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| Residents | 16.992 (2019) | |
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Braniewo (German: Braunsberg) is a coastal town in Poland in the voivodeship Warmia-Masuria at the Old Prussian coast the Gdańsk Bay (specifically des Fresh lagoon). The center is not far from the mouth of the Pasłęka about 5 km from the Polish Baltic coast.
background
The place is medium in size, but still well arranged. It is therefore particularly suitable for tourists who are looking for peace and relaxation in nature away from the hustle and bustle.
Braniewo is the oldest city in Warmia and was originally the seat of the bishops of Warmia. However, after the pagan Pruzzen dared several revolts against the Catholic Church in the 13th century and destroyed the bishop's seat several times, it was replaced in 1278 Frombork relocated. Warmia, and with it Braniewo, remained Catholic even after the Reformation, since, in contrast to the noble Prussia, which had been a Polish fief since 1466, it belonged to the royal Prussia, which was directly subordinate to the Polish crown.
In the course of the First Partition of Poland in 1772, the place came to the Kingdom of Prussia and then in 1871 to the German Empire.
About 85% of the site was destroyed in the Second World War and then partially rebuilt true to the original. 31,371 fallen soldiers of the Red Army are buried near Braniewo in one of the largest military cemeteries in Poland and the largest military cemetery of the Red Army.
getting there
Braniewo is over Szczecin and Danzig reachable.
By plane
- In Danzig there is an international airport (IATA code: GDN), which is also served by numerous providers from German-speaking countries. There are direct connections, among other things Dortmund (Wizzair), Hamburg (Lufthansa), Frankfurt am Main (Lufthansa, LOT) Frankfurt Hahn (Ryanair), Dusseldorf (Ryanair), Cologne-Bonn (Wizzair), Munich (Lufthansa, LOT).
- At Allenstein there is an international airport (IATA code: SZY). There are direct connections to Dortmund with Wizzair, among others.
- Longer travel times, around 3 to 4 hours, are from the airport Bydgoszcz (IATA code: BZG) required. This is also served in the German-speaking area by Lufthasa from Frankfurt and Ryanair from Düsseldorf-Weeze.
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Swinoujscie or over Danzig respectively. The place has a train station that goes with Elblag connected is. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.
By bus
Numerous bus companies offer bus trips to Elbing from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Gdynia. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.
In the street
The road network around Braniewo is well equipped, the place is north of the State road S7. The journey from Germany is via Berlin, Poses and Elblag possible.
By boat
The place itself has a seaport and a marina. If you come with your own or a chartered (sailing) boat, you can moor here. Excursion boats operate.
On foot
The long-distance hiking trail European long-distance hiking trail E9 leads to the place on the coast.
bicycle
The Baltic Sea Cycle Route leads to the place on the coast.
mobility
The place can be explored quite easily on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The main attraction of the place is the building complex on the cathedral hill.
- Brick-Gothic Katharinenbasilika
- Ruins of the bishop's castle
- city wall
- Catherine Monastery
- Holy Cross Monastery
- Brick-Gothic Holy Trinity Church
- Zoo
Catherine Basilica
Ruins of the bishop's castle
city wall
Trinity Church
Catherine Monastery
Holy Cross Monastery
activities
There are numerous marked hiking and cycling trails around the place. Paragliding is popular on the Frischen Haff.
shop
The shops in town are limited to daily needs and small souvenirs. You should go shopping Elblag or Danzig because the choice is significantly larger there.
kitchen
Due to the proximity to the open sea, but also to inland waters, marine and freshwater fish are the main components of the regional cuisine.
nightlife
There are nightlife options in the village. Night owls will, however, go to Elbing, Gdansk or one of the neighboring larger cities.
accommodation
There are overnight accommodations, especially smaller hotels, agrotourism, guest rooms and guest houses.
Learn
Among other things, you can get a sailing license in the region.
Work
For German-speaking tourists who are looking for a holiday job in the region, there are opportunities in tourism and gastronomy. However, the payment should not correspond to German conditions.
security
The Fresh Lagoon usually falls flat under water and there are hardly any tides or unpredictable currents. Bathing is therefore generally safe for families with children and swimming accidents are rare. When swimming accidents do occur, excessive alcohol or drug consumption is usually involved. However, if you follow the general bathing rules and do not go into the water when the waves are high, you have little to fear.
health
For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.
climate
In the region there is a transitional climate between maritime and continental climates. The amount of precipitation is lower and the temperature fluctuations higher (warmer summers, colder winters) than on comparable coasts in Western Europe.
trips
literature
See article on Polish Baltic coast.
Web links
- http://www.braniewo.pl/ - Braniewo official website
