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    Kolberg (Kołobrzeg)

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    Kolberg (Kołobrzeg)

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    Kolberg (Kołobrzeg), situated at the mouth of the Persante (Parsęta) into the Baltic Sea, is a brine and spa resort with over 43,000 inhabitants and a long tradition: first guests arrived around 1800, and by 1904, the town already welcomed…

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    Kolberg (Kołobrzeg), situated at the mouth of the Persante (Parsęta) into the Baltic Sea, is a brine and spa resort with over 43,000 inhabitants and a long tradition: first guests arrived around 1800, and by 1904, the town already welcomed over 13,000 spa visitors. Weak brine springs once laid the foundation for the settlement and the town's wealth; it belonged to the Hanseatic League from before 1361 to 1610. In the year 1000, it briefly hosted a bishopric with Bishop Reinbern. In the Old Town are the five-aisled 14th-century cathedral and the city hall designed by Schinkel. In March 1945, the city was about 90 percent destroyed. Towards the sea lie the Spa Quarter and the promenade; at the harbour stand the lighthouse and the 220-meter-long pier. Kolberg is ideal for beach holidays and spa stays. At the harbour, the fishing cooperative sells the fresh and smoked catch from its cutters directly to customers.

    Sights in Kolberg (Kołobrzeg)

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    Lighthouse
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    1Lighthouse

    The 26-meter lighthouse at the harbor was rebuilt in 1945 on an old fort's platform, after German pioneers blew up its predecessor. It is open to visitors. Between the lighthouse and pier, the 1963 Monument of Poland's Wedding to the Sea stands on the promenade.
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    Museum of Polish Weapons
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    2Museum of Polish Weapons

    The museum displays uniforms, weapons, and equipment from several centuries of Polish military history, from the uprisings of the Partitions period to the Second World War.
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    City Hall
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    3City Hall

    The Town Hall in the Old Town was built 1829-1831 by Ernst Friedrich Zwirner to a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
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    Restaurants in Kolberg (Kołobrzeg)

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    Under the Grapes

    Restaurant near the harbour quay with outdoor seating, specializing in Baltic Sea and ocean fish.
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    Pasta e Pesto

    Italian restaurant with pasta, seafood, and pizza.
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    Arté Restaurant & Café

    The à la carte restaurant of Hotel Diune, combining regional cuisine with modern influences.
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    Food and Drink in Kolberg

    Smoked harbor fish

    The fishing cooperative sells fresh and smoked fish directly to customers at the port.

    Pierogi

    These filled dumplings are considered a Polish national dish, filled with potato and quark, cabbage and mushrooms, or meat.

    Śledzik kołobrzeski

    Marinated fillets of fresh Baltic herring, sweet and sour with onion, pepper, and paprika. Kolberg has long been known for herring fishing and trade; the specialty has been on the Polish List of Traditional Products since 2015.

    History and Culture

    Salt, Hanseatic League, and Cathedral Salt extraction made Kolberg prosperous in the Middle Ages; the city was a member of the Hanseatic League until 1610. The Cathedral, a five-aisled hall church where the first mass was celebrated in 1321, bears witness to this. Inside hangs the wooden Schlieffen Crown from 1523, and the choir stalls date from around 1340. Since 1986, the Cathedral has been a Basilica minor, and today it serves as a Co-cathedral. Sieges and Marriage to the Sea In 1807, Gneisenau, Schill, and Nettelbeck defended the city against Napoleon's siege. From March 4 to 18, 1945, the city was fought over, after which it lay approximately 90 percent in ruins. Since 1963, a monument on the promenade has commemorated the symbolic marriage of Poland to the sea after its capture. The Museum of Polish Arms tells the military history of the country.

    Arrival and On the go

    Arrival Kołobrzeg is served by the Koszalin–Goleniów and Szczecinek–Kołobrzeg railway lines. The nearest international airport is Szczecin-Goleniów. Locally The Old Town, spa quarter, harbour, and beach are close together and easily reachable on foot or by bike. In summer, parking near the beach is scarce, so leave your car at your accommodation.

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    West Pomerania

    West Pomerania

    The West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Zachodniopomorskie) covers northwest Poland, situated between the Oder on the German border and the Pomeranian Lake District. Spanning nearly 22,900 square kilometers, it is home to around 1.63 million people, with its capital and largest city being Stettin (Szczecin), followed by Köslin (Koszalin) and Stargard. The Voivodeship was established in 1999 as part of Poland's administrative reform. To the north, the Baltic Sea coast, with its cliffs and seaside resorts like Swinemünde and Kolberg, defines the region, while the Szczecin Lagoon shapes its western part. Inland, the Pomeranian Lake District extends, and in the very south lies the Drawa National Park.
    Swinemünde (Świnoujście)

    Swinemünde (Świnoujście)

    Swinemünde (Świnoujście) is situated on the eastern part of Usedom Island, the western tip of Wollin, and the small island of Kaseburg (Karsibór). The Swine River separates Usedom and Wollin. Approximately 39,000 people live here. Swinemünde has been a seaside resort since its first bathing season in July 1824. On the Usedom side are the city center and the spa district with the Lenné spa park, the beach, and the promenade, which stretches about twelve kilometers across the border to Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf, and Bansin. On the Wollin side, you'll find the tallest lighthouse on the Baltic coast, Fort Gerhard, and the port facilities with the LNG terminal. Its location directly on the German border makes Swinemünde an easy day trip from Usedom, and several days are also worthwhile for a beach holiday.
    Usedom Royal Spas

    Usedom Royal Spas

    Bansin, Heringsdorf, and Ahlbeck have formed the municipality of Ostseebad Heringsdorf, known as the Kaiserbäder (Imperial Spas), since 2006. Villas, hotels, and guesthouses in distinctive spa architecture characterize these resorts. The oldest preserved building is the Weiße Schloss (White Castle), dating from 1825 and built to plans by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.A twelve-kilometer promenade connects the three resorts with Swinemünde, backed by an average 40-meter-wide sandy beach. Three piers extend into the sea: Heringsdorf boasts Germany's longest at 508 meters, while Ahlbeck features the oldest.
    Stettin (Szczecin)

    Stettin (Szczecin)

    Stettin (Szczecin) is situated on the Oder River, just before it flows into the Szczecin Lagoon, and with almost 390,000 inhabitants, it is Poland's seventh-largest city and the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Since 1278, the city has been part of the Hanseatic League, and its port remains one of the largest on the Baltic Sea. North of the center, the Oder widens into Lake Dąbie (Jezioro Dąbie). The Old Town, with the Ducal Castle and St. James' Cathedral, is located on the west bank, above which is the Hakenterrasse with views of the river. Opposite, between the arms of the Oder, are the islands of Lastadie (Łasztownia) and Silberwiese. Adjacent is the New Town, whose wide avenues, modeled on Parisian designs, converge on star-shaped squares like Plac Grunwaldzki. From Berlin, Stettin is easily accessible by train and is perfect for a long weekend. If you have more time, combine your visit with the coast around Swinemünde or Kolberg.
    Bornholm

    Bornholm

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