This city in the northwestern corner of Poland is usually seen by visitors who cross into Poland from Berlin. We recommend stopping to see the 11th-century Castle of the Pomeranian Princes (Zamek Ksiaizat Pomorskich) and 14th-century St. James Cathedral. Stargard Szczecinski, southeast of Szczecin, is a quiet town with spectacular medieval walls and towers—excellent for walking around. The seaside town of Swinoujscie, 40 mi/65 km north, is a pleasant place to overnight. You can take a ferry across to Scandinavia. Near Swinoujscie, in Miedzyzdroje, is the posh Amber Baltic Hotel. A picturesque golf course is also located on the island of Wolin. Szczecin is 125 mi/ 200 km northwest of Poznan.
