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Szczecin today
Often known as the 'green city', Szczecin is the capital of the Western Pomerania voivodship. With a population of around 420,000, it is the seventh largest city in Poland, but in terms of area it is the third largest.
The city's location can be described as strategic; close as it is to the land and sea borders of the European Union, a mere 12 km from the Polish-German border, 130 km from Berlin and 65 km from the Baltic Sea, Szczecin has always been an important junction where east meets west, north meets south. Szczecin recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its becoming the headquarters of NATO (North - East).
Following intensive development in the second half of the 19th century, Szczecin was called the 'Paris of the East' due to its characteristic layout of streets coming off roundabouts. While some of the city was later destroyed in the Second World War, this layout is still in evidence around Plac Grunwaldzki.
When combined with that of Świnoujście, Szczecin's port is one of the largest in Europe. Despite recent difficulties, the port and shipbuilding area still play a significant role in the economy of the region.
Several institutes of higher education are located in the city: The Pomeranian Medical Academy (PAM), the Szczecin University of Technology (PS), the University of Szczecin (US), and the Agricultural Academy.
Culturally, the city attracts performers and visitors from not only Szczecin but also overseas to the Opera at the Castle and the Philharmonic Orchestra. There are many concerts and events throughout the year, particularly at weekends, with the main cultural event taking place every June, the weekend-long Sea Days Festival.
Tourists can visit the city either on foot, using the Red Route marked on pavements, or take a boat trip along the river Odra, although the best view of the city has to be had from a café on the 22nd floor of the tallest building in the city.
Not far from the city are two 18-hole golf courses.
Tourists come in large numbers throughout the year, principally from Scandinavia and Germany, to take advantage of the many shopping, health and entertainment opportunities Szczecin has to offer.
The city's location can be described as strategic; close as it is to the land and sea borders of the European Union, a mere 12 km from the Polish-German border, 130 km from Berlin and 65 km from the Baltic Sea, Szczecin has always been an important junction where east meets west, north meets south. Szczecin recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its becoming the headquarters of NATO (North - East).
Following intensive development in the second half of the 19th century, Szczecin was called the 'Paris of the East' due to its characteristic layout of streets coming off roundabouts. While some of the city was later destroyed in the Second World War, this layout is still in evidence around Plac Grunwaldzki.
When combined with that of Świnoujście, Szczecin's port is one of the largest in Europe. Despite recent difficulties, the port and shipbuilding area still play a significant role in the economy of the region.
Several institutes of higher education are located in the city: The Pomeranian Medical Academy (PAM), the Szczecin University of Technology (PS), the University of Szczecin (US), and the Agricultural Academy.
Culturally, the city attracts performers and visitors from not only Szczecin but also overseas to the Opera at the Castle and the Philharmonic Orchestra. There are many concerts and events throughout the year, particularly at weekends, with the main cultural event taking place every June, the weekend-long Sea Days Festival.
Tourists can visit the city either on foot, using the Red Route marked on pavements, or take a boat trip along the river Odra, although the best view of the city has to be had from a café on the 22nd floor of the tallest building in the city.
Not far from the city are two 18-hole golf courses.
Tourists come in large numbers throughout the year, principally from Scandinavia and Germany, to take advantage of the many shopping, health and entertainment opportunities Szczecin has to offer.
How can I get to Szczecin? - certenally with BERlinia.eu
Public transport
Using public transport is another convenient method of getting around. In most cases you can use a one day travel card which gives you access to the city's integrated transport network. Please remember to punch your ticket in the machine on the bus or tram on your first trip during the day.
Tickets for buses and trams are identical and can be bought either from the driver, or better still from almost every kiosk and many shops.
There are several types of buses:
- regular daytime (with a double number, such as 75),
- express (with a letter A to G),
- night (with three numbers on a black background)
and also trams (numbered 1-12).
The tickets are timed, with multiple changes permitted: a 20-minute ticket costs 1.90zł (around 33p), 60 minutes 2.90zł (50p), 120 minutes 3.80zł (66p). The ticket should be stamped in the machine on the bus or tram to validate it. You can also buy books of 10 tickets (which are cheaper than 10 separate tickets), or 1, 5 or 10-day tickets. You will need to buy two tickets to travel on express and night buses, which cost double. You will also need an extra ticket if your luggage is bigger than 60 x 40 x 20 cm (or the total measurements come to more than 120 cm), or if you are travelling with a dog. You can find a bus route plan here: daytime, night.
Public transport
Using public transport is another convenient method of getting around. In most cases you can use a one day travel card which gives you access to the city's integrated transport network. Please remember to punch your ticket in the machine on the bus or tram on your first trip during the day.
Tickets for buses and trams are identical and can be bought either from the driver, or better still from almost every kiosk and many shops.
There are several types of buses:
- regular daytime (with a double number, such as 75),
- express (with a letter A to G),
- night (with three numbers on a black background)
and also trams (numbered 1-12).
The tickets are timed, with multiple changes permitted: a 20-minute ticket costs 1.90zł (around 33p), 60 minutes 2.90zł (50p), 120 minutes 3.80zł (66p). The ticket should be stamped in the machine on the bus or tram to validate it. You can also buy books of 10 tickets (which are cheaper than 10 separate tickets), or 1, 5 or 10-day tickets. You will need to buy two tickets to travel on express and night buses, which cost double. You will also need an extra ticket if your luggage is bigger than 60 x 40 x 20 cm (or the total measurements come to more than 120 cm), or if you are travelling with a dog. You can find a bus route plan here: daytime, night.
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