lowland spa lowland, forest climate, moderately stimulating height 90 m above sea level

Health Spa

Main treatment areas

orthopaedic and post-traumatic disorders, rheumatic diseases, gynaecological disorders (including infertility), nervous system disorders, osteoporosis, neurological disorders and children's diseases (infantile cerebral palsy, neuroses).

Natural therapeutic resources

bromideiodide brines, therapeutic mud.

Location

Połczyn lies in the Drawskie Lake District. This area has been dubbed the "Połczyn Switzerland" and is part of Drawski and Iński Scenic Park. Mineral waters were discovered here in 1688. Połczyn was already a well-known spa in the 19th century. The beautiful Zdrojowy Park, now 80 hectares in area, was established to increase the town's attractiveness.

Treatment facilities

sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,286 beds.

Available therapy

physiotherapy centre, one outdoor and one indoor preventive and sports swimming pool, brine pool.

Attractions and cultural events

Połczyn has two cinemas, an amphitheatre in the park, and Borowinka spa-patients' club which holds numerous chamber concerts. Regular events include National Film Meetings (May), Połczyn Culture Spring (May-June), National Recitation Tournament (November), summertime chamber concerts in the amphitheatre, Połczyn Days (August).

Sightseeing

15th/16th-century church, 14th-century castle, the seat of Prince Bolesław IV of Pomerania, 19th-century water mill with a unique wheel 13 m in diameter.

Tourism and sports

two outdoor swimming pools (one of Olympic size), indoor pool, stadium, 3 tennis courts, workout room in the spa hospital, horse-riding centre, bicycle rentals. Numerous biking, hiking and canoeing routes.