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Police
Skip Police unless you have a specific reason (industrial town, few sights). A half-day from Szczecin is enough: see the Augustinian Monastery ruins, then leave.
Police is a small industrial town in Zachodniopomorskie, a few kilometres north of Szczecin. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with law enforcement. The main draw is the Gothic ruins of an Augustinian monastery on the Gunica river. Most travellers will find little else to do and should treat it as a brief stop from Szczecin or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, grey)
- Airport
- SZZ
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Poland ↗Poland is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Poland ↗The currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Poland ↗Most shops close on most Sundays under the trading law; small convenience stores and station shops are the exception.
- Poland ↗The border areas with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region have restricted zones; follow your own government's advice before travelling near them.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Police997 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Police, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Polish złoty (PLN, zł).Poland-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; registration with a passport is required.Poland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Poland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%; tell the server or add it on the card terminal.Poland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Poland-wide
- SafetyPolice is a quiet, safe town.
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- RestroomsStation and mall toilets often cost PLN 2–4 (≈ US$1–2).Poland-wide
- Emergency numbers997 police · 998 fire · 999 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMost shops close Sundays; museums often close Mondays and have one free day a week.Poland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSZZ Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) by car; no bridge near Police, so the drive is long.SZZ Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) by car; no bridge near Police, so the drive is long.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee8–14 zł
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)6–10 zł
- Metro or bus rideBus Police–Szczecin one waycheckabout 6–10 zł
- Budget bedHostel bed in Police, a night, per personzł 60
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Police, a night, per roomzł 250
- High-end bedDouble room in Police, a night, per roomzł 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 80 · Mid zł 150 · High zł 250
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SZZ Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) by car; no bridge near Police, so the drive is long. Limited destinations.)SZZ Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) by car; no bridge near Police, so the drive is long. Limited destinations.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Police: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. A train from Szczecin Główny to Police station takes about 30 minutes. Local buses also run.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Train from Police station, about 30 min
Regional capital with a castle, museums and restaurants.
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or car, about 20 min
Small town; not much more than Police.
Świnoujście
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Car or bus via Szczecin, about 1.5 h
Baltic resort with beaches and a promenade; a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Police town centre
A few basic hotels and guesthouses; most visitors stay in Szczecin and day-trip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 80–120 zł excl. bed
- Mid
- 120–200 zł excl. bed
- High
- 200+ zł excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Police1 × 1 night × zł 60 | zł 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × zł 80 | zł 80 |
| Trip total≈ zł 140 per person per day, bed included | zł 140≈ US$40 |
Very limited options; check
2026 estimate in złoty; flights excluded. Most visitors day-trip from Szczecin.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 8–14 zł |
| Beer (0.5 L) | 6–10 zł |
| Train Police–Szczecin one waycheck | about 8–12 zł |
| Bus Police–Szczecin one waycheck | about 6–10 zł |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Very few restaurants or evening options; plan meals in Szczecin.
- The monastery ruins are free to enter but can be overgrown; wear sturdy shoes.
- Łarpia Sail Festival happens only in early May; outside that, little is happening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
- Ambulance
- 999
- General emergency
- 112
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Proszę pod ten adresTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police997
- Fire998
- Ambulance999
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Police → Szczecin: about 8–12 zł, 30 min (check)
- Bus Police → Szczecin: about 6–10 zł, 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Dzień dobry — Hello (jen DOH-bri)
- Dziękuję — Thank you (jen-KOO-yeh)
- Ile to kosztuje? — How much? (EE-leh toh kosh-TOO-yeh)
- Gdzie jest dworzec kolejowy? — Where is the train station? (GJEE-eh yest DVO-zhets ko-leh-YO-vi)
Most people under 40 speak English; German is also common in the region.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Police. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, grey) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for the Augustinian Monastery ruins with verified opening hours and access.
- Event page for Łarpia Sail Festival with dates and ticket info.
- Transport page for the Police–Szczecin train line with schedule and fare.
Sources
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