Szczecin
Szczecin

A map of the City is available at www.turystyka.szczecin.pl.
The most convenient way of reaching the city by car is to take the A11 Motorway from Berlin, or the A20 Motorway from Lübeck. Tourists traveling by train can choose from a wide selection of railway connections (at rozklad.pkp.pl and www.bahn.de). Additionally, the holders of DB Schönes-Wochenende-tickets, Berlin-Brandenburg-tickets or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-tickets will also be entitled to travel free on Szczecin's public transport. Also, the enthusiasts of sailing will have no difficulty in reaching Szczecin.The shortest water route from Berlin to the Baltic Sea goes via Szczecin. Tourists from more distant parts of the globe can fly into the Goleniow airport, situated 45 km from Szczecin.The Polish Airlines LOT provides shuttle buses between the airport and the city centre (prior reservation required, valid with the flight ticket).The ride takes about 50 minutes. Alternatively, for PLN 9,90 per person, tourists can take a minibus running to the bus station in Szczecin (organized by: Interglobus Tour). The taxi fare with the Airport Taxi Group is PLN 120.

Szczecin
Szczecin
Szczecin
INSPIRATIONS
Photo Festival. Born in Szczecin, the Inspirations is one of the biggest International Festivals of Visual Art. It's an excellent forum of meetings of young European artists.
CONTACT:
13 Muses
www.klub13muz.pl
 
March
KONTRAPUNKT THEATRE FESTIVAL
Polish largest festival of small theatrical forms; organized in Szczecin for 43 years.
CONTACT:
Teatr Lalek Pleciuga
www.pleciuga.pl
 
April
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
ITF Women's Circuit Szczecin open tournament, with the prize of 25 000 USD; recognized by Polish Tennis Association.
CONTACT:
biuro@szczecinopen.pl
 
May
MUSICA GENERA FESTIVAL
Modern music festival highlighting experimental music and sound. Modern music is a major focus.
CONTACT:
Musica Genera
www.musicagenera.net
 
May
SEA DAYS FESTIVAL
Most important and most popular event in the summer. Tall ships, old timers, concerts, festival of fireworks.
CONTACT:
City of Szczecin
jraducha@um.szczecin.pl
 
June
CITY BIRTHDAY
The event marking the anniversary of taking over the city by the Polish administration. Official birthday of the city.
CONTACT:
www.mts.pl
 
5 July
STREET ARTIST FESTIVAL
The festival is a genuine outdoor feast of art, rich in theatrical performances, shows, buskers, music, exhibitions and workshops.
CONTACT:
Theatre Kana
www.kana.art.pl
 
July
AUGUST'88 ANNIVERSARY
Anniversary of the strikes organised in August 1988 in Szczecin - a history lesson.
CONTACT:
Port of Szczecin - Świnoujscie
www.port.szczecin.pl
 
August-September
TENNIS TOURNAMENT PEKAO OPEN
XVI edition with the first prize of 125.000 USD. The oldest professional event in Poland. Sporting activities accompanied by high quality jazz performances.
CONTACT:
Foundation Promasters
www.promasters.pl
 
September
SZCZECIN'S CULTURE FAIR
Cultural Fairs, organised under the Preparatory Scheme of European Capital of Culture 2016, in which Szczecin competes with other cities. A meeting and integration forum of artists and creators.
CONTACT:
13 Muses Club
www.klub13muz.pl
 
September
AUTUMN MARITIME PRESENTATIONS
Naval fleet, Dar Młodzieży, parade show, maritime ceremonials, concerts highlight this maritime festivity.
CONTACT:
City of Szczecin
jraducha@um.szczecin.pl
 
September

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