Museums
Beyond the dunes by Lake Łebsko, in the forest of the Słowiński National Park, stands a concrete relic of pre-war technology: the rocket launch site in Rąbka near Łeba. On this ground the Germans ran a secret experimental proving ground where prototypes of various types of rockets were tested, and after the war the site was taken over by the Soviet army — entry required permits and was nearly impossible.
The most fascinating chapter was written here by Polish technology. It was in Rąbka that the Meteor meteorological rocket was tested — an entirely Polish design reaching an altitude of at least 92 km. According to American terminology, this meant crossing the boundary of space. The project was closed abruptly, and for decades the area remained inaccessible to civilians.
Today a museum operates on the proving ground, where a guide tells the story of the site. A standard ticket costs PLN 16. You can reach the place on foot via the red trail, by boat from the marina in Rąbka, or by electric meleks shuttle. Next to the museum stands a free viewing tower with a panorama of Lake Łebsko, and in summer the crowds heading for the famous moving dune of Łącka pass this way as well — so it is worth reserving a little more time for both attractions.
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