Świnoujście is planning an impressive pedestrian promenade on the Baltic Sea!

Świnoujście is planning an impressive pedestrian promenade on the Baltic Sea!

The picturesque Baltic Sea coast not only attracts sun worshipers, but also investments: in Swinoujscie, the lively town on Usedom, a new pedestrian promenade is becoming a reality. Deputy Mayor Arkadiusz Mazepa presented on Facebook the plans that will increase the attractiveness of the seaside resort for tourists and locals in the coming years. A huge step that costs around 10.4 million zloty (approx. 2.5 million euros). PLN 5 million from the European Regional Development Fund will flow into the project, which serves as part of a broader investment strategy to strengthen the region as a holiday destination and create new highlights, such as moin.de reported.

A look at the future

The planned promenade is not only an architectural highlight, but will also be the longest pedestrian bridge on Usedom with a length of 911 meters. It extends from the “Aleja Interferie” street at the Radisson Blue Resort to the Mühlenbake, one of the landmarks of Świnoujście, which marks the western pier. Six viewing points with comfortable benches and modern stainless steel railings invite visitors to enjoy the breathtaking coastal views. The promenade is also bathed in a modern light thanks to its LED lighting, which creates an inviting atmosphere even at night nordkurier.de supplemented.

The challenges at a glance

While developments in Świnoujście bring a breath of fresh air to the tourism industry, there are also worrying discussions about the industrialization of the Polish side of Usedom. Projects such as the planned container port and oil and gas development are raising concerns. Hoteliers and restaurateurs on both sides of the island fear negative impacts on the environment and tourism. “We have already heard some voices calling for public consultations and comprehensive economic and environmental analyses,” reports tagesschau.de. The locals in particular, like Rolf Seelige-Steinhoff with his 16 hotels on the German side of the island, rely on a more open dialogue in order to find solutions together.

A sign of cooperation

Parallel to the developments in Świnoujście, a 240 meter long adventure promenade is also being built in Karlshagen on the German side of Usedom. These initiatives show the desire of both sides to promote the coast not only as a tourist destination, but also as a region worth living in. The exchange between the hoteliers and the neighboring communities on both sides is seen as central to actively addressing the challenges of change. Laura Isabelle Marisken, the mayor of Heringsdorf, is already calling for an environmental impact report to ensure that the interests of nature and tourism are not left behind.

Overall, the signs on the coast point to change and cooperation. The new projects promise not only an upgrade of the region, but also a new look at the responsibilities associated with the beautiful landscape. The plan is to complete the promenade before the 2027 summer season – a date that many are looking forward to with excitement.