Wolin

Wolin's Unmissable Treasures

Wolin Island and the surrounding Świnoujście area feature a dense concentration of military history, ranging from 19th-century Prussian coastal forts like Fort Gerharda to World War II V-3 cannon testing sites. The region's maritime character is defined by the historic Świnoujście Lighthouse and the windmill-shaped Stawa Młyny beacon. Natural highlights include the vibrant Turquoise Lake, a former chalk quarry, and the Slavic and Viking Center, which recreates early medieval life through reconstructed settlements.

V-3 cannon

The V-3 (German: Vergeltungswaffe 3, was a German World War II large-caliber gun working on the multi-charge principle whereby secondary…

Centrum Słowian i Wikingów

Open-air archaeological museum featuring reconstructed early medieval huts and workshops. It showcases the life, crafts, and maritime culture of 9th- and 10th-century Slavic and Viking settlers.

Stawa Młyny

Stawa Młyny is a beacon in the shape of a windmill in Świnoujście, West Pomeranian Voivodeship; in Poland.

Świnoujście Lighthouse

Świnoujście Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Świnoujście, Poland.

Międzyzdroje Pier

Międzyzdroje Pier is a pier 395 metres long, stretching out into the Baltic Sea from the beach in Międzyzdroje, West Pomeranian Voivodeship…

Molo

Concrete promenade extending 395 meters into the Baltic Sea.

Świnoujście railway station

Świnoujście railway station is the principal railway station in the town of Świnoujście, in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.

Fort Zachodni

Mid-19th-century coastal battery built to protect the Świnoujście harbor entrance. The site includes bunkers, a museum of military history, and coastal artillery exhibits.

Fort Anioła

Three-story Prussian artillery tower built between 1845 and 1858. Modeled after Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo, it features a rotunda and an observation terrace.

Fort Gerharda

Well-preserved 19th-century Prussian coastal fortification. It houses the Coastal Defense Museum and offers interactive historical tours led by uniformed guides.

Jezioro Turkusowe

Flooded former chalk quarry in Wapnica. The lake is known for its vivid turquoise color, resulting from light reflecting off the white chalk-covered bottom.