Major city · Poland
Świnoujście
Spend one full day in Świnoujście: beach morning, forts afternoon, then head back; no need to stay overnight unless you want spa time.
Świnoujście is a seaside spa town on the Baltic coast, famous for its wide beach and historic forts. It is reachable by train from Szczecin in 1½ h, so a day‑trip fits most itineraries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, windy)
- Airport
- SZZ
- Nights
- 1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Świnoujście997 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Świnoujście, 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
- SafetyŚwinoujście is safe for tourists; main risk is the unmarked border crossing fee and occasional strong sea breezes.
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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 (70 km (43 mi) SE, shuttle or train to Szczecin then regional train to Świnoujście (≈2 h total).).SZZ Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (43 mi (70 km) SE, shuttle or train to Szczecin then regional train to Świnoujście (≈2 h total).).
- Getting aroundTown is compact; walk or rent a bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee8–12 zł
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich (fried cod)15–22 zł
- Budget bedCamping pitch (Camping nr 44 Relax), a night, per roomzł 40
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel room (Cesarskie Ogrody), a night, per roomzł 250
- High-end bedMid-range hotel room (Cesarskie Ogrody), a night, per roomzł 350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 70 · Mid zł 150 · High zł 300
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 (70 km (43 mi) SE, shuttle or train to Szczecin then regional train to Świnoujście (≈2 h total).)SZZ Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (43 mi (70 km) SE, shuttle or train to Szczecin then regional train to Świnoujście (≈2 h total).)
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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Świnoujście: 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)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 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
Town is compact; walk or rent a bike. Local bus connects beach, forts and train station; tickets bought on board.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wolin National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Świnoujście to Wolin (≈30 min) then local bus
Great for wildlife and coastal walks.
Międzyzdroje
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Świnoujście bus station, 30 min
Nearby resort with cliffs.
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.
Youth Hostel (Szkolne Schronisko)
Budget dorms, 26–110 zł per night; 20 % IYHF discount first 3 nights.
Hotel Cesarskie Ogrody
Mid‑range, spa, central, ~250 zł per night.
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
- 50–80 zł excl. bed
- Mid
- 120–180 zł excl. bed
- High
- 250 zł+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed (Szkolne Schronisko)1 × 1 night × zł 50 | zł 50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × zł 150 | zł 150 |
| Ferry to Wolin (return)1 × zł 24 | zł 24 |
| Bike rental (full day)1 × zł 40 | zł 40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × zł 30 | zł 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | zł 29 |
| Trip total≈ zł 323 per person per day, bed included | zł 323≈ US$90 |
20% IYHF discount first 3 nights
2026 estimate in PLN; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 8–12 zł |
| Fish sandwich (fried cod) | 15–22 zł |
| Ferry to Wolin | 12 zł per adult |
| Bike rental (hour) | 10 zł |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border climate fee applies if you walk west onto German beach; pay before crossing.
- Check train timetables – some InterCity services run only a few times daily.
- Summer can be windy; keep valuables secured on the beach.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
- Ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
- Police997
- Fire998
- Ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate in Kraków; Polish embassy in Warsaw.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Szczecin → Świnoujście train: ≈45 zł one‑way, 1 h 30 min (check schedule)
- Bike rental (full day): ≈40 zł
Say or show
- Przepraszam — Excuse me / Sorry
- Dziękuję — Thank you
- Ile to kosztuje? — How much is it?
- Gdzie jest plaża? — Where is the beach?
- Czy mogę płacić kartą? — Can I pay by card?
- Gdzie jest najbliższy przystanek? — Where is the nearest bus stop?
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 Świnoujście. 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: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, windy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a spa day package at Hotel Cesarskie Ogrody.
- Include a bike‑rental voucher for beach‑to‑forts loop.
Sources
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