Old Town
Kolberg is not just sun, beach and harbor.
If sunbathing, strolling around the harbor or the weather are no longer fun for you, it’s worth taking a walk in the footsteps of the medieval inhabitants of Kołobrzeg. When visiting the oldest parts of the city, remember that in the spring of 1945 the front swept over Kolberg and the city was almost 90% destroyed. So if you want to learn about the ancient history of Kolberg, you should visit the few preserved but valuable monuments. In place of the old town, a completely new district was created, which the locals call the “New Old Town”. In this place, new houses have been built between real old town buildings that look like well-kept old tenement houses. Numerous elements and details borrowed from old architectural styles create a unique atmosphere of the old town. In the center of the New Old Town there is a neo-Gothic town hall. There are no open spaces here. Compact buildings stand along the narrow streets. The whole thing is dominated by a huge Gothic cathedral basilica. Thanks to its special atmosphere, this place reminds visitors of the city’s oldest and current history
Kolberg health resort
Specific microclimate,
The valuable medicinal raw materials we obtain (mud and brine), professional staff and a well-equipped treatment base have made us one of the most famous and valued health resorts in Poland. The health resort’s location in Kołobrzeg gives it the mildest climate in Poland, hence the lowest temperature fluctuations throughout the year and short winters with negligible snowfall. In summer we can enjoy many sunny days. However, a pure sun holiday only attracts a few people. Attractive recreation is, above all, active recreation. Health and wellness travel has become fashionable. Based on a wide range of treatments, we help you combat respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal system diseases and heart diseases.
lighthouse
The Kołobrzeg lantern was lit for the first time in 1666.
Only when a ship approached the harbor did fire break out on it. Since the city was particularly vulnerable to attacks by pirates, a fortress was built at the mouth of the Parsęta River to defend the port. In 1899, a pilot station with a 25 meter high lighthouse was built next to the Kolberg Fortress. At that time, the distinctive red light had a range of around 8 nautical miles. In 1909, the Kołobrzeg lighthouse was rebuilt, giving it a new massive silhouette. In March 1945 it was blown up by the retreating Germans. The lighthouse was rebuilt in a new location on the platform of the old fortress. Since sand from the beach was used for the mortar, massive salt efflorescence can now be seen on the tower’s interior plaster. In 1981, a comprehensive renovation was carried out and the facility was adapted to the needs of numerous tourists.
It is important to know that the Kołobrzeg lantern was included in the coat of arms of the Kolberg family from Pomerania, which received nobility during the existence of the Kingdom of Poland in 1829. The most famous Polish ethnographer, Oskar Kolberg, unlike the Germans who attributed him to Germanic origins, derived his Slavic roots from Kołobrzeg, whose German name was Kolberg.
Kolberg pier
The Kolbrger Pier is a major attraction in the city.
The first pier in Kolberg was built in 1881 near the Seaside Palace and was 100 m long. During the Second World War the pier and the palace were destroyed. Today’s accessible footbridge was put into operation on June 19, 1971. The Kołobrzeg Pier is the longest reinforced concrete structure in Poland. The width of the modern pier is 9 m and its length is 220 m. There are benches where you can rest and admire the nearby lighthouse. At the very end of the pier there is a small marina for cruise ships.
Military attractions
On the outskirts of the city, on the road to Koszalin, a large sign “Ride with armored military equipment”
attracts big and small fans of the TV series Czterej pancerni i pies. Those interested in an unconventional form of recreation and a lot of fun can go on a ride that offers unique experiences under the supervision of an instructor who ensures the safety of the tank personnel. You can choose from the following vehicles withdrawn from the army: T55 tanks (36 tons, 800 hp, 350 liters of oil per 100 km!!!), armored cars, armored personnel carriers or a floating self-propelled transporter. Travel with heavy equipment can only be carried out as a passenger. To complete your military adventure you have to taste real pea soup from the military field kitchen and shoot with an air rifle at the shooting range. And in a military store you can buy a helmet as a souvenir or gift.
Fortifications of the fortress
From the 17th to the 19th century Kolberg had the character of a fortress town,
The largest fortifications were built at that time. During World War II, Kolberg also played a defensive role. Some of the fortifications have been preserved to this day – there are walls of stone fortifications from the 1830s on the beach, but in the park. General Henryk Dąbrowski, fragments of 18th century moats can be seen here.