Polish seaside town Hel restores infamous bus route 666

The popular Polish coastal town of Hel is restoring its renowned route 666 bus line, which had previously been discontinued due to opposition from Christian groups. The bus route, already considered curious for its number alone, connects the town with other regions.

The Polish seaside town of Hel, located by the Baltic Sea on the Hel Peninsula, is restoring its legendary route 666 bus line, despite earlier opposition from Christian organisations. The bus line carried a designation that many believers associated with the devil's number.

Years ago, local Christian groups demanded that the bus line number be changed, arguing that 666 was inappropriate and an overt reference to demonic symbolism. As a result of their pressure, the line designation was changed for a time, but now the decision has been made to restore the original number.

Hel is a well-known tourist destination in Poland, attracting thousands of visitors every summer. The town's name and now also the bus line number have become a kind of tourist attraction in themselves — many tourists visit the place to take pictures with signs that read "Hel" or with this distinctive bus number. Local officials believe that restoring the 666 route will add yet another interesting attention-grabbing element to the town.