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Fort Gerhard, Świnoujście

#8 among attractions in Świnoujście

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Fort Gerhard, Świnoujście

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Fort Gerhard, also called Fort East or Werk II, is one of the forts of the Świnoujście Fortress. It is located in the eastern part of Świnoujście, in the Warszów district, on the island of Wolin, near the lighthouse.

Coordinates: 53°55'3"N, 14°17'10"E
Address

Bunkrowa st., 2Świnoujście 72-610 Poland

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Fort Gerhard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stawa Młyny, Świnoujście Lighthouse, Fort Anioła, Baltic Park Molo Aquapark.

  • stawa mlyny swinoujscie0.7 miNW
    Lookout, Scenic walking areas, Lighthouse

    Stawa Młyny, Świnoujście

    17 min walk • Stawa Młyny is a beacon in the shape of a windmill in Świnoujście, West Pomeranian Voivodeship; in Poland. The beacon acts as a signal for vessels entering the Port of Świnoujście, from the Baltic Sea. The beacon is 10 meters in height; painted white with a black roof.

  • swinoujscie lighthouse~800 ftN
    Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

    Świnoujście Lighthouse, Świnoujście

    4 min walk • Świnoujście Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Świnoujście, Poland. At a height of 212 feet it is the fifteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest brick lighthouse, and the tallest in Poland. It is located on the east bank of the river Świna just inside the entrance.

  • fort aniola swinoujscie0.5 miW
    53°54'53"N • 14°16'25"E

    Fort Anioła, Świnoujście

    14 min walk • Museum

  • baltic park molo aquapark swinoujscie1.1 miW
    53°55'13"N • 14°15'37"E

    Baltic Park Molo Aquapark, Świnoujście

    28 min walk • Watersports, Amusement park, Water park

  • jacht klub cztery wiatry swinoujscie0.4 miW
    53°55'2"N • 14°16'36"E

    Jacht Klub Cztery Wiatry, Świnoujście

    10 min walk • Sailing, Marina

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Gerhard?

Nearby attractions include Świnoujście Lighthouse, Świnoujście (4 min walk), Jacht Klub Cztery Wiatry, Świnoujście (10 min walk), Fort Anioła, Świnoujście (14 min walk), Stawa Młyny, Świnoujście (17 min walk).

How to get to Fort Gerhard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Gerhard:

Bus
  • Latarnia Morska • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
  • Plaża-Warszów • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)

Ferry
  • Przeprawa Warszów - przystań nr 1 (29 min walk)
  • Przeprawa Warszów - przystań nr 2 (29 min walk)

Train
  • Świnoujście (31 min walk)
  • Świnoujście Port (40 min walk)

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