Events in 2015
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Women’s race 8th March A recreational race lasting 3 km. You can pace the line in Park Zdrojowy while running or Nordic walking. Nice and friendly atmosphere at the race will be complimented with some hot tea and sweet refreshments at the finishing line. All the participants will be awarded with medals, and the ladies who complete the race will take part in a lottery with great prizes to win! For amateurs of winter swimming there will be a chance to do so at 3p.m. more>> |
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An organ concert featuring Małgorzata Walewska 23rd April An outstanding Polish opera singer, a mezzo-soprano will perform a song to the accompaniment of the antique organ at Christ the King church. |
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An orienteering rally 12th April An excellent idea to start a family cycling season. The routes are divided into three categories depending on difficulty: for families with children, teenagers and adults, and for advanced cyclists. Most of them will lead along the right-side coast of Świnoujscie, in the woods. Start and finish line in Gerhard’s Fort. more>> |
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The May Day Picnic 1st-3rd May The May Holiday is a time for family to chill out together, so there will be some options for the young and the older at that time. Most of the events: concerts and feasts will take place at the promenade in the concert hall. Traditionally, during the May weekend there will be the 3rd May Constitution race. There will be different distances suitable for different age and level of competence. |
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The XV Bicycle Ultramarathon named after Olek Czapnik along the Szcześciński Dam 29th-31st May The participants of this event are amateur cyclists from all over the country. Contestants at different level of competence, will race at three distances: 108,216 and 324 km, as well as family distances : 16 and 33 km. The route goes through the picturesque sites of Świnoujście , Wolin Island, Stępnica and back to Świnoujście. Most people take part in the marathon not only for the competition but simply for the fun of it. more>> |
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Fishermen for Children 31st May Alongside the Fisherman’s Day celebrated at Fisherman’s Base name after Lechoslaw Goździk ( Warszów), the people at sea have decided to bring the bits and pieces of their job closer to children. During the picnic, which will take place at the square near the Municipal culture Centre in Warszowa, children will have a chance to participate in games and contests. The programme will be enriched by bands and solo shows. |
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Grand Jubilee – 5th Stronghold Days on the Islands 3rd - 7thJune This year's Stronghold Days organized to celebrate the 250th anniversary of giving an urban charter, will begin with a ceremonial session of the City council, building a time capsule in, and a group photo of the Świnoujście residents. The feast will abound in special events of historical meaning. The Tridentine Mass with Gregorian chorales, a historical town on the beach, staging of King Gustav's landing and arrival of hussars - these are the most significant points of the program. more>> |
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Critical Mass 14th June Critical Mass is an event that aims to draw attention to cyclists as fully-fledged road users. This is an informal social action when the biggest possible number of organized cyclists rides around the city at a set route.Several hundreds of people , escorted by the police and accompanied by music cycles around Świnoujście . The event is also accompanied by another event – bicycles are marked by police, which will make it easier to find and identify the bike in case of it being stolen. more>> |
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250th Anniversary of Świnoujście 19th-21st June The celebration of 250th anniversary of coffering civic rights for Świnoujście is dated on the 3rd weekend of June. A historical parade, an anniversary concert performed by the musicians from Swinoujście, a feast, an exhibition – are all planned to celebrate this anniversary. |
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The Central Celebrations of Navy Day |
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„Babolat ITF Seniors Świnoujscie – Ahlbeck” International Senior Tennis Tournament ITF June The one and only tournament of this type is run in two countries simultaneously - in Świnouście,Poland and in Ahlbeck,Germany. Every year, contestants from Poland, Germany and Sweden participate in this event. Men and women compete in different age categories 35+ to 85+. more>> |
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XVII International Music Festival , Organ Evenings in Świnoujście 12th June- 28th August Famous and idolized musicians will perform accompanied by the unique, antique organ at Christ the King Church. The church is filled with the classical music: from historical to modern. Additional attractions are concerts of organ music accompanied by other instruments, e. g. violins, pan flutes, trumpets or flutes. The concerts take place every Friday from 12th June to 28th August. |
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Music Shell June-September A cycle of promenade concerts performed by the native artists and special guests – bands and soloists. The biggest popularity is gained by the brass band shows, the Army Brass Band from Świnoujście. Music coming from the music shell entertains the large audience with the hits of pop and operetta music. |
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51st Phased Tourist Regatta 18th-20th July 18th July is the day when the participants of 51st Phased Tourist Regatta arrive to Świnoujście. The marina will be filled by yachts, which after the I phase go to the North Basin for well-deserved rest. We will be able to admire tourist and sport yachts and meet sailors. On Sunday ( 19th July) one can witness the team competition and breakwaters from Pomerania Bay. Phased Tourist Regatta is one of the oldest and the most attractive sailing events in Poland.more>> |
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Świnoujście Cultural Summer July-September Summer is going to be attractive at the amphitheatre named after Marek Grechuta. The rich programme includes: plays, the Tenor Tournament, pop and classical music concerts. The Polish floor shows will also take place in Świnoujście. |
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XVI Polonez Cup Regatta 11th-15th August The event is considered open as the most important Baltic regatta for keel sailboats. For sailing fans it is a special opportunity to see famous yachts and their skippers. The competitors will sail from Świnoujście to Christianso and back to Swinoujście. The start is on 11th August . One will be able to admire departing and arriving yachts from the beach and breakwaters. Current regatta statistics will be available at www.regaty-poloneza.pl. more>> |
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Świnoujście Match Race Ragatta 14th-16th August An enormous show in the centre of Świnoujście. The competing yachts are going to race spectacularly along the coast passing the yacht marina. Large audiences will be able to watch the competition in proximity . Match Racing Regatta are series of short one-on-one races. The line is set close to the coast. Besides the race on water, the organisers plan also a rich show on the beach. more>> |
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Świnoujście Sail and XXXI Chantey Song Festival “Wiatrak 2015” 14th-16th August Sailing vessels are going to moor the Świnoujście port the whole weekend. Every one of them will offer to take you in a two-hour, unforgettable cruise. The vessels parade will be followed by a fireworks show. For fans of old sea chanteys and sea songs there will be a rich programme of concerts of the Sailing Chantey Song Festival WIATRAK. During the three days of the event there will be performances of acclaimed artists performing this type of music, both at scene and at vessels’ decks. Besides, there will be an open market offering vast range of products including healthy and organic food choices as well as amazing craft works etc. which are very popular with tourists. more>> |
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International Light House Day 15th - 16th August Some attractions for children and adults are planned for this day. Neptune’s World, visiting a Navy vessel or race finishing in the light house, are just a few of all the attraction arranged for celebration. For many people, this will be the first chance to enter the highest light house at the coast of the Baltic Sea. In order to celebrate this day properly, the light house will be also open for visitor at night, free of charge. It is an excellent chance to watch Świnoujście by night from the lighthouse. |
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Karsibór Island – the 135th anniversary of foundation 22nd August A family picnic offering attractions for children and adults. Among them a culinary contest, and a photo contest. Children may take part in games and physical activities. The culmination point will be the concert by a pop star. |
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A concert included in XI International Music Festival “Sacrum Non Profanum” August The festival is one of the most important summer music events in Poland. An outstanding music event, which is going to be honoured by special artists. Their interpretations of music enchant the numerous music fans and visitors. One of the concerts will take place in Świnoujście. more>> |
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XXXVI International Świnoujście Marathon – Wolgast September The marathon has attracted many people from Poland and Germany and other countries for years. It is unique because the results owing to natural topography of the region cannot be compared to other marathons in flat regions. The route that spreads (jak juz to z ‘s’) from a coast line of Świnoujście, across Uznam to Wolgast, in Germany however beautiful, is simultaneously quite demanding. It is worth remembering that this is a marathon run between two countries. At the same time in Wogast, a half-marathon takes place. Its route goes around the charming sights of Uznam Island, with the start and finish line in the old ducal town – Wolgast. For many years, the event has earned a range and prestige among runners. more>> |
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Match Racing Teen Wold Championship 15th—19th September At the event we will host the world top sailing teams,.. competing for the title of the best teen sailors. Match Racing is the most spectacular form of sailing races. The teams will compete on a special, identical yacht prepared just for this regatta, the matches is carried out on a one-on-one formula. more>> |
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Uznam Music Festival 19th September – 10th October The festival events and concerts take place in different concert halls and churches at Uznam Island. During this year, the Uznam Music Festival will the the end act of the music scene. Following the example of previous years, this year also, two of the concerts will be carried out in a huge brick building of the former power station in Peenemünde. On 7th October a concert in Świnoujście will take place. more>> |
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Around West Pomerania -Province Race 25th-27th September It is the first edition of a cycling race, prepared for advanced cyclists, which must be finished within 50 hours. The day before the race there will be a honour ride combined with the second critical mass in 2015.more>> |
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Orienteering Race 18th October Those who decide to participate in the cycling orienteering race will experience real adventure. Each contestant will get a map with fixed check points and a card used for marking the “scored” check points. The route was prepared in such a way that each contestant, regardless of his/her competence, will be able to finish it. The route goes around the Karsibór Island. more>> |
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Date Added 26 February 2015