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Szczecin Główny railway station is the main train hub in Szczecin, Poland, located at Krzysztofa Kolumba 2, approximately 1 km from the city center. Opened in 1843, it is one of Poland's oldest stations and has undergone significant modernizations, with major renovations completed in 2016.
The station offers a range of amenities, including ticket offices, luggage lockers, ATMs, currency exchange, dining options, shops, and car rental services. It serves both domestic and international routes, connecting Szczecin with major Polish cities and destinations in Germany.
What to do in Szczecin?
Szczecin, located near the Baltic Sea and the German border, is one of Poland’s greenest and most underrated cities. With a complex history influenced by Poland, Germany, and Sweden, the city’s urban layout was inspired by Paris, resulting in a unique network of star-shaped squares and wide boulevards.
The city’s landmark is the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, a Renaissance complex that now houses museums, galleries, and a concert hall. From its towers, you can get sweeping views over the Oder River and the city’s impressive port. Szczecin is one of Europe’s largest seaports, though it lies nearly 100 km inland—an oddity explained by its wide, navigable waterways.
Other highlights include the Wały Chrobrego Promenade, with stately government buildings and views of the river and shipyards, and the Philharmonic Hall, an award-winning piece of modern architecture often compared to a crystalline iceberg. The city also features well-preserved fortifications and remnants of its German past, including Art Nouveau villas and red-brick buildings.
Nature lovers will appreciate the vast Jasne Błonia Park, Kasprowicz Park, and Lake Dąbie, one of the largest inland lakes in Poland. Biking and kayaking are popular in the warmer months, and the nearby Wkrzańska Forest offers peaceful escapes year-round.
Szczecin’s food scene mixes hearty West Pomeranian traditions with modern culinary flair. Try paprykarz szczeciński, a spicy fish spread with cult status, and sample local craft beers or Baltic fish dishes in waterside taverns.
Quietly confident, green, and full of hidden gems, Szczecin is a city for travelers who enjoy discovering places before the crowds do.
