Świnoujście
Świnoujście [ɕfʲinɔˈui̯ɕt͡ɕɛ] (
listen) (German: Swinemünde) is a town in Pomerania, northwestern Poland, with about 42,000 people (as of 2006[update]). It is on the Swina river, which flows into the Baltic Sea. In Świnoujście is the largest and longest beach in Poland. Świnoujście is also a health resort and has a modern harbour.
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| Coordinates: 53°55′N 14°15′E / 53.917°N 14.250°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | City County |
| Established | 12th century |
| Town rights | 1765 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Janusz Żmurkiewicz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 197.23 km2 (76.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 41,516 |
| • Density | 210.495/km2 (545.180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72-600 to 72-612 |
| Car plates | ZSW |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | http://www.swinoujscie.pl/ |
The port can handle of dry bulk and general cargo (especially coal, ore and chemical materials).
The ferry terminal (run by the Polish Baltic Shipping Company) provides ferry berths and facilities for passenger services to Sweden and Denmark. There are lines to Malmo in Sweden, Copenhagen and Ronne (Bornholm) in Denmark.
There are also facilities for deep-sea fishing, fish processing, and ship repair services.
Świnoujście Media
Świnoujście Lighthouse is Poland's tallest lighthouse, and one of the tallest in the world
The river mouth of Świna at the Baltic Sea, separating the islands of Usedom (in the background) and Wolin (in the foreground). The city's name translates as "Świnamouth" both in Polish and German, akin to Dartmouth or Plymouth in English
Historic seaside-resort architecture in Świnoujście
Colourful historic tenement houses at Piłsudskiego Street
City center with the main post office
Świnoujście Rail and Water Transportation Map
Sailor marina in Świnoujście
Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven
Jerzy Hausner is a Polish politician and economist.
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Other websites
- Official website of Świnoujście (in English, Polish, and German)
- Tourist Information for Swinemünde (in German and Polish)
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