Kołobrzeg or Świnoujście for the 2022 holidays?

Przed wakacjami stajemy przed licznymi dylematami. Urlop w kraju, czy za granicą? Góry, czy morze? Jeśli wybieramy tę drugą opcję, niejednokrotnie zastanawiamy się: Kolobrzeg or Świnoujstitch? Where is it really worth spending your holidays? We will briefly discuss both of these destinations, which will probably make your choice easier. Be warned - it won't be easy, as each of these cities has its own charm and flats by the sea are besieged in the holiday season. What is worth knowing about Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg?

 

Swinoujscie - basic information

 

Świnoujście is the north-westernmost town in Poland. It lies in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Like Kołobrzeg, it has the status of a health resort. The city's population exceeds 40.6 thousand. On average, it is visited by up to 2.5 million tourists every year. Świnoujście is undoubtedly known for its beautiful, wide and quite clean beaches. They stretch for about 10 kilometres, of which less than 4 kilometres on the island of Usedom and more than 6 kilometres on the island of Wolin. Every year, due to the receding sea, the beaches widen. Another interesting fact is that in summer, the Baltic waters in the Świnoujście area are the warmest on the entire Polish coast. There are opportunities for water and sunbathing, water sports and boat trips. A great advantage of this location is the possibility to cross the Polish-German border in Świnoujście - it is within walking distance of the town beach.

 

What to do in Swinoujscie?

 

When in Swinoujscie, it is worth taking a stroll along the promenade. There are not as many tourists here as in other towns. On the uncrowded promenade, however, you will find plenty of restaurants and services. In addition, Swinoujscie is home to Poland's tallest latarnia morska, mierząca 68 metrów. W okresie wakacyjnym (lipiec, sierpień) latarnię można zwiedzać w godzinach od 10:00 do 20:00. Bilet normalny kosztuje 9 zł, natomiast ulgowy – 5 zł.

 

Na spacer można wybrać się także do Parku Zdrojowego, położonego na wschodnim krańcu wyspy Uznam. Jego historia sięga XIX wieku. Park zaprojektował pruski ogrodnik i architekt krajobrazu, Peter Joseph Lenne, który był projektantem królewskich ogrodów w Poczdamie i Berlinie Obszar parku zajmuje 58 hektarów. W jego obrębie występuje 58 gatunków drzew, 23 gatunki krzewów i 4 gatunki pnączy. Park jest czysty i zadbany, idealnie nadaje się szczególnie na wycieczki piesze i przejażdżki rowerowe. W trakcie pobytu w Świnoujściu dobrze jest wybrać się do Muzeum Rybołówstwa Polskiego, mieszczącego się w dawnym ratuszu miejskim. Jego ekspozycja dzieli się na trzy części: przyrodniczą, morską i historyczną. Nie lada gratką, zarówno dla dzieci, jak i dla dorosłych, będzie wizyta w podziemnym mieście na Wyspie Wolin.

 

Kolobrzeg or Świnoujstitch - Basic information about Kolobrzeg

 

Kołobrzeg, which lies at the mouth of the Parsęta River on the Baltic Sea, is Poland's most popular resort. More than 45,900 people live here on a daily basis. In the 2020 summer season, 3,137.2 thousand overnight stays were made in Kołobrzeg and the surrounding area. The Kolobrzeg district recorded one of the higher bed occupancy rates in Poland; Kolobrzeg accommodations were occupied at 43.8%. Kołobrzeg is a spa town, with some of the safest and cleanest beaches in Poland. Every year the local bathing beaches are awarded the Blue Flag. The most popular place for sunbathing is the central beach in Kołobrzeg - wide, long, with beautiful golden sand. Due to the enormous popularity of this resort, accommodation Kolobrzeg it is good to book before the season.

 

Kolobrzeg or Świnoujstitch - Where are more attractions?

 

During your stay in Kołobrzeg, you can take a walk along the local promenade, which is 500 metres long. Along the promenade there are many restaurants and shops. Also noteworthy is Kołobrzeg's lighthouse, which is 26 metres high. The lighthouse is usually open for tourists from 10:00 to 17:00, but during the holidays, until sunset. The price of a regular ticket is 10 PLN, and a discounted ticket costs 8 PLN.

 

Another frequently visited place for walks is the local Stefan Żeromski Park, in the Spa Quarter. It is mainly home to native deciduous tree species with a small admixture of exotic species. Within the park, there is the famous Monument to the Assumption of Poland by the Sea. Atrakcją Kołobrzegu są ponadto muzea, chociażby Muzeum Oręża Polskiego, przedstawiające dzieje militariów, od średniowiecza, po czasy współczesne. Obiekt czynny jest codziennie w godzinach od 09:00 do 16:00, a bilety wstępu kosztują odpowiednio: normalny 25 zł i ulgowy 20 zł. W Kołobrzegu nie brakuje także atrakcji dla najmłodszych. Dzieci można zabrać do Ukrytej Krainy, Muzeum 6D Maszoperia lub do parku linowego.

 

What to choose: Kolobrzeg or Świnoujstitch?

 

In both Kolobrzeg and Swinoujscie, you will find clean, wide beaches and plenty of attractions to visit. In addition, compared to Świnoujście, Kołobrzeg has better communication. Statistics on Kolobrzeg accommodations undoubtedly speak for themselves - Kolobrzeg really is worth coming to on holiday. Of course, you have to make your own choice, but from our side we recommend flats by the sea in picturesque Kolobrzeg for a holiday with family or friends. We hope we have made your decision easier: Kolobrzeg or Świnoujstitch. Welcome to On Holiday Apartments for a comfortable accommodation Kolobrzeg.