Wolin

In the eastern part of Stettiner Haff, you will find the town Wolin (Wollin). Via Wolin you can, if you are able to pass under a 12.5 m high bridge, sail northwards to Dziwnów and the Baltic.

Wolin is one of the most ancient towns at the Baltic. Through history it has been formed by the struggle between Slavs and German peoples. Special for Wolin is also the great influence from Scandinavia during different periods.

During Viking age, Wolin was an important trade center 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 near 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 Teotonic Knights. It was ruled by Pomeronian Dukes until the "30 years war". 1648-1720 it was a part of Sweden. 1720-1945 it belonged to Prussia. After WWII Wolin is Polish.

During her long history, the town has been destroyed many times. Despite that, remnants still exist from different periods, including the early history.  

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