Almost on the border of Poland with Germany (just 16 kilometers from it) lies the city of Szczecin . Still recently in demand only as a stop on the way to more famous resorts, it begins to win its popularity among tourists . It is not surprising, because it is a large port (located at the confluence of the Odra River in the Szczecin Gulf) with a centuries-old history and reputation of one of the greenest cities in the country . It is believed that the best time to get to know him is from May to September, who will be in the city in the remaining m months Szczecin is unlikely to disappoint .
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Climate
Overcast, light rain + 3 ° C in the day - 1 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms + 5 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° С at night ° C water |
Cloudy cloudy + 6 ° C in the afternoon + 1 ° C at night ° C water |
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How to get to Szczecin
Despite the seeming proximity of the sea, the waterway m to Szczecin can only be reached from Свиwinoujцеcie. From there, twice a day, a hydrofoil boat runs, the ticket for which costs from 13 to 18 EUR. 75 minutes of water walks and you are in.
By plane
Those who do not plan to travel through Свиwinoujсьcie can choose between air and land transport . The city's airport is located about 50 km from the center, near the town of Goleniow . Every day he takes (and sends) planes from Warsaw (en route 1 . 5 hours), Oslo, Berlin and other cities . You can get from the airport in several ways: by bus to Szczecin (from 3 . 5 -4 . 5 EUR depending on the carrier company) or by train from Goleniowa . To the local railway station in 7 km from the airport, you can take a minibus for 1 . 3 EUR, and from there for 45 minutes and 2-3 EUR, to the destination .
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By train
By train to Szczecin, the main railway station can be reached not only from Polish cities, but also from neighboring countries, for example, from Germany . Sometimes the latter option is even more profitable: a trip from Berlin to Szczecin will take from 2 to 8 hours and will cost from 27 EUR, and from Warsaw - 6-12 hours and 13 EUR . But at the same time, if you go from Germany to a company and buy a special the former ticket Berlin-Brandenburg, the costs will be much less than the amount . The ticket for 27 EUR is valid for movement in Germany on local and regional trains (and public transport), including those that go to Szczecin .
By bus
When you are going by bus to Szczecin, you need to pay close attention to the study of ticket prices and the schedule itself. Sometimes this mode of transport is slower and more expensive than a train. For example, a bus from Warsaw will cost 17-20 EUR, travel time - up to 9.5 hours. The schedule of buses to Szczecin from nearby and further Polish cities. As it should be port city, housing here is very democratic prices. Traditional hostels, for example, Cuma are ready to provide accommodation for only 8-16 EUR per place, and the minimum price includes a bed in a 12-bed room, and a maximum room in a double room. I must say that the abundance of one and two-star hotels makes dormitories not the most popular type of accommodation. After all, having paid in the holiday season from 28 EUR per night, you can rent a room in a hotel like Marina Hotel, located in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Dombe
To the same price category is Hotel Gryf, where the numbers range from 22 to 44 (apartments) EUR. The hotel's three-star hotel Boncza will cost the tourist 52-64 EUR (breakfast included), and the Park Hotel, which claims to be the best hotel of 2011, is 97 to 121 EUR.
If you ask local residents what is so special you can try in Szczecin, then the first thing that the locals will proudly call you is Vodka Starka. Before selling this vodka, which is produced only in Western Pomerania, is aged in oak barrels for 10 years or more. You can try this alcohol at the factory (there you can go on a tour in the group) or in numerous local restaurants and bars, most of which are located in the pedestrian part of the city - the historical center.
There, in a variety of cafes and pubs you can try local light beer - Bosman. There is a brewery in Taverna pub, where it cooks both light and dark beer. The most noteworthy is Bar Rybarex, where the seafood is served (still the city is near the Szczecin Gulf itself!) And the restaurant Karczma Polska Pod Kogutem ("Under the Roosters"), famous for its Polish cuisine.
@ There are many shopping centers in Szczecin, where visitors can find everything they want, from children's things to household goods, from electronics to indoor flowers. One of the largest - Centrum Handlowe Galaxy, located in the city center. Noteworthy are Tesco and Carrefour, as well as CH Ster, which is located in the area closest to the Polish-German border.
When shopping in shopping centers, pay attention to glasses, vases and other Irena products - the quality of their glass and crystal are checked by time . But if you want to buy truly unique items, having done a lot of bargaining and feeling the atmosphere of the old trading city (which Szczecin is), then go to the Turzyn market, where you can buy fresh fruit, home made honey, old toys and handicrafts. And, of course, you can not miss the Polmos shop at the corner of Jagiellonian and the Heroes of Warsaw
Despite the fact that first of all Szczecin developed as a port, the architecture of its historical part will not leave visitors indifferent. Numerous historical exhibitions, concerts of chamber music and music of past centuries are held in the majestic Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, and the International Choral Festival is held here. In the building of the Town Hall, the historical museum of Szczecin is located, and at the Market Square the house where Empress Catherine II was born is still preserved.
Interesting is the reconstructed tower of the 20th century (or, as it is sometimes called, the "Tower of the Seven Cuts"), , the Cathedral of St. Jakub (again Gothic), the Royal and Port Gates, the Khorobrogo Shafts and the fountain with an eagle decorated with a quaint carving . The reputation of the greenest city in Poland is justified by the forests of Vkrzansky, Bokova and Goleniuwski surrounding the city, as well as the parks Kasprowicza Zeromskiego . And even one of the almost 900 lakes of Szczecin - Emerald! A lot of cultural events take place here: the festival of small theaters "Counterpoint", a rock festival and boogie festival ... But still the largest number of tourists gather in Szczecin in June, at the Sea Days, when the local port includes real sailing ships .
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