Vistula Delta - Weichseldelta

The Marienburg at the Nogat in the Vistula Delta
Sacred Heart Church Stegna

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

Map of the Vistula Delta
Baltic coast at Stegna
Typical landscape in the delta
  • 1 MalborkWebsite of this institutionMalbork in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMalbork in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMalbork (Q146820) in the Wikidata database
  • 2 TczewWebsite of this institutionTczew in the Wikipedia encyclopediaTczew in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsTczew (Q474697) in the Wikidata database
  • 3 Nowy StawWebsite of this institutionNowy Staw in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNowy Staw in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNowy Staw (Q1021282) in the Wikidata database
  • 4 Nowy Dwór GdańskiWebsite of this institutionNowy Dwór Gdański in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNowy Dwór Gdański in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNowy Dwór Gdański (Q604251) in the Wikidata database

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 AirportWebsite of this institutionGdansk Lech Walesa Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaGdansk Lech Walesa Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryGdansk Lech Walesa Airport (Q779984) in the Wikidata database(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 AirportWebsite of this institutionOlsztyn-Mazury Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOlsztyn-Mazury Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryOlsztyn-Mazury Airport (Q1432944) in the Wikidata database(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

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.

Web links

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