Ustronie Morskie – Beaches, Nature and Active Holidays

• Location: Polish Baltic coast in West Pomerania, east of Kołobrzeg.
• Character: Seaside resort with a wide beach and additional leisure activities throughout the municipality.
• Outdoor activities: Cycling and walking routes, including a cycle route through the municipality as well as coastal cycling and long-distance hiking trails.
• Other destinations: Kołobrzeg and Koszalin, as well as the villages and coastal resorts in the municipality.

In addition to the seaside resort, the municipality includes neighboring places such as Sianożęty and Rusowo. Located outside the center, they offer separate stops between the coast and the hinterland.

The wide sandy beach is the main attraction for a classic day of swimming and sunbathing. The municipality describes the coastline as its most important visitor attraction and notes that its beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag. A visit to the beach can be combined with walks along the coast; paths and access points are spread across the resort and neighboring Sianożęty. When planning a holiday, the distance between your accommodation and beach access is therefore a useful factor to consider.

Outside the bathing season, the coastal area remains a destination for walks and cycling. The landscape combines open stretches of beach with green spaces and routes inland. If you want to add some exercise to a peaceful day by the sea, you can combine a short walk along the beach with a longer route through the municipality. In Sianożęty, the pier is a local destination for a stroll, giving this coastal resort its own stop alongside the beach at Ustronie Morskie.

A 23-kilometer, green-marked cycle route runs through the municipality. This distance refers to the municipality as a whole, not just the town center. The route offers a longer ride connecting the coast and hinterland by bicycle. The municipality also highlights the international coastal cycle route. Depending on the section you choose, you can plan a cycling trip as a full-day activity or combine it with time at the beach.

An official municipal notice reports that the Bolesław oak fell during a storm on the night of May 31 to June 1, 2016.

Further sections of the coastal cycle route and long-distance hiking trail run through neighboring Sianożęty. From there, the red-marked E-9 leads via Ustronie Morskie and Wieniotowo toward the Gąski lighthouse; another section runs to Kołobrzeg (Kolberg). Sianożęty connects the beach with coastal trails.

For families and active visitors, the municipality lists an amusement park, a climbing park, and a skatepark. The Helios indoor swimming pool offers a weather-independent option for exercise and swimming. The sports center also offers tennis and bowling. Alongside the beach and walking trails, there are activities to suit different ages, weather conditions, and personal interests.

Those interested in regional architecture and cultural history can visit the historic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and the park at the former manor house in Rusowo. Rusowo is part of the municipality but lies outside the seaside resort. A visit can therefore be planned as a separate excursion by bicycle or car. It offers a rural and historical perspective on the surrounding area to complement a day on the coast.

Ustronie Morskie also has a cultural identity: the municipality describes it as the summer capital of satire, caricature, and good humor. This includes the international art workshops “Morka,” which, according to the municipality, bring cartoonists together every year.

Kołobrzeg (Kolberg) lies west of Ustronie Morskie and offers a nearby urban destination on the coast.

Koszalin (Köslin) adds a second city in the region to the list of options. Both cities make good day trips in their own right. Since they lie outside the resort, they complement a coastal holiday rather than being activities right by the beach.

It is also worth exploring the neighboring places within the coastal municipality. A good starting point for a stay in the main town is the selection of

accommodation in Ustronie Morskie. If you would rather focus on routes near the beach and include a neighboring village, accommodation in Sianożęty offers another local option.

Frequently asked questions about Ustronie Morskie

What does Ustronie Morskie offer besides the beach?

Options include cycling and walking routes, a skatepark, a climbing park and amusement park, as well as the Helios sports center with its indoor swimming pool. In Rusowo, a historic church and a park add to the municipality’s leisure activities.

What destinations are nearby?

Kołobrzeg and Koszalin are two larger cities in the area. Within the municipality, Sianożęty and Rusowo also make worthwhile destinations in their own right, offering coastal walks, nature, and culture.

Is Ustronie Morskie suitable for an active holiday?

Yes. A cycle route through the municipality and sections of the international coastal cycling and long-distance hiking trails complement the paths along the beach. The indoor swimming pool, tennis, bowling, and skatepark offer other ways to stay active; the surrounding area also has independent destinations such as the church in Rusowo.