The tallest in Poland
The lighthouse at Świnoujście is the tallest structure of its kind in Poland — climbing to the viewing platform means several hundred steps, but the reward is a wide panorama of the mouth of the Świna, the harbour, the beaches and the islands of Usedom and Wolin.
Visiting
- Tickets — admission is charged, with hours depending on the season
- Fitness — steep, winding stairs; not for anyone afraid of heights
- Weather — the best and longest views come on a clear, still day
- Location — on the Warszów side, reached by the crossing or the tunnel
Tips
The lighthouse is on the eastern side of the river mouth (Warszów), so plan for the ferry or the tunnel. It is worth combining the climb with a walk by the mouth of the Świna and a view of the ships coming into harbour.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- Warszów, the eastern side of the mouth of the Świna
- Admission
- Ticketed, seasonal hours
- Getting there
- By ferry or through the tunnel under the Świna
- Fitness
- Several hundred steps, winding stairs
- Best time
- A clear, still day
- Time needed
- 45–90 min including the journey
When to go
Quiet, with good views and no crowds.
Queues for the tower — go up early.
Atmospheric, with long views in clear air.
Limited hours; raw and windy.
Other sights in Świnoujście
Straight-line distances from „The lighthouse" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Where to stay nearby
Places from our list that have The lighthouse within walking distance or a short drive.
