The Delta the Vistula(Polish: Żuławy Wiślane) is south of the Gdańsk Bay and belongs to Poland (Pomeranian Voivodeship). The area lies between the arms of the river Motlawa (Danzig) in the west and the Nogat (Elblag) in the East. In the north it borders in the dune of the Fresh Spit at the Baltic Sea. In Poland it becomes the Gdansk Coast counted. Numerous canals and rivers, such as the Trough. They can be accessed by canoe or houseboat.
Regions
The most important city in the region is Malborkwhich are already partially in Pomesania lies. It lies predominantly in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, a small part of Warmia-Masuria can be counted on.
Outside the Vistula Delta, there are further areas to the right of the Vistula in the area of Pomerania. These are also described in this article.
The area of the Baltic Sea coast - also within the delta area - are covered in the article Polish Baltic coast described
places
Seaside resorts
Bathing resorts of the Fresh Spit that belong to the Vistula Delta are:
Other goals
background
The previously swampy region (large parts of the delta are below sea level - this is also the lowest point in Poland) was drained and settled by Dutch Mennonites, who were settled in the delta by the Polish kings from the 16th century. The area has largely retained its Dutch character in terms of landscape and architecture.
language
In Poland, Polish is the official and national language. One gets along well with English in Poland. Menus and information boards are often also available in German.
getting there
By plane
At Danzig is there Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport(IATA: GDN), which - as of 2019 - is served by Ryanair, Wizzair, EasyJet, Lufthansa and Swiss from many German-speaking airports (Berlin, Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Cologne-Bonn, Munich, Vienna, Zurich). At Allenstein in Warmia-Masuria there is another airport that Olsztyn-Mazury Airport(IATA: SZY), which can be reached from Dortmund with Wizzair, among others.
By train
The Vistula Delta can be reached by train from Berlin via Gdansk.
In the street
The Vistula Delta can also be reached by car and long-distance bus via motorways (A1) or expressways (S6 and S7) easily and quickly accessible from Szczecin and central Poland via Gdansk.
By boat
The Vistula is navigable in the Vistula Delta. There are excursion boats. Houseboats can also be rented.
By bicycle
Long-distance cycle paths lead along the coast and the Vistula.
On foot
Hiking trails are also available along the coast and the Vistula.
mobility
The best way to get around the region is by public transport (bus and train).
Tourist Attractions
- Marienburg - Ordensburg
- Kwidzyn - Ordensburg
- Stegna - Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
activities
The coast is particularly 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 regional cuisine. Forest fruits, mushrooms and game are supplied by the dense coastal forests of Kashubia, Warmia and Masuria.
nightlife
There is something going on almost everywhere in summer. In winter, however, even the regional capital Marienburg looks sleepy. If you are looking for nightlife, you will find yourself in the neighboring urban area of Gdańsk or after Elblag go.
security
The Baltic coast falls very flat under water in the Gdańsk Bay and there are hardly any tides, high waves 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.
climate
In the Vistula Delta 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.