Fort Anioła at Świnoujście

A Prussian defence

Fort Anioła is part of the 19th-century Prussian defensive system of the harbour at Świnoujście. It complements the larger Fort Gerharda next door and is a more intimate, quieter stronghold.

The viewing terrace and events

A viewing terrace — a view of the harbour entrance and the country around
Cultural events — concerts and events within the walls (seasonal)
Tickets and hours — seasonal; check before your visit
Nearby — Fort Gerharda and the lighthouse

Who it suits

A good choice for lovers of history and defensive architecture, and as a quieter complement to Fort Gerharda. It fits well into a route round the eastern side of the river mouth.

How to get there and practical info

Location: Around the harbour entrance, close to Fort Gerharda
Admission: Ticketed; seasonal hours
Viewing terrace: A view of the harbour entrance
Events: Concerts and events seasonally
Getting there: By crossing or tunnel; close to the lighthouse
Time needed: 1–1.5 hours

When to go

Spring

Quiet, with a comfortable visit.

Summer

The full programme and events — the liveliest time.

Autumn

Intimate and atmospheric within the walls.

Winter

The programme is heavily reduced or seasonal.

Other sights in Świnoujście

Straight-line distances from „Fort Anioła" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.

The lighthouseThe tallest lighthouse in Poland — several hundred steps and a platform with a panorama of

~678 m as the crow flies

Fort GerhardaA 19th-century Prussian artillery fort guarding the harbour entrance — visited with a guid

~1,2 km as the crow flies

Stawa Młyny and the harbour entranceA white, distinctive navigation beacon on the breakwater — the most recognisable emblem of

~1,6 km as the crow flies

The Museum of Sea FishingThe history of the harbour and fishing at Świnoujście — equipment, boats and the story of

~1,8 km as the crow flies

The Spa Park and the spa promenadeThe green heart of spa Świnoujście — a well-kept Spa Park and a promenade linking the reso

~1,9 km as the crow flies

The beach and promenadeOne of the widest beaches on the Polish coast and a long promenade leading all the way to

~2,6 km as the crow flies

Woliński National ParkMiędzyzdroje, the bison enclosure, the cliff coast and Gosań hill — the natural jewel of t

~11 km as the crow flies