Svinoustie (Poland) is a seaside resort located on the B altic coast. The city was founded in the second half of the 12th century. Today it is home to almost 42,000 people. The unique geographical position, salubrious climate and abundance of sights attract thousands of tourists every year.
Location
Swinoujscie or Swinoujscie (pol. Świnoujście) is a city in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland, located on the banks of the Swina River. It is located on three islands: Wolin, Karsibor and Uznam. The last of these islands is divided by the Polish-German border.
This is the westernmost city in Poland. The Pig Mouth dates back to the end of the 12th century.
Already at that time there was a powerful fortress here. In 1290, the Duke of Barnim of Pomerania established a ferry service across the Svina River. A little later, a pilot station and a customs office appeared here. The origin of the name of the city is inextricably linked with its geographical location at the mouth of the Svina.
For a long time this settlement belonged to Prussia. In 1945year, according to the Potsdam agreement, the city finally passed to Poland. Svinouste is an important transport hub of its country.
Here is a large seaport, a shipyard, a terminal for receiving and subsequent regasification of natural gas.
Climate and weather in Svinouste
Poland is a humid, rainy and relatively cool country. This is especially felt on its northern coast. Compared to other regions of Poland, Świnouście is distinguished by not so large temperature differences. The proximity of the ocean and sea air masses contribute to the mitigation of the local climate.
During the winter months, the air temperature here rarely drops below zero degrees. Snow falls in Svinouste mainly in February. Average temperatures of the hottest month in the year July: +18 degrees. The highest air temperature recorded in Svinouste was +36.8 degrees.
Up to 600 millimeters of precipitation falls here every year.
Resort City
Up to 3.5 million tourists come to Svinouste every year. Basically, these are lovers of a measured resort and he alth-improving vacation in the summer. The northern districts of the city are a series of hotels, villas, apartments, resorts with beaches and all the necessary resort infrastructure.
Svinoustie became a seaside resort in Poland in the first half of the 19th century. Already in 1824 a beautiful park was laid here. In 1897, near the city were discoveredsources of healing s alt water. From that moment on, he gained fame as a balneological he alth resort. Today, recreational and resort enterprises of the city offer tourists over 60 types of various medical procedures all year round.
Reviews about Svinouste in Poland are extremely positive. The beaches here are large and clean. They are separated from the city by a wall of pine forest, exuding divine aromas in summer. All beaches are equipped with sun loungers, awnings, summer cafes, attractions and lifeguards. The shallow depth and flat, flat bottom make the process of swimming in the Pig Mouth safe and as comfortable as possible.
The main medical factors of this resort include:
- Mild maritime climate.
- The presence of healing mud on the coast.
- Sources of natural mineral waters with a high content of iodine and bromine.
Sanatorium treatment here is recommended for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Main Attractions & Activities
Tourists consider the city of Swinoustia in Poland to be extraordinarily beautiful. Photos of its sights, streets and squares confirm this. There are not only he alth resorts here, but also entertainment for every taste: a large water park, an oceanarium, an amusement park, a yacht club. There are a large number of cafes, restaurants and nightclubs in the central part of the city.
In addition, the city has preserved many historical, cultural, engineering and architectural monuments. Mostpopular and interesting sights in Swinoustia (Poland):
- Sea lighthouse.
- Stawa Mlyny Lighthouse Mill.
- Gerhard Fort.
- Fort Agnola.
- Fort Zahodni.
- Christ the King Church.
- Church of Our Lady of the Starfish.
- Resort Park.
- Fishing Museum.
Sea lighthouse
Almost from anywhere in the city you can see its main attraction - the lighthouse, because its height is 65 meters. This is the highest lighthouse not only in Poland, but also in the entire B altic region. It was built at the mouth of the Svina in 1857. The light from it is visible at a distance of up to 46 kilometers.
Another lighthouse is located on a spit jutting out into the sea. Its dimensions are more modest - only 10 meters in height. However, this lighthouse-mill is the most popular among tourists. His image often adorns postcards and brochures about Pigmouth.
Forts
The era of Prussian rule left behind a system of fortifications. Of the four brick forts built in the middle of the 19th century according to the design of the engineer Leopold Ludwig Brese, three have survived to this day. The largest of them is Fort Gerhard. It is located on Wolin Island near the old lighthouse. It is one of the best preserved coastal forts in Europe. Initially, it was designed for a garrison of 300 fighters.
In 2010, a historical museum was opened in Fort Gerhard. It exhibits military weapons, various documents, old maps and valuablephotos.
Church of Christ the King
Pig Mouth is famous for its magnificent sacral monuments. The oldest church here was built in 1792. The location was chosen in the city center. In 1881, a high and sharp tower was erected over it, which today dominates the entire historical core of Svinoustya. From the beginning of the 19th century to the present day, organ concerts have been held in the Church of Christ the King. But the main highlight of the temple is the model of an old French corvette. It is suspended on ropes under the vault of the central nave.
There is another interesting church in the city with a rather unusual name - the Most Holy Virgin Mary of the Starfish. It is known for its magnificent stained glass windows and original 19th century furniture. A curious mosaic has also been preserved above the portal. It depicts the Mother of God with Jesus, sailing in a small boat in the middle of a ferocious ocean. Above the mosaic there is an inscription in Latin: "Long live the Star of the Sea!". The Virgin Mary used to be often called the Star of the Sea, as she often guided lost sailors to the shore.
Resort Park
The park in Svinouste was founded at the beginning of the 19th century on an area of 60 hectares. It was at this time that the city was actively and rapidly developing. The breakdown of the park was led by the talented Prussian gardener Peter Lehne. In 1827, the first thousand seedlings were planted here.
Beeches, oaks, chestnuts, elms predominate in the Resort Park. There are also exotics - yews, plane trees, Crimean lindens. The park has everything you need for a good rest.infrastructure: sports grounds, bike paths, tourist campsites and tennis courts.
Museum of Marine Fisheries
The city, located on the islands of the B altic Sea, has never experienced a shortage of fish. The Museum of Sea Fishing is located in the building of the City Hall, built at the beginning of the century before last.
Its permanent exhibition tells about the history of the development of the city, the fauna of the B altic Sea, tools and devices with which fish were caught in ancient times.
The museum also houses a collection of amber products. A separate exhibition introduces visitors to the magical world of coral reefs.
Tourists' opinions
Everyone who has visited this resort, reviews about it leave only good ones. Featured Values:
- Beautiful nature.
- Cleanliness and order all around.
- Affordable prices in hotels and restaurants.
- Very close to Germany, which can even be reached on foot.
- Friendly locals.
- Warm water in the sea in summer.
Noted deficiencies:
- Too long to get there. From Warsaw, you must first take a train to Svinoustya, and then by taxi to its resort part.
- In restaurants and cafes, the menu is mainly in Polish and German.
- There are few offices in the city where you can rent a car. You have to go to Germany for this.
