Kołobrzeg Port

The seaport in Kołobrzeg lies at the mouth of the Parsęta into the Baltic. It serves at the same time as a commercial and fishing port, a yacht marina and a passenger quay, so the cargo quays, shipyards, fishing cutters and excursion ships operate here side by side.

How it is divided

The port areas lie on both banks of the river. On the eastern side are the commercial quay and the passenger quay, on Salt Island (wyspa Solna) the marina, and on the western bank the fishing quay and the naval port, also known as the Kołobrzeg Naval Port. The entrance to the port is guarded by two breakwaters: the eastern one is 308 m long, the western one 205 m, and the entrance itself is 24 m wide at its narrowest point. Inside there are five harbour basins, the largest of which is the Fishing Basin.

What goes on here

The port has two shipyards and a Local Centre for the First Sale of Fish, and the fishing fleet has its quay here. There is also a coastal rescue station of the SAR Service and a sea border crossing. The passenger quay serves harbour ships, that is, cruises around the roadstead of the port; timetables and offers are provided by the shipowners.

History

The port function is the oldest town-forming function of Kołobrzeg. In the 1930s the port also served as a mooring place for yachts, and regattas and sailing competitions were held in the town regularly. In March 1945 Ujście Fort in the port was the last point of resistance of German troops during the defence of the Kołobrzeg Fortress, and until the last days of the defence soldiers and civilians were evacuated through the port. The seaport was formally established in 1964.

Practical information

• Location: the mouth of the Parsęta in Kołobrzeg, on both sides of the harbour channel.
• Near the port stands the Kołobrzeg Lighthouse.
• In the area there is also the Kołobrzeg Pier.
• Check cruises and departure times with the carriers, and the rules of entry to the port areas with the port manager.