Routes
Address
Kolumba 2, Szczecin 70-035 Polska
Main Railway Station SZCZECIN GŁÓWNY station, platform 1; entrance through a glass shelter with stairs down.
ATMs and toilets in the station lobby.
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+48 605 433 433
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info@schron.szczecin.pl
Winter holidays 2023 opening hours
For people visiting on their own Daily from 12:00-16:00 /6 days Saturday 11:00- 16:00 Groups from 10 people They can also visit at other times.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with our routes
Route 1
Red
The tour „Second World War” compromises of several
thematic exhibitions located in long historical tunnels
Themes of the exhibitions
History of the fortress systems of Szczecin; Air raid shelters, bunkers and other underground structures built in Szczecin during World War II and how life in the air raid shelter was organized; life in Szczecin during World War II during the air raids; the beginning of World War II in Szczecin; Armaments industry, forced labor by Poles and other nationalities of the occupied countries; the destruction of Szczecin as a
result of the air raids; the end of German Szczecin; resettlement and
settlement of the residents of Szczecin; the first days of Polish Szczecin /
the takeover of Szczecin by the authorities of the People’s Republic of Poland;
the removal of heaps of rubble from Szczecin and the first post-war years.In addition, you will hear the sound of an anti-aircraft siren from WWII, see many exhibitions including photos of Szczecin from the pre- and post-war period, contemporary art inspired by the theme of the route, large format pictures for selfie photos, a 3D mural as well as fluorine installations.
Gallery
Route 1
Red
The tour „Second World War” compromises of several
thematic exhibitions located in long historical tunnels
Movie
“The Great Escape to the North”
Watch the movie for free. Visit the place where it was filmed.
Route 2
Blue
The route of the “Cold War” exhibitions.
The exhibition route „Cold War ” 1950-1992:This tour covers the history of the air raid shelter during the Cold War. The route of the thematic exhibition „Cold War ” is located in a different part of the air raid shelter than the route „Second World War”.
Themes of the exhibitions
Conversion of World War II air raid shelters into Cold War shelters; Location of the shelters in and around the train station; training system for civil defense in times of the Cold War; atomosophobia and life in the People’s Republic of Poland during the Cold War; the opposition in the People’s Republic of Poland; the propaganda of the Polish People’s Republic; Food aid to Poland.Interesting: The reconstruction of an apartment from the time of the Polish People’s Republic with all the furnishings typical of that time.
Gallery
Route 2
Blue
The route of the “Cold War” exhibitions.
The exhibition route „Cold War ” 1950-1992:This tour covers the history of the air raid shelter during the Cold War. The route of the thematic exhibition „Cold War ” is located in a different part of the air raid shelter than the route „Second World War”.
Route 3
Yellow
The „Selfie with Communism” exhibition includes funny walls and artistic installations as well as large-format photos that are perfect for selfie shots. On the „Selfie with History” tour (part of the Cold War route) you will see:- the largest pepper fish pate tin in Szczecin- You take a selfie with a famous teddy bear and much more …
Themes of the exhibitions
The price of admission includes the opportunity to see all three routes.
The price does not include the service of one of the tour guides. It’s the visit on your own.
Gallery
Route 3
Yellow
The „Selfie with Communism” exhibition includes funny walls and artistic installations as well as large-format photos that are perfect for selfie shots. On the „Selfie with History” tour (part of the Cold War route) you will see:- the largest pepper fish pate tin in Szczecin- You take a selfie with a famous teddy bear and much more …
