Kołobrzeg Tourism

Pearl of the Baltic

Kołobrzeg proudly holds the title of the "Pearl of the Baltic" and attracts tourists not only from Poland but also from abroad. Its vast beach, mild climate, and rich history draw visitors to Poland’s largest health-resort throughout the year.

Visitors can relax on the beach or explore the port, pier, lighthouse, 19th-century seaside parks, and many historical landmarks in the city center.
A great starting point is the pier, which is 220 meters long. The 26-meter-tall lighthouse towers over the port and is open to tourists. Here, visitors can also walk along Poland’s longest promenade, which stretches 3,140 meters.

A must-see is the Gothic-style Cathedral from the 14th century. Another highlight is the Town Hall, built between 1829 and 1832. The neo-Gothic building, decorated with turrets, resembles a medieval defensive castle. From here, it's a short distance to the Polish Arms Museum, which houses collections of medieval weapons, maritime combat exhibits, tanks, aircraft, and uniforms. The attractions are too numerous to list fully, but one thing is certain - there is no shortage of things to do in Kołobrzeg, no matter the season.

Highlights

Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The most valuable structure in the city is the monumental five-nave church built at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries. The architecture of the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an example of Pomeranian Gothic. The building is simple and devoid of excessive ornamentation. Since the 14th century, the church has served as a collegiate.

Salt Spring

On Solna Island, near Solna Street and the bridge over the Parsęta River, there is a public salt spring. A six-percent saline solution flows into the stone well, and visitors can try the burning taste of the saltwater. Besides its invaluable curative properties, the Kołobrzeg saltwater is also used for pickling cucumbers.

15th-Century Merchant House

A remnant of the prosperous Hanseatic era is the late-Gothic merchant house built in the 15th century, once owned by the Schlieffen family. The house was the residence of a Hanseatic merchant. The ground floor had a large hall and commercial space, while the upper floor housed living quarters. The house also has a spacious cellar.

Kołobrzeg Port

Since the city's founding, the Kołobrzeg port has been an important point on the Pomeranian map and a gateway to other European cities. By the late 13th and early 14th centuries, Kołobrzeg had become a strong Hanseatic city, surrounded by walls and a moat. Maritime trade made the city at the mouth of the Parsęta River an important commercial and economic center in Europe.