Słubice Voyage Tips and guide

Slubice is a city in the voivodship of Lubuskie in Western Poland. It lies directly across the Oder River from the German town of Frankfurt an der Oder, and the two cities were actually a single municipality (Słubice was a suburb called Dammvorstadt) until 1945.

As of the 2019, the town had an estimated total population of 16,705 (agglomeration 25.000), and is the capital of Słubice County. The name Słubice is a modern Polish version of Zliwitz, a settlement east of the Oder River mentioned in Frankfurt's city charter in 1253.

The town is pleasant and quite safe for a visit, but does not have very much to offer tourists. However, it is well worth a visit for a traditional Polish meal if you happen to be in the area.

Given its proximity to Germany, the town is an important transport hub of the A2 motorway to the German Bundesautobahn 12, part of the European route E30 from Warsaw to Berlin. Słubice is closely linked to its German sister city west of the Oder-Neisse line, and you can walk or drive across the bridge from Germany to Poland and back with minimal trouble. Poland and Germany are both members of the Schengen agreement, so free movement of persons and goods is permitted across the border. As of 2025, both Poland and Germany have increased security at their borders, in response to (purportedly) an increase in migrants in the EU illegally. Travelers and their vehicles may be stopped and inspected by the security services. It is recommended that travelers carry identification and any relevant travel documents (passport, visa). These checks are typically conducted quickly and border staff are professional and courteous.

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Map of Słubice

The town is small enough so you can easily travel by foot to all worthwhile destinations; walking from one side to the other does not take more than twenty minutes. All street signs are in Polish.

Polish is the official language of Poland. Many people may speak rudimentary German, and restaurant menus may be available in either Polish or German. English may be spoken by university students in the area, but it is not widely spoken.

There is a scenic park with its own fountain in the center of town.

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A five minute walk north of the main bridge brings one to a large Rezerwat przyrody (Nature Reserve), where you can enjoy a beautiful walk through the woods, collect mushrooms, or fish. You can also see the remnants of trenches, now covered with forest growth.

Germans often cross the border to buy cigarettes here at a somewhat reduced price. There are money changing stands and shops crowded all around the main bridge, so go there to change your money. Some shops and restaurants may accept Euros for payment, but it is important to check the exchange rate to make sure you're not being ripped off. Payment by card is possible in most places, much more common than in neighboring Germany.

There are several kebab shops scattered throughout the town, as well as a number of finer restaurants. If you don't read Polish, be prepared to guess about what you are ordering.

This is a good place to try out pierogi for super cheap!

• Restaurant Karczma Koliba, Rustic design with a large indoor dining room and outdoor seating, serving traditional Polish dishes.
• Restauracja Ramzes w Słubicach, Traditional Polish cuisine.

The Internet Cafe Kafejka internetowa is located at Daszyńskiego 1 near the center of town.

You can easily travel by car from Slubice to Zielona Góra (German: Grünberg), the capital city of Lubuskie.