The Szczecin Lagoon(Polish: Zalew Szczeciński) also Oderhaff is south of the Pomeranian Bay and belongs to Poland (West Pomeranian Voivodeship) and Germany (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania). To the north and northwest it is through the islands Usedom and Wollin completed. There are other inhabited islands in the lagoon Karsibor and Wyspa Chrząszczewska. In the south it becomes through the river delta of the Dam Lake separated, on which Szczecin lies. In Poland it becomes the Szczecin Coast counted.
places
- Szczecin - eponymous capital of the region, is no longer on the lagoon itself, but is still the most important focal point of the region.
Further places from north to south:
- 1 Karsibor
- 2 Zalesie
- 3 Wicko
- 4 Wapnica
- 5 Lubin
- 6 Karnocice
- 7 Sułomino
- 8 Wollin
- 9 Kamień Pomorski - lies between the lagoon and the Pomeranian Bay
- 10 Wyspa Chrząszczewska
- 11 Kopice
- 12 Gąsierzyno
- 13 Stepnica
- 14 Trzebież
- 15 Trzebieradz
- 16 Brzózki
- 17 Warnołęka
- 18 Nowe Warpno
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Other goals
background
The Szczecin Lagoon is located in north-west Poland and north-east Germany. It is characterized by glaciers, rivers (especially the Oder), wind and ocean currents from the Vistula glacial period. Moraines appear. There are no significant tides and therefore no Wadden Sea. The bay is shallow and, thanks to the good wind conditions, is ideal for sailing.
language
Polish is the official language in Poland and German is the national language in Germany. You can get along well with English in Poland and Germany. Menus and information boards are also often available in German in Poland.
getting there
By plane
At Szczecin is there a 1 international airport
(IATA: SZZ). On Usedom there is another airport.
By train
The Szczecin Lagoon can be reached by train from Berlin and Szczecin. The train also runs on Usedom and Wollin.
In the street
The Szczecin Lagoon can be reached quickly and easily by car and long-distance bus from Berlin and Szczecin. The road on the southern edge of the lagoon is the 114 Voivodeship Road from Stettin to Neuwarp on the German-Polish border. The road on the eastern edge of the lagoon is the 111 Voivodeship Road. The road on the northern edge of the lagoon on Wollin and Usedom is the one Landestrasse 93.
By boat
In Wollin and Kamień Pomorski as well as other coastal towns there are small harbors and a marina. Ferries and water trams dock there.
By bicycle
The lagoon can be circumnavigated by bike.
On foot
The lagoon can be circled on foot.
mobility
The best way to get around the region is by public transport (bus, boat and train).
Tourist Attractions
- Wollin - old town
- Kamień Pomorski - old town
activities
The Szczecin Lagoon is ideal for sunbathing and water sports on the beach.
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. Forest fruits, mushrooms and game provide the dense forests Pomerania.
nightlife
There is a lot going on almost everywhere in summer. Out of season, Szczecin is the best address for night owls.
security
The Baltic coast falls very flat under water in the Stettiner Haff and there are hardly any tides, high waves or unpredictable currents. Bathing is therefore usually 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.
climate
At the Szczecin Lagoon 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.
literature
See article on Polish Baltic coast.
