In the eastern part of Stettiner Haff, you find the town Wolin. Via Wolin you can, if you are able to pass under a 12.5 m high bridge, sail northwards to Dziwnow and the Baltic Sea.
ApproachingThe fairway is buoyed. The approach from south and west are marked with leading lines. You find the yacht club south of the town bridges.
Wolin - one of the oldest cities of the Baltic sea
 Wolin is one of the most ancient towns at the Baltic Sea. Through history it has formed by influence from the struggle between Slavs and German peoples. Special for Wolin is also the great influence from Scandinavia during different periods.
In Viking age, Wolin was one of the most important trade centers of the Baltic Sea. The town is considered to be one of the earliest in the area, inhabited by numerous Scandinavian Vikings, mainly occupied with trade. Viking age Wolin existed at the same time as the Viking town Birka in lake Mälaren nearby nowadays Stockholm.
Wolin was also an important cultural and religious center for the Slavic god Svantevit (the main temple was situated at point Arkona, Rügen.
In early medieval age, the area was dominated by the Teutonic Nights. It was ruled by Pomeranian dukes until the "30 years war". 1648-1720 it was a part of Sweden. 1720-1945 it belonged to Prussia. After world war II Wolin is Polish.
The city
 Present Wolin is a quit small town. Remnants still exist from different periods, including the early history.
Do not forget to visit the town museum. In july an annual viking festival is organized.
Wolin National park
A large part of Wolin island is a nature reserve. Why not pay a visit to Wolin National Park? 
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