seaside spa marine climate, gently stimulating, seawater aerosols height 2-3 m above sea level

Health Spa

Main treatment areas

diseases of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine and metabolic systems, dermatological diseases, rheumatic disorders, obesity.

Natural therapeutic resources

bromide, iodide and boron brine (4%), therapeutic mud.

Location

Świnoujście is a port town with wharves for sea ferries, a spa and a wellknown seaside resort, located on the eastern end of Wolin Island and on Uznam Island, on both banks of the river Świna. A ferry service links the two parts of the town. The spa part is situated at the seaside and is separated from the rest of the town by forest areas and the spa park. The esplanade has historical, beautifully restored architecture. There are lots of little coffee shops, art galleries, boarding houses and small hotels here.

Treatment facilities

sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,466 beds.

Available therapy

physiotherapy centre, 10 km beach.

Attractions and cultural events

It is worth visiting the Sea Fisheries Museum, listening to music in the amphitheatre in the park, and checking out the numerous art galleries. Regular events include Days of the Sea (June), the Fama University Students' Art Festival (July), Baltic Summer Festival (July- August), Świnoujście Folklore Picnic (July), Uznam Music Festival (September), Maritime Culture Week (September), Beach Ball Tour – beach volleyball and beach soccer (June).

Tourism and sports

indoor swimming pool, municipal stadiums, tennis courts, riding- school, areas for horseback riding, Orion yacht marina. There is a nature reserve nearby – Paprocie Karsiborskie, as well as Karsiborska Kępa, an internationally recognized bird refuge.