Kolberg - Kolberg

Kołobrzeg, wejście do portu - panoramio.jpg
Kołobrzeg
VoivodeshipWest Pomerania
Residents
46.716 (2015)
height
1 m
Tourist info webwww.kolobrzeg.pl
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Kolberg
City panorama from the lighthouse
Beach east of the Parsęta
Beach boulevard
Central Station
cycle path
Harbor bridge
Harbor entrance

Kolberg(Polish: Kołobrzeg) is a seaside resort in Poland in the voivodeship West Pomerania. Kolberg lies in the middle of the West Pomeranian section of the Baltic Sea coast at the point where the Treptow coast in the west on the Slowin Coast meets in the east. Today the former fishing town is at the mouth of the Persante a popular bathing and seaside resort with long beaches. The city has several parks. The closest major city is Koszalin.

background

Kolberg is one of the oldest settlements on the Baltic Sea, which, thanks to the salt trade, had already developed into an important trading center in the early Middle Ages. The fact that, when the ecclesiastical province of Poland was reorganized in the year 1000, Kolberg was elevated to a bishopric of the Archdiocese of Gniezno along with Krakow, Wroclaw and Poznan, testifies to the importance of the place. The Kolberg diocese includes all of Pomerania. The bishopric was lost again and was later moved to Kamień Pomorski at the Szczecin Lagoon relocated, but Kolberg remained an important trading center on the Pomeranian coast. The place received city rights in 1255 and joined the Hanseatic League. The spa business dates back to 1830. Kolberg was declared a fortress in 1945 by the German herres management, which meant that the place was destroyed to 95% in March 1945 in fighting between the Wehrmacht and the Red Army. In the same year, reconstruction began with the construction of the lighthouse to commemorate the fallen soldiers. The reconstruction of the old town continued until the 1990s. In 1967 the place received the status of a sea spa.

Sea spa

Kolberg is one of the largest health resorts on the whole of the Baltic Sea. In addition to the health resort hospital, there are 24 sanatoriums in which a wide range of treatments is offered. The diseases treated include in particular orthopedics, trauma, rheumatology, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, endocrinology, diabetes, overweight / obesity and diseases of the nervous system, cardiovascular system, lungs and skin.

getting there

By plane

  • The nearest airport is the Szczecin-Goleniów AirportWebsite of this institutionSzczecin-Goleniów Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSzczecin-Goleniów Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directorySzczecin-Goleniów Airport (Q1432917) in the Wikidata database(IATA: SZZ). LOT flies from Szczecin only to Warsaw, where there are other connections.
  • There is also a direct connection to the Gdansk Lech Walesa AirportWebsite of this institutionGdansk Lech Walesa Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaGdansk Lech Walesa Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryGdansk Lech Walesa Airport (Q779984) in the Wikidata database(IATA: GDN), almost 4 hours driving time. There are more direct connections from the German-speaking area.
  • The travel times by public transport to the airports are longer Heringsdorf AirportWebsite of this institutionHeringsdorf Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHeringsdorf Airport in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHeringsdorf Airport (Q531664) in the Wikidata database(IATA: HDF) and Poznan Lawica AirportWebsite of this institutionPoznan-Ławica Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPoznan Ławica Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryPoznan Ławica Airport (Q1361639) in the Wikidata database(IATA: POZ); the former is much closer.
  • In Bagicz the small one is immediately east of Kolberg Kołobrzeg-Bagicz AirportKołobrzeg-Bagicz Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKołobrzeg-Bagicz Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryKołobrzeg-Bagicz Airport (Q11764576) in the Wikidata database(ICAO: EPKG).

By train

  • You can travel by train from Germany via Swinoujscie or over Szczecin respectively. The travel time from Berlin is about 5 1/2 hours. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.
  • There are direct connections to most major Polish cities. The driving time after Warsaw is more than 8 hours. The route can be over Poses or over Danzig be guided. To Szczecin the journey time is 2 1/2 hours. There are also connections in regional traffic Koszalin. The journey time is 50 minutes.
  • The fastest way to get there Vienna leads over Breclav, Bohumin (CR), Wroclaw, Poses.
  • Further connections lead via the regional rail hub Bialogard. This is a 40-minute drive away.

By bus

Numerous bus companies offer bus trips to Szczecin from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Szczecin to Międzywodzie. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there are numerous offers from private providers.

In the street

The road network around Kolberg is well equipped, the place is on the coastal road 109 Voivodeship Street, the 163 Voivodeship Street and the State road 11. Since approx. 2019 Kolberg can be reached from Szczecin in a short time via the expressway S6 (Doroga ekspresowa S6). The journey from Germany is via Berlin, Szczecin or the islands Usedom/Wollin possible.

  • The journey from Germany is via Berlin and Szczecin possible.
  • Also worth mentioning is the coastal route across the islands Usedom and Wollin, with ferry connection in Swinoujscie.

By boat

The place itself has a port and a pier. If you come with your own or a chartered (sailing) boat, you can moor here.

  • Kolberg lies on the Baltic coast and is approached by numerous excursion boats.
  • There is a ship connection to Nexø on Bornholm with the shipping company KZP: Kolobrzeska Zegluga Pasazerska, (ul. Morska 2, 78-100 Kolobrzeg. Tel.: 48 94 352 43 01, Fax: 48 94 352 89 20). The crossings are largely designed as excursions, but it is also possible to book a crossing as a foot passenger, cyclist or motorbike rider. Bicycle 50 PLN, motorcycle 180 PLN (one way).Open: almost daily departures in July and August, occasional trips from the end of April to mid-October, travel time approx. 4.5 hours. Departure 7 a.m., return possible on the same day (5.30 p.m.).Price: one way adult 190 PLN, er. 170 PLN. Round-trip ticket significantly cheaper.
  • It is possible to travel to the lake by sports boats.
  • Another ferry port is in Swinoujscie.

On foot

The hiking path European long-distance hiking trail E9 leads along the coast to Kolberg and further east and west along the coast.

Other long-distance hiking trails are the red marked salt route from Czaplinek and the green marked route of Jan Frankowski.

bicycle

The Baltic Sea Cycle Route leads along the coast to Kolberg. The Bike the Baltic long-distance cycle route also begins here.

mobility

On foot

The center can be explored quite easily on foot.

bicycle

Many destinations are also easily accessible by bike.

By bus

In Kolberg you can get around with a bus. The fares are PLN 2 (approx. EUR 0.45) per trip.

In the street

Parking port area

The parking situation in the port area is difficult. There are free parking spaces in some side streets. Short cars can be very beneficial here. Parking along the main street costs PLN 2 (approx. EUR 0.45) on weekends and is free on public holidays. The third option is the "parking lot at the harbor". Parking here costs PLN 10 per hour (approx. EUR 2.25). Open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Not all quarters have their own parking spaces.

Tourist Attractions

Map of Kolberg

The main attractions of the place are the sandy beach and the spa facilities.

Old town

  • 1  town hall. The town hall stands on the site of the brick Gothic town hall from the 14th century. The neo-Gothic building was built by Karl Friedrich Schinkel around 1830. There is currently a contemporary art gallery here.
  • 2  Brunswick Castle, Armii Krajowej 13. The city palace was built around 1808. Today it houses a museum.
  • 3  Schliffenhaus, ul.Gierczak 5. The brick-Gothic town house dates from the 14th century and was destroyed in 1945. The building was then rebuilt true to the original as the only town house in Kolberg until 1963. Today it houses a museum.
  • 4  Powder tower, ul.Stanisława Dubois 20. The brick-Gothic tower from the 14th century was once part of the Kolberg city wall. When this was demolished in the 19th century, only the powder and debt towers remained. Damaged in the Second World War, the tower was quickly reconstructed.
  • 5  Debt tower. The brick-Gothic tower from the 14th century was once part of the Kolberg city wall. When this was demolished in the 19th century, only the debt and powder towers remained. Today only the ground floor has been preserved as a ruin.

  • Old town from the spa gardens

  • Row of houses on Rathausplatz

  • town hall

  • Brunswick Castle

  • Schliffenhaus

  • Powder tower

  • Debt tower

Churches

  • 6  Marienbasilika, Mariacka 5. Tel.: 48 94 352 61 50. Brick Gothic church from the 13th century. Completely destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt by 1974, consecrated as a basilica since 1986.
  • 7  Marienkirche. Neo-Gothic church, temporarily administered by the Franciscans. Parish church since 1994.

  • Marienbasilika

  • Marienkirche

fortress

  • Of the baroque and classicist fortifications from the 17th to 19th centuries, only a few entrenchments have survived. Today the lighthouse stands on the remains of the estuary fortress.

  • Salt redoute

  • Mud Redoute

  • Steinschanze

  • Batardeau

  • Moat

Beach / harbor

  • 9  Beach promenade with pier. The beach promenade begins at the lighthouse and stretches along the beach to the east. The pier is not far from the lighthouse.
  • 10  port. From here excursion boats set off for the Baltic Sea and ferries leave for Scandinavia.
  • 11  Brine spring on the salt island. Publicly accessible brine spring.

  • lighthouse

  • Pier

  • port

  • Brine source

Other museums

  • Polish Arms Museum

  • Museum ship

Parks

  • Pioneer Park. Kurpark in the old town.
  • Żeromski Park. Spa park near the sanatoriums on the beach.
  • Fredropark. Park on the coast along the beach boulevard west of the Parsęta.
  • Eastern Ecopark. Park on the coast east of the Parsęta.
  • Spa gardens. Kurpark in the old town.

  • Pioneer Park

  • Żeromski Park from the Perła Bałtyku Sanatorium

  • Fredro Park

  • Eco park

  • Spa gardens

  • Bindaż

Water features

In the park there are several water features for the spa guests.

  • Spa gardens

  • Spa gardens

  • Pioneer Park

  • Bindaż

  • Town Hall Square

Spa facilities

There are 36 sanatoriums in Kolberg, 24 of which are state-approved. Mewa alone is represented with six sanatoriums.

  • Arka
  • Bałtyk
  • Dozamel
  • Gryf
  • Górnik
  • Hutnik
  • Ikar
  • Interferie Chalkozyn
  • Jantar
  • Kielczanka
  • Koral Live
  • cormorant
  • Lech
  • Mega
  • Mesko
  • Mewa I - pawilon A
  • Mewa I - pawilon B
  • Mewa II
  • Mewa III
  • Mewa IV
  • Mewa V
  • MSW
  • Muszelka
  • Niwa
  • Perełka
  • Perła Bałtyku
  • Phoenix
  • Posejdon
  • Poznanianka
  • Rawar
  • San
  • Słoneczko
  • UAM
  • Verano
  • Willa Fortuna
  • Wistom

  • Jantar

  • Mewa I - pawilon A

  • Mewa I - pawilon B

  • Mewa III

  • Mewa IV

  • Mewa V

  • UAM

activities

The main activity of the place is sunbathing and swimming as well as water sports.

  • Cures and wellness in the spa facilities.
  • View of the city, the beach and the Baltic Sea from the lighthouse.
  • Cycling - there are cycle paths in the promenade areas and the parks.
  • Boat tours on the Baltic Sea - there are several excursion boats in the port. They are based on pirate ships, Viking ships and a torpedo boat.
  • Kayaking - there is a rental shop next to the old smithy (Stara Kuznia) at ul. Szpitalna

shop

The shops in town are mainly tailored to meet daily needs and souvenirs. You can also go shopping Szczecin or Koszalin drive, as the choice is greater there.

kitchen

Due to the proximity to the open sea, but also to inland waters, marine and freshwater fish are the main components of the regional cuisine.

In the promenade areas there are numerous stalls selling fast food, fish rolls, waffles, ice cream and more.

nightlife

The places to go out are available, but not comparable to those of a big city. Night owls will go to Stettin or Koszalin.

Discos

  • SIXTO
  • Latarnia (The Lighthouse)
  • Night Club Atlantis
  • 1  Night club underground, ul.Dworcowa 10.

accommodation

There are various types of overnight accommodation in the village, from camping sites, simple hotels, guest rooms, guest houses to luxury hotels and spas.

medium

  • Hanseatic Hotel. WLAN, sauna until 9 p.m. limited number of parking spaces: advance reservation required; Bike rental 35 zloty / day, max. 4 touring bikes; own bicycles can be parked outside in the storage area; Email replying can take a few days.

Learn

Among other things, you can get a sailing license in the region.

Work

For German-speaking tourists who are looking for a holiday job in the region, there are opportunities in tourism and gastronomy. However, the payment should not correspond to German conditions.

security

The Baltic coast usually falls flat under water and there are hardly any tides or unpredictable currents. Bathing is therefore generally safe for families with children and swimming accidents are rare. When swimming accidents do occur, excessive alcohol or drug consumption is usually involved. However, if you follow the general bathing rules and do not go into the water when the waves are high, you have little to fear.

health

If you are legally insured in Germany or Austria, you can get medical treatment in Poland without any problems and the costs will then be reimbursed / covered by your own health insurance. Basically you need the European health card EHIC for this. If you travel to Poland for (dental) treatment, the assumption of costs should be clarified with the German / Austrian health insurance company in advance. The same applies to a spa stay in Kolberg, the costs of which are covered by some German health insurance companies under the same conditions as in Germany. You should contact your own health insurance company in advance to clarify the details.

The supply of pharmacies is quite good and many medicines are cheaper in Poland than in Germany. Prescription drugs can only be obtained upon presentation of a doctor's prescription. It is best to clarify in advance whether the desired drugs require a prescription in Poland and to get a prescription from a Polish doctor in advance.

Doctors and pharmacists in Poland usually speak English very well, and some also speak German. You can find out which doctors or pharmacists speak German at the local chamber of doctors or pharmacists.

There is a regional spa hospital and numerous spa facilities in the village.

climate

In the region there is a transitional climate between maritime and continental climates. The amount of precipitation is lower and the temperature fluctuations higher (warmer summers, colder winters) than on comparable coasts in Western Europe.

Practical advice

There are many exchange offices in Kolberg. You should use the in Szczecin, as the exchange rate is usually better than in Kolberg. Cash can also be obtained from ATMs.

trips

  • Oldest oak in Poland. To the south of Bagicz, about 4 kilometers from Kolobrzeg, there is an 815-year-old oak (2017). It was established in 2000 as the oldest oak in Poland and was named Boleslaw in memory of King Boleslaw the Brave.
  • "Zajazd Kasztelanski" restaurant, in Budzistowo. With seats carved in the shape of rams.

literature

See article on Polish Baltic coast.

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