Niechorze
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Niechorze (German: Horst) is a village situated in north-western Poland in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The town is situated between the Baltic Sea on the north and Liwia Łuża lake on the south. There are an estimated 909 people living in Niechorze.
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[edit] History
At the beginning Niechorze was a small fishing town. In 1866 a large lighthouse was built, which still exists today. Development of the settlement began in 1870. In 1889 there were already 700 people living in Niechorze. On the 1st of July in 1896 the first train line was opened which connected Gryfice with Niechorze. This train line was called the Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej. On the 1st of May in 1913 the train line was extended to Trzebiatowem and Pogorzelicę. These connections helped to expand the town. To this day you can still see the old huts of the fishermen from the 18th and 19th centuries. Sadly these huts are being torn down to be replaced with modern hotels.
[edit] Attractions
-Niechorze lighthouse. Built in 1866 the lighthouse is a town icon which looks over the whole settlement. The lighthouse is 45m tall and there are 200 stairs leading to the observation deck at the very top. On a clear day you can see Niechorze, Pogorzelice, Lake Liwia Łuża and the Baltic Sea for many kilometers. Because of the strong 1000W bulb during the night the light is visible from 20 miles away. The lighthouse can be visited every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
–Gardens around the lighthouse. Around the Niechorze lighthouse are beautiful gardens which are worth seeing.
–The Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej train line built in 1896. The train line travels from Niechorze to Gryfice, Trzebiatów, Trzęsacz, Rewal and Pogorzelicę. The old wagons make you feel like you were back in the past. The train line operates a few times each day from June to September. When the train is not operating you can still visit the Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej Museum in Gryfice.
–Old town centre. The old town centre consists of a few old buildings all grouped together. They are very old and show how Niechorze was like in the past.
–Fishing museum. The fishing museum in Niechorze shows the life of a fisherman in Niechorze, showing how he goes about in his daily life and the work that he does. There are also 2 new sections in the museum. One is about nature and life in the coral reefs and the other is about nature and life in and around the Baltic Sea.
–Lake Liwia Łuża. This lake is situated around 300m away from the beach next to Niechorze. The lake is connected to the Baltic Sea by a small canal called Liwka. The lake is a nature reserve and houses many varieties of birds.
–Ruins of Tręsacz Church. Between Trzęsacz and Niechorze the ruins of an old church on a cliff remain. Sadly historians predict that in a few years the remains of the church will collapse because of poor foundations.
–Baltic Sea. Niechorze is famous for having a beautiful beach. In summer many tourists go to Niechorze to swim in the Baltic Sea and go for a walk along the beach. The area is also a good fishing spot and there is a jetty nearby.
–Forests. Surrounding the town of Niechorze are some beautiful forest reserves. It is very relaxing to go for a walk in the foresets which are home to many animals and plants.
[edit] Accommodation
There is a large variety of accommodation when staying in Niechorze. There are guest houses, rest houses, private apartments, bivouacs and campsites.
[edit] Depka
On the 18th of July in 2004 the beach in Niechorze became home to a Grey Seal from the Baltic Sea. The locals called the seal Depka and it can sometimes be seen swimming around nearby.
