Łukęcin | ||
Voivodeship | West Pomerania | |
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Residents | 146 | |
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Tourist info web | www.lukecin.com.pl | |
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Łukęcin (German Lüchentin also Lüchenthin) is a seaside resort in Poland in the voivodeship West Pomerania at the Treptow coast at the Pomeranian Bay.
background
The place is quite small and manageable. It is therefore particularly suitable for tourists who are looking for peace and relaxation on the beach and in nature away from the hustle and bustle.
getting there
Łukęcin 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 Heringsdorf 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 has no train station, it runs not far tourist narrow-gauge railwayso that in the end the host or a taxi will usually have to pick up the guest from Trzebiatów, for example. 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 Łukęcin is well equipped, the place is on the coastal road 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. Those who come with their own or chartered (sailing) boat can moor in the neighboring seaside resorts.
On foot
The long-distance hiking trail European long-distance hiking trail E9 leads to the seaside place.
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 sandy beach.
activities
The main activity of the place is sunbathing and swimming.
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, there is a cinema and several restaurants. Night owls will go to Szczecin or one of the neighboring larger cities.
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.