Kołobrzeg Fortress

From 1653 to 1872 Kołobrzeg was a fortress town; it served as a stronghold again in 1944–1945, at the end of the Second World War. The fortress has not survived in its entirety, but its elements scattered across the town and port now form a coherent sightseeing route. Its most famous relic is Fort Ujście — the Kołobrzeg lighthouse, built in 1945, stands on it.

The Trail of Three Forts

In 2021 the pedestrian and cycling Trail of Three Forts was created, linking Solna Redoubt in the Fishing Port, Morast Redoubt in the Yacht Port and Fort Ujście in the Passenger Port; the route also includes the Maritime Open-air Museum by Solna Redoubt. In summer you can view the fortifications from the water — the Water Tram ferries passengers from the Bulwar Marynarzy promenade around the port.

The Municipal Fortifications Trail

A second route is marked by military monuments in the town: the fragmentarily preserved ravelin and the Lębork Lunette and the Pomorze Bastion in Dąbrowski Park, Wilczy Fort from 1807 (now an amphitheatre), Kamienny Szczeniec built in 1832–1836 with the relic of a casemate and ramparts, Bagienna Redoubt from the 18th century, the Radzikowo Gate of 1708 (today a residential house) and the Knights' Academy from the mid-17th century. The fortress's history is brought to life by the Historical Reenactment Group founded in 2015, which cooperates with the Museum of Polish Arms and portrays soldiers of the 28th Mechanized Regiment stationed in Kołobrzeg in 1958–1990.