Szczecin, Poland

Szczecin

A port city with a castle and wide terraces above the river Oder.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Szczecin

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the grand Wały Chrobrego terraces above the river Oder.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, then the National Museum's modern 'Dialogue Centre' with its rooftop.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the riverside boulevards as the cranes of the port light up.

Day 2

Visit the Baltic cliffs and bison of Wolin island.

What to eat

Paprykarz szczeciński, a spicy fish and rice spread, and pasztecik, a fried yeast roll.

Local tips

Make the most of Szczecin

Beat the crowds

Szczecin is quiet and relaxed.

Best photo spot

The Wały Chrobrego terrace above the river Oder.

Getting there

Trains connect with Berlin and the rest of Poland.

Don't miss nearby

The Wolin island and the Baltic coast.

Good to know

Szczecin is close to Germany; the streets were laid out in a star pattern like Paris.

Plan your visit

Getting to Szczecin

Getting there

  • Szczecin Airport (SZZ)30 km away
  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)140 km away
  • Berlin125 km away
  • Potsdam155 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Szczecin: good to know

Is Szczecin worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A port city with a castle and wide terraces above the river Oder.

How many days do you need in Szczecin?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Szczecin?

You can visit all year. Szczecin is quiet and relaxed.

How do you get to Szczecin?

The nearest airport is Szczecin Airport (SZZ), about 30 km away. Trains connect with Berlin and the rest of Poland.

What is there to see near Szczecin?

Nearby hidden places include Berlin (127 km), Stralsund (137 km) and Grunewald & Havel Lakes (139 km).

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