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Szczecinek (Polish: [ʂt͡ʂɛˈt͡ɕinɛk] ⓘ; German: Neustettin) is a historic city in Middle Pomerania, northwestern Poland, capital of Szczecinek County in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, with a population of more than 40,000 (2011).
Szczecinek, city, Zachodniopomorskie województwo (province), northwestern Poland. Originally a Slavic tribal stronghold, it received town rights from the duke of Pomerania in 1310. In the 17th century, Szczecinek was invaded by Brandenburg. Half of the city was destroyed during World War II.
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Szczecin, a city of around 400.000 inhabitants, is located in the very northwest corner of Poland. Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is about 550 km away from Szczecin, while Berlin, the capital of Germany, is only 150 km away. The Baltic Sea is less than 100 km north of Szczecin.
Even if at first Szczecin might not seem like a very appealing place to visit, the city actually offers plenty of attractions. The place has a long and turbulent history. It was first mentioned in the 1st century. It was incorporated into Poland in the 11th century, only to change its affiliation eight years later. Eventually, Szczecin returned to ...
The funny thing is, it’s easier to get to Szczecin from Berlin than from many places in Poland. There are numerous regular daily connections between the capital of Germany and Szczecin, both by train and bus. Arriving from any other place in Poland, the train is the best option. The main train station is located in the central part of the city, onl...
Since this is a big city, there are plenty of accommodation options in Szczecin to choose from. Choose somewhere in the center to visit all the Szczecin highlights easily. During my trip to Szczecin, I stayed in Moxy Szczecin City (9.1/10)and I can definitely recommend it. Here are a few other good places to stay in Szczecin: 1. Hotel Zamek Centrum...
While many attractions are in the center and you can easily walk there, you must use public transport to get to a few interesting places (like the central cemetery or Jasne Błonia). During my trip, I got Szczecin Tourist Cardthat provided free public transport and discounts in numerous places (such as the castle). It’s cheap, 20 PLN (less than €5) ...
And finally, without any further ado, here are the best things to do in Szczecin, in no particular order.
As you can see above, Szczecin has plenty to offer and can be a great destination both as a day trip from Berlin and a city break. It might not be as popular as other cities in Poland: Krakow, Wroclaw, or Gdansk, but it will surely keep you busy with all its attractions. I’m already planning my next trip to Szczecin to catch up on things I had to m...
I published many articles about Poland that you might find useful when planning your trip there. Here are some of them: 1. 37 Amazing Things to Do in Krakow, Poland 2. 20 Great Places to Visit As Day Trips from Warsaw, Poland 3. Visiting Auschwitz – How to Plan the Auschwitz Tour 4. 17 Amazing Things to Do in Lublin, Poland 5. The Complete Guide to...
- German war bunker B-Werk 11 Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks.
- Town Hall 13 Points of Interest & Landmarks.
- Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10 Churches & Cathedrals.
- Pomeranian Dukes' Castle 7 Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings. See tours.
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