City of Kolobrzeg

Medals available for purchase on the promenade in front of the Muszelka Sanatorium!

Kołobrzeg is Poland’s largest and most beautiful seaside resort, boasting unparalleled charm and a rich history. Its primary function as a tourist and spa destination is thanks to its exceptional location at the mouth of the Parsęta River, surrounded by forests, peat deposits, and a unique wetland ecosystem that provides sanctuary for many rare species of flora and fauna.

The town also invites visitors with its numerous historical landmarks, including the Gothic St. Mary’s Basilica and the iconic Lighthouse.

St. Mary’s Co-Cathedral Basilica – With its distinctive triple-towered silhouette, this landmark has been visible from land, sea, and air for centuries. It has become an inseparable part of the city’s skyline and the hearts of Kołobrzeg’s residents. The basilica has stood as a living witness to history for over 700 years. Its architecture exemplifies Pomeranian Gothic style – simple and largely devoid of decorative elements. From the 14th century, it served as a collegiate church, then became a Protestant temple in the 16th century. Repeatedly damaged by war between the 17th and 20th centuries, it was restored in the late 19th century when cannonballs from various battles (the Thirty Years’ War, Seven Years’ War, and Napoleonic sieges) were embedded in its walls as warnings against future conflicts. Sharp-eyed visitors can still spot them today.

The Kołobrzeg Lighthouse first illuminated in 1666, though initially only when expecting ships. Permanent lighting was established 200 years later using a mast mounted at the pilot station. Today’s 26-meter tower (36.5m above sea level) has a range of 16 nautical miles, featuring a rotating optical apparatus with ten light panels (each containing two 200W bulbs). Built on the right bank of the Parsęta at the port entrance breakwater, it’s easily accessible from the city center. The current structure (late 1940s) stands on the main platform of the former fort, replacing the 1909 tower destroyed by German troops in 1945. Major 1981 renovations replaced the 50cm lens with halogen reflectors and wooden stairs with metal ones.