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Poland: located between the Baltic Sea and the Carpathian Mountains and the Sudetes.

Area o f the country: 312 685 km2.

Administrative division: 16 voivodships Currency: Polish zloty Longest rivers: the Vistula River, the Oder River Official language: Polish In European Union: since 2004 Poland shares borders w ith the following countries: from the West with Germany, from the South with the Czech Republic and Slovakia, from the East w ith Ukraine and Belarus, and from the North w ith Lithuania and Russia (the Kaliningrad District).

The Westpomeranian voivodship is located in the North-West Poland, at the coast o f the Baltic Sea. The voivodship shares borders with the Pomeranian Voivodship from the East, the Great Poland and the Lubuskie Voivodships from the South, and from the West w ith German Lands: Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It covers the area o f 22 892.48 km2. Szczecin is the seat o f the voivodship authorities.

Western Pomerania is the destination for holiday rest, a perfect place for active tourism, meetings with history, culture and tradition and finally a very attractive place for entertainm ent during numerous sports and tourist events.

Explore Western Pomerania, the region located in the heart o f Europe, in the North-West Poland, appealing with gorgeous sandy beaches, the Baltic breeze and much more!

Discover how many attractions you may find in the land o f lakes and rivers.

Active tourists will be have an opportunity to practice sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paragliding, canoeing, parachute jum ping, and enjoy waterways, canoe trails, and g o lf courses.

Advocates o f hiking and biking will love tourist rails, interesting natural areas and monuments revealing the history o f Western Pomerania.

Old castles, courts and palaces reveal mysteries o f their ancient owners and eminent rulers o f the Duchy o f Pomerania. You will encounter ancient constructions o f the Cistercians, the Knights Hospitaller, the Augustinians and the Knights Templar, interesting granite churches, Gothic brick constructions and typical o f Pomerania half-timbered constructions.

Numerous cultural events, festivals and festivities, concerts and exhibitions will meet expectations o f those seeking contact w ith culture. The biggest Polish island (Wolin) offers an open air ethnographic museum - a Slavic and Viking Center, the Wolin National Park, m ilitary structures dating back to XIX century and the World War Two. The offer is supplemented w ith modern hotels and cozy guesthouses, holiday centers, spa & wellness facilities as well as health resorts, roadside motels, camping and campsites. a Szczecin-Goleniow: <4b> - Warsaw - Krakow - Oslo - Edinburgh, London, Liverpool - Dublin www.airport.com.pl

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Szczecin, the capital city of the voivodship, called the "Paris of the North" because of its star-shaped squares and wide alleys constructed in XIX century in imitation of the capital city of France.

In the past it fell under Polish, Danish, German, Swedish and Prussian administrations, and during the Napoleonic wars it was also a French fortress.

As a city w ith a rich history it offers numerous monuments. The visiting o f the city is facilitated by the City o f Szczecin Tourist Route, which will lead us, among others, to the house where Tsarina Catherine the Great was born or to the Grumbkov Palace where Sophie o f Wurttenberg was born (later Maria Feodorovna - the mother o f tsars).

Next to the palace, you may admire the baroque White Eagle fountain, and not far from there, there is the Gothic Archcathedral Basilica of St. Jacob w ith a highest observation tower in Szczecin. At the crossing o f taziebna and Staromtynska streets, you will find the house o f Velthusen - a Dutch who traded in wine, had a tobacco factory and a cane sugar refinery in Szczecin. The city center may boast w ith preserved baroque city gates: Portowa and Krolewska. Going to the East from the Krolewska Gate you will find the Castle of Pomeranian Dukes constructed in a Renaissance Italian style. The Castle hosts art galleries, a cinema, concert halls, theatre stages, whereas, concerts o f international stars take place on the yards o f the Castle. A short walk from the Castle, along the Oder River, will lead us to Waty Chrobrego [King Chrobry's Embankments].

Located there representational constructions and a spacious terrace w ith a view over the river were erected in 1901-21. Vis a vis the terrace, there are little cruise vessels and a hydrofoil ship, by which you may cruise to Swinoujscie. Annual Days o f the Sea and Yacht Oldtimers Rally take place at the foot o f the Embankments and at the berth o f the opposite tasztownia. The center o f Szczecin attracts w ith the oldest operating cinema in the world - Pionier (Guinness World Records Certificate).

The first film show took place on 26th September 1909. For full experience o f Szczecin, you shall visit also the underground part of the city. The biggest civilian bunker in Poland is located at the Szczecin Central Railway Station. It was constructed during the Second World War. After the war, it was transformed into an atomic bunker.

The Museum of Technology and Communication - Art Depot in Szczecin.

The museum is located in a modernized tram depot. It exhibits trams, buses, cars, motorbikes, bicycles, electronic, telecommunication and household equipment. The showcase o f the museum refers to products o f Szczecin automotive industry since 1919. Mr. Leszek Wiszewski's collection o f Polish motorization with over 100 objects constitutes an exceptional acquisition.

Over a half o f the area o f the city is covered by water and greenery. Szczecin seen from bird's eye view looks like a huge floating garden. It is surrounded from three sides by Wkrzanska, Goleniow and Beech Forests. It enjoys many forests and extensive parks being cut through by a network o f rivers, channels and pools. This is the potential o f this city, which even at present makes Szczecin an ideal place for resting, and according to a bold vision o f transformations already started under Floating Garden 2050 programme, the management o f those areas and the development o f investments in the future may change Szczecin into a new Venice o f the North.

You may acquire:The Szczecin Tourist Card ensures discounts in certain cultural institutions, restaurants, etc. The card authorizes also to use public transport free o f charge.

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THE SZCZECIN LAGOON The Szczecin Lagoon is connected with the Baltic Sea by the Piana Strait (in the west), Swina (between the Usedom and Wolin islands) and Dziwna (in the east). It is subdivided into the eastern part - The Great Lagoon and the western part - The Small Lagoon. A rather small basin o f small depth w ith characteristic and varied coastline. By the Lagoon, many commercial, fishing and yacht ports were opened in Stepnica, Wolin, Kamien Pomorski, Dziwnow, Trzebiez and Nowe Warpno. The lagoon houses a deepened fairway from Szczecin to Swinoujscie. The average depth o f the Lagoon amounts to 3.8 m.

The Lagoon is a popular place for recreation, water sports and fishery. Its waters m ight be reached by sailing from Germany to Stralsund, sailing into the Oder River waters or launching a boat in one o f the Lagoon ports. By sailing on the Oder River, past the Dqbskie Lake, one reaches Stepnica port located by the Odrzanska Bay. The town possesses a port w ith tw o marinas and Krampa Marina. The Municipality o f Stepnica, which lies at the distance o f 50 km from Szczecin, offers more and more popular forms o f leisure such as bird watching and w ildlife watching.

In the southern part o f the Lagoon, the bank is lowered. At a small distance, the bank borders with the Wkrzanska Forest. Clockwise, the next port is Trzebiez, followed by Nowe Warpno located to the north. The Nowe Warpno Municipality, situated on the edge o f the forest with a vast access to the waters o f four lakes and the Szczecin Lagoon, is an ideal place for tourists yearning for relaxation in rural conditions. Water sport enthusiasts, sailors, hunters, artists, horse lovers or mushroom pickers - here everyone can fulfill their passion.

The following tourist routes run across the town: red trail 'The Wkrzanska Forestâ&#x20AC;? and the green International Bicycle Route round the Szczecin Lagoon.

The Mi^dzyodrze area Land located between the tw o branches o f the Oder River. On its area "The Landscape Park o f the Lower Oder Valleyâ&#x20AC;? was created. The park houses m ultiple hydro technical devices (locks, overflows), which used to regulated the water level. Some o f them have been included into the list o f the Register o f Monuments, e.g. Widuchowa Wier, which by locks divides the river into tw o channels.

The Szczecin Lagoon Nature Park is an area o f more than 4000 ha of meadows and grazing land rich in the folklore and ornithology aspects, where Scottish Highland cows and Polish horses live in the wild. Meeting those respect evoking animals in their natural environment triggers a prickle o f excitement, lingering for long in one's memory.

The Oder River - flows between Poland and Germany at the distance o f 161.7 km. You will find many places here where you can change your canoe for a bike on both banks o f the river, among others in Siekierki/Wrietzen, or on the section of a legendary Valley o f Love near Krajnik/Zaton.

In Gozdowice, the banks o f the Oder River are connected by a river ferry. Above Gryfino, in the village o f Widuchowa, the Oder River divides into tw o currents - the East Oder River and the West Oder River going through central districts o f Szczecin. We will reach the Baltic Sea through the pools and channels o f Mi^dzyodrze, the Dqbie Lake and the Szczecin Lagoon, through the Piana River, the Swina River or the Dziwna River. The deltaic Dqbie Lake is located in whole within the borderlines o f the city o f Szczecin and it turns out to be a bit petulant - high and short waves occur here.

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KOSZALIN The picturesque territory of the city with high concentrations of green areas borders, from the East, with a forest of the Chetmska Mountain, a natural rest and relax area with many walking alleys, an educational nature trail, a high ropes course and the observation tower looking out to a gorgeous panorama of Koszalin and its vicinity, as far as the Baltic Sea. The "Lubiatowkie Lake" ornithological reserve "is located partially within the city area.

Koszalin attracts visitors w ith a very attractive cultural offer. The most im portant events include: "Youth and Film” Film Debut Festival (www.mif.org.pl), the International Organ Festival, "Generation” Rock Festival (www.generacja.koszalin.pl), the Hanza Jazz Festival (www.hanza.koszalin.pl), "Integration You and Me” European Film Festival (http://integracjatyija.pl), Kabareton (www.kabareton-koszalin.pl).

undoubted attraction being at the same tim e a monum ent at the European scale, 20 km to the south from Koszalin. The reserve presents stony circles o f Goths o f I-II centuries A.D. as well as kurgans related to the cult o f the dead.

Stony circles constitute the remainings o f the most im portant institution o f the public life in antiquity, namely: the assembly o f ancestral tribal communities. In the opinion o f radiesthesists, the area inside the circle demonstrates special features Other noteworthy facilities include mills and water plants, such as a modern pump storage power plant in Zydowo, with a vantage point over the Radew River valley.

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A tourist has a chance to get acquainted with architectonic heritage o f the past, as for instance, the Jamno culture open air ethnographic museum, a Gothic house dating back to XV century - "Hangman's House”, a Gothic cathedral o f XIV century o f St. Mary o f Immaculate Conception, and St. Gertrude' Chapel. The above mentioned m onuments together with architectonic attractions o f the city form the Old City Tourist Route. Additionally, a number o f museums like the Museum in Koszalin, the Wtodzimierz Wysocki Museum, the Museum o f Water and the Book Art Museum are noteworthy.

A Narrow-Gauge Railway dating from XIX century constitutes a great attraction for both children and adults. Seasonal carriage o f passengers is conducted on the section Koszalin-Manowo (12 km). Within the scope o f the carriage, one may enjoy organized bonfires, walks along an educational nature trail and competitions.

"Koszatek" water tram providing transport to the seaside through the Jamno Lake and the railbus ensuring a rail connection between Koszalin and Mielno Koszalinskie additionally constitute an interesting offer.

One may encounter numerous antique palaces, courts w ith parks and churches in the poviat o f Koszalin. The most significant ones include palace and park complexes in Strzek^cin dating from the turning o f XIX and XX centuries, the palace in Parsowo dating from XVIII century as well as a neo- renaissance palace in Nosowo dating from XIX century. Renovated palaces, as for instance Podewils Knight Castle in Krqg, Manor Houses in Osieki and Plesna or the Amber Palace in Strzek^cin fulfill hotel and gastronomic functions.

"Kamienne Kr^gi” [Stony circles] archeological reserve in Grzybnicki Forest constitutes an

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STARGARD SZCZECINSKI Stargard Szczecinski is one of the oldest cities in West Pomerania.

The beginnings of its establishment go back to VIII and IX centuries. In former times, it used to be called the city of churches and towers as their heights distinguished the city, which was referred to as: â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Stargard - the highest".

The rank and the number o f eminent architectural works place Stargard on the leading position among cities o f West Pomerania. To this day, the city has been an active member o f the New Hansa.

The fortification o f Stargard constituting one of the most interesting complexes o f Gothic defense structures in Poland is a matter o f pride o f the city. The ring o f retrenchment spread for 2260 m.

The walls, in approximately a half o f their length, have survived w ith four towers and three gates: tw o land gates and one water Mill Gate, which is a unique such facility in Poland. In 2010, the church o f St. Mary dating back to the turning o f XIII and XIV centuries and the medieval defense walls were granted the status o f historic monuments. The city got incorporated into the European Gothic Brick Route. In 2013, a defense structure, called Basteja was renovated and further developed. Nowadays, it hosts a museum. Additionally, it is worth to visit a place located beyond well known, fixed trails, that is, the Penance Cross, the biggest one in Poland, a testimony to the crime comm itted ages before.

Stargard is also associated w ith green belts, along the Ina River. To this day, a soil embankment has been preserved around defense walls and it fulfills the role o f green belts. 15th meridian goes through the city. The vicinity o f the city covers the Pyrzyce -Stargard Plain with plenty o f lakes, including the fifth biggest lake in Poland - the Miedwie Lake, 7 km from the city.

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KAMIEN POMORSKI Kamien Pomorski was the capital of bishopric since 1175 and it fulfilled that function until 1972.

Until now, the cathedral o f Kamien Pomorski constitutes an im portant place o f religious and cultural lives in Pomerania. The church has become famous for its admirable baroque organ dating back to 1672, equipped w ith three thousand pipes o f perfect sound. The Cathedral hosts the International Organ and Chamber Music Festival - organized continuously since 1965. Only in Kamien Pomorski there is the Stone Museum presenting collections o f interesting minerals, fossils, and exhibits coming from the space.

The Museum is located in the XIV century Wolin Tower (1308) the only one out o f eight towers that remained. A spectator terrace from which one may see the whole city and its surroundings is an additional attraction (the ancient shape of the city is well visible from the heights). Preserved historical heritage o f Kamien Pomorski attracts vast numbers o f tourists. The vicinity o f water bodies (the Kamien Pomorski Lagoon, the Dziwna River, the Cicha Bay, the Karpinka Bay, the Wrzosowskie Lake) offers an additional appeal for fans o f sailing, rowing or fishing. You may cruise to Dziwnow from the city or take a sea cruise. At the picturesque Kamien Pomorski Lagoon, the Kamien Pomorski Resort is located. Tourists and bathers may admire a beautiful renovated marina during their stay.

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Swinoujscie Swinoujscie is the only city located on islands and it is additionally one of the most attractive localities at the Baltic coast, at north-west edge of Poland. A unique geographical location, the diversity of water bodies (the Baltic Sea, the Pomeranian Bay, the Szczecin Lagoon, sea straits) as well as their attractiveness offer perfect conditions for the development of water tourism, including sailing.

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• to spend your tim e actively. If this is the purpose o f your visit, we have many offers for you. On the onset, there are over twelve kilometers o f cycle tracks, connecting the most im portant places o f the seaside resort - the city center, port, coastal district and border crossing points w ith German localities as well as over a hundred kilometers o f cycle tracks. W ithout any problem, you may rent a bike on the area o f the city as well as at harbor authorities. Additionally, you may order a bike "on call” w ith the delivery to the specified place. A picturesque seaside landscape, the smell o f dune flora and numerous park and forest areas encourage taking a walk. Walking in the sand constitutes an ideal training for the whole organism. If you are a fan o f Nordic walking or you would like to start your adventure with poles, it is enough to have good shoes and a map.

to enjoy sunbathing on the most beautiful beach on the Polish coast. Unique - the widest natural beach at the Baltic Sea, safe and clean, Blue Flag quality mark awarded for six times will satisfy both enthusiasts o f carefree idleness, as well as more demanding tourists, advocates o f active relaxation on the beach. to relax and get healthy. Mild, sea microclimate, lots o f the sun, deposits o f brines and therapeutic mud, highly specialized cadre and a well equipped treatm ent base constitute the assets o f Swinoujscie as a health resort. Clean, balsamic air and long walks along the seashore, charming sunsets ensures relaxation not only for the body but for the soul as well. to visit. The highest lighthouse at the Baltic Sea, XIX-century fortifications - the Angel Fort, the Western Fort, the Gerhard Fort, the Fishing Museum, the observation tower, stone

breakwaters and many other attractions - will let you plan interesting tim e beyond the board of your own vessel. to encounter culture. The Days o f the Sea & the Days o f Swinoujscie, Karuzela Cooltury [Roundabout o f Culture], Sail Swinoujscie & Floating Sea Songs Festival "Wiatrak”, FAMA, the Swinoujskie Organ Evenings, numerous ship races and many other events will make your stay on the islands interesting and diversified.

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THE ISLAND OF WOLIN

The Island of Wolin is the largest Polish island. A considerable part of the island is covered by the Wolin National Park protecting coastal cliffs, precious flora, rare birds and animals. High moraine hills provide fantastic views, and the Wolin forests present many mysterious constructions dating back to the World War II. The city o f Wolin is situated in the heart o f the island (historical Jomsborg), where an open air ethnographic museum - a Slavic and Viking Center is located. The museum is a fascinating attem pt for reconstruction o f the development o f Wolin o f IXXI centuries, performed on the basis o f excavations and archeological research. The Slavic and Viking Center in an unconventional and attractive manner presents culture and traditions o f the region with various aspects o f life from 1000 years ago. You may visit the facility individually or with a guide, you may touch and use everything. There are organized cruises by a replica o f a Slavic boat of XII century and cultural events like: Experimental Archeology Workshops, Beltane - Fire Festival, as well as the International Scientific Session on the History o f the Peoples o f the Baltic Sea and the Slav and Viking Festival taking place each summer (1.7 thousand participants from 26 countries).

Warriors from the whole Europe arrive not only to confront Vikings in a battle, but also to present their traditions and craft.

T h e Is la n d o f O s tro w R eclaw 37, 7 2 -5 1 0 W o lin w w w .jo m s b o rg -v in e ta .c o m T h e C u ltu ra l C e n te r o f th e C ity a n d M u n ic ip a lity o f W o lin p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 22 0 8 73, 91 322 0 8 71 m o k @ w o lin .p l w w w .w o lin .p l

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Mi^dzyzdroje, a popular summer capital o f Poland due to the Star Festival (festiwalgwiazd.com) that is w orthy o f the name o f "Polish Cannesâ&#x20AC;?. The Walk o f Fame is located at the coastal promenade presenting fingerprints o f the most eminent Polish actors and filmmakers. Beautiful architecture at the promenade, a 395-meter long pier and the port keeping traditions o f fishermen (a fishing settlement in XIII century) constitute an undoubted attraction for tourists. Additionally, you shall visit: Wax Statues Museum, Planetarium, Oceanarium, the Wolin National Park, a bison reserve, a nature museum, cliff coast, the Zielonka hill and the pearl o f the park - the Turkusowe Lake [the turquoise lake]. The park is the shelter for 270 protected species of animals, including several white-tailed eagles, which are the emblem o f the park.

C u ltu r e a n d T o u ris t In fo r m a tio n P o in t

T o u ris t In fo rm a tio n

M i^ d z y n a r o d o w y D o m K u ltu ry

in t h e " V ik in g T o u r" A g e n c y

[T h e In te r n a tio n a l C o m m u n ity C e n te r]

ul. N ie p o d le g lo s c i 2a, 7 2 -5 0 0 M i^ d z y z d ro je

ul. Boh. W a rs z a w y 20, 7 2 -5 0 0 M i^ d z y z d ro je

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 328 02 09, fax: + 4 8 91 3 2 6 0 7 68

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 2 8 2 7 78

o ffic e @ v ik in g to u r.c o m .p l

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 91 3 2 8 2 6 00

w w w .v ik in g to u r.c o m .p l

in fo rm a c ja @ m d k m ie d z y z d ro je .c o m w w w .m d k m ie d z y z d r o je .c o m

www.miedzyzdroje.pl

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MUNICIPALITY >.

DZIWNOW

The municipality of Dziwnow consists o f four

www.dziwnow.pl

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Rewol

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The municipality of Rewal is located amongst hundred-year old pine and spruce forests. A healthy, sea microclimate together with 18 km of sandy beaches - due to these assets the area for years has belonged to most often visited tourist regions at the Polish coast.

The m unicipality comprises 7 localities: Pobierowo Pustkowo, Trz^sacz, Rewal, Sliwin, Niechorze and Pogorzelica.

Numerous boarding houses and resorts open all year round offer a diverse accommodation base affordable for everybody. Pobierowo, Rewal and Niechorze attract w ith modern sports complexes (the athletics base, tennis courts as well as fulldimension, m ulti-function fields). One o f the most recognizable monuments refers to the ruins of the church on a cliff in Trz$sacz. Initially, the church was located in the center o f the village. The last fragment o f the southern wall has been preserved until nowadays. You may learn more about the history o f the church as well as legends related to the church from Multimedialne Muzeum na 15. Potudniku [the Multimedia Museum on 15th Meridian]. Currently, Trz^sacz is also wellknown to music admirers o f the Guitar Music Festival (June) as well as the International Music Festival Sacrum Non Profanum. The most famous attraction refers to the Seaside Narrow-Gauge Rail, which until now has been serving as a means o f communication. Going between 5 localities, it brings lots o f emotions allowing for moving in tim e for a moment. Bursting w ith smoke, Px 48 historical steam locomotive dating back to 1950 and pulling open wagons with plenty o f tourists is a common picture in the municipality. Popular

C e n tru m In fo rm a c ji P ro m o c ji R e k re a c ji G m in y

M u z e u m R y b o to w s tw a M o rs k ie g o

narrow-gauge rail currently re-experiences its times o f former greatness. The restoration process lasted until the end o f August 2013. In the Sea Fishing Museum in Niechorze you may admire interesting seafaring exhibits as well as former utilitarian articles from Baltic fishermen's households. Additionally, the museum is the place for cultural meetings, interesting briefings and museum lectures as well as thematic exhibitions and vernissages. In Pustkowo, you may admire the Baltic Cross o f Hope which is a replica o f the Cross on Giewont. An interesting aspect refers to the fact that the replica is one and a half meter higher and over tw o tons heavier that the original cross on Giewont. In Rewal, you may visit the Whale Park, where having fun and educating yourself you may learn much about the sea and its inhabitants. With no risk you may face a dangerous shark or have a photo with a large squid or whale in 1:1 scale.

Active tourists will enjoy the Rewal Bike System, an integrated network o f bike rentals connected with each other on-line by means o f an innovative computer system. The most im portant asset refers to the possibility o f returning a bike at any point of the network, w ith o u t the necessity to come back to the place o f renting.

R ew al B ik e System :

R e w a l [T h e C e n te r o f In fo r m a tio n o n P ro m o tio n

in N ie c h o rz e [th e Sea F ishing M u s e u m ]

P o b ie ro w o - a s p o rts c o m p le x

o f R e c re a tio n in t h e M u n ic ip a lity o f R ew al]

Al. B u rs z ty n o w a 28, p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 8 7 63 250

a t ul. M o n iu s z k i 4, p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 8 7 71 78

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 8 4 22 35, 91 3 8 6 2 6 29

g o k w re w a lu @ g m a il.c o m , h ttp ://m u z e u m .rd .i3 6 5 .p l

cip r@ re w a l.p l, w w w .re w a l.p l

R ew al - a s p o rts c o m p le x a t ul. S zko ln e j 1, p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 8 6 2 6 29

P ark W ie lo ry b a w R e w a lu

N ie c h o rz e - a s p o rts c o m p le x

M u z e u m M u lt im e d ia ln e n a 1 5 . P o tu d n ik u

[th e W h a le P ark in R ew al]

a t ul. Lesnej 3, p h o n e : + 4 8 91 386 3 6 84

[th e M u lt im e d ia M u s e u m o n 1 5 th M e rid ia n ]

ul. K am ienska, p h o n e : + 4 8 5 0 0 791 752

Trz^sacz, ul. K lifo w a 3B, p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 86 29 26

b iu ro @ p a rk w ie lo ry b a .p l, w w w .p a rk w ie lo ry b a .p l

w w w .m u z e u m -trz e s a c z .p l

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KOtOBRZEG Kotobrzeg, with the population of 47 thousand inhabitants, is a port town situated at the mouth of the Parsfta River. The town was granted municipal rights in 1255 and due to its location it is one of the oldest towns in Poland.

At present, Kotobrzeg is the biggest health resort and the Polish SPA Capital. Five - and four-star hotels provide the touch o f luxury at every season, while SPA salons are ideal for relaxation and relief seekers. Being the town o f the biggest number o f sunny days on the Polish coast, Kotobrzeg deserves to be visited. Besides, the town is not only associated w ith kilometers o f wide beaches, cycling routes and tourist trails. One may get acquainted w ith its Slavic origins and Hanseatic years o f prosperity at the museum branch located in the Braunswick Palace. The Museum o f the Polish Army and the municipal fortification route remind o f the Kotobrzeg history. For centuries, the Saint Mary's Basilica has been enchanting w ith its charm.

The tourist attraction that must be seen is the lighthouse. Cruises on the Baltic give unforgettable moments, especially at sunset. Those seeking longer marine experience are recommended to take a cruise to Bornholm, a Danish island.

T h e C ity H a ll in K o to b rz e g

T o u ris t In fo rm a tio n C e n te r

ul. R a tu szow a 13, 7 8-1 00 K o to b rz e g

Plac R a tu s z o w y 2 /1 , 7 8-100 K oto b rze g

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 355 15 0 0

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 5 4 72 20 it@ u m .k o lo b rz e g .p l w w w .k lim a ty c z n y k o lo b rz e g .p l

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Klimatyczny

USTRONIE MORSKIE

Oasis of silence and relax. Clean beaches, green fields, ancient forests guarantee wellness and unforgettable experience.

Ustronie Morskie is an ecological commune.

The sea swooshes exceptionally soothingly, the sand warms up therapeutically, and the vivid greenery brings long-term relief and unwavering memories o f perfect relaxation. Here one will spend the tim e safely taking sun baths in full sun on beaches distinguished by the 'Blue Flag Beach' certificate. Ustronie Morskie is the best place for ecological tourism. It is here where one may commence great cycling expedition along an international seaside route or visit the oldest oak trees in Poland growing in the Kotobrzeg Forest - 810 years old Bolestaw and 650 years old Warcistaw. Water sport lovers may enjoy, apart from the sea, the exclusively equipped Sports and Recreation Center - 'Helios' w ith swimming pools, courts and a bowling alley. Ustronie Morskie is a Summer Capital o f Satire, Caricature and Good Sense o f Humor. Every year it attracts the best caricaturists to make every tourist laugh during International Artistic Workshop.

C e n tru m In fo rm a c ji T u ry s ty c z n e j i P ro m o cji

U rz^ d G m in y w U s tro n iu M o rs k im

[C e n te r o f T o u ris t In fo r m a tio n a n d P ro m o tio n ]

[C o m m u n e O ffic e o f U s tro n ie M o rs k ie ]

ul. O s ie d lo w a 2B, 78-111 U s tro n ie M o rs k ie

ul. R olna 2, 78-111 U s tro n ie M o rs k ie

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 35 14 175, 9 4 35 14 189

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 351 55 35

tu ry s ty k a @ u s tro n ie -m o rs k ie .p l

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 351 55 97

w w w .u s tro n ie -m o rs k ie .p l

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MIELNO fe ÂŤ The town located on a sandbar between the Baltic Sea and the Jamno Lake. The clean guarded and radio equipped beach, surrounded by cafes, restaurants and fish and chip shops, is the most favorite place o f tourists. Along the beach stretches a promenade in Mielno and Sarbinowo, a place w ithin the Mielno Commune. The beach can be reached by safe exits adjusted for the disabled.

The place is nicely characterized by a monum ent o f a deer and a monum ent o f a walrus. Mielno possesses the oldest Marine Club 'Tramp' on the Baltic middle coast. The sailing marina by the 140-meter pier possesses a water equipment rental outlet. This is where the sightseeing boat 'M ila' starts is voyage on the lake. The more and more modern Mielno still possesses wellmaintained buildings from the beginning o f the XX century. Numerous cycling routes have been established at the commune area, including the

most interesting and the longest one - Bike the Baltic. There is also a Lighthouse in the place of Gqski. The tourist attraction that deserves attention is a beautiful lime alley from Mielno to Mielenko and a Turkish hazel alley by the road to Sarbinowo.

During rainy and cold days, tourists may take advantage o f a full-size sports hall and covered swimming pools in hotels and resorts. The town is prepared for entertainment seeking tourists and is characterized by cyclic events. The International Rally of Winter Swimming Enthusiasts has been the brand tourist product o f the place for many years. It enjoys unwavering popularity and for all winters swimming enthusiasts it is the most im portant place on the map o f jo in t bathing.

The im portant part o f summer cultural activities in the commune is the Mielno Artistic Summer which offers m ultiple events such as Karaoke Super Star, among others.

C e n tru m P ro m o c ji i In fo rm a c ji T u ry s ty c z n e j G m in y M ie ln o

" T ra m p " C lu b

[C e n te r o f P r o m o tio n a n d T o u ris t In fo rm a tio n

ul. C h ro b re g o 32, 7 6-032 M ie ln o

o f M ie ln o M u n ic ip a lity ]

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 318 93 33

ul. L e c h ito w 23, 7 6 -03 2 M ie ln o

p h o n e : + 4 8 692 5 53 5 20

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 3 1 6 61 52, 9 4 3 1 8 9 9 55

w w w .tra m p .o rg .p l

k o n ta k t@ c it.m ie ln o .p l w w w .c it.m ie ln o .p l

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DARtOWO JAROStAWIEC The historic Dartowo embodies a charming market square with a baroque town hall, numerous tenement houses, a town gate, bridges and wharfs as well as medieval layout of streets and backstreets.

The main attraction o f Dartowo is the Gothic castle where King o f Denmark, Sweden and Norway, Eric o f Pomerania, the last Viking o f the Baltic was born and brought up. The king's tom b is currently located in the biggest o f the three Gothic churches

o f the town. Today, the castle holds a Museum o f the Dukes o f Pomerania with precious exhibit items o f the medieval sacred art and historic items connected w ith the Pomeranian culture gathered in the castle chambers. An exceptional architectural gem is the Scandinavian Gothic Church o f St. Gertrude.

Fresh iodine-saturated air o f healing qualities, seaside pine forests smelling o f resin and sunny sandy beaches guarantee relaxation and health improvement. The leisure offer is varied with

spa hotels with developed biological regeneration. Active tourists may take advantage o f bicycle routes, horses, quads, scooters, motorboats and sea-fishing on fishing cutters. Dartowo is also famous for numerous events and outdoor concerts, especially for the rally o f historic m ilitary vehicles (zlot.darlowo.info) and the Baltic Media and Arts Festival. The attraction o f the nearby located Dartowek is a modern water park w ith heated sea water and a conference center (www.parkwodny.net), while in Krupy there is a Family Entertainment Park - Leonardia (www.leonardia.pl) - which provides tourists with more than 100 wooden games from all around the world.

In the vicinity o f Dartowo, the place o f Dqbki is situated, which is the youngest health resort in Poland. The place is located by the seaside, offering to clients not only beaches and healing iodine doses, but also state-of-the-art medical and resort base.

Once a picturesquely located fishing village, Jarostawiec of today is a seaside resort thriving with life, not only during the summer season.

The place hosts one o f the tallest lighthouses on the Polish coast. The unquestionable attraction is the biggest in Poland complex o f uncovered swimming pools with artificial waves, massage, warmed water and artificial caves (www.panorama-morska.pl). The rich accommodation offer provides tourists w ith vacations affordable for everyone - from numerous agrotourism farms to luxurious hotels by the seaside.

Jarostawiec possesses rehabilitation centers, Spa & Wellness and camp centers. Clean beaches, cycling routes and outdoor events encourage to visit.

In the vicinity o f Jarostawiec there is Wicko Lake with a sailing center (www.magola.entro.pl) offering sailing and m otor boating courses and training, as well as sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing and water equipm ent rental.

M u s e u m in D a rto w o

S to w a rz y s z e n ie P rz y ja c io t K lifu i P ro m o c ji

C e n tru m K u ltu ry i S p o rtu [C e n te r o f C u ltu re a n d S p o rt]

T h e P o m e ra n ia n D u k e s ' C as tle

Jaro staw ca [A sso ciatio n o f th e F rie n d s o f C liff

G m in a P o s to m in o [P o s to m in o M u n ic ip a lity ]

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 1 4 23 51

a n d J a ro s ta w ie c P ro m o tio n ]

P o s to m in o 97

d y re k to r@ m u z e u m d a rlo w o .p l

ul. B attycka 103, 7 6 -1 0 7 Jarostaw iec

p h o n e : + 4 8 5 9 8 1 0 93 73

w w w .m u z e u m d a r lo w o .p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 5 0 9 8 1 7 506

c k is @ p o s to m in o .p l

sto w a rz y s z e n ie @ ja ro s la w ie c .c o m

w w w .c k is .p o s to m in o .p l

T o u ris t In fo rm a tio n C e n te r ul. R yn k o w a 5, D a rto w o

W ^ d k a rs tw o M o rs k ie [O ffs h o re a n g lin g ]

p h o n e : + 4 8 5 19 3 03 032

w w w .w e d k a r s tw o d a r lo w o .p l

b iu ro @ d a rlo t.p l, w w w .d a r lo t.p l

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www.jaroslawiec.com

THE ROUTE OF LIGHTHOUSES For dozens of years the sailors heading for West-Pomeranian ports were shown the way by seven lighthouses. Nowadays these lighthouses are used not only for navigation purposes. The historic structures act as big attractions for tourists, and also as viewing galleries with panorama of the surroundings.

The SWINOUJSCIE Lighthouse: The beacon [tower] height 68 m, the light range 46,4 km It stands at the base o f the east breakwater, at the mouth o f the Swina river. It is the highest lighthouse at the Baltic seaside and one o f the highest lighthouses in the world.

Its unique mass, erected in 1857, has survived in an unchanged form only thanks to insubordination o f the German lighthouse keeper who, during the retreat o f the German troops from Swinoujscie, did not carry out the order to have it demolished.

The KIKUT Lighthouse The beacon [tower] height 15 m, the light range 29.6 km The lighthouse tower is located in the area o f the National Park in Wolin, on high cliffy seaside, around 300 m from the coastline. It was constructed on the base o f a former viewing and heading tower.

The KOtOBRZEG Lighthouse The beacon [tower] height 26 m, the light range 29.6 km It is located at the base of the breakwater shielding the entrance to the port. A view over the port, the sea and the spa park can be seen from the lighthouse. It replaced the old lighthouse blown up in 1945 by the retreating German troops.

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The NIECHORZE Lighthouse The beacon [tower] height 45 m, the light range 37 km West o f Niechorze, on high cliffy seaside covered w ith thick woods, a lighthouse is located, w ith characteristic shape o f tower arranged on octagonal plan with adjacent two-storey residential houses. Delivered for operation in 1866, renovated in 1999足 2000, it gained a new shine and splendour.

The G/\SKI Lighthouse The beacon [tower] height 49.8 m, the light range 43.5 km The round lighthouse tower made o f red brick is overlooking the woods growing on flat seashore.

Materials for its construction were supplied by sea transport and they were unloaded at the bridge specially built for this purpose. In 1878 the light went on on its top which has been shining continuosly until today.

The DARtOWO (Dartowko) Lighthouse The beacon [tower] height 22 m, the light range 27.8 km After adding in 1927 one storey on the square-shaped tower adjacent to the pilot station building, constructed o f red brick w ith facing, the lighthouse was constructed and it has survived until our times in unchanged appearance. Being located at the base o f the east breakwater, shielding the entrance to the port in Dartowek, it is exposed to action o f strong sea waves, during storms occurring quite often in this area.

The JAROSLAWIEC Lighthouse The beacon [tower] height 33.3 m, the light range 42.6 km A lighthouse was commissioned between Dartowo and teba in 1838, having a shape o f a four-storey round tower made o f red brick. It was shining uninterruptedly for more than one hundred years, until the Second World War, during which it was heavily destroyed. Only within a year after the war it started its operation anew.

All the lighthouse buildings apart from the KIKUT lighthouse are made available for visiting by tourists every day from 10 to 18.

T h e L ig h th o u s e in N ie c h o rz u

P ark M in ia t u r L a ta rn i M o rs k ic h

S to w a rz y s z e n ie M ito s n ik o w L a ta rn M o rs k ic h

ul. P olna 30

[ th e L ig h th o u s e M in ia tu r e P ark]

[T h e L ow ers o f L ig h th o u s e s A sso c ia tio n ]

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 8 6 35 43

ul. L u dna 16, 7 2 -3 5 0 N ie ch o rze

pl. B a to re g o 4, 7 0 -2 0 7 Szczecin

p h o n e : + 4 8 691 9 7 7 977

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 4 4 0 32 27

p o c z ta @ p a rk -m in ia tu r-la ta rn i.p l

p re ze s@ la ta rn ie .co m .p l

w w w .p a rk -m in ia tu r -la ta rn i.p l

w w w .la ta rn ie .c o m .p l

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SAILING ROUTE

Kamlefi Pomorski

The West Pomeranian Sailing Route is a comprehensive supra-regional tourist product, covering a network of harbors and sailing marinas within the area of Szczecin, Szczecin Lagoon and the West Pomeranian Baltic coast.

Within the area o f the sailing route there operate m ultiple trade enterprises specializing, among others, in design, construction and repair o f vessels, the production and distribution o f kayaks and sailing equipment, the sale o f boats and m otor boats, the supply o f a specialist equipment o f marinas and camping sites, devices of water navigation, the wholesale o f windsurfing and kite surfing equipment, chartering vessels, as well as schools o f sailing for children and teenagers.

The West Pomeranian Sailing Route encapsulates around 20 new locations or modernized sailing marinas and ports. The shores o f Szczecin Lagoon, the vicinity o f the Wolin National Park or the Pars^ta River outlet to the Baltic Sea cause that the Route's ports and marinas are situated in places of unique natural values. The route also leads through unique monuments o f historical and cultural value.

The border location o f the Province and the cross­ border nature o f Szczecin Lagoon render the route a euro-regional area o f water tourism. A special potential relies on combining the possibilities o f numerous sailing tours on inland waterways (Channel: Oder - Havel , Oder, Dqbie Lake, Szczecin Lagoon, the Kamien Pomorski Lagoon, the Piana, Swina and Dziwna Straits) w ith sailing on the high seas - along the Baltic coast, creating a Europe - unique space o f sailing freedom, which renders the West Pomeranian Sailing Route the only route o f this type in Europe.

POR T J A C H T O W Y â&#x20AC;&#x17E; M a r in a P o g o n " [Y ach t P ort]

P o rt J a c h to w y - M a r in a W a p n ia [Y a c h t P o rt]

M a r in a S o ln a K o to b rze g [M a rin a in K o to b rze g ]

S to w a rz y s z e n ie E u ro J a c h tk lu b P o g o n

ul. T u rk u s o w a 3c, 7 2 -5 0 0 W a p n ic a -M i^ d z y z d ro je

Z a rz ^ d P o rtu M o rs k ie g o K o to b rze g Sp. z o.o.

ul. P rze strzen na 3, 7 0 - 8 0 0 Szczecin

p h o n e : + 4 8 885 5 1 4 0 00

[M a n a g e m e n t o f th e K o to b rze g S ea P o rt] ul.

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 91 4 6 2 4 6 57

w w w .m a rin a .w a p n ic a .m ie d z y z d ro je .p l

S z y p ro w 1, 7 8 -1 0 0 K o to b rze g

M a r in a K a m ie n P o m o rski

w w w .p o r tk o lo b r z e g .p l,z p m k o lo b rz e g @ p o s t.p l

sejk@ fr.pl w w w .m a r in a p o g o n .p l

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 351 6 7 65 [M a rin a in K a m ie n P o m o rs k i]

J a c h t K lu b A Z S S zczecin [Y ac h t P o rt]

Aleja M is trz o w Z e g la rstw a 2, 72-400 K am ien P om orski

Z a rz ^ d P o rtu M o rs k ie g o D a rto w o S p o tk a z o.o.

ul. P rze strzen na 9, 7 0 -8 0 0 Szczecin

P rzy s ta n te c h n ic z n a p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 82 0 8 82

[M a n a g e m e n t o f th e D a rto w o Sea P ort]

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 461 2 7 34

M a r in a K a m ie n P o m o rs k i p h o n e : + 4 8 6 6 121 33 91

jka z s .s z n @ g m a il.c o m

k o n ta k t@ m a rin a k a m ie n p o m o rs k i.p l

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 314 51 85

w w w .jk a z s .s z n .p l

w w w .m a rin a k a m ie n p o m o rs k i.p l

d y re k to r@ p o rt.d a rlo w o .p l

ul. W ilk o w M o rs k ic h 17, 7 6-153 D a rto w o

w w w .p o rt.d a rlo w o .p l

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www.marinas.pl www.zalewszczecinski.net

POMERANIAN WAY OF ST. JAMES Among the numerous routes that might be travelled across in West Pomerania Province, there are some of mystical nature.

A present-day tourist will encounter unique evidence o f the region's history, gems o f sacred architecture, enchanting landscapes, as well as people cherishing the tradition and culture of the region creating common cultural heritage o f Europe. Those include: the Way o f St. James, the Cistercian Route, the Commanderies o f Templars and the Brick Gothic Trail.

The other is called the Pomeranian Route (Via Baltica), which starts in the Lithuanian town o f Kretinga, leading through Kaliningrad, Gdansk, Stawno, Dartowo, Bukowo Morskie, Koszalin, Kotobrzeg (its branch also leads through Biatogard and Karlino), Trzebiatow, Kamien Pomorski and Swinoujscie just to reach Rostock where it merges with the Ways o f St James o f Scandinavia.

In the West Pomerania Province, one o f the tw o routes leads along the Oder River, with the St. James the Apostle Cathedral basilica located in the very center o f Szczecin, by which crafts and regional products fair is held every July. The route leads south (through Cedynia and Siekierki or Kotbacz and Mysliborz) to Frankfurt on the Oder River or towards north (through Goleniow, Wolin and Swinoujscie).

Among many places which deserve to be visited on the West Pomeranian Ways o f St. James, there are real gems o f sacred architecture, e.g. "Finnis terrae' Church in Iwi^cino, Cathedral basilica in Kotobrzeg, the Church in Jarszewo w ith a beautiful roof polychrome, the St. Michael the Archangel Church in Karlino, and other being at the same tim e excellent examples o f the brick gothic. Some o f those objects are also present on other cultural trails o f the region - Cistercian, Brick Gothic and Otto o f Bamberg routes.

All marked w ith a yellow shell, the paths lead to the Spanish town o f Santiago de Compostela and they start .... practically at the door o f every house.

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THE EUROPEAN ROUTE OF BRICK GOTHIC Encompasses 34 towns w ith brick Gothic architecture in seven countries around the Baltic Sea. It hosts Gothic gates, towers, churches, monasteries, town halls in places historically associated with the Hanseatic League. In West Pomerania, the route runs through Stawno, Szczecin and Stargard Szczecinski.

In Stawno, a rather small town situated 25 kilometers from the Baltic Sea; there is an impressive Church o f St Mary and tw o town gates perfectly embodying the brick Gothic. The most valuable Szczecin monuments comprise the Cathedral Basilica o f St James, St Peter and St Paul's church, the Old Town Hall and the Church o f St John the Evangelist. In the vicinity o f the province capital lies the town o f Stargard Szczecinski with its original, built over the river and unique in Europe - Mill Gate, while the Collegiate Church o f the Blessed Virgin Mary, w ith its fantastic stellar vault, is considered to be the most beautiful church of brick-Gothic architecture in Poland.

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TRAIL combines places and persons interested in this knightly order on the route from Jeru­ salem through Chwarszczany, Lietzen and Rurka to Paris, London and Tomar. The ac­ tivity within the framework o f the trail relies on gathering and exchange o f informa­ tion, contacts, publications and completion o f jo in t projects and other non-conventional objectives. At the area o f the West Pomerania Province, the trail connects the m o­ nastic commanderies in Chwarszczany, Rurka near Chojna, Mysliborz and Czaplinek.

It also runs through places connected w ith the Knights Templar (Chojna, Banie, Dargomysl, among others) and places possessing interesting medieval monuments, such as Moryn, Lubiechow Gorny and Godkow, w ith medieval granite churches having my­ sterious chessboard pattern or Drahim castle related to the Order o f St John o f Jerusa­ lem. The most im portant monuments on this part o f the trail are former monastic cha­ pels in Rurka and Chwarszczany which hold extremely valuable medieval polychro­ me. Each year, during the second half o f August, medieval knightly festivities are held in Chwarszczany.

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S to w a rz y s z e n ie S z la k T e m p la riu s z y [A s s o c ia tio n o f th e T rail o f K n ig h ts T e m p la r] s z la k@ te m p la riu sze .o rg w w w .te m p la riu s z e .o rg

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FORTIFICATION ROUTE

Swinoujscie Fortress on Islands World - unique complex o f historic m ilitary objects from the turn o f XIX/XX c., perfectly integrated into the picturesque insular landscape. The Western Fort - the Museum o f the Swinoujscie Fortress History, w ith an impressive collection o f exhibit items from various periods, the Angel's Fort on the Usedom Island and the Gerhard Fort - the Museum o f Coastal Defense, being the starting point o f the "Fortification Routeâ&#x20AC;? on the Wolin Island, discover the m ilitary heritage o f this part o f Europe. The said buildings are the seat o f exhibitions, concerts, integration meetings, night sightseeing with an attractive accompanying program and historic staging organized during the Days o f the Fortress festivities. ww w.fortaniola.pl,www.fortzachodni.pl, www.fort-gerharda.pl

The Pomeranian Embankment Fortification Route During the period o f Hitler's preparation for the war in 1934, an intensive construction o f fortification stretching from the Baltic Sea near Dartowo to the so called Mi^dzyrzecz Fortification Region was commenced. In the region o f Nadarzyce, Watcz and Strzalin, bunkers and combat bunkers were constructed. The equipment included medium-calibre quick-firing cannons, anti-tank cannons, heavy machine guns and m ortar grenade launchers. Difficult and bloody battles o f breaking the Pomeranian Embankments were waged at the beginning o f 1945. Today, the remains o f the destroyed bunkers and shelters in the forests o f the Watcz Lake District and well as museum items bear witness to those days.

To commemorate those events, a Rally along the Pomeranian Embankment Fortification is organized annually at the Watcz Lake District during the first decade o f June.

Municipal Fortification Route The defense history o f Kotobrzeg dates back to the XIV c. with the construction o f a fortified town and lasts till the end o f XIX c. during the destruction o f the Kotobrzeg Fortress. The medieval defensive walls were demolished following the construction of modern fortification at the end o f the XVII c. The still present remains o f the medieval fortification include the Lontowa [Fuse] Tower (now called Prochowa [Powder] Tower) and the ruins o f the Wi^zienna [Prison] Tower. The m ajority o f modern fortification left after the fortress destruction, was also demolished.The remaining individual buildings from various periods o f its modernization enable the review of development o f the fortification art between XVII and XIX c. The fortress relics embody the influence o f various fortification schools: Netherlandish (the oldest buildings), Swedish, French and Prussian. The length of the proposed route is 12 km, starting at the Town Hall and finishing at the Museum o f the Polish Army.

F o rt A n io ta [A n g el's F o rt, t h e U s e d o m Isla n d ]

F o rt G e rh a rd a (w y s p a W o lin ) [G e rh a rd F o rt, W o lin Islan d ]

C e n tru m P ro m o c ji i In fo rm a c ji T u ry s ty c z n e j w K o to b rz e g u

7 2 -6 0 0 S w in o u js c ie , ul. J a c h to w a (w y s p a U zn a m )

M u z e u m O b ro n y W y b rz e z a n a W y s p ie W o lin

[C e n te r o f P ro m o tio n a n d T o u ris t In fo rm a tio n in K o to b rz e g ]

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[T h e M u s e u m o f C o a s ta l D e fe n s e o n t h e W o lin Islan d ]

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7 2 -6 0 0 S w in o u js c ie , ul. J a c h to w a (w y s p a U zn a m )

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p h o n e : + 4 8 5 0 8 738 118

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Beautiful landscapes, picturesque fields and meadows, light blue sea, clean lakes, unique fauna and flora, numerous tourist attractions, as well as numerous agrotourism farms -is the type of leisure offered by West Pomerania villages which made the country tourism and agrotourism trendy.

Since 2010 'West Pomeranian Holiday Village' com petition has been organized in the region.

Following the completion o f three editions, the following distinguished villages were granted certificates: Przelewice (Przelewice Municipality), Morzyczyn/Zieleniewo (Kobylanka Municipality), Trz$sacz (Rewal Municipality), Barnimie (Drawno Municipality), Brzesko (Pyrzyce Municipality), Drzewiany (Bobolice Municipality), Dzwirzyno (Kotobrzeg Municipality), Grzybowo (Kotobrzeg Municipality), Siemczyno (Czaplinek Municipality), Stare Drawsko (Czaplinek Municipality), Szwecja (Watcz Municipality).

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NATURE Natural environment values in the West-Pomeranian Province permit the lovers of nature to gather a collection of photographs of rare and protected flora and fauna.

At the mouth o f the Odra river the National Park of Wolin is situated, encompassing the north-western part o f the Wolin island, the inshore waters o f the Baltic Sea, the Swina river delta and also part o f the Szczecin Lagoon. There can be found more than 1300 species o f plants in the park. The cliffy hillsides are covered with sea buckthorn [hippophae rhamnoides] growing thereon, the moraine hills are covered by beech woods and pine forests, and the Baltic Sea bed is taken by Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta. Among plenty o f birds we shall encounter, among other species, white-tailed (sea) eagle or red-breasted flycatcher [Ficedula Parva], and on waters o f the Pomeranian Bay one can find grey seal and harbour porpoise. There is also the reserve o f European bisons [Bos Bonasus], and the Teaching and Museum Centre.

A bird sanctuary on the Island o f Karsibor - Karsiborska K^pa constitutes an enclave for wild birds.

There are over 140 species o f birds. A canoe trail o f 44 Islands o f Swinoujscie goes along the shores o f the island.

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[" K a rs ib o rs k a K ^ p a " Bird S a n c tu a ry ]

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In the remaining part o f the region several Landscape Parks have been established. In the area connecting the Forest o f Gorzow and the Mysliborz Lake District there is situated the Barlinek - Gorzow Landscape Park. It is the habitat o f the marsh flora and fauna, there occur moraine hills with calcareous and sandstone rocks, the Central-European broadleaved forest, and also the reserve w ith Salmonidae [Salmons, Trouts and charrs].

In the Odra river valley tw o landscape areas have been established. The first one is the Cedynia Landscape Park, situated in the Odra river valley and west o f the valley - the pine tree woods and mixed woods o f Sandy Forest and o f the Mieszkowice Woods. Taking advantage o f numerous viewing spots (the highest one is Zwierzyniec - 167 m above sea level) one can admire the wonderful panorama o f moraine hills cut through with valleys o f rivers and streams. The Complex o f Landscape Parks of the Lower Odra River comprises the municipalities o f Widuchowa, Gryfino, Kotbaskowo, and partly the city o f Szczecin. In its area there are peat bogs and marshes cut through with a network of canals and old river beds, w ith flora and fauna not encountered any more in valleys o f other large rivers.

Not far from Gryfino, there is Krzywy Las [Crooked Forest]. It is a natural feature o f historic importance distinguished by its unique form o f pines growing there. The cluster o f 100 peculiarly deformed trees covers the area o f 0.30 ha planted for no clear purpose. The trees were planted probably around 1934. Irrespective o f the reason for their planting, the trees constitute nowadays one o f the biggest environmental attractions o f the Western Pomerania.

In the Lake District o f Insko the Insko Landscape Park has been created, protecting the end moraine ridges covered with woods and reaching the height o f 180 m above sea level. The following species o f birds are nesting here: white-tailed sea eagle, black stork, lesser spotted eagle, red and black kites, and the number o f the nesting cranes is the highest in Poland.

In the south-eastern end o f Szczecin the Szczecin Landscape Park - Bukowa Forest is located. These are the Bukowe Hills, covered w ith extensive woods, making the range o f the highest, in this part o f Pomerania, moraine hills cut through w ith deep valleys. The deepest ones o f them are taken by peat bogs and lakes - the largest ones are the Glinna Lake and the Binowskie Lake. The curiosity is the picturesque Szmaragdowe Lake that was formed in place o f the mine o f Cretaceous Limestones, flooded in 1925 by undergorund waters. In the woods o f the Bukowa Forest the 18 species o f orchids and 328 species o f mushrooms are growing. As regards fauna, we can encounter here, apart from other animals, fox, badger, ermine, weasel as well as roe deer, deer and wild boar. Szczecin is surrounded from the northern west by the Wkrzanska Forest. There are many walking and cycling trails running through the forest.

You can chance on many archeological excavation sites in the forest, and first o f all - on the Swidwie Lake Nature Reserve with Waterfowl. It is one o f the most im portant in Europe Birds Observation Stand, from which you can watch i.a. cranes, orioles, mud birds, white-tailed sea eagles, red kites and ruffs. This Reserve has been recorded in the International RAMSAR Convention as one o f the major wetlands on the global scale.

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Inski i D ra w s k i P ark K ra jo b ra z o w y

R e g io n a ln a D y re k c ja O c h ro n y S ro d o w is k a

[T h e B a rlin e k - G o rz o w L a n d s c a p e P a rk]

[T h e D ra w s k o a n d In s k o L a n d s c a p e Park]

W y d z ia t S p ra w T e re n o w y c h w G ry fin ie

[T h e R e g io n a l M a n a g e m e n t o f S ta te -O w n e d

L u b o c ie s z (L ip y) 7, 6 6 -4 1 5 K to da w a

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At the southern end o f the Bukowa forest the first private forest nurseries were established.

About 1870 they were taken over by state-owned forest division [forest inspectorate]. Then the forest inspector Carl Ludwig Gene contributed to planting o f new exotic individuals o f trees, bushes and shrubs, out o f which only few ones have survived until now. Thus the foundation of the Dendrological Garden in Glinna. Since 1970 the garden has been taken care o f by the Gryfino Forest Inspectorate.

The Dendrological Garden in Przelewice was originally the English Landscape Park near the palace. From that period the following species 0of trees have survived: the individuals o f beeches, limes, ashes, and among the foreign species: plane tree, weymouth pines, w hite cedar [Thuja Occidentalis], maidenhair tree [Ginkgo Biloba].

The total change in the park structure took place in the period from 1933 to 38, when the Przelewice Park was owned by Conrad von Borsig, a member o f the German Debdrological Society. It was at his order and w ith his participation that the new arrangement o f the garden, preserved until now, was created.

The Hortulus thematic gardens in Dobrzyca were established in 1992. The idea o f the gardens is to present the layout o f plants in various compositions as well as their application in individual gardens. The gardens are divided according to topics and they are a regional attraction throughout the year. The most recent part out o f 28 types refers to the Antonio Gaudi style and the Troll Mountain which is attractive especially to young visitors. Hortulus is the place for ecological education. There are educational paths. It hosts numerous outdoor events and outdoor scenes. The area o f the gardens offers the "Barwinekâ&#x20AC;? Cafe Bar, a playground for children, garden-center and a market where you can buy lots o f souvenirs, the Hortulus coin and since 2011 also tourist badge No 734.

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ul. 1 M aja 4, 7 4 -1 0 0 G ry fin o

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[H o rtu lu s T h e m a tic G a rd en s]

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 91 4 1 6 3 4 42

[T h e D e n d ro lo g ic a l G a rd e n in P rz e le w ic e ]

7 6 -0 3 8 D o b rzyca

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7 4 -2 1 0 P rze le w ice

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 1 8 10 50 w w w .h o rtu lu s .c o m .p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 91 5 6 4 3 0 80, fa x: + 4 8 91 5 7 9 0 0 8 in fo @ o g ro d p rz e le w ic e .p l w w w .o g ro d p rz e le w ic e .p l

GOLF COURSES The Western Pomerania has got superb natural conditions and rather diversified land, excellent for building perfect golf courses of high difficulty level. Location of our province, good transportation and communication system and mild climate create favourable conditions for playing golf almost throughout the year.

In the area o f the West-Pomeranian Province there are five large g o lf courses in operation, for beginners and for the advanced g o lf players; each o f them is highly recommendable, owing to its exceptional location and attractive offer.

The â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Binowo Park Golf Club" is located in the area o f the Szczecin Landscape Park.

There are only 20 km separating it from the centre o f Szczecin. The g o lf course is located is in an undulating area w ith plenty o f small ponds, which enhances its attraction and difficulty level. The complex incorporates the championship 18-pit golf course, and the training 9-pit g o lf course, driving range, m inigolf and playground for children. The golf club building is provided with a restaurant, a bar, the club room, cloakrooms and sauna facilities.

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The â&#x20AC;&#x17E; MODRY LAS Golf Club" is located in the vicinity o f Choszczno, at about 75 km south-east o f Szczecin, on the enchanting Radun lake. In the area o f 130 ha the 18-pit g o lf course (par 72) is located. Apart from enjoying the g o lf game one can go in for water sports here and take advantage o f the horse riding centre.

Alte Farm & Golf Club arelocated in the Municipality o f Ustronie Morskie, 17 km from the resort o f Kotobrzeg. The area o f the club includes the Driving Range and a 9-hole golf pitch (see 34). Playing g o lf in a charming village scenery w ill bring about many benefits and a lot o f satisfaction for both the body and mind. You may combine relaxation in nature with leaning g o lf rules and the etiquette o f this fascinating sport. Moreover, Alte Farm offers accommodation, home-made meals in agrotourism environm ent and gorgeous atmosphere.

Kamien Country Club is located in Gr^bowo, approximately 6 km from Kamien Pomorski. An 18 - hole golf pitch, the Driving Range as well as the clubhouse with a cafe cover 65h o f a partly wooded area. The mature stand and minimal interference into the natural landscape are main assets o f the pitch. The additional advantage o f the pitch refers to the diversification o f the difficulty level, which at certain moments for sure will turn out to be a challenge ensuring at the same tim e a perfect relaxation. In the wintertim e one may admire snowy landscapes w ith routes prepared for cross-country skiing.

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SPA RESORTS Undeniable climatic values of the West Pomerania Region, sea breeze and the deposits of therapeutic mud constitute the basis of the developed network of services, therapeutic and rehabilitation treatments, as well as SPA and Wellness services.

WEST POMERANIAN RESORTS - LEISURE, HEALTH, BEAUTY AND RELAXATION! Swinoujscie -The Land of 44 Islands The health resort possesses 8 centers located in a very beautiful seaside town district, 50 m from the beach. The resort renders a full range o f services starting from sanatorium, hospital, rehabilitation stays, holidays for senior citizens and pensioners, through typical leisure and vacation stay, slimming holiday and SPA stays. Apart from traditional treatm ent methods, one may benefit from a wide offer o f physiotherapeutic treatments. The health resort specializes in the treatm ent of: cardiological, dermatological, pulmonary and rheumatological ailments, disorders o f the locomotor organs, respiratory system disorders, women after mastectomy, as well as obesity. It provides a modern hotel and treatm ent base tailored to the needs o f the disabled.

Kamien Pomorski The health resort conducts rehabilitation o f persons suffering from conditions o f the respiratory and circulatory systems including: coronary condition and post myocardial infarction condition, hypertension, nervous system, i.e. muscular atrophy, conditions follow ing surgery on the central nervous system and locomotor organs disorders including: discopathy, post-traumatic condition, jo in t and spine degeneracy, rheumatic condition and post-mastectomy rehabilitation.

Besides, the resort's offer also includes holidays for pensioners and senior citizens, sports groups, proposals for future mothers - the so-called anti足 stress packages, and SLIM-Line holidays.

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[K o to b rz e g H e a lth Resort]

[P o tczyn H e a lth R esort] 7 8 -3 2 0 Potczyn Z d ro j, ul. Z d ro jo w a 6

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p h o n e : + 4 8 91 321 4 4 52, fa x : 4 8 91 3 2 7 18 04

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Kotobrzeg One o f the best known Polish health resorts.

Sanatoria and natural medicine centers as well as spa hospital "Stoneczko” [Sun] are situated 100 m from the sea, in the heart o f the seaside park.

Offering a wide range o f treatments, the health resort treats aliments o f the respiratory tract, conditions o f locomotor organs and circulatory system disorders. Its offer includes typical sanatorium stays, rehabilitation holidays and fully-paid treatm ent holidays and leisure stays. The treatments remaining at the disposal o f clients and tourists comprise, among others, inhalation, aquavibron, power shower, mud and brine baths, hydro massage, ionophoresis, ultrasounds, diadynamic and many others.

Dqbki The health resort is located in the central part o f the Stowinskie Coast, at the area o f Dartowo Municipality. Its offer includes healing and relaxation treatments conducted at four centers: „Argentyt”, „Hutm en”, „Dukat” and „Cegielski”. The discovered brine and chlorine and sodium deposits enable the treatm ent of: respiratory and circulatory system conditions, rheumatic diseases, disorders of the alimentary canal and neurosis.

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ul. D arto w ska 12, 7 6 -1 5 6 D ^ b k i

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Palace in Maciejewo

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Palace in Maciejewo was built at the end o f 19th century and belonged to von Flemming family. The cruelty o f Flemmings was legendary; they supposedly tortured and killed local peasants in the old castle. From 17th century the old castle is desolate. In 19th century, high Flemmings' income allows them to start the construction o f a new seat. In 1899, a splendid family residence is completed - today's Maciejewo Palace. It is located in a wonderful surrounding at Lechickie Lake. It is 50 km from Stettin and 12 km from international airport in Goleniow. In the building there are 48 comfortably furnished rooms, a restaurant, conference rooms, indoor swimming pool and year-round recreational bungalows located in 15-hectare park. Near the palace the hunting grounds and g o lf courses are located, there is also an opportunity o f horse riding.

15th century knight castle is included to the most interesting and the biggest historical buildings in Poland. First historical inscriptions about the castle come from 1450.The castle belonged for over 4 centuries to a brave, knight Podewils family. It was long known for sumptuous balls in amply adorned rooms and unparalleled hospitality. In this huge estate the number o f windows re ects the number o f days in a year, the number o f rooms re ects the number o f weeks, the number o f entrances - the number o f months in a year and four towers represent four seasons of the year. The castle is located 30 km from Darowo, far from the noise o f cities, in a place gifted by nature w ith clean lakes and lush forests. 120 guests can be accommodated in the castle's vast rooms. The hotel's o er also includes the organization o f conferences.

Castle in Tuczno

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In 14th century Ludwikand Lamprecht von Wedel f—. L ^ L ‘ founded in Tuczno a gothic fortied construction. |j \ ( |.

The castle was an im portant strategic point because ' ■■■■-!■■■-. o f its location on the border o f Brandenburg and Waecka Grounds. The castle was rebuilt twice in the 2nd half o f 16th century and at the beginning o f 17th century, which caused the change from a fortied structure into a baroque palace residence. With the death o f the last member o f Wedel family - Andrzej Tuczyski in 1717, the castle changed hands, becoming more and more neglected. During Second World War the castle, constituting a part o f German forti cations o f Pomeranian Wall, was blown up, and then burnt down. In the years 1966 -1967 the castle was rebuilt in renaissance - baroque forms from the beginning o f 18th century. Society o f Polish Architects SARP has been opened here with a conference center, hotel and a restaurant. Over 100 lodgings are at disposal o f visitors. The residence is surrounded by a spacious park w ith old forest stand.

Hunting Palace in Stonowice The palace is situated at the outskirts o f the Drawsko Lake District in Stonowice village between to b e z and Swidwin.

The beginnings o f its history date back to 1736. In the immediate vicinity there is the Stonowice Lake w ith a privatelyowned beach. Guests have at their disposal 70 hotel places in rooms o f high quality standard.

The building houses a banquet hall for 100 places, a restaurant, a stylish hunting bar, a cafe and a sauna.

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LES AND PALACES Amber Palace in Strzek^cino A palace - park complex located 10 km south from Koszalin at KoszalinTychowo - Poczyn Zdroj route. The exclusive hotel complex is created by two palaces - Amber and White. Between them glitters a surface o f a small lake.

The whole is surrounded by an old landscape park. The interiors' furnishing preserved in style and beautiful surrounding give the place a unique climate.

The hotel complex has 54 rooms, banquet hall and a conference hall, cafe, drink - bar and snack - bar.

The Siemczyno Palace The Siemczyno Palace was constructed in the years 1722-26 by Henning Berndt von der Goltz in a classical style together with a beautiful period park and a palace manor. The interior was furnished in a baroque convention. In 1799 the palace was developed on the initiative o f Henry August von Arnim. During its almost 300 year's old history, it has severally changed its owners, and following WWII it became owned by the state. Since 1990 it has been a private property and since 1999 it has been owned by the present owners. Currently, it is included in a complex o f the palace and the manor, where, for the purpose o f training, tourism and leisure, 40 comfortably equipped rooms and a number o f conference and leisure halls as well as other attractions have been organized. Siemczyno, historically the border village, witnessed the entry o f the Swedish army to the Republic o f Poland on 21 July 1655 (the Beginnings o f the Swedish Invasion o f Poland).

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The palace history still remains to be discovered.The first traces o f its existence date back to 1751. Till the end o f WWII, it belonged to German families.The palace was constructed by the Manteuffel family.

The last, pre-war owner was the Von Dewitz family.

The building has been rebuilt and developed several times; still the difficult years o f the state-owned farm reality deprived the palace o f its past glory. At the beginning o f the XXI century the building was taken over by the present owner - Ryman Resort and Country Club company.

The time-spread completion o f the project resulted in its present form, which combines its main function - hotel and catering w ith complementary services: conference and training, SPA and recreation, organization o f indoor and outdoor events as well as wedding events.

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LAKE DISTRICTS IN WESTERN POMERANIA West Pomeranian region consists not only of sea and sandy beaches, but also lakelands and numerous dispersed lakes.

Wide and small, hidden in forests and between hills or located next to the seaside. Some are ideal for yachting or windsur ng, others for fishing and diving. According to the local inhabitants, some lakes have their own legends. Almost each lake has a camping, a holiday resort or a simple agritourism farm, waiting for those who want to relax and forget about everyday problems.

Pomeranian River Scenery Let's go!

Unique richness o f aquatic areas, intact nature, rest and calmness - all that is offered by the Pomeranian River Scenery. This idyllic area stretches in the Western Pomerania from the north-east part o f Germany to the province o f West Pomerania in the north-west part of Poland. All who desire to actively spend their vacation in the bosom o f nature on and in water are recommended to benefit from combined land and water tourist tours, leading through areas resembling pictures found in a tourist album. Numerous and varied one and few-day tours attract whole families as well as sports and expedition lovers. Service providers operating in the region and dealing w ith the rental o f bicycles, kayaks and canoes as well as the transport of luggage and persons look after the participants o f water and bicycle tours.

THE MYSLIBORZ LAKE DISTRICT The Mysliborskie Lakeland is a paradise for water sport's lovers and sherman. Numerous large lakes are ideal for yachting, canoeing, windsur ng or motorboats.

The main lakes are Myliborskie, Lubie, Czonowskie, Chop, Golenicko-Dobropolskie, and Barlineckie lade. Convenient canoeing routes include the Ponia river (especially between Miedwie lake to Szczecin) and the Myla river. Most towns in the region dates back to medieval age and has interesting history. The central part o f the lakeland is characterized by picturesque moraine hills and large forest areas. There are tw o natural landscape parks - Cedyski Landscape Park in the West and Barliniecko-Gorzowski Landscape Park in the South-East.

Ml' Mysliborz - the city w ith a beautiful Mysla River.

The city surrounded by picturesque areas w ith numerous forests and lakes, with the biggest o f them - the Mysliborz Lake (617 ha) encourages to practice water sports, sun bathe and relax on the beach. The proxim ity o f nature together with its values establish perfect conditions for a tourist, recreation and relaxation base. Free tim e spending offer is enriched by cyclical events e.g. powerboat championship. Other attractions include canoe rallies down the Mysla River. Mysliborz attracts also w ith the dignity o f its monuments, which prove its rich, over 700-year long, history.

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THEMYSLIBORZn LAKE DISTRICT

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Barlinek The city picturesquely located on the edge of an extensive Barlinek Forest, in the vicinity of numerous lakes and forests. In 1868, Emanuel Lasker was born in Barlinek - a chess world champion, mathematician and philosopher, king o f the chess world for 27 years. The Chess Festival is organized in his honor every year in July. Additionally, Barlinek is associated with the Queen o f the Barlinek Forest. There are numerous cultural and sports events organized in relation to this figure, as, among others, the June Days o f Barlinek, "Barlinek Midsummer Eventâ&#x20AC;? during which the Queen o f the Barlinek Forest is elected and the Farewell to the Summer w ith the elections o f the Queen o f the Larder. Barlinek will appeal to everybody w ith its Nordic Walking Championship o f Poland. The European capital o f Nordic Walking attracts the best competitors o f walking. The city offers also many other active forms o f spending free tim e (recreation and water sports, hippika, fishing, nature and landscape photography, visiting reserves and monuments o f nature).

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CANOE TRA ILS OF THE M YSLIBO RZ LAKE D ISTRICT The Rurzyca River - flows out from the lake in Trzcinsko Zdroj. In March, it faces a relatively high level o f water, however, already in May the level o f water may be low. Remains o f water mills force canoeists to drag their canoes over those obstacles, among others, in Kamienny Jaz, Strzelczyn, Rurka, and several times in Chojna.

The river bed hides several thresholds built o f wooden planks as well as unforeseeable number o f bushes and trees. There are several interesting localities at the river bank. Trzcinsko Zdroj is an almost thoroughly preserved circle o f city walls w ith an ancient layout o f streets. You should also visit Rurka with a Templar chapel and Chojna w ith St. Mary's Church. Due to a very high level of arduousness o f the river one shall allocate some 5 days for a 45-kilometer rally.

The Mysla River - its source is located in the vicinity o f Barlinek. A clear, even virgin, lowland river, happens to astonish the canoeist with a change in its character and at moments it resembles a mountain river. It flows though the following lakes: the Koscielne Lake, the B^dzin (Bandyn) Lake, the tu b ie Lake, the Mysliborz Lake, the Wierzbnica Lakie.

The river to a considerable degree, has maintained its original course, the river bed has numerous meanders; it forms many bends, pools and riverside ponds. This winding and rapid river navigates mainly through forests, sapping high river banks. It is best to start your canoe rally from the Mysliborz Lake. There are six water-power plants operating on the river. You may find traces o f the Templars and Knights Hospitaller in Mysliborz and Dargomysl. The most precious monum ent refers to the chapel in Chwarszczany.

The Ptonia River - its source is located near Barlinek, on the area o f the "Ptonia River Valleyâ&#x20AC;? Culture and Landscape Park. It flows through the Pton Lake, the Miedwie Lake and the Zelewko Lake. Additionally, it flows through the Puszcza Bukowq [the Beech Forest] and the Goleniow Plain. It flows into the Dqbie Lake in Szczecin-Dqbie. 65 kilometers o f the river from Niepotcko is suitable for canoeing. You shall be careful in the upper course o f the river due to remains o f mills. Canoeing down the Ptonia River you shall stop in Kotbacz and visit historical constructions o f the Cistercians. Especially the "cityâ&#x20AC;? section o f the river located thoroughly within the administrative borderlines Szczecin is w orth recommendation. You shall plan 6 days to cover the whole distance.

The Tywa River - (44.6 km) flows out from meadows located in the vicinity o f Trzcinsko Zdroj and flows through north and west part o f the lake district. The Tywa River has the biggest difference o f levels among all rivers o f the Westpomeranian Region. Due to that reason its waters were used to propel water mills. In the upper course, it flows though a series o f twelve, mainly postglacial channel lakes. The river is arduous due to numerous obstacles. The most picturesque is the section o f the last several a dozen or so kilometers from Lubanowo. The convenient location o f the Tywa River in the vicinity o f communication routes makes it possible to divide the canoe rally into smaller sections. To canoe through the section from the Strzeszowskie Lake you shall plan at least 4 days.

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THE WAtCZ LAKE DISTRICT The Watcz Lake District stretches west between the Drawska Plain and the Gwda Valley. It houses charming towns, hidden among lakes and forests, such as Watcz, Tuczno, Cztopa or the mysterious Itawiec, among others.

The district landscape is dominated by pine woods and beech forests. Clean rivers flowing in between forests constitute wonderful kayaking trails, abundant w ith fauna elements, with kingfisher, grey wagtails, herons and otters. The unique oasis o f peace and silence is a virtual paradise for anglers. Sailing enthusiasts choose Bytyn or Zdbiczno lakes where they avail themselves o f the at-the-place leisure, camping sites and water equipm ent rentals. All this makes the leisure in the District a wonderful alternative to the sea and mountains, devoid o f the crowd o f tourists, which renders a cozy and family vacation climate.

Watcz - a town established in the XIV c. on an isthmus between lakes. The history o f Watcz means continuous ups and downs. The town used to belong to the Teutonic Knights, it was dependent on the Brandenburg Family, and incorporated into the Prussian rule. In the XVI c. the Jesuits were brought to the town, which went down into its history for several years. The XVII century marked the gradual collapse o f the town, destroyed repeatedly during the Swedish invasion. In the 20s a m ilitary garrison was established. The town surroundings were the crucial point o f the planned defense. Two strongly fortified Groups were formed. In the aftermath o f the m ilitary action, Watcz was again significantly destroyed. Many buildings still possess visible traces o f the shellfire.

The town's tourist assets are first and foremost the beautiful water basins. The municipal lakes are adjusted for both anglers and sunbathers. The objects deserving attention are: Bukowina Watecka [Watcz Beech Forest], and a suspension bridge spreading over the Radun lake, a pressure tower, an eastern O rthodox Church, an educational path and the Olympic Training Center. The Zamkowe lake promenade leads to the Museum o f the Watcz Region, further one may see solar clocks, eclectic town hall and a beautifully reconstructed market square. Militaria lovers will be enthralled with the unique objects o f the Fortification Groups Cegielnia and Marianowo, as well as the military cemetery.

Mirostawiec. Historically rich, the town of today cannot prove its history with the present monuments. The first defensive castle was burnt down in 1719. Rebuilt as a residence in a Dutch baroque style, it burned down again in 1890. The only remains left are the walls grown w ith flora, and the moat. The appearance o f the Jewish Commune at its territory had a significant impact on the town development. Today the sole trace o f its presence is the old cemetery w ith period Jewish tombstones. The municipality is located among 21 lakes, the majority o f which is made available to anglers (17), including the Wielki Bytyn Lake, which together with the shoreline, form a Nature Reserve. Here one may encounter cormorants, lesser spotted eagles, cranes, herons, as well as pond turtles and the biggest attraction o f the area - bisons. The nature gem is the 'Rosiczki Mirostawieckie' reserve. Once in town, it is worth visiting the Museum o f Battles o f the Pomeranian Embankment, a granary and the Gallery o f Sundries - a place shrouded in mystery, surprising at the very m om ent o f its entrance. An additional attraction is the possibility o f kayaking trips along the Korytnica River Trail.

Near Watcz, close to Rutwica village, there is a curiosity-arising, emotions-evoking and controversy - triggering place - called the Magical Hill. The inconspicuously looking hill, where objects act against the laws o f physics. This is a place where spilled water runs upwards, and a car, w ith an engine turned off, goes fast - event up the hill. There are various hypotheses trying to explain the phenomenon and a legend o f this mysterious place.

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CANOE TRA ILS IN THE W ALCZ LAKE D ISTRICT â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Watecka P$tla Kajakowa" [Watcz Kayaking Loop] Since 2001 - cleared and professionally marked kayaking trail in the area o f Nature 2000. Its main asset is the 45-km route across seven picturesque lakes connected by Zydowka, Pitawka and Dobrzyca Rivers. Surrounded w ith pine and beech forests, meadows with unique flora; and inhabited by moufflons, beavers, wild boars, deer, and even bisons, w ith cormorants and w hite tailed eagles overhead. In the vicinity o f this Paradise - huge fortifications o f the Pomeranian Embankment are located. Good night accommodation and catering base, water equipm ent and kayaking tourism guides.

Tuczno - an old town, picturesquely located on hills, w ith its borders reaching tw o lakes. Despite the numerous destructions, caused by war action, one may feel the atmosphere o f the former town thanks to the restored Wedel-Tuczynscy Family castle together w ith a beautiful park and a church, which miraculously survived the wartim e conflagration. What becomes visible is the medieval street layout and the former town market square. The town surrounded w ith vast forests, situated next to the Drawno National Park, will attract walking and cycling expedition lovers as well as photo-hunting enthusiasts. The vicinity o f clean lakes enables bathing and angling. The town will provide militaria lovers w ith strong emotions while touring underground corridors. Next to the castle there are the remains o f one o f the shelters located in the former castle moat, while in the nearby located Strzaliny, there is one o f the biggest complex o f shelters called Grupa Warowna Gora Wisielcza [the Fortified Group Hangman's Hill]

The Paul John II Rurzyca Trail The river length amounts to 25 km. It has its source in the Krqpsko Mate Lake and flows into the Gwda River, passing five lakes. Rurzyca is cut into steep 15 m high hillsides. The kayaking trip starts in Trzebieszki near a well-designed restaurant and a vast parking lot. During 2 hours, when kayaking a bit upstream, one may go back to Rurzyca sources, crossing 2 lakes near "Diabli Skok' forest reserve.

The flora o f Rurzyca Valley comprises as many as 471 species o f plants, around 100 o f which are protected, rare and endangered. Returning to Trzebieszki, the real kayaking begins down the stream. The trail is easy. By dividing the route into two days, one may admire the beauty o f nature and in free time, one may go fishing in one o f the 6 lakes. Night accommodation: *camping site at the former hostel - Wrzosy.

Cieszynki Trail The source is located near Miel^cin village. In its central reaches, it flows through four picturesque postglacial channel lakes. The trail is short (6 km from Cztopy to the Drawienski National Park), easy, varied and charming, though arduous due to fallen trees. It takes one day. The subsequent days may be spent on kayaking along the Ptociczna and Drawa Rivers.

The Gwda River Trail The river valley located among the hills o f a terminal moraine, outwash plains and lakeland hills creates an area o f a protected landscape. The river is navigable all along its length (145 km), i.e. from Dr^zno to Pita. The central part, running through the Watcz Lake District, i.e. from L^dczyk to Pita, is picturesque and rich in the sightseeing values.

The existing obstacles were built by a man, with water power stations, cardboard plant in Tarnowka, among others. Beside the beauty o f the landscape, the river allows its tourists to get acquainted with the monuments o f culture located in Jastrowie. A special attraction for the militaria lovers is the front position o f the German defense line, which runs along the Gwda River. The whole route is covered w ithin 8-9 days, while the Watcz Lake District in 3 days. The cyclic canoe events on the Gwda River include the National Winter Kayaking - III decade in March and the Gwda National Kayaking- I half o f July. Night accommodation: Hostel o f Polish Scouting Association in Dr^zno, Hostel o f Polish Scouting Association in Podgaje, camping grounds in Lubnica and L^dyczek, resort in Grudna.

Korytnica Trail The left-bank tributary o f the Drawa River, 43 km long, including c. 38 km o f a kayaking trail. The river depth amounts to 2 m, the w idth on the overflow area ranges from 8 to 30 meters. The sources are located in the Mirostawiec area. In its lower reaches, the Korytnica River flows through the Drawska Forest; these are areas o f interesting nature: the rivers are inhabited by common goldeneyes, and otters. The kayaking trail starts in Stara Korytnica. Especially worth recommending is the 20-km distance between Nowa Studnica in the Tuczno Municipality and Jozwin. At the border o f the Drawienski National Park, the river flows through the Studnickie and Korytnica lakes, where a campsite is located at the outlet o f the river to the lake.

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THE DRAWSKO LAKE DISTRICT The Drawsko Lake District is a virtual green land. The scenic, forested moraine hills hosting innumerable lakes interconnected by streams of fast flowing rivers.

The Drawsko lakes are a paradise for sailors and anglers, rivers - abound with fish - are attractive for kayaking trips. In the very center o f the district lies the Drawno Landscape Park with numerous reserves. The lake district is ideally prepared for hosting tourists. Countless campsites, leisure centers, boarding houses and agrotourism farms, trails designated for walking and cycling expeditions, a horse riding route, kayak marinas and water equipm ent rentals - all encourages to come.

Drawsko Pomorskie - the oldest town o f the district, situated by the Drawa River. Worth visiting due to beautiful old buildings and monuments, with the XV century Gothic Church with baroque altar, Neo Roman Church o f St Paul the Apostle from 1928, a fragment o f defensive walls and period tenem ent houses from the turn o f XIX and XX century.

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ul. P its u d s k ie g o 21, 7 8 -5 0 0 D ra w sko P o m o rs k ie

Plac W o ln o s c i 5, 7 8-320 Potczyn Z d ro j

O d d z ia t w Z to c ie n c u [B ranc h in Z to c ie n ie c ]

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 6 3 25 03, tu ry s ty k a @ d ra w s k o .p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 63 4 8 67

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 366 2 4 04

ul. C z a p lin e cka 1, 7 8 -5 2 0 Z to c ie n ie c

in fo rm a c ja tu ry s ty c z n a @ d ra w s k o .p l

b iu ro d e lfin @ p o c z ta .o n e t.p l

p o lc z y n @ c e n tru m g c i.p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 6 7 0 4 55, + 4 8 6 06 8 9 0 93 6

Po lish T o u ris t C o u n tr y - L o v ers ' S o c ie ty

PTTK [P olish T o u ris t C o u n try L overs' S o c ie ty ]

IT - S p o rts a n d R e c re a tio n C e n te r

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ul. C z a p lin e cka 3, 7 8 -5 2 0 Z to c ie n ie c

Plac K o n s ty tu c ji 7, 7 8 -5 0 0 D ra w s k o P o m o rskie

p hone: +48 94 366 27 96

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 6 7 03 4 8

b iu ro d e lfin @ p o c z ta .o n e t.p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 363 2 6 47

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Czaplinek - a town situated among Drawsko and Czaplino lakes, the tourist center o f the middle part o f the district. Since 1407 till the middle o f XVII c., together w ith the Drahim castle, the town was the farthest north located stronghold o f Poland. Once in town, it is w orth seeing the Church from the turn o f the XIV/XV c. with interior hiding a beautiful baroque, baldachin altar and a classical pulpit, a Neo-Roman church w ith interesting polychrome and a wooden belfry w ith a bell from 1730, as well as the XIX c. old town complex o f a unique climate.

Stawogrod - a contemporary reconstruction of the medieval stronghold. Knight's battles as well as an exhibition o f the former craft are held. One may book night's accommodation in historical cottages.

It is also recommended to play a field game - the 'Treasure hunters'. The settlement is located in the northern part o f the town at the fork o f 163 and 171 roads.

Ruins of the Drahim Castle in Stare Drawsko - the remnants o f the fortified castle, erected in the XIV c. by the Knights o f the Order o f St John of Jerusalem. The castle is located in a narrow pass between Drawsko and Zerdno lakes at a place o f a destroyed early medieval Slavic fortified settlement. The castle yard currently houses a few buildings im itating the former buildings. The castle was granted the museum status. It exhibits weapon, armor, and instruments o f torture. Staging o f knight's duel is also held.

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L o k a ln a G ru p a D z ia ta n ia „ P a r tn e r s tw o D ra w y "

C e n tru m T u ry s ty k i L o k a ln a

A g e n c ja T u ry s ty c zn a „ H o lid a y C e n te r"

B iu ro T u ry s ty c z n e [T o u ris t O ffice ] „ D e lfin "

[L o cal G r o u p o f A c tio n 'D r a w a P a rtn e rs h ip ']

O rg a n iz a c ja T u ry s ty c zn a

M a r t a G a n s k a [T o u ris t A g en cy]

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ul. W o ln o s c i 8, 7 8 -5 2 0 Z to c ie n ie c

[T o u ris t C e n te r, Local T o u ris t

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ul. W atecka 54a, 7 8 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 372 03 25 p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 3 72 03 34

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D ra w s k o L a k e D is tric t

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 375 4 3 14, + 4 8 6 06 8 9 0 93 6

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u l. R ynek 1, 7 8 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k

ul. Z to c ie n ie c k a , 7 8 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k

b iu ro d e lfin @ p o c z ta .o n e t.p l

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 3 75 4 7 90

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 375 5 6 27, + 4 8 783 5 6 6 5 56

w w w .e s p ly w y k a ja k o w e .p l

B iu ro T u ry s ty c z n e [T o u ris t O ffic e ] „ M r o w k a " s.c.

tu ry s ty k a @ c z a p lin e k .p l

b iu ro @ h o lid a y c e n te r.n e t.p l

ul. W atecka 3, 7 8 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k

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w w w .h o lid a y c e n te r.n e t.p l

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p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 3 7 5 5 0 67, + 4 8 6 04 5 76 361 b iu ro @ m ro w k a .p l, w w w .m ro w k a .p l

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Szczecinek, the biggest town o f the Drawsko Lake District, located between Trzesiecko and Wielimie Lakes. Following the fall o f the West Pomeranian Dutchy in 1637, it fell under the rule o f Brandenburg, then Prussia. Within the interwar period, a notable resort. The most precious monuments are, among others, the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle form XIV c, a Gothic tower - currently the Regional Museum (since 1914), an eclectic town hall o f 1852, a neo Gothic church and reinforced shelters at the western and northern outskirts - a fragment o f fortifications o f the Pomeranian Embankments.

Today, Szczecinek is well-known for one o f the longest in Europe water ski lifts. Enjoying water skiing or wakeboarding - a summer alternative to the winter snowboard is a perfect way o f active leisure, The 300-metres straight, slalom and ski jum p allow for holding national and international water skiing championship, while obstacles (kickers and sliders) pose a challenge to wakeboarders. In Szczecinek, an integrated system o f bicycle rental has been established w ith the possibility o f returning the bike at a different place. What is also popular are period boats functioning as water taxis, which constitute a perfect supplement o f water tram running according to a schedule. On land, for those going on a walk in a park, interesting vehicles such as rickshaw are waiting. A ride on a rickshaw brings many pleasant memories: w ith a small fee one may admire numerous beauty spots o f the historic municipal park or the Szczecinek boardwalk. Szczecinek is also the Polish capital o f angling (www. naryby.szczecinek.pl) where expeditions are organized being always accompanied by a guard w ith enormous knowledge o f angling.

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S zc ze c in e k Local T o u ris t O rg a n iz a tio n

ul. Bol. C h ro b re g o 3, 7 8 -44 9 B o rn e S u lin o w o

ul. A d a m a M ic k ie w ic z a 2, 7 8 -4 0 0 Szczecinek

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 373 41 66

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 7 4 3 4 03, fa x: + 4 8 9 4 371 4 2 4 9

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CANOEING TRA ILS OF THE DRAWSKO LAKE D ISTRICT

The Cardinal Karol Wojtyla Drawa Canoeing Trail: Tributaries: Cztopica, Kokna, Korytnica, Mierz^cka Struga, Ptociczna, Pokr^tna, Stopica, Wqsowa.

Towns: Czaplinek - Ztocieniec - Drawno - Drawsko Pomorskie.

One o f the most charming and well-known kayaking trails in Poland. It starts at the Drawsko Lake (or the Zerdno Lake) and runs 194 km towards the Notec River. The Drawa River enchants w ith its changeability and runs through various landscapes. Once it flows lazily through fields and some other tim e it rushes like a mountain stream through vast woods o f the Drawsko forest, at some other places, it flows through lakes, passes by towns and water power stations, mills, military training area and a national park. One may find there everything and anything that bewitches in kayaking: elements o f battle w ith fallen trees and clean lakes encouraging bathing; kingfishers flying over the kayak and churned up waves o f the Drawsko Lake. At the area o f Czaplinek Municipality, the trail runs from Czaplinek and Stare Drawsko, through the Bielawa Island, Rzepowo, mill in Gt^boczek to the Krosino Lake, where it leaves the territory o f the Czaplinek land.

It is recommended to devote one or tw o days for crossing the trail, one may sleep at Rzepowo and finish in Ztocieniec. The distance is easy, devoid o f more difficult obstacles and possible to be crossed even by families w ith children.

The Dobrzyca River - the source can be found in Machliny (Czaplinek Region). The river is rarely visited by canoeists, therefore one may easily encounter beavers, roe deer and other wild animals. In the upper reaches o f the river there appear beaver lodges, and at low water level - there are numerous shallows. On the way, there are 8 kayak hostels. The trail is developed and marked; still the water is not regulated and quite difficult. The kayaking lasts 3-4 days and ends in the Pitawa River upon 60 km.

P^tla Szczecinecka [the Szczecinek Loop] - an untypical kayak trail, which starts and finishes at Trzesiecko Lake in Szczecinek. A shorter and easier trail version starts and finishes in a village called Gwda Wielka by the first bridge on the Gwda River. The kayaking trip runs through the rivers o f Niezdobna, Gwda and Dotga connecting Trzesiecko, Wielimie, Dotgie, Mtynskie, D^bno, tqkie, Studnica, Wierzchowo and Smol^sko lakes.

At its m ultiple fragments, the trail requires huge expedition and effort, which it compensates with beautiful landscapes o f the 'Szczecinek Lakes' Protected Landscape Area. One needs 3-5 days to cover the loop.

The Gwda River - The right tributary o f the Notec River with the distance o f 145 km. The Gwda River sources are located between Biaty Bor and Bobolice, within the area o f Porost village.

In its upper course, it runs through crystal water lake, then it flows in a deep valley, meandering through beautiful old forest called Puszcza nad Gwdq [Forest by the Gwda River]. The landscape o f the middle and lower courses has in places been changed by the human activity. A number o f water power stations were established. The trail does not pose bigger problems, therefore it m ight be recommended to canoe beginners. It would be best to start the trail in Dr^zno at the area o f a hostel by the Studnica Lake. It can be reached easily; on the lake shore there are piers facilitating launching, and one may set up a camp at the camping place. Another convenient place for starting the kayaking is the Orawka settlement or a natural beach in Stare Wierzchowo village.

The kayaking lasts 7-10 days, depending on the advancement level o f the participants.

The Pitawa River - The biggest tributary o f the Gwda River with the length o f 80 km. It has its source in the Komorze Lake located in the Borne Sulinowo Municipality. One may start kayaking in Sikory. In the upper course, it runs through numerous but charming lakes, then it flows to a big lake in Pita. This trail is easier than the Drawa one, but equally picturesque and a bit less crowded. Another attraction is the stretching along the shore fortification belt o f the Pomeranian Embankment. It is often recommended as the one where it is worth starting a kayaking adventure with family and small children. The Pitawa River runs through the Drawsko Lake District (37.3 km) and the Watcz Lake District.

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THE HORSE TRACK OF DRAWSKO LAKE DISTRICT The horse track o f the Drawskie Lakeland begins in the tobuza- Swietoborzec district and ends in Biaty Bor. It is 189,4 kilometres long and marked w ith an orange circle o f 60 mm. It leads from the West to the East through a diversi ed post glacial area o f the Drawskie Lakeland w ith many front moraine hills, rivers' valleys, streams and lakes. It also runs across the Northern part o f the Drawski Landscape Park. It leads by extensive and picturesque fields, meadows, wastelands and large forests. It is connected with other horse riding track. There are 25 lakes in the area and the track itself crosses 7 rivers- Stara Rega, Wogra, Bliska Struga, Debnica, Pitawa, Ptytnica, Gwda i Dotga.

The horse riding track is divided into the following sections: 1 - 15,6 km - Swietoborzec (tobez) - Bonin Cianowo - Zagozd 2 - 69,6 km Zagozd - Olchowiec - Zotte - Przyton Donatowo - Jelenino - Stare Resko - Zajqczkowo - Wilcze Jary - Kolonia Popielewo - Brzekowice - Popielewskie Gorki - Kolonia Brusno - Nowe Koprzywno - Dolina Debnicy - Kolonia Przybkowo - Przybkowko 3 - 26,8 km Przybkowko - Trzemienko - Strzeszyn - Liszkowo - Brod na Pitawie - Borne Sulinowo 4 - 54,5 km Borne Sulinowo - Krqgi - Jelonek - Dziki - Lipnica - Szczecinek - Raciborki - Czarnobor - Gwda Wlk. - Mitobqdz (Karolewko) Branch o f fourth part - Lipnica - Szczecinek (Swiqtki) - 23,1 km 5 - 18,9 km - Mitobqdz - Dotgie - Stepien - Biskupice - Biaty Bor There are a lot o f stables and riding schools nearby the track.

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K alisz P o m o rs k i M u n ic ip a lity

B a rw ic e M u n ic ip a lity

SBS S ta d o O g ie r o w L o b e z Sp. z o.o.

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S ienica 13, 7 8 -5 4 0 Kalisz P om orski

m g r E lz b ie ta M e w e s

7 3 -1 5 0 to b e z , ul. S w ie to b o rz e c 3

p h o n e : + 4 8 6 0 4 397 402

P rz y b k o w k o 1, 7 8 -4 6 0 B a rw ice

+ 4 8 5 0 8 392 957

Z to c ie n ie c M u n ic ip a lity

w w w .d y lk a .p l

w w w .s b s lo b e z .c o m

In te r N os Sp. z.o .o .

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p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 9 7 32 33, fa x : + 4 8 91 3 9 7 3 4 41,

B te d n o 1, 7 8 -5 2 0 Z to c ie n ie c

G A ,,U Rysia", R yszard P a w la k

"G a b ry s ie w o " R e s t-C a m p

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Piaski 46, 7 8 -4 6 0 B arw ice

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w w w .in te r-n o s .p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 73 63 40, + 4 8 6 04 593 019

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w w w .e -a g ro .p l/u ry s ia

w w w .g a b ry s ie w o .m a x m e d ia .p l

B o n in 31, 7 3-1 50 to b e z p h o n e : + 4 8 602 4 3 3 713

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G A „ F o lw a rk K arp n o "

C z a p lin e k M u n ic ip a lity

„G A F a lg o - R anch" Iw o n a i S ta w o m ir F alg o w s cy

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P rz e d p e ts c y M ie c z y s ta w i J o a n n a

" C z a p lin e k " H o rs e R id in g Team

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K a rp n o 3, 7 8 -5 0 6 O s tro w ic e

ta z ic e 16, 78 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 7 3 4 583, + 4 8 66 7 015 538,

S z k o tk a J e z d z ie c k a „ M a z u r "

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 6 1 -1 3 -9 6 , + 4 8 5 02 5 02 453

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+ 4 8 6 6 7 0 15 539

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7 3 -1 5 0 to b e z , B o n in 22 "U L" H o rs e R id in g C lu b

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M a ja D u d e k -P u s z

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O s ro d e k J e z d z ie c k i „ S ta jn ia u K ach y"

G rz e g o r z K o tw ic k i - H o rs e R id in g

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p h o n e : + 4 8 6 9 8 3 3 6 710

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T a rn o w o , 7 3 -1 5 0 to b e z

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 361 52 63, + 4 8 727 6 3 4 8 59

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ul. R yb a cka,78-400 S zczecinek,

p h o n e : + 4 8 602 5 8 0 995

w w w .u l.n e t.p l G A „ A g ro w e s te rn M o n ik a "

w w w .k o n ie -s z c z e c in e k .u g u .p l

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R ze p o w o 6, 7 8 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k G A „ D o lin k a " , A n n a S ils k a , L eszek G o rn y

D ra w s k o P o m o rs k ie M u n ic ip a lity

K a z im ie rz M ro z

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 75 18 55, + 4 8 6 06 333 742

G o s p o d a rs tw o A g ro tu ry s ty c z n e

78-523 N o w e W o ro w o 28

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K r^g te 17, 78-411 W ie rz c h o w o

F ra n c is z e k K r e ft [A g ro to u ris m Farm ]

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w w w .to rd is -h o rs e s .c o m

B o rn e S u lin o w o M u n ic ip a lity

w w w .d o lin k a .p 2 .p l

Z o tc in , 7 8 -5 0 0 D ra w s k o P o m o rs k ie

S ta jn ia R o m a n a

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K o m o rz e 1, 7 8-445 t u b o w o

B iaty B o r M u n ic ip a lity

G A „ R a n c h o P o n d e ro s a "

G A Jan T a rn o w s k i

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" H u b e rtu s " B o a rd in g H o u se

G o lin a 1, 7 8 -5 0 0 D ra w s k o P om o rskie ,

Z a j^ c z k o w o , 7 8 -3 2 0 Potczyn Z d ro j,

w w w .k o m o rz e .re p u b lik a .p l

ul. D w o rc o w a 22, Biaty Bor

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 363 4 5 45

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 66 22 22, K o pol - H o t e l - " K o w a ls k i" B o a rd in g H o u se

w w w . h u b e rtu s .p e n s io n .p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 7 3 9 066

K o m o rz e 12, 7 8-445 t u b o w o

" Z a g o z d " H o rs e R id in g C lu b

G A „ Z a b ie B to ta" Ew a G ie b u tto w ic z

S ta n is ta w Jasin ski

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Z a g o z d , 7 8 -5 0 0 D ra w s k o P o m o rs k ie

p h o n e : + 4 8 6 0 8 823 230, 6 9 4 0 3 6 896

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G A S ta d n in a Koni „ K a ro le w k o "

R o b e r t G ile w ic z [H o rs e R id in g C e n te r]

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D a n u ta T a rn o w s k a - J u n e b o rg

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p h o n e : + 4 8 94 363 4 0 76

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 7 5 7 2 2 8 , + 4 8 6 03 2 2 9 101

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 363 2 7 22

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THE HORSE RIDING TRAIL IN THE CENTRAL POMERANIA

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G o s p o d a rs tw o A g r o tu ry s ty c z n e „Jas"

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G o s p o d a rs tw o A g r o tu r y s ty c z n e „ B ra tk o w k a "

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J e z d zie c k i K lu b S p o r to w y S k ib n o

[H o rs e R id in g T ra in in g C e n te r] K ed zie rzyn 14, 7 6 -0 0 4 S ia n o w

R e ko w o 13, 7 6 -0 1 0 P o la n o w

[H o rs e R id in g S p o rts C lub]

C e w lin o 28, 7 6 -01 5 M a n o w o

[A g ro to u ris m Farm ]

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S k ib n o 32, 7 6 -0 0 4 S ia n o w

p h o n e : + 4 8 502 121 4 4 4

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p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 318 51 02,

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w w w .ja s .a g ro w a k a c je .p l

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d w o re k @ s k ib n o .c o m , w w w .s k ib n o .c o m

E k o lo g ic z n e g o s p o d a rs tw o ro ln e EKO TR U D

P o la n o w M u n ic ip a lity

G o s p o d a rs tw o A g ro tu ry s ty c z n e

F o lw a rk Z a m k o w y

„ S ta jn ia - W a rb le w s k i D w o r"

N a d m o rs k i O s ro d e k J a z d y K o n n e j

B a rd zlin o , 7 6 -0 2 4 S w ie szyn o

K r^g 16, 7 6 -0 1 0 P o la n o w

K a ta rz y n a M a z u lis [A g ro to u ris m Farm ]

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p h o n e : + 4 8 94 3 4 7 05 16, faks: + 4 8 9 4 3 16 91 11

W a rb le w o 12, 7 6 -0 1 0 P o la n o w

[H o rs e R id in g C e n te r in R z e p k o w o ]

k ra g @ p o d e w ils .p l

p h o n e : + 4 8 9 4 3 1 8 81 51, + 4 8 6 0 4 790 145

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THE PARS^TA AND REGA BASIN

The Parsfta Basin extends from Kotobrzeg on the Baltic coast to Szczecinek surrounded with lakes. It is a picturesque area ideal for tourists who wish to rest in the nature from city din.

The basin is also attractive for hiking, cycling and horse ridding. Tourist trails help visiting historical churches, beautiful manor houses and palaces frequently surrounded by parks. Attractions on those routes include oaks and beech trees, some o f them several hundred years old. According to the legend, Bolestaw Krzywousty, a Polish king, and St. Otton from Bamberg rested in their shadows. On the routes situated are large erratic rocks, including the largest one on the Polish Lowland in Tychowo.

Karlino - a Municipality bursting w ith energy located at a small distance from the Baltic Coast, to the south o f Koszalin where the Radwia and Pars^ta Rivers fork. The December events o f 1980 went down into its history. In the Krzywoptoty village near Karlino the oil eruption occurred, which caught fire as a result o f short circuits o f a power grid. The element was brought under control in January 1981. At that place the first oil mine was formed.

Today, the Municpality hosts a kayak marina w ith places designated for caravanning, a camping ground, a playground, a guarded bathing resort, a skatepark, a m ini g o lf course, the Museum o f Karlino Land, and a scenic view tower o f a church. The Municipality is traversed by numerous significant routes: the route along the former narrow-gauge rail, open churches, Pomeranian families, the salt route, and the routes o f St. James and Otto o f Bamberg.

Ryman Significant part o f the Municipality area is covered with woods being a rich source o f the fruit o f forest and a precious hunting area. The area houses the valley o f the Motstowa River and the hill that is highest in the region - Kobyla Gora. Near the town - Bogustaw oak tree can be found by the road leading to the Popiel Lake (Studnica). The Pendulate Oak is believed to be 600 years old.

The Ryman o f today is associated with a beautiful classical palace.

The Rega River Basin stretches from the Baltic Sea, covering the Gryfice, tobez, and Swidwin Districts and a part of the Drawsko, Goleniow, Kotobrzeg and Stargard Districts.

Biaty Bor The town is located over the river Biaa, between the lakes obez and Bielsko. Biay Bor is an im portant international horse riding centre. Among the attractions are horse riding camps organized by the Stallions o f National Treasury in Biay Bor and horse riding centres in Miobd and Rzenica. Biay Bor is exceptional due to the coexistence o f tw o cultures, Polish and Ukrainian. We recommend tourists to visit the beautiful Graeco-Catholic O rthodox church under the name o f the Nativity of The Holy Mother o f God, the concept o f which was elaborated by professor Jerzy Nowosielski.

Swidwin is a town located in the center o f the Province. In its vicinity, the Kamienna Gate is located, which imparts unique color to the town.

The biggest attraction is the modern Water Park 'Relax' which houses an artificial river, an over 100 meter slide outside the building, a recreation swimming pool, waterfalls w ith water massage and underwater massage points, as well as a sports swimming pool adjusted for national and international kayaking championships. The town is also known for the aviation garrison. The eastern part o f the town is the seat o f NATO forces. tob ez used to be famous for wonderful examples o f horses bred at Stado Ogierow [Herd o f Stallions], which was located in the town district called Swi^toborzec. Stado came into existence in 1876 and apart from the breeding activity, hunting and running, riding championships, and horse and cart driving were organized. Near the town, Przyborze village is situated at the eastern bank o f the Rega Valley. High and grass edge o f the valley creates ideal conditions for learning, teaching and practicing hang-gliding.

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The Canoeing Parseta Trail Mountain-like, clean and cold water o f Parseta attract kayakers from all over Europe enchanted w ith its beauty. Tree clad, high and steep banks of the river in its upper section make every kayaking trip unforgettable experience. The combination of interesting landscape and mountain-like nature is an attraction in itself for more experienced enthusiasts o f the sport. Water o f Parseta is an excellent environment o f the salmon. The upper section is the land o f trout and grayling. Official opening o f the salmon season is on 1 January, whereas the Trout Season starts in the middle o f July. Every year, in the early August, starts the International Kayaking on Radwia and Parseta between Biatogorzyno and Kotobrzeg.

Radew - the longest tributary o f the Parseta River.

O f changeable course, it runs almost exclusively through forests. The upper course from the side o f the Kwiecko Lake is very arduous. The Radew sources can be found near Zydiowo village, south o f Drzewian. It flows through the Kwiecko Lake, from which it outflows as the Radew River. It begins its course in a narrow valley among forests, runs through 9 lakes, w ith the artificial Hajka and Rosnowskie lakes, among others. The River valley at the m outh area is much wider; old bends are visible. The Radew River ends its course in Karlino.

The Canoeing Rega Trail Rega is the perfect o er for all those, who would like to rest on a sea beach after the rally. The rally route is quite easy for beginners and for those who do not like to get too tired. Despite its recreational character, Rega is very diversi ed. Almost the whole rally route runs through forests and occasionally through clear lakes. In some places the river is so swift that it is hardly necessary to paddle, so our muscles can rest. The rally can be ended at whatever place selected, but we suggest canoeing to Mrzeyno, which is a famous seaside resort with a clean beach and a relaxing microclimate. The Rega route takes 7 to 9 days to travel.

Motstowa - is a 48.9 km left tributary o f the Rega River. It has its source in the meadows lying south from Rusinowo village around 70 m above the sea level. It flows through Wysoczyzna tobeska, Popielewska Forest. At Rzesznikowo it enters the Gryfice Plain. It flows into the Rega River below Bielikowo village 7 m above the sea level. The kayaking route is 45 km long and starts by the road running from Resko to Swidwin, near Rusinow. Technically easy, sometimes arduous due to the large number o f fallen trees in its channel. Navigable during the spring season, in summer - after heavy rainfalls. At low water level, one may embark on a kayaking trip at the bridge o f the road no. 6 (Gdansk - Szczecin).

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A BICYCLE ROUTE

The „Green Odra river" bicycle route The bicycle route o f 154.5 km length, running along the Odra riverside in the Szumitowo - Szczecin section through one o f the most treasured and the most enchanting natural sites on the Poland's national scale.

The „Green Odra river” bicycle route is a paradise for cyclists, nature lovers, enthusiasts for history and sightseeing, as well as a magical place for those being in love. The route exhibits interesting places for observing wild birds having their habitats in the area o f the Lower Odra river and the Mouth o f the Warta river. Landscape parks, nature reserves and natural features o f historic im portance [natural monuments], numerous buildings and structures o f the cultural legacy, parks o f historical value that once belonged to court estates, w ith valuable tree stands, many viewing spots w ith panorama o f the surroundings, and also the famous Valley o f Love in Zaton are acting as a magnet for pearsons searching for silence, quietness and contact w ith nature.

International cycling route around the Szczecin Lagoon R-66 Course: Szczecin (The Pomeranian Dukes' Castle) - Tanowo - Jasienica - Trzebiez - Nowe Warpno - Altwarp (in case o f lack o f ferry connection, an alternative via a bridge to Mysliborce and Rieth) - Ueckermunde - Anklam - Usedom - Ahlbeck (possible variant through Golm hill) - Swinoujscie (Center) - Wapnica - Wolin - Czarnocin - Stepnica - Goleniow - Lubczyna - Szczecin - Dqbie - Szczecin (Zamek Ksiqzqt Pomorskich)

Seaside bicycle route R-10 - 252 km Swinoujscie - Las Mi^dzyzdrojski - Mi^dzyzdroje - Wolinski Park Narodowy - Kotczewo - Mi^dzywodzie - Dziwnow - Pobierowo - Trz^sacz - Pogorzelica - Trzebiatow - Nowielice - Roby - Mrzezyno - Dzwirzyno - Kotobrzeg - Ustronie Morskie - Sarbinowo - Chtopy - Mielno - Osieki - Iwi^cino - Bukowo Morskie - Zukowo Morskie - Dartowo - Jarostawiec - tqcko - Zaleskie The so called Hanseatic Bicycle Route, running along the Southern Baltic seaside, is a trail with extraordinary natural, historical and cultural values. Here you will see the picturesque cliffy hillsides, wide sandy beaches and the seaside parks as well as pine tree woods stretching away right behind the sand dunes. The medicinal and healing properties - the microclimate o f Swinoujscie and Kotobrzeg make us feel better and more healthy. Sunbaths and sea-baths, inhalations with sea-spray and a rich rehabilitation treatm ent base, as well as professional service staff shall add energy to further tours and walks. Numerous attractions, cultural events and festivities organized by seaside municipalities are waiting for tourists.

International Cycling Route „Bike the Baltic” : Route course in Poland: Kotobrzeg - Ustronie Morskie -M ielno - Koszalin - Sianow - Polanow - Archeological Reserve „Kamienne Kr^gi” - Wyszewo - Koszalin - Kotobrzeg /green/ A bicycle route embodying the cultural heritage o f the Central Pomerania, Bornholm and Scania.

In the vicinity o f the route, thematic trails have been established with: Greenway Naszyjnik Potnocy [Necklace o f the North], Trasa zamkowa [Castle Route] (13 km/black), W indmill Route (36 km /black), Megalith Route (31 km /yellow), Palace Route (75 km /blue), Granary route (32 km /green).

Kotobrzeg - Dzwirzyno distance, 6 km long Rebuilt completely and modernized. The course starting point at the Jednosci Narodowej Park, in the western part o f the town, and the finishing point in a seaside town - Dzwirzyno.

Kotobrzeg - Ustronie Morskie distance, c. 11 km long Unusually interesting part o f the route, running through the Eastern Ekopark - a unique marshy area with numerous habitats o f many bird species. The route starts its course at the eastern part o f the town, just past the last hotel - Arka Medical SPA, and it finishes the run in a charming seaside resort - Ustronie Morskie. Apart from the unforgettable seaside landscapes one may admire areas o f the former airport in Bagicz.

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Cycling routes in the Land of the Parseta River Tributary The bicycle route along the former narrow-gauge rail was created by developing the unused area o f a narrow-gauge rail, where 57 km o f asphalt bicycle trails were established at the area of: Goscino, Karlion, Ryman and Siemysl Municipalities. The route traverses areas o f interesting nature and attractive for tourists. Along the route, there are parking stops for cyclers equipped w ith benches, tables, and roofs. www.parseta.org.pl,zmigdp@parseta.org.pl Bicycle Route Hills by the Parseta River Length: 33.2 km Course: Barwice - Kolonie Ostropole - Chwalimki - Knyki - Stary Chwalim - Ostrowqsy - Sulikowo - Barwice Bicycle Route The Parseta River Valley Length: 51.1 km Course: Szczecinek - Trzesieka - Parsecko - Radomysl - Nowy Chwalim - Chwalimki - Jeziorki Juchowo - Kqdzielnia - Kucharowo - Mosina - Swiqtki - Szczecinek The Bicycle Route o f Szwajcaria Potczynska Length: 34.1 km Course: Potczyn-Zdroj - Ogrodno - Jaworowo - Brzekowice - Czarnkowie - Gaworkowo - Klokowo - Toporzyk - Miedzyborze - Borkowo Bicycle Route the Drawa River Valley Length: 26.3 km (round) Drawsko Pomorskie - Gudowo - Suliszewo - Dalewo - Zaransko - Drawsko Pomorskie.

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w w w .p o s to m in o .p l C z a p lin e k ul. R yne k 1, 7 8 -5 5 0 C z a p lin e k

K alisz P o m o rski

pl. Z w y c i^ s tw a 1, 7 2-022 N o w e W a rp n o

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ul. Torunska 3, 78-540 Kalisz Pom orski

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lo t@ c z a p lin e k .p l, tu ry s ty k a @ c z a p lin e k .p l

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in fo .tu ry s ty k a @ n o w e w a rp n o .p l

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p ro m o c ja @ k a lis z p o m .p l w w w .k a lis z p o m .p l

m u ze u m -trz e s a c z @ w p .p l

P o la n o w

C zto p a

ul. P olna 4, 7 6 -0 1 0 P o la n o w

ul. S trzele cka 1, 7 8 -6 3 0 C ztopa

K a m ie n P o m o rski

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p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 6 7 2 5 9 11 4 4

Pl. K a te d ra ln y 5, 7 2 -4 0 0 K a m ie n P om orski

d o m k u ltu ry @ c z lo p a .p l

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u m @ k a m ie n p o m o rs k i.p l

P o tc zy n -Z d ro j

w w w .k a m ie n p o m o rs k i.p l

pl. W o ln o sci 5, 7 8-320 P otczyn-Z droj

D a rto w o K a rlin o

ul. R yn k o w a 5,

ul.S zczecinska 3, 7 8 -2 3 0 K a rlin o

te l. + 4 8 51 9 3 0 3 0 32

U s tro n ie M o rs k ie ul. O s ie d lo w a 2b , 78-111 U s tro n ie M o rs k ie p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 94 351 41 75, 9 4 351 41 89 turystyka@ u stro nie-m orskie.pl

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 366 2 4 04

C e n tru m In fo rm a c ji T u ry s ty c z n e j - DARLOT

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p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 91 3 8 6 2 9 26 w w w .m u z e u m trz e s a c z .p l

w w w .u s tro n ie -m o rs k ie .p l W atcz

in fo rm a c ja p o lc z y n @ w p .p l

Pl. Zesta n co w S ybiru 3, 78-600 W atcz

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 311 73 82

R ew al

c it_ w a lc z @ in te ria .e u

it@ k a rlin o .h o m e .p l

ul. S zkolna 1, 7 2 -3 4 4 Rewal

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w w w .k a rlin o .p l

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cipr@ re w a l.p l

W ^ g o rz y n o

ul. D ^ b k o w ic k a 7, 7 6 -1 5 6 D ^ b k i

K o to b rze g

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 3 1 4 8 0 64

pl. R a tu s z o w y 2 /1 , 7 8 -1 0 0 K oto b rze g

S ia n o w

g z u p @ p o s t.p l

p h o n e /fa x : + 4 8 9 4 3 5 5 -1 3 -2 0

ul. A rm ii P olskiej 30, 7 6 -0 0 4 S ia n o w

b ib lw n o @ w p .p l

w w w .g z u p .p l

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ul G ru n w a ld z k a 30, 7 3-155 W ^ g o rz y n o p h o n e : + 4 8 91 3 9 7 14 55

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R yne k 1, 7 2 -2 1 0 D o b ra

K o to b rze g

S ta rg a rd S zczecinski

ul. Z a m k o w a 2 3 /2 4 , 7 2 -5 1 0 W o lin

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ul. D w o rc o w a 1, 7 8 -1 0 0 K o to b rze g

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p ik @ d o b ra g m in a .p l

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m o k @ w o lin .p l

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s ta rtu r@ w p .p l

ul. Je z io rn a 2, 7 3 -2 2 0 D ra w n o

K o szalin

S te p n ic a

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ul. D w o rco w a 11-15, 75-210 Koszalin

ul. P o rto w a 7, 7 2-112 S te p n ica

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g o k .s te p n ic a @ o p .p l

w w w .z lo c ie n ie c .p l

D o b ra

W o lin

D ra w n o

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Szczecin

ul. K o le jo w a 1, 7 8 -5 0 0 D ra w s k o P o m o rs kie

to b e z

7 1-603 Szczecin, ul. Jana z K olna 7

p h o n e : + 4 8 94 363 25 03, fa x : + 4 8 9 4 363 31 13

ul. O rze szko w e j 7, 7 3 -1 5 0 to b e z

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