Ustronie Morskie Promenade and Beach

The Ustronie Morskie promenade and beach (say oo-STRO-nyeh MOR-skyeh) are the heart of a laid-back Baltic resort about 10–12 km (6–7 miles) east of Kołobrzeg, on Poland's northwest coast. A wide sandy beach lined with wooden groynes, a seafront walkway with cafés, and the quieter neighboring village of Sianożęty make this an easy, relaxed alternative to the busier beaches of Kołobrzeg – in summer for swimming, the rest of the year for long walks by the sea.

Where it is and how to get there

Ustronie Morskie sits in West Pomerania, between Kołobrzeg and Koszalin. The nearest airport is Szczecin-Goleniów, and the S6 expressway links the area with Szczecin to the west and Koszalin toward Gdańsk to the east. Options:

• By car: S6 expressway to junction 19 "Ustronie Morskie", then regional road 165.
• By train: Ustronie Morskie station lies on the Koszalin–Goleniów line; the beach is a walk of a quarter of an hour or so.
• By bike: the coastal Velo Baltica route (part of EuroVelo 10) links the village with Kołobrzeg.

A seaside resort with a German past

Until 1945 the village was called Henkenhagen and belonged to Germany. It was a farming and fishing village until the Koszalin–Kołobrzeg railroad opened in 1899, bringing visitors from Szczecin (Stettin) and Berlin. Guest numbers rose from 360 in 1899 to around 3,000 just before World War I, and in the 1920s Henkenhagen was one of the better-known German seaside resorts. After World War II the area became part of Poland, the German population was expelled, and the village was renamed – first Ustronie Nadmorskie, then Ustronie Morskie. Today about 2,400 people live here year-round.

What to see along the promenade

The walkway is simply called ulica Promenada (Promenade Street) and runs parallel to the shore, with numbered beach entrances. Highlights:

• The beach – the official summer swimming area covers 2,100 m in Ustronie and 1,400 m in Sianożęty. Ustronie's beach was awarded the Blue Flag several times (2006, 2007 and 2010–2013).
• A wooden pier-style walkway reaching into the sea – a classic sunset spot.
• The fishing landing, where local boats with the registration letters USM are pulled up on the sand.
• Holy Cross Church, a neo-Gothic brick church from the second half of the 19th century, a few minutes inland.

Parts of the coast here are a low, actively eroding cliff – stay on the marked paths and beach entrances.

Is it worth visiting? Practical tips

If you want a sandy Baltic beach without the crowds of a big town, yes. The beach and promenade are free and open year-round (as of October 2026). Plan about an hour for a walk, or half a day with time on the sand.

• Lifeguards work only in the summer season, usually from late June to the end of August.
• Dogs: during the summer season there are designated dog zones – in Sianożęty west of beach entrance 1, in Ustronie east of entrance 17.
• Off-season: from October to May most food stands, rentals and amusement rides are closed. In winter, storms often wash out beach access points; keep away from the cliff edge and stay off the protected dunes.
• Money: Poland uses the złoty (PLN); cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants, though small seasonal stands may prefer cash.
• Rainy day: the local Helios indoor pool is the municipality's suggested backup.

Nearby

Within a short drive or bike ride you'll find the ancient Bolesław and Warcisław oaks near Bagicz, a 14th-century village church in Rusowo, and the tall red-brick Gąski Lighthouse to the east.