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Choszczno
West Pomerania, Poland · Europe
About Choszczno
Choszczno sits on the route: 20 minutes from Krzęcin.
Choszczno is in West Pomerania, Poland, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Krzęcin, about 11 km away.
Choszczno [ˈxɔʂt͡ʂnɔ] (German: Arnswalde) is a town in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. As of December 2021, the town has a population of 14,831. The town is in a marshy district between the river Stobnica and Klukom lake, 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Stargard and on the main railwayRead more
line between Szczecin and Poznań. Besides the Gothic church, there are a number of historical buildings from the 19th century industrial period namely, a gasification plant and a water pressure tower which dominates the town's skyline.
Choszczno is the administrative centre of Choszczno County.
The town was badly affected by the Second World War: 80% of its buildings were damaged or destroyed. The town was rebuilt and is now a center for local government of the Choszczno commune (Polish: gmina). Due to its microclimate the town has become a rehabilitation center for convalescing patients. The close proximity of the lakes has made it a tourist destination for water sports. It has also become a popular destination for golf, as it is home to Modry Las, a top ranked European golf course. Other tourist attractions are 'Wodny Raj' aqua park and Drawieński National Park, located 20 km (12 mi) to the east near the town of Drawno.
Choszczno has a strong military tradition and is the home base for the 2nd Artillery Regiment, which is part of the 12th Mechanised Division headquartered in Szczecin.
The town's industries include: machinery, and the manufacture of clothing, animal feeds and starch.
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Choszczno is in West Pomerania, Poland, about 11 km from Krzęcin.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,733
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- West Pomerania
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 53.1690, 15.4205
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Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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