About the city

Szczecin is the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries: Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The city was modelled on Paris, with a number of star-shaped squares, and is known as the "city of greenery". Obviously there is a reason to it. There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery, water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism. The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species, and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx. 170 ha). The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring. The city is located on the edge of three forests: Bukowa, Goleniowska and Wkrzańska. It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car, train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Świnoujście (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden), Miedzyzdroje, Dziwnow or Rewal. Equally popular are towns located at the Lagoon of Szczecin - Nowe Warpno, Trzebiez, Stepnica. The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland. We truly encourage you to visit our city.