Kołobrzeg (Kolberg)

The Baltic Sea resort of Kołobrzeg (Kolberg) is one of the most historic on the entire Baltic coast. A bishop’s seat as early as the year 1000, the city later grew wealthy through fishing and salt production. Bathing began here as early as 1802. After the famous Kolberg Fortress was decommissioned in 1872, and again after the city became part of Poland in 1945, Kołobrzeg focused almost entirely on seaside tourism.

Today, the Baltic Sea resort of Kołobrzeg is one of the leading destinations for tourism on the Baltic coast. Here, the appeal of a reconstructed historic city—with its Schinkel-designed town hall and St. Mary’s Basilica (formerly the cathedral)—is combined with modern amenities, particularly for wellness tourism. The basilica is especially impressive. After being severely damaged in World War II, the building was initially used as a museum. It was handed over to the Catholic Church in 1974 and rebuilt. In 1986, Pope John Paul II consecrated it as a minor basilica.

Its attractive location at the mouth of the river makes Kołobrzeg an important port city, with passenger ferries to Bornholm and Poland’s largest fishing port. In summer, the attractive, varied promenade, which runs about three metres above the beach, is a popular meeting place for visitors of all ages.

You can book a holiday home in Kolberg directly.