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| Voivodeship | West Pomerania | |
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| Residents | 10 119 | |
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| Tourist info web | www.trzebiatow.pl | |
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Trzebiatów (German Treptow (at Rega)) is a medieval place in Poland in the voivodeship West Pomerania at the one named after the place Treptow coast, about 8 km south of the beach on the Pomeranian Bay. The Rega, a popular kayak route, flows through the town towards the Baltic Sea.
background
Trzebiatów received city rights as early as the 13th century, was a member of the Hanseatic League and an important trading point in medieval Pomerania. Numerous brick Gothic buildings from this period testify to the former size and importance of the city, which was destroyed in the Second World War and then rebuilt.
The place is quite small and manageable. It is therefore particularly suitable for tourists who are looking for peace and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle. The place itself is not on the beach, but all beach towns on the coast can be reached quickly and easily from here. To the north of the village, behind a dense forest area, there is an uninhabited stretch of beach more than 10 km long for romantics and lovers of lonely beaches. The place is a traffic hub for the region.
getting there
Trzebiatów is across the islands Usedom and Wollin or over Szczecin and the Polish mainland accessible.
By plane
- At Szczecin available in Goleniów an international airport (IATA code: SZZ).
- Arrival by plane is via the airfield Bagicz possible.
- Longer travel times, around 4 hours, are from the airport Poses required.
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Swinoujscie or over Szczecin respectively. The place is a junction of the Pomeranian railway lines between Stettin and Kolberg. 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 Szczecin from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Szczecin to Międzywodzie. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there are numerous offers from private providers.
In the street
The road network around Trzebiatów is well equipped, the place is located at the crossroads of coastal roads 109 Voivodeship Street and the 102 Voivodeship Street. The journey from Germany is via Berlin, Szczecin or the islands Usedom/Wollin possible.
By boat
The place itself has no pier. If you come with your own or chartered (sailing) boat, you can moor in one of the coastal towns. However, the city can be reached by kayak on the Rega.
On foot
The long-distance hiking trail European long-distance hiking trail E9 runs on the coast north of the village.
bicycle
The Baltic Sea Cycle Route runs on the coast north of the village.
mobility
The place can be explored quite easily on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The main attractions of the place are the brick Gothic buildings of the old town.
- 2 Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Brick Gothic chapel.
- 3 town hall. Classicist town hall.
- 5 City tower. Brick Gothic wall tower.
activities
The main activity of the place is sightseeing and trips to the coast for sunbathing, swimming and water sports. You can also kayak the meandering rain from the place to the coast.
shop
The shops in town are limited to daily needs and small souvenirs. You should go shopping Szczecin or Kolberg 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
The nightlife options in town are modest and there are several restaurants. Night owls will go to Szczecin or Kolberg.
accommodation
Several smaller hotels, guest rooms and pensions are available.
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 Baltic coast usually falls flat under water and there are hardly any tides 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.
health
If you are legally insured in Germany or Austria, you can get medical treatment in Poland without any problems and the costs will then be reimbursed / covered by your own health insurance. Basically, you need the European health card EHIC for this. If you travel to Poland for (dental) treatment, the assumption of costs should be clarified with the German / Austrian health insurance company in advance.
The supply of pharmacies is quite good and many medicines are cheaper in Poland than in Germany. Prescription drugs can only be obtained upon presentation of a doctor's prescription. It is best to clarify in advance whether the desired medicines require a prescription in Poland and to get a prescription from a Polish doctor in advance.
Doctors and pharmacists in Poland usually speak English very well, and some also speak German. You can find out which doctors or pharmacists speak German at the local chamber of doctors or pharmacists.
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.
