What is worth seeing in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg. Once a fortress city, today is more of a spa city. A seaside resort considered to be a city with a growing interest of vacationers. Apart from beautiful sandy beaches, the city offers many attractions that can enhance your vacation in our comfortable Seaside Hotel Park apartments.

City monuments of Kołobrzeg

In the Middle Ages Kołobrzeg was known for its salt production. For this purpose, natural brine springs were exploited, and with time an advanced SPA infrastructure was created around them with numerous sanatoriums hosting patients throughout the year. The history of this city is over 1000 years old, however due to war damage, only few historical buildings have survived.

While visiting Kołobrzeg, it is worth seeing the remains of old architecture together with exhibitions taking place inside. Among the more interesting objects one can see:

The Old Town that was built after the war on the street plan of the destroyed old town before the war,
A sixteenth century Cathedral with its numerous antique decor elements,
A Town Hall which as one of the few buildings that has survived a difficult history,
Partia Colbergienis Musem - exhibition at a Town Hall dedicated to the history of Kołobrzeg,
The building of the Knight Academy from the 17th century,
The fuse and prison towers, which remained from the 15th century defense system of the city,
Braunschweig Palace with a museum exhibition dedicated to the history of the city,
Budziarstwo - the original settlement in Kołobrzeg with one of the Pomerania's oldest twelfth century church and a nineteenth century palace compound turned into a modern hotel.

Events and attractions in Kołobrzeg

There are many things happening also in the Regional Culture Center; this institution is an organizer of numerous cultural events including exhibitions, performances, concerts and many others. Whilst planning a stay in Kołobrzeg it is worth checking out the current offer. Apart from this, you can also:

visit a Wax Figure Museum in Kołobrzeg,
watch an exhibition "Gigantic Fish Figures in Kołobrzeg".

Seaside attractions in Kołobrzeg

While spending time in Kołobrzeg it is worth visiting coastal attractions and monuments many of which referring to a military history of Poland, e.g.:

The harbor with its uniquely interesting yacht section, that is a place for cultural events. From here, tourists can also go on a cruise to Bornholm or sail along the coast on a pirate ship,
The pier,
The lighthouse - this 26-meter-tall tower, rebuilt after the war, offers a view over the unique Baltic skyline and the surrounding area from its top,
Seaside open-air museum with numerous historical military sailing units, that are displayed on the land, and other equipment belonging to Polish Navy.

Kołobrzeg for fans of the military and military history

Apart from the open-air museum with complete military sailing units it is also recommended to consider a trip to so called Military Attractions Center. This is a unique exhibition that offers guests to have a ride in a tank or an armored vehicle. There is also a shooting range and a chance to try out a traditional soldierly pea soup.

A walk or a Melex tour

If you do not feel like doing a long distance on foot, you can go sightseeing in Kołobrzeg by Melex. It is a trip with a guide and therefore, a special preparation is unnecessary. For those who value contact with nature and like to stroll, the city offers many interesting places such as:

seaside promenade,
pier with a passenger ship harbor,
city parks of Żeromski's and Fredro's - with numerous monuments and an amphitheater,
Easter Eco-Park - ideal for nature lovers,
Parsęta river boulevard - a place cosier than the ones previously mentioned.