Polczyn Zdroj

general info:
spa: lowland spa
climate: lowland, forest climate, moderately stimulating
height: 90 m above sea level
postal code: 78-320 Połczyn Zdrój
telephone area code: +48-94

Main treatment areas:
orthopaedic and post-traumatic disorders, rheumatic diseases, gynaecological disorders (including infertility), nervous system disorders, osteoporosis, neurological disorders and children's diseases (infantile cerebral palsy, neuroses).

Natural therapeutic resources:
bromideiodide brines, therapeutic mud.

Location:
Połczyn lies in the Drawskie Lake District. This area has been dubbed the "Połczyn Switzerland" and is part of Drawski and Iński Scenic Park. Mineral waters were discovered here in 1688. Połczyn was already a well-known spa in the 19th century. The beautiful Zdrojowy Park, now 80 hectares in area, was established to increase the town's attractiveness.

Treatment facilities:
sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,286 beds.

Available therapy:
physiotherapy centre, one outdoor and one indoor preventive and sports swimming pool, brine pool.

Attractions and cultural events:
Połczyn has two cinemas, an amphitheatre in the park, and Borowinka spa-patients' club which holds numerous chamber concerts. Regular events include National Film Meetings (May), Połczyn Culture Spring (May-June), National Recitation Tournament (November), summertime chamber concerts in the amphitheatre, Połczyn Days (August).

Sightseeing:
15th/ 16th century church, 14th century castle, the seat of Prince Bolesław IV of Pomerania, 19th century water mill with a unique wheel 13 m in diameter.

Tourism and sports:
two outdoor swimming pools (one of Olympic size), indoor pool, stadium, 3 tennis courts, workout room in the spa hospital, horse-riding centre, bicycle rentals. Numerous biking, hiking and canoeing routes.