Podgrodzie

Podgrodzie is a village stretching along a peninsula between Nowowarpieńska Bay and Szczecin Lagoon. The settlement features a marina, sandy beach, and rows of traditional fishing houses that line the waterfront.

The village was established in 1305 as Wendischer Berg-Altstadt and transformed significantly over centuries. After World War I, it shifted from an agricultural settlement to serve as a rehabilitation center.

From 1952 to 1962, the Children's Republic operated here, implementing a system where children participated in self-governance and community activities.

The location provides access to protected ecological sites including Półwysep Podgrodzie nature reserve and Łysa Wyspa island. These natural areas sit close to the peninsula and can be visited by boat or short trips from the shore.

A narrow-gauge railway once circled the village, constructed from materials salvaged when a railway siding was dismantled. Traces of this forgotten transport system remain, offering glimpses into a period of unusual development.

Location: Nowe Warpno

Inception: 1305

Website: http://nowewarpno.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.73610,14.30720

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09