Kolobrzeg (Kolberg) 54°11' N - 15°33' E

Kołobrzeg, one of the oldest towns in Poland, is a fishing, commercial and yacht port situated at the mouth of Parsęta River, in the central part of the Polish Baltic Coast. The population is about 47300. Kołobrzeg is the 5th largest sea port in Poland (after Gdynia, Gdańsk, Szczecin and Świnoujście) and is well known as a summer seaside and rest resort.

Kołobrzeg was first mentioned in the year 1000 but the ancient Slavonic stronghold existed at least as early as the 8th century. In the neighbourhood of Kołobrzeg numerous salt springs were found as early as the 10th century mostly in the region of what used to be Salt Mountain. The brine has been exploited since ancient times and was a source of economic advantage to the inhabitants of the settlement. The Fishing harbour located at the south of the river in a boggy and wet valley cut across by numerous canals and sea branches encouraged the trade development and helped the settlement to get rich. Its inhabitants all the time were busy with herring fishery, using the local salt resources for fish preservation. The abundance of the fish caught made it possible to fully supply the local population with fresh fish and sell salted herring to other regions of the country. The chief occupations of the Slavonic inhabitants were: seafaring, fishing and salting of fish, the production of nets and barrels, working of amber and the processing of flax and wool.
In the 13th century Kołobrzeg and the neighbouring territories passed to the bishops of Kamień, vassals of the duke of Western Pomerania. The town was, at the time, an important commercial centre. The new German Kołobrzeg arose closer to the sea on the site of an old fishing settlement and took over the traditions of the Slavonic Kołobrzeg. In 1255 Kołobrzeg was granted civic rights under Lubeck law, and in 1361 it became a member of the Hanseatic League. In 1630 the Swedes plundered the town and 18 years later it was occupied by the Brandenburgers. During the Napoleonic wars Kołobrzeg successfully resisted French attacks.
The salt spa flourished from the 19th century and became a base for the modern development of the town. During the last war Kołobrzeg was 90% destroyed and the port completely devastated. After heavy fighting on March 18th 1945 the town was liberated. Since the war the port of Kołobrzeg has been reconstructed mainly in view of the needs of sea fishery.

Sport Basin, the yacht basin to south of the root of the western mole, has a least depth of 3.5m. 

Repair Basin with depths of 2.8m to 4m, provides repair facilities for small vessels which includes a crane with a lifting capacity of 25t on the western quay. North of the basin there is a small slip capable of taking a vessel 40m in length with a draught of 2.1m. 

Fishing Basin entered north of the bend in the river has a depth of 2.7m in the entrance and about 4m within the basin which is used by fishing vessels. There are four quays in the basin: Northern Quay (82m long), Eastern Quay (115m long), Southern Quay (95m long) and Western Quay (228m long). The basin has good infrastructure and fishing facilities including fish cold storage, ice plant and processing buildings. The wharves are illuminated by street lamps. 

Timber Basin south-east of Fishing Basin, for fishing cutters and other vessels, has depths of 3.5m to 4m alongside concrete wharfage. In the basin is a wooden pier 125m long.

The magnificent early Gothic cathedral, the Mariendom from the beginning of the 14th century, bears witness of the wealth of Kołobrzeg, was erected over the town's architectural layout, is the most imposing monument. Construction began in the turn of the 13th century and terminated in the 15th century.
The remains of the 18th century fortresses, situated in different parts of the town, are also worthy of recommendation.

• Witamy w Kolobrzegu (in Polish)
  

• More about the port and the city
  

• Go Poland Web - Kolobrzeg
  

• Poland country guide - NW Pomerania
  

• About the harbour

Distance of Dziwnow 32 nm

Moorings:

In the yachting port. Here one lies well.

Characteristics:

With rough sea and strong wind from W and N one should not approach the port.

Please consider the restricted areas noted in the sea charts. One receives information about blockage or about free passableness from the harbour master. 

Federal Office for sea navigation and hydrographie
Dierkower dam 45
18146 Rostock
Tel.: 0381 - 456 35
Fax: 0381 - 456 39 48

 

Facilities:

Water in the yachting port. Diesel at a gas station on the W side of the Perseta (Persante), in the yachting port containers are present, these are however in poor condition. There are toilets in a container for ladies and gentlemen and a further container with three showers.

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