7‑Day Sailing Itinerary – Szczecin Lagoon

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The Szczecin Lagoon (Zalew Szczeciński) is a sailor’s paradise: wide waters, steady winds, quiet fishing towns, cross‑border routes, and easy access to the Baltic Sea. Unlike the Baltic, the lagoon offers calm, shallow waters, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced sailors who want a relaxed cruise with plenty of sightseeing.

This 7‑day itinerary blends Polish and German ports, nature reserves, historic towns, and scenic anchorages.

📅 Day 1 — Szczecin → Stepnica (12 NM)

Start: Marina NorthEast (Szczecin) Finish: Stepnica Marina

Sailing

A gentle first leg down the Roztoka Odrzańska channel into the lagoon.

What to see in Szczecin before departure

  • Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle
  • Wały Chrobrego – panoramic riverfront terraces
  • Szczecin Philharmonic – award‑winning architecture
  • Old Town – cafés, museums, waterfront

What to see in Stepnica

  • Wide sandy beach
  • Birdwatching areas – the lagoon is a major migratory route
  • Local fish restaurants

Overnight: Stepnica Marina — peaceful, natural, perfect for the first night.

📅 Day 2 — Stepnica → Nowe Warpno (18 NM)

Start: Stepnica Finish: Nowe Warpno Marina

Sailing

A scenic cruise along the western shore of the lagoon.

What to see in Nowe Warpno

  • Historic Town Hall – one of the oldest timber‑frame buildings in the region
  • Promenade & pier – quiet, atmospheric
  • Nature trails – forests and wetlands

Overnight: Nowe Warpno — one of the quietest marinas in Poland.

📅 Day 3 — Nowe Warpno → Ueckermünde (DE) (10 NM)

Start: Nowe Warpno Finish: Ueckermünde Marina (Germany)

Sailing

A short cross‑border hop into Germany — no passport control within Schengen.

What to see in Ueckermünde

  • Ueckermünde Castle & Museum
  • Old Town – pastel houses, cafés, bakeries
  • Zoo Ueckermünde – great for families
  • Wide lagoon beaches

Overnight: Ueckermünde Marina — clean, modern, and very welcoming.

📅 Day 4 — Ueckermünde → Altwarp → Kamminke (20 NM)

Start: Ueckermünde Stops: Altwarp (DE) Finish: Kamminke (DE)

Sailing

A day of short hops along the German shore.

What to see

Altwarp

  • Tiny fishing village
  • Great smoked fish
  • Quiet anchorage

Kamminke

  • Cliff viewpoints over the lagoon
  • Fishermen’s harbor
  • Sunset walks along the dunes

Overnight: Kamminke — small, charming, and peaceful.

📅 Day 5 — Kamminke → Świnoujście (12 NM)

Start: Kamminke Finish: Świnoujście Marina

Sailing

A short leg into Poland’s largest seaside port.

What to see in Świnoujście

  • Świnoujście Lighthouse – one of the tallest in the world
  • Windmill Stawa Młyny – iconic navigation symbol
  • Fort Gerhard – 19th‑century Prussian fortress
  • Wide Baltic beaches

Overnight: Świnoujście — lively, maritime, and full of history.

📅 Day 6 — Świnoujście → Wolin → Trzebież (25 NM)

Start: Świnoujście Stops: Wolin Finish: Trzebież Marina

Sailing

A beautiful route through the Świna River delta and the lagoon’s eastern side.

What to see

Wolin

  • Wolin National Park
  • Viking Village – living history museum
  • Cliff viewpoints

Trzebież

  • Quiet marina surrounded by forests
  • Great for evening walks and sunset views

Overnight: Trzebież Marina — calm and scenic.

📅 Day 7 — Trzebież → Szczecin (15 NM)

Start: Trzebież Finish: Szczecin

Sailing

A relaxed final leg back to Szczecin.

What to do in Szczecin on return

  • Dinner on the waterfront
  • Visit the Philharmonic or Castle
  • Walk the boulevards

Useful Links

Polish Ports & Marinas

German Ports

Tourism & Nature

Sailing & Navigation

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