The Conference venue

Amber Baltic Hotel
Promenada Gwiazd 1
PL-72500 Międzyzdroje
Tel.: +48 91 322 85 00, Fax: +48 91 328 10 22
E-mail: info@hotel-amber-baltic.pl
www.hotel-amber-baltic.pl

The island of Wolin

The island of Wolin is located in the Baltic Sea as part of the Oder river estuary in the Pomeranian Bay. It is separated from the island of Usedom by the Świna river, and from mainland Pomerania by the Dziwna river. Wolin covers an area of 265 km², the highest point is Mount Grzywacz with 116 m above sea level. Most of the island consists of forests and postglacial hills. Located in the centre of the island is the Wolin National Park. The island is a main tourist attraction of northwestern Poland.

Wolin was first mentioned in the 10^th century as the second largest Baltic marketplace of the Viking Age. It is speculated that Wolin may have been the basis for the legendary settlements Jomsborg and Vineta. Later Wolin became famous for its pirates. During the ages, Wolin was part of Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Poland.

Travel to Wolin

By plane: International flights to Berlin, further connection to Wolin by train (see below). Regular flights to Szczecin Airport from Warsaw, also from Oslo, London and Dublin.

By ferry: From Copenhagen (9h overnight crossing) or Ystad (8h) to Swinoujscie, further connection to Międzyzdroje by bus.

By train: Via Szczecin to Międzyzdroje (every 2h); regular connections to Szczecin from Warsaw, Berlin and Hamburg.

By car: Via Szczecin and Wolin (E-65 / Road #3)