eagle and the royal crown. This is one …

Szczecin Philharmonic

Szczecin Philharmonic

Have you ever seen an iceberg in the city center? If not, you must see the new premises of Szczecin Philharmonic which majestically emerges from urban buildings and pervasive greenery. Its metal and glass facade supplemented with light illuminations catch the eye of each person who comes nearby. The building was designed by catalonian …

The City Tourist Route

The City Tourist Route

The City Tourist Route is a 7-km-long loop which connects 42 sites – the most interesting monuments and places worthseeing. The idea behind the route was to commemorate the 750th anniversary of granting town privileges to Szczecin. The route is marked by an easily found red dotted line painted on the pavement, and thus …

Pomeranian Dukes' Castle

Pomeranian Dukes' Castle

Anyone entering Szczecin by bridges over the Oder River can see the towering red-brick gothic Cathedral and an elegant, pale silhouette of a Renaissance castle with green towers, which used to be the seat of the dukes of the Griffins dynasty who ruled the Duchy of Pomerania. The Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle has five wings and …

Łasztownia isle & boulevards

Łasztownia isle & boulevards

Łasztownia (ger. Lastadie) is located in the very heart of Szczecin, vis-a-vis the Chrobry Embankment. It is a river island whose history stratches back to the Middle Ages. After the Allied air raids of 1942 - 1944, most of the buildings on Łasztownia were destroyed. Currently, Łasztownia is one of the most interesting (and most mysterious) …

Exceptional Szczecin citizens and their tenements

The touristic route leads among the thirteen tenements located in the down town area and their extraordinary residents of pre- and postwar period. The first walk was an exceptional event with adventures and surprises that reflected the old residents' passions. Over one hundred people, interested in our city's history, …

Museum of Technology and Transport

Museum of Technology and Transport

“Art Depot” in Szczecin is an old tram depot which was built in 1912 with reinforced concrete. It has a sloping roof and a front glass wall with a clock. Since 2006 it has been one of the biggest Polish museums of a technological profile. The collection of almost 100 antique vehicles that was bought …

Jan Kasprowicz Park

Jan Kasprowicz Park

Kasprowicza Park and JasneBłonia Square is a wide green house located by the Szczecin Municipal Office. It's a great place to rest: you can walk, ride a bike or sit comfortably on a bench or on the lawn. The park was built in the years 1925-27, it was designed with rows of maple plane trees …

Szczecin Beer Trail Pivny Szczecin

Szczecin Beer Trail Pivny Szczecin

During the walk you will taste the local specialities, get to know the legends related to the history of Szczecin and you will feel the extraordinary character of the Griffin’s City. Beer is, just right next to the wine, one of the oldest man-made drinks, inseparably linked with bread baking. However in its present form …

Dialogue Center

Dialogue Center "Upheavals"

It's one of branches of the National Museum in Szczecin, where we present the newest history of Szczecin and West Pomerania region, with particular attention given to social protests and breaking events in the years 1970–1971, 1980–1981, 1988–1989, that lead Poland to regain independence in 1989. The building that houses our museum is partially hidden under the Solidarity Plaza, adjacent …

City Tour

During sightseeing tour by minibus with an audio guide you will admire the most famous sights of the city and find an answer for many non-standard questions like: What is the similarity between Szczecin and Egypt? There are 2 stops planned for you to take some unique photos. Service description: - Free pick up at hotel …

St. James Arch Cathedral and the tower

St. James Arch Cathedral and the tower

After the 1147 crusade against the Polabian Slavs, Szczecin became a place of German colonisation. St Jacob’s Church, intended for German colonists, was consecrated in 1187. It was founded by Beringer, a Bramberg pilgrim, and given to the custody of the Benedictine brothers from the St Michael Monastery in Bramberg. The construction of the brick …

National Museum in Szczecin

National Museum in Szczecin

The National Museum in Szczecin was established in 1945 and is situated in a beautiful, old building. Here you can see exhibitions including ancient and modern works of art as well as ethnographic and archaeological …

Bar Pasztecik

First and original Pasztecik that has been making Paszteciki (Pastry's) since 1969. It is still made by the same recipe since then up to today and it is still one of favorite fast food for …

The National Museum in Szczecin — The Szczecin History Museum -Old Town Hall

The National Museum in Szczecin — The Szczecin History Museum -Old Town Hall

The first mention of the wooden market hall, which was also the venue for the deliberations of the court and the meetings of the city councillors called “theatrum”, dates back to 1245. The current Gothic town hall hails from mid-15th Century, with Henryk Brunsberg considered to be its builder. The richly-decorated façade featuring glazed …

The National Museum in Szczecin — The Museum of Contemporary Art

The National Museum in Szczecin — The Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art is located in a classicist building of former Szczecin stronghold garrison headquarters, built in the last quarter of the 18th century, repeatedly converted in subsequent years. As long, as until the end of World War II, it was used by military authorities. In 1970s it was handed over to the …

The National Museum in Szczecin — The Museum of Regional Traditions

The National Museum in Szczecin — The Museum of Regional Traditions

The Museum of Regional Traditions is located in Baroque Landed Gentry House (Pommersche Landsmannschaft), built in years 1726–1727 according to the order of Prussian king Frederick William I. The building was designed by Gerhard Cornelius de Walrave (1692–1773), the author of, among others, famous Kłodzko fortess and fortifications of Szczecin. The palace served as the …

TRAFO Center for Contemporary Art

TRAFO Center for Contemporary Art

TRAFO Center for Contemporary Art was opened in 2013. It is located in Szczecin – the Polish capital of the German-Polish border region Pomerania. TRAFO serves as a multifunctional meeting platform for artists and visitors. It introduces the audience to the tools of art by putting them in various contexts and transdisciplinary relationships. Visual works …

Birthplace of the Empress Catherine II of Russia

Birthplace of the Empress Catherine II of Russia

In 1729 was born here Zofia Fryderyka Augusta zu Anhalt Zerbst, the later wife of Tsar of Russia, Peter III, known as Katarzyna Wielka. Currently, the head office of the insurance …

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

Was built in the mid-15th century, replacing an earlier wooden construction. It’s wall are decorated with terracotta sculptures of Szczecin townspeople, in the interior there is wooden ceiling dating back to the early 18th century covered with paintings depicting Biblical …

Visiting the cathedral tower

Visiting the cathedral tower

The tower is an element of the St. James Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral. An observation deck is available for tourist all year long. The entrance to the terrace is only via a lift. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10.00-19.00 Friday-Sunday 10.00-20.00 Visiting the cathedral tower outside the opening hours (minimum 10 people) is possible by prior arrangement …

Gothic Church of St. John the Evangelist

Gothic Church of St. John the Evangelist

The church is situated in the shadow of the cathedral. The one of the oldest building in Szczecin. Built by Grey Friars in the 14 th century. It is worth to see and visit. Its history is very interesting and the church hides many secrets. There are old gravestone plates and parts of old …

Orthodox Church

Orthodox Church

The church is almost one hundred percent funded by the parishioners and Orthodox believers from abroad. It is the first one built in Western Pomerania region. The temple was built in a shape of Greek cross. It can accommodate approximately 500 people. It is 26m long, 16m wide and 25 high. Construction of a …

The Harbour Gate

The Harbour Gate

The Harbour Gate is a tourist attraction located in the heart of Szczecin. The gate is one of the two in the city and is surrounded by a throng of people each day. Inside you will find art works and …

Sightseeing the building of the Westpomeranian Governor's Office

Sightseeing the building of the Westpomeranian Governor's Office

One of the attractions on the route of The City Tourist Route is the possibility of sightseeing the building of the Westpomeranian Governor's Office. The monumental building of the Westpomeranian Governor’s Office is one of the most recognized and representative buildings in Szczecin. The neo-renaissance building consists of five wings with two declosed courtyards. …

Orion's Squares

Orion's Squares

Szczecin is a magical, unique and fascinating city. It has got characteristic configuration of streets and roundabouts, similar to Paris. Localization of city squares and streets was inspired by Orion`s constellation and Egyptian pyramids in Giza. It is a tourist attraction that emphasizes specific character of the city. It is the next thing that …

The Angel of Freedom

The Angel of Freedom

Built in memory of the workers protesting here in the 1970’s, The Angel of Freedom is a monument located on Plac Solidarnosci. The anti-communist protests had a tragic outcome and today the angel stands in all her splendour for remembrance of this day and its …

The Tourist Tram Line

The Tourist Tram Line "0"

You can see Szczecin from the old tram, which ride through city every summer Sunday. While a tour you can see the most interesting places and monuments in Szczecin. The Tourist tram line "0" is operated by historical wagons type N and 4N. Tickets 3,5zł and 2,5zł available from the conductor on the tram. Children up …

Szczecin's Underground Tourist Routes

Szczecin's Underground Tourist Routes

Szczecin's Underground Tourist Routes offer guided tours in the shelters from World War II. The former secret underground route is fascinating and a great choice for everyone who is looking for a thrilling …

Central Cementery

Central Cementery

Central Cementary in Szczecin is almost 170 hectares big and it is an architectural park masterpiece and a monument of European class. The masters of garden and gravestone design had shown their craftsmanship. Unique and vanguard gravestones are embedded in the vast greenery of beautiful park. The necropolis was opened in 1901 and it …

Jasne Błonia

Jasna Błonia Square Jana Pawła II is a wide green house located by the Szczecin Municipal Office. It's a great place to rest: you can walk, ride a bike or sit comfortably on a bench or on the lawn. The park was built in the years 1925-27, it was designed with rows of maple …

Rose Garden 'Rozanka'

Rose Garden 'Rozanka'

In the rose garden Rozanka you can stroll among thousands of roses and feel their wonderful scent. The garden was reconstructed in 2007 to make it look like it did in the 1930’s. Today you can also find playgrounds among the …

The Odra River boulevards

The Odra River boulevards

Boulevards are always a good choice to go to. Pedestrian zones on both sides of the river Oder are places of loads of small events such as "Bulwarove" or food truck festivals. Many people approach there to relax, chill and to admire the astonishing view of the Szczecin's waterfront. An unusuall experience that you …

Discover Szczecin… from the waterside

Discover Szczecin… from the waterside

As an alternative to walking, cycling or movie-watching … enjoy a motorboat ride on the Oder River or Dabie Lake! Spots which can not be reached on foot, by car or bicycle, can be reached by … a motorboat. You will enjoy not only the amazing panorama of Szczecin from the riverside, but also many …

m/s Joanna

A real treat for fans of parties or relaxation on the water. For lovers of good beer and beautiful views of Szczecin. The ship, where you can relax with chillout music or party with the electronic music. A ferry, which invites DJs such as Zombie (Simon Karpierz), Kuncfot (James Kondarewicz), Porek Simon (Simon Porowski), Vitek, …

Szczecin's Venice

Szczecin's Venice

The complex of industrial buildings by the Odra River in Kolumba 86 street (near "Zachodniopomorskie Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Gospodarczego" building's) is a unique place in our city. Historic buildings such as old yeast factory or alcohol manufacture were once the pride of industrial district reaching Tama Pomorzańska street. You can have the impression that the …

Miedzyodrze by kayak

Miedzyodrze by kayak

Miedzyodrze is a region of flood waters and wetlands that spreads south of Szczecin bounded by the two arms of the Oder River – the Eastern and Western Oder. This area is situated within the Lower Oder Valley Landscape Park, so it is prohibited to sail there by boats with engines. Silence, calm and …

Wiking - Kayak trips and Kayak rental

Wiking - Kayak trips and Kayak rental

Kayak routes are an original project developed and conducted by Robert Filipski (Wiking Szczecin) since 2009. Trips have become a tourist product of Szczecin, which was attended by over 3,000 tourists getting to know our city and Western Pomerania. This is not only canoeing on the Oder River, but also an interesting and original …

Łasztownia isle

Łasztownia isle

Łasztownia (ger. Lastadie) is located in the very heart of Szczecin, vis-a-vis the Chrobry Embankment. It is a river island whose history stretches back to the Middle Ages. After the Allied air raids of 1942– 1944, most of the buildings on Łasztownia were destroyed. Currently, Łasztownia is one of the most interesting (and most mysterious) places in Szczecin. One particularly …

Urban Summer Zone

Urban Summer Zone

The Urban Summer Zone (or ”central beach” as the residents call it) was established near the marina, on Grodzka Isle. It is an area right on the bank of the Oder designated for rest and recreation on warm summer days. It has umbrellas, sunbeds, hammocks, pillows, beach balls and sand toy sets for children. …

Kana Theatre

Kana is an independent theatre and center founded and run since 1979 by Zygmunt Duczyński, and since 2006 by the team he established. The Kana Theatre operates in the following areas: popularization and promotion of culture in such aspects as: theatre, performing arts, music, and interdisciplinary forms (with a special focus on artistic activities transgressing …

The Theatre of Contemporary Arts

The Theatre of Contemporary Arts

The Theatre of Contemporary Arts is located at Wały Chrobrego. From here you can get one of the most famous views in Szczecin. The theatre was previously a part of a larger institution but became a separate institution in …

Summer Theatre

Summer Theatre is situated on a natural slope next to Rusałka Lake. It is a place of huge concerts with the best celebrities, celebrations and cultural events. Summer Theatre in Szczecin is one of the biggest amphitheatres in Poland (4500 sitting places). Theatre has been recovered in recent years. Helena Majdaniec's Summer Theater is one …

Pionier 1907 Cinema

Pionier 1907 Cinema

Cinema Commercial films are evaded. Yet, it is a cinema on a high-level. Or even two levels. Films can be watched in a soft armchair in cozy, historical room or at the table in “Kiniarnia” which is 2 floors below It a retrostyle room with a jabbering projector and a piano from 1898. You …

Szczecin Goods

Szczecin Goods "Stettiner Waren"

Artisans who want to produce original “Stettiner Waren Szczecin goods“ can now aspire for the certificate and seal. The characteristic white ceramics have the opportunity to again become the showcase of our region. The Department of Promotion and Information of the City Office in Szczecin, at the request of the City Culture Centre, has designed …

Baltica Wellness & Spa

Baltica Wellness & Spa

Baltica Wellness & Spa, the center located in the heart of Szczecin is an unusual place. Here you can go for both a beauty treatment and spend an amazing Spa weekend for two, using among others attractive cosmetics or a wide range of massages. The three-level center has a unique atmosphere, and a well-qualified, …

Casino

The casino is located in the Pazim office building. The casino's offer includes high-class classic slot machines, 3D slot games, hot spot games, fruit machines, roulette tables, poker and Black Jack. Players can also use the …

Binowo Golf Park

Binowo Golf Park

Binowo Park Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses in Poland. Established in 2000 in the beautiful area of the Szczecin Landscape Park. The picturesque surroundings of the Beech Forest include: - 9-hole training field for beginners, - 18-hole championship field, - exercise areas - driving range and putting green - a club building with a …

Tarzania

Our rope park is a great way of spending free time originating in France. Fashion for active leisure, extreme sports means that in Western European countries such parks can be found often. Especially since it is one of the safest forms of active stay at height. Participants of rope programs learn self-control, responsibility, techniques of …

SKIPARK

We are the only center of this type in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship that can guarantee you, both adults and children, beginners and professionals, great sports entertainment and an unforgettable experience while using the innovative MAXXTRACKS ski slopes, creative CLIP'N CLIMB climbing walls and the VALO interactive wall …

AXENATION

We are located at 34B Jagiellońska Street in a former bread oven factory, while the entrance to the premises can be found at 5 July 35D Street. There is a car park for guests. Our club has 240 m2, 6 tracks with a place to rest and a bar serving craft beers, therefore we offer …

Kids Arena

Kids Arena is a family theme park located in the city center. This location allows quick and easy access by public transport from almost every corner of …

The euroregion’s centre of culture

The euroregion’s centre of culture

Stara Rzeźnia In Łasztownia „Old Slaughterhouse” is a building once belonging to the industrial meat complex on the Łasztownia Island. It was a multipurpose cow-house for the stock up to 220 heads. You will find here a restaurant, conference-projection room, bookstore and the Szczecin Gallery with a place for children. „Old Slaughterhouse” …

BE HAPPY Sweet Art & Illusion Museum

BE HAPPY Sweet Art & Illusion Museum

Museum of happiness in Szczecin. Be Happy Museum is a place where dreams come true and the imagination turns into a sweet and colorful experience. This is a place where illusion stuns and laughs to tears. Dozens of scenes for taking photos, Marshmallow foam pool, banana swing, magic unicorn and much more. Our mission …

Go-karts

The Go-kart Track in Szczecin offers you: -individual rides for adults, youth and children -track rental -integration events -special events -organization of tournaments -competitions You can book the track for any days and …

Warsztatownia /Workshop

Warsztatownia /Workshop

Their mission is to get children from TV and computer screens showing how to spend free time creatively, having fun in a group and creating beautiful things. They show how to create something out of nothing - which at the same time depends on the imagination of children. They have two Riddle Rooms - Save …

Historical Cellars of Starka

Historical Cellars of Starka

Attraction for gourmets, who are looking for local delicacy are the cellars of Starka. Starka is the noble old Polish dry vodka. Presently is produced only in Szczecin, it became a local delicacy. In making available for groups of visitors old factory, walk among maturing in huge wooden barrels of alcoholic beverages crowns tasting …

The Eureka Foundation of Professor Jerzy Stelmach

The Eureka Foundation of Professor Jerzy Stelmach

EUREKA offers three interactive exhibitions with experience in science and technology. The first of them, "Eureka Główna", is located in Ul. Ściegiennego 42 has a collection of about 50 interactive exhibits, including Pythagoras water theorem, ball in the air stream, acoustic telephone, curvature of the light beam in the glass. The exhibition also features a …

Sea eagle

Se eagle ( or white-tailed eagle) is the most important national symbol of Poland - it appears on the Polish emblem. But it is not actually an eagle, but a hawk. These birds have their sanctuary in Szczecin - wounded birds recover their strengh here, but then they stay and live on islands, that are …

Comorants' forest

Comorants' forest

Comorants are specific birds. They live in large herds and like to sit on big and helthy trees. But their excrements are toxic, so trees that they sit on get sick and die. Then they find new trees. That is how cormorants forest was made. You can find it on the north-west side of …

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