Szczecin: an inland seaport
Szczecin - the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship - is a city located at the crossroads of important transport routes - the A6 motorway leading to the German border, the S3 motorway cutting through western Poland from north to south and the S10 connecting Szczecin with central Poland. Szczecin also has good rail links and the international airport Szczecin Goleniów. It is also close to the sea - the western coast of the Polish Baltic Sea and holiday resorts such as Mielno and Międzyzdroje are about 100 km away. Thanks to the existence of the Swinoujscie-Szczecin waterway, it is also one of Poland's most important sea ports.
Where to rent a Carwiz car?
In Szczecin, you will find us at two convenient points: at Szczecin-Goleniów airport and in the city centre at Szczecin Główny railway station. Our contact details are +48 666 406 013 and email szz@carwiz.pl.
What to see in Szczecin?
There are many places worth seeing in Szczecin, so below you will find our own selection. But don't limit your sightseeing to this list; explore this amazing city on your own.
Szczecin Gothic
The city's interesting historical past is recorded in its architecture - Szczecin boasts excellent Gothic architecture, which can be found in its oldest part. As many as four buildings in the city are part of the European Brick Gothic Route. Places worth seeing include the impressive City Hall from the mid-15th century, the St. James Archcathedral Basilica from the mid-12th century. Or Szczecin's oldest church, St. Peter and Paul.
Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes
The mysterious Renaissance Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes is located on Castle Hill in the central part of the city. Its origins date back to the 12th century, while its present form is due to a 16th-century reconstruction. It was the seat of the House of Griffins, rulers of the Pomeranian duchy. Destroyed during the Second World War, it was rebuilt in its present form and houses local government and cultural institutions.
The new building of the Szczecin Philharmonic
The new building of the Mieczysław Karłowicz Szczecin Philharmonic was built on the site of the former Konzerthaus. Designed by Estudio Barozzi, the building is thoroughly modern, yet at the same time refers to Szczecin's historic buildings. The project has received numerous architectural awards. Its concert halls are considered to be among the best in Poland.
National Museum in Szczecin
This is by far the largest cultural institution in the region. The museum cares for more than 150,000 exhibits and focuses its interests primarily on Pomeranian and Baltic subjects.
Chrobry Embankment
Wały Chrobrego (Chrobry Embankment) is an approximately 500 m long viewing terrace located on an embankment along the Oder River. Erected when the city belonged to Germany, it is the best-known panorama of the city together with the Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes, the National Museum and St. James' Cathedral. An ideal place for an afternoon stroll.
Szczecin's lakes
Szczecin's largest and most famous lake is, of course, Dąbie - with an area of over 54 km2 it is the fourth largest lake in Poland. Other bodies of water also deserve attention. The beautiful Głębokie Lake is an ideal picnic spot, while the Szmaragdowe Lake seduces with its amazing water colour and wonderful walking areas.
Wolin Island and Miedzyzdroje
If you have a little more time and prefer nature to culture, be sure to visit Poland's largest island, Wolin. One of Poland's 23 national parks, Wolin National Park, is located here. The park's symbol is the white-tailed eagle nesting here; you can also encounter many other species, such as eagle owls, otters, aquatic warblers, foxes, roe deer and buzzards. There is also a European bison show enclosure.
On Wolin, there is also Międzyzdroje - one of the favourite holiday destinations of Poles. Beautiful sandy beaches and sunsets over the Baltic Sea will captivate every lover of resting in the rhythm of nature.
