Region · West Pomerania, Poland
Living by Lake Soldin — the Myślibórz region, two hours from Berlin
A roughly 617-hectare bathing lake on the German-Polish border, set among forests and natural shores. Here, in the village of Kruszwin near Myślibórz, lie our five lakeside plots — closer to Berlin than most Baltic destinations and at a fraction of the prices on the German side of the border.
- From Berlin
- ~2hrs
- Lake area
- 617ha
- Water quality
- EU“excellent”
- Plots from
- 29,960€
Location & access
Where is Lake Soldin?
The lake lies near Kruszwin, a district of the urban-rural municipality of Myślibórz in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Województwo zachodniopomorskie). It is only about 30 minutes to the German border and Schwedt/Oder — and roughly two hours by car to central Berlin.
The name Lake Soldin derives from Soldin, the historical German name of the nearby town of Myślibórz, once in common use. For centuries the region was German-Polish borderland, and today it is quickly reachable via well-developed roads.
How to get here
- By car (~2 hrs from Berlin): via the A11 towards Szczecin, then the border crossing near Schwedt (Krajnik Dolny) or Kołbaskowo, and on through Myślibórz to Kruszwin. Well-developed roads, no tolls on the route.
- By train: direct connections from Berlin to Szczecin in around 2 hours; alternatively to Gorzów Wielkopolski. From there onward by car (approx. 50–60 min) or rental car.
- Fuel & supplies en route: filling stations and supermarkets right in Myślibórz — fuel in Poland is usually 20–30 cents/litre cheaper than in Germany, to the same EU standards.
The lake
Swim, sail, fish — by the water all year round.
Lake Soldin is a lively recreational lake with around 617 hectares of water and EU-rated water quality. Unlike many protected lakes, motorboats are also permitted here.
- Water sports & sailing — kayak, SUP and sailing; the lake has already hosted European powerboat championships.
- Motorboats permitted — combustion engines allowed; launching via the Szkuner marina, about 3 km away.
- Fishing — 29 fish species, including pike, zander, perch and eel; day permits from the angling association PZW Myślibórz from about 10 PLN.
Swimming
Rated “excellent” by the EU, with two supervised beach sections in Myślibórz. Bathing season June to the end of August.
Sailing & SUP
A wide expanse of water for sailing boats, kayaks and stand-up paddling — no licence required, all year round.
Motorboat & jet ski
Motorboats permitted — rare in the region. From about 15 hp a boating licence is required; the German licence or ICC is recognised. Launching at the Szkuner marina (~3 km).
Fishing
Pike, zander, perch, eel. Foreigners need no Polish fishing certificate — day ticket from the PZW from approx. €10–18, a foreign fishing licence is recognised.
Water sports events
The lake has already hosted European powerboat championships — a recognised venue for active water sports.
Marina & promenade
Myślibórz itself sits on a lake — promenade, restaurants and the Szkuner marina are a few minutes' drive away.
Living in the region
Live close to nature — with the city within reach.
A quiet lakeside setting, but not isolation: amenities, culture and cities are close by.
Myślibórz is the seat of the district (powiat) of the same name — with shops, doctors, schools and public offices for everyday life. The historic old town itself sits on a lake and is a few minutes' drive away.
For city life, Gorzów Wielkopolski (around 50 min) and Szczecin (around 60 min) are quickly reached. The Baltic Sea near Świnoujście is about 1.5 hours away — a day trip to the coast is always possible.
The immediate surroundings of the lake are close to nature and partly designated as a protected area — forests, fields and water define the scene. Anyone who builds at Lake Soldin lives in the green and is still back in Berlin or Brandenburg in a short time.
Shopping & offices
Supermarkets, shops and public offices in Myślibórz (district town), a few minutes' drive away.
Health & schools
Doctors, pharmacies and schools locally; hospitals in Szczecin and Gorzów within about an hour.
Cheap fuel
Filling stations in Myślibórz; fuel usually 20–30 cents/litre cheaper than in Germany.
Cities within reach
Szczecin (~60 min) and Gorzów (~50 min) for culture, shopping and hospitals.
Live safely & invest safely
Poland is an EU member with an established legal and property system — your property is secured in the public land register (Księga wieczysta). The rural Myślibórz district has a significantly lower crime rate than Polish cities, and the German Federal Foreign Office issues no special safety warnings for Poland. Anyone living here by the lake enjoys the calm of a region close to nature in a stable EU country.
Cost of living
More life — for the same money.
Everyday life in Poland is noticeably cheaper than in Germany — at a comparable standard of living.
- Overall cost of living
- ~27% lower
- Groceries
- ~32% lower
- Eating out
- ~24% lower
- Fuel
- 20–30ct/l lower
Indicative figures for a household with a comparable standard of living (including Numbeo comparison data): a family that needs around €3,900 a month in Germany gets by on about €2,800 in Poland. Not everything is cheaper — branded products, electronics and toiletries are sometimes at German levels or above.
Culture & settling in
Close, familiar — and yet a little different.
Poland is an EU and Schengen member: you travel in without border controls, with the euro in your pocket for the journey and the Polish złoty (PLN) on the ground. In the border region, foreign visitors are welcome — many people speak English or German, and authorities and notaries are used to dealing with foreign buyers.
- EU & Schengen — no border controls, freedom of establishment, the same consumer standards.
- Currency złoty (PLN) — card payment is common everywhere; near the border euros are often accepted too.
- Hospitality & cuisine — pierogi, fresh market produce and good, affordable restaurants are part of everyday life.
- Language — English and German are common near the border; a few words of Polish quickly break the ice.
A few words of Polish — to break the ice
Building in Poland
Your house by the lake — easier and cheaper than you think.
A valid building-rights certificate (Warunki Zabudowy) is in place for the plots, permitting detached single houses or semi-detached houses. So you are not building “on hope” but on secured building rights.
- What you may build — a detached single-family house or semi-detached house; the WZ decision sets the volume and roof shape.
- Build for less — turnkey houses cost around 25–30 % less in Poland than in Germany; depending on the specification, roughly €1,800–2,600 per m². Regional firms build to EU standards.
- Build time — usually 7–8 months from planning to handover; the shell of a prefab house often within a few days.
- Supported on request — we are happy to put you in touch with experienced local builders; have the construction contract reviewed by an expert beforehand.
Why build here
A lakeside plot at a fraction of German prices.
- Price advantage — building plots around Berlin often cost €150–300/m²; here €40–50/m² (from €29,960).
- Building rights secured — a valid building-rights certificate (Warunki Zabudowy) for detached or semi-detached houses is in place for the plots.
- Servicing — electricity runs along the road; for the water connection a municipality-approved project is in place, already included in the purchase price.
- Low incidental costs — no transaction tax (price incl. VAT), only notary & land register approx. 1.5 %. Directly from the owner, with no agent's commission.
Frequently asked questions
Region & buying in Poland — briefly explained.
The questions prospective buyers ask most often — answered honestly and concretely.
Yes. Poland is an EU member with an established legal and property system; your property is secured in the public land register (Księga wieczysta). The rural region around Myślibórz has a significantly lower crime rate than Polish cities, and the German Federal Foreign Office issues no special safety warnings for Poland.
Yes. A valid building-rights certificate (Warunki Zabudowy) for detached or semi-detached houses is in place for the plots. Turnkey houses are around 25–30 % cheaper in Poland than in Germany — depending on the specification, roughly €1,800 to €2,600 per m². Regional builders build to EU standards; have the construction contract reviewed by an expert beforehand.
For motor-powered boats and jet skis from about 15 hp, a recreational boating licence is required; Poland recognises the German licence and the International Certificate of Competence (ICC). Lake Soldin permits combustion engines — unlike most German conservation lakes. Launching is via the Szkuner marina (approx. 3 km). Sailing, SUP and kayaking require no licence.
Yes. With 29 fish species — including pike, zander, perch and eel — the lake is a popular angling water. For a temporary stay, foreign anglers do not need a Polish fishing certificate but obtain a fishing permit (day ticket approx. €10–18) from the angling association PZW Myślibórz. A foreign fishing licence is accepted as proof; you should carry photo ID.
In Myślibórz (a few minutes' drive) there are filling stations, supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies and public offices. Fuel in Poland is usually 20–30 cents per litre cheaper than in Germany; Polish filling stations are subject to the same EU fuel standards (EN 228/590). For bigger shopping trips, culture or hospitals, Szczecin and Gorzów are reachable in about an hour.
About 2 hours by car from Berlin via the A11 and one of the border crossings near Schwedt or Szczecin. Schwedt/Oder is reached in approx. 30 minutes, Szczecin and Gorzów Wielkopolski in around 60 and 50 minutes respectively. By train, travel to Szczecin or Gorzów and continue from there by car.
Five lakeside plots available
749 to 878 m², from €29,960, building rights secured — right on Lake Soldin and directly from the owner. Take a look at the site plan, prices and availability.
Distances and times are approximate values (by car) and serve as a guide. Prices are subject to change; information on law, taxes and servicing is non-binding and does not replace individual advice; the notarial agreement under Polish law is decisive.