Swinetunnel: one year full of change for Usedom and his future

Swinetunnel: one year full of change for Usedom and his future

Wolgast, Deutschland - The Swine tunnel has been in operation for exactly two years and has revolutionized the connection between the island of Usedom and the Polish island of Wolin. According to Ostsee-Zeitung have used over 7 million vehicles the new tunnel connection that replaces the decades of ferry connection. The tunnel has not only made access to the island easier, but also affected the everyday life of the residents and the local economy.

The tunnel, which has been promoting between 10,000 and 12,000 vehicles every day since its opening on June 30, 2023, has significantly accelerated the journey to the Polish Baltic coast for German visitors. Before that, long waiting times at the ferry of up to two hours were expected. This new connection is particularly likely to relieve the 40,000 inhabitants of Swinemünde, since they can now travel more conveniently, so Nordkurier .

challenges and change

Despite the many advantages, the Swine tunnel also brings challenges. The city is now faced with space problems and financial burdens. The maintenance effort for the tunnel and the remaining ferries now comes to your own cash register in Swinemünde, which previously meant an annual burden of over 16 million zloty. Kamil Pyclik, a supporter of the project, sees great opportunities: "The tunnel opens Poland and Europe", according to his positive assessment.

The new infrastructure also affects tourism, because the region sees an increase in the number of visitors, which was already around two million during the 2023 summer season. Nevertheless, the pricing of the accommodation remains relatively high, but it is moderate compared to other Baltic Sea regions, and many tourists from the Czech Republic are looking for alternatives due to rising costs in Croatia.

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