Umbrellas in Połczyn-Zdrój
The umbrellas in Połczyn-Zdrój are one of the town’s most distinctive symbols and a unique decoration of its main pedestrian promenade. Grunwaldzka Street, over which more than 500 colorful umbrellas have been hung, has become a true showcase for the spa town and one of the most frequently photographed spots in the region. According to available information, this was the first installation of its kind in Poland.
Every year, with the start of the summer season, a grand opening ceremony for “Magic Street” takes place, attracting numerous residents and tourists. The colorful arrangement of umbrellas creates a unique atmosphere, encouraging visitors to take walks, snap souvenir photos, and discover the charms of Połczyn-Zdrój. It is a place that delights with its colors, adds a unique character to the town, and leaves a lasting impression on visitors.

2 buki zwyczajne czerwonolistne

A place to rest

A rest area and a tourist shelter

Aleja 88 lip drobnolistnych

Amphitheatre
The amphitheatre in Złocieniec is a new facility, built a few years ago under the development plan for the area situated by the Wąsawa River, between Mickiewicza Street and 5 Marca Street. The entire area included in the development plan, including the amphitheatre, is officially called ‘Teren rekreacyjno-sportowy im. Włókniarzy’ [Textile workers recreation and sports area]. The locals usually call it ‘the area between the bridges’. The amphitheatre comprises a roofless stage made of setts and an auditorium with wooden benches. The auditorium was integrated into the natural hill which rises from the river towards Pusta Street. The stage was provided with electrical connections to enable the installation of lighting and sound equipment. During large events and concerts a temporary roof is installed above the stage to provide protection from rain. The amphitheatre of Złocieniec is a site of many cultural and entertainment events, such as: Dni Złocieńca [the Days of Złocieniec], Festyn rodzinny [Family Picnic], Ogólnopolskie Dni Tkaczy [the National Days of Weavers], band and solo singer concerts.  A big asset of the amphitheatre is its beautiful location, practically in the centre of the town. In the vicinity of the amphitheatre there are tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground for children.

Berlinka - niedokończona autostrada

Bicycle counter Toporzyk

Buk pospolity

Buk pospolity odm. powcinana

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej

City Hall
Being both a historic and current seat of the City Council, it is the second biggest and most spectacular monument, right after the basilica, in Kołobrzeg. It is undoubtedly an ornament of the Old Town, often photographed by tourists or seen on postcards. Although it resembles a Scottish defensive castle (and rightly so, because the architect had been looking for inspiration in Scotland before the creation of the project), it never had a military role. It is not as old as one would expect from a city with a millennial history. The red brick building was built between 1829 and 1832 in the neo-Gothic style, designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the architect famous not only in Germany. Kołobrzeg needed then a new town hall since the previous one burnt down in July 1807 while being shelled by Napoleon's army besieging the town. Only part of the cellars and the north-west corner next to contemporary district office remained from the damaged fourteenth-century structure. Differences between Gothic and neo-Gothic styles are visible with the naked eye, namely bricks, windows and stone columns are slightly different.
The building resembles the letter 'C,' open southwards, looking from a bird's eye view. At the front and then upstairs, there is a courtyard and the main door as well as two entrances to the town hall. A clock tower with the crest of the town and the emblem of Poland towers above the building. You can hear the sounds of the town's bugle call played from the town hall. It can be heard at 9.00 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. In 2014, a 'Patria Colbergiensis 'museum was opened in the basement of the hall, which exhibits private collections of Robert Maziarz, who is so in love with the town. He has been buying the exhibits for years at auctions around the world, in the way known only to him, until the collection became too huge to be kept in his house. Then, he decided to open a museum at his own cost, and share his passion with others. The museum is adjacent to the Adabar musical restaurant, which has been located for years in wonderfully vaulted cellars older than the building itself, as they are remnants of the old town hall.  In the town hall there are seats of the City Council Office, Registry Office, the Gallery of Modern Art, some departments of the Town Hall, and Tourist Information Centre. In the historic concert hall, solemn ceremonies are held.
The historic building is in the centre of the square, surrounded by terraced houses of the so-called new old town, with shops and restaurants. Commemorative coins are minted by a minter in front of the town hall. There has also been a pillory since 2015, but it is only an attraction for tourists.
In the past, the real pillory was located at the back of the town hall. The tourist has reason to go there because of Jacob Adebar, about whom legends have grown. Before the story about that young man is told, you should be sure that there are no youths around, as drastic political, thrilling and love themes from the first half of the sixteenth century will appear.
The year 1524 ended in Kołobrzeg with the rebellion of guilds against the City Council dominated by patricians. In September, Jacob Adebar became the leader of the protesters, but nobody was bothered by the fact that he was a patrician and councillor himself. Jacob was        a  son of the mayor and hoped to become a mayor himself in the future; but by then he wanted to put an end to a family conflict, lasting for generations, with the Schlieffens, who were dominant in the Council. Therefore, he led to a revolt and weakened the City Council in such a way that 48 representatives of the guilds formed a second 'chamber,' which also had a right to voice their opinions on the matters relating to Kołobrzeg. The patricians lost their monopoly of power; voting results in both chambers have started to be taken into account. The power struggle did not end then. Jacob made an agreement with Erasmus von Manteuffel, the bishop of Kamień, and began to be his representative. The opposing camp regarded it as treason. As a result, the ambitious local politician was arrested, and, between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, beheaded ... The tragedy of these events may be slightly sweetened by some records, in which we can find information that Jacob had a short, but colourful, life. He was apparently not only interested in business and politics, but also had an uncontrollable desire for women. And it is his escapades as a lover, whose charm worked on maidens and married women, that was supposed to be the real reason for arresting and executing the young Adebar. What is the truth then?
One of the columns of the town hall, the one with a town pillory at its side, is called 'the column of Adebar' because of a carving of a gargoyle with the face of the legendary leader of the rebellion of townspeople and the then Casanova. It is worth finding it, leaning to see the head, eyes, nose and mouth carved in stone at the bottom of the stone capital of the column. The ones longing for happiness in love stroke the face and dream. One thing is certain: the column with a carved face of Adebar survived the ravages of the Napoleonic wars; and, when the town hall burnt down, only this part survived. What also survived is the legend...

Daglezja

Dobino – a place to relax

Dom Schliffenów

Gawroniec - miejsce postojowe

Granary
The granary dates back to the end of the nineteenth century. It was probably built in place of an older building. The building is a masonry building with horizontal and vertical beams, built in a neo-Gothic style. It is one of the characteristic places in the town. It is presented on most drawings, paintings and postcards. The granary has four 47.5 x 13 m storeys and a high gable roof. The building has no exterior plaster layer. The building is rectangular in plan. The ground floor, based on stone socle, is made of ceramic bricks. The walls of the upper storeys feature horizontal and vertical beams and bricks in between. The structure of the building features wooden beams in the corners and in the middle of the walls. The construction bears woodworking marks. The wooden elements of the building were connected by straight or diagonal grooves and overlapping mechanisms. The top of the gable roof features planks that protected the building from wind and rain. A neo-Gothic tower overlooks the roof. The interior of the granary featured beamed ceilings and two rows of pillars with binding joists. After the war the building was managed by Państwowe Gospodarstwo Rolne [the State Agricultural Farm] which used the building for storage of grain. It was used until 1989. Currently the granary has a private owner. The owner intends to transform the building into a hotel which will be a part of a complex formed by all the buildings around Wyspa Zamkowa [the Castle Island]. At present, the building can be viewed from the outside only and the entry on the premises is prohibited. The building will undergo extensive renovation and adaptation for its new purpose.

Grupa cisów pospolitych

Grupa drzew

Gunpowder Tower (also known as the Powder Tower)
It is Gothic remains of fortifications. Built in the fifteenth century, it is the only tower that has survived in the entirety until today. For many years, the building, in need of renovation, has been the seat of the branch of PTTK [Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society], which could not afford to keep the monument and repair its cracking walls. That is why, there was a change of the owner in 2013. It was bought by an entrepreneur, who has not betrayed the plans for its destiny. They say about a restaurant or a hotel with a restaurant. The tower has been closed so far.
The staircase leads to three storeys. On each one there is a room filling the entire space within the walls of the monument. In the last months, when it was used by the PTTK, the ground floor was rented to the photocopying point and insurance agency, on the first and second floors there used to be offices of the PTTK, on ​​the second one only- a conference room. The walls of thick medieval bricks are difficult to maintain. They freeze in winter and, in the summer, are not able to get hot enough to get rid of inside chill.
It is commonly called the “Baszta Prochowa” ['Gunpowder Tower']. Such a tower actually existed in the system of defensive walls of the old Kołobrzeg, but it was destroyed after an explosion caused by a lightning strike in 1652. The explosion was so great that windows fell out in many homes and in the cathedral.

Jezioro Krzemno

Kamienica przy ul. Konopnickiej 29

Kasztanowiec czerwony

Korkowiec amurski

Kościół parafialny pw. Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej

Kościół parafialny pw. św. Jerzego
Kościół został wybudowany w XIV w. prawdopodobnie na fundamentach pogańskiej świątyni. Kościół należy do gotyckich, specyficznych dla ówczesnych czasów, świątyń. Budowle te wiązano z cmentarzami lub szpitalami i lokowano poza obrębem murów miejskich, ponieważ uważano je za źródło chorób i epidemii. Według przekazów przy kościele św. Jerzego znajdował się szpital z kaplicą św. Jakuba, spalony w XVII w. Przy szpitalu zlokalizowane było również leprozorium (dom trędowatych). Kościół wielokrotnie ulegał pożarom. W latach 1870-1910 był rekonstruowany i odbudowany, wówczas też dobudowano kaplicę - zakrystię (prawdopodobnie na miejscu wcześniejszej).
Kościół jest orientowany, zbudowany z czerwonej cegły, na planie prostokąta, jednonawowy z prezbiterium zamkniętym trójbocznie. Nad dachem kościoła wznosi się wieża z dwuspadowym dachem ostrosłupowym, pokrytym dachówką ceramiczną. Okna świątyni są zakończone ostrołukowo, w oknach witraże. Po wojnie w kościele dobudowano nowy balkon, który negatywnie wpłynął na estetykę wnętrza kościoła. Do 1944 r. kościół służył jako kaplica cmentarna dla wyznania ewangelickiego. Kościół nie ma progów, jest więc dostępny dla osób niepełnosprawnych. Plac przykościelny jest zadbany, z licznymi krzewami. Na terenie tym znajduje się również zadaszenie, pod którym latem mogą być odprawiane msze, oraz budynek plebanii. Świątynia ogrodzona jest płotem.

Kościół parafialny pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

Kościół pw. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marii Panny

KOŁOBRZEG The Yachting Harbour
The place is quiet and free from strong winds and swell. The marina itself is a new and modern facility. Visitors to the site have access to toilets, a laundry and drying room, nautical shop, lecture halls and a meeting place for sailors. There are nearly a hundred yacht berths at a concrete quay or on a floating pontoon, each equipped with its own electrical and water supply. You will also find a bulletin board full of useful information, including the weather forecast and the telephone number of a company that will deliver fuel to the site. Those arriving at the port should be aware of the constant monitoring on channel 67 VHF with the call sign ‘Marina Kołobrzeg’. The weather forecast is broadcast on this channel at 07.00, 10.35 and 12.15, together with other important shipping information.

Lake Broczyno
The lake runs north to south and has an elongated shape. It is a small local lake with clear waters, frequently stocked with fish by the Polish Angling Association. Fish such as carp and grass carp can be found in the waters of Broczyn. In the northwestern part of the lake, there is a swimming area with a dock.

Liśnica

Manor Park
The manor park in Dobin was established in the second half of the 19th century and was likely redesigned in the 1930s. The park is in the naturalistic style. It covers an area of 1.5 hectares. The park once surrounded the manor house and farm buildings, which no longer exist. A notable feature of the park’s layout is a clearing located near the former manor house, along the edges of which ornamental trees were planted, including weeping ash, linden, birch, spruce, as well as snowball bush and knotweed. In the western part of the park, there used to be an orchard sheltered by rows of spruce trees. Today, it is used as pastureland. The park is currently unused. The park’s layout is no longer discernible. The walking paths have become overgrown. The park’s tree stand consists of conifers, including Norway spruce, and deciduous trees, including: silver birch, European beech, English oak, European hornbeam, European rowan, European ash, apple, white chestnut, sycamore maple, Norway maple, and small-leaved linden. Shrubs found here include black elder, common ivy, hazel, lilac, raspberry, currant, knotweed, jasmine, and hawthorn. In total, there are over 130 trees in the park. The oldest of them are 80–90 years old. Particularly noteworthy is a weeping ash with a circumference of 210 cm. The park is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to stroll through it.

Miejska Informacja Turystyczna

Military cementery
The cemetery is diversified in terms of architecture. Nearly 2,000 victims of the Second World War are buried there. The visitors may use convenient alleys which run amongst a field altar, a gravel square, a model of the battle, statues and graves of the soldiers. 1450 Polish and a few hundred Soviet soldiers – their estimated number is 250-400 – died in the battle of Kołobrzeg fought between 4 and 18 March 1945. The cemetery was founded around the time of unveiling the statue of Zaślubiny z Morzem [the Marriage to the Sea] – in 1963. Both places were designed by the same author – a sculptor Wiktor Tołkin. At the time, the inhabitants of Kołobrzeg focused on the development of the town as a spa town, and were in the process of tidying up after the war. It was obvious that this two-week period of 1945 in the history of the town will go down in history as one of the most important events, and that it has to be commemorated. In 1963 the corpses of the soldiers, buried in a number of small cemeteries scattered around the town and neighbouring villages, were subject to exhumation and moved to the cemetery ‘in Zieleniewo’, as it is called by the locals. The largest cemetery, which was a site of burial of soldiers right after the war, was situated by the lighthouse. The majority of soldiers buried there were Soviets. The cemetery has had its current look since 1980 when a Koszalin-based sculptor Zygmunt Wujek provided the design. At the time, a square with field altars and a statue-sarcophagus called ‘Za Polski Kołobrzeg’ [For Polish Kołobrzeg] was created on the other side of the statue of Chwała [Glory], present since 1960s and distinguished by a shield with two Crosses of Grunwald. In front of the statue-sarcophagus there is a bronze model representing the moves of tactical units and miniatures of buildings – the most important points of the street battle of March 1945. The cemetery is constantly growing in size. The bodies of soldiers buried in 13 mass graves and 2 separate graves of the second lieutenant Emilia Gierczak and major Konstanty Klimienko – a hero of the Soviet Union - are not the only ones. To the left of the altar seven soldiers of the ‘Pomorze’ [Pomerania] Army – prisoners of war captive since September 1939 who died in the then German Kołobrzeg in a lazaret – were buried. Next, there is a site of burial of the soldiers of the Home Army. On the other side of the square there is a site of burial of veterans, and exiles from Siberia and other victims of Soviet persecution who settled in the Kołobrzeg County after the war. There are also two graves of German pilots whose bodies were found in 1991 in a wreck of Focke-Wulff 190 airplane which crashed at the entrance to the port. The remains of the airplane and personal belongings of the pilot and the mechanic were moved to the Museum of the Polish Army.
Not all the names on the mass graves are consistent with the truth, as after so many years the identification of human remains without the so-called dog tags was difficult.
In the main section of the cemetery there is a site of burial of those who participated in the battles of Kołobrzeg, Lenino and Western Front, e.g. the battle of Monte Cassino. Despite earlier animosity, the veterans in Kołobrzeg form one organization that assembles veterans from all fronts. As long as the last participant of the Second World War lives, the military cemetery in Kołobrzeg will grow in size.
The altar was built with the use of the stones from the Saint George Church, a subject of fierce battles. Although the church had not been completely destroyed and it was in a relatively good shape considering the contemporary standards in Kołobrzeg, it was pulled down after the war.
By the site of burial of Sybiraks there is a memorial wall commemorating the victims of Soviet forced-labour camps called ‘Golgota Wschodu’ [Golgotha of the East] and a section of genuine rail tracks that makes one realize the suffering caused by resettlement to the East.
The cemetery is adorned by well-kempt plants. The municipal cemetery, including the military cemetery, is cared for by the ‘Zieleń Miejska’ company.

Muzeum Ziemi Karlińskiej

Old Town
The Old Town of Karlino is the centre of the town. There is a Town Hall, a church and a few old residential tenement buildings. Currently, the market square is referred to as Jan Paweł II [John Paul II] Square. The Old Town had its look changed many times over the centuries. It particularly refers to the Town Hall building. According to the oldest surviving representation of the Old Town, the Town Hall was a building smaller than the church, but equally majestic. The building was constructed in the place of the old Town Hall which burnt down in 1643 when a fire hit the town. At the time, the Town Hall was situated in the very centre of the Old Town. Unfortunately, the newly-constructed building was also gutted by a devastating fire on 18 April 1685 on Good Friday. The next building was constructed in 1705 in place of the old one. The newest building was more solid, with wattle and daub construction, daubed with clay. The roof was covered with conventional tiles and pantiles, and it featured two chimneys. The ground floor housed: garrison rooms, tax office, meeting room and a small jail. The first floor housed the Town Council and garrison rooms. The attic was used to store wool. The building survived 100 years until its poor technical condition started to endanger the life of its users. Thus, the works on the new Town Hall began. It was built in place of a former cemetery which was moved to another location. The new building was built in western frontage. The decision was unwise as the new building in large part obstructed the view on the church. The construction was completed in 1800 and the market square became a large open space. This building was also met by a sad destiny. On 27 January 1907 the inhabitants of the town celebrated the birthday of Wilhelm II by adorning the building with candles and lanterns which led to another mishap. The fire which broke out gutted the Town Hall. The foundations were the only thing left. It was rebuilt in 1913 and situated at the place of another building in the corner at Waryńskiego Street. Thus, the view on the church was unobstructed again, and one could see it in its full glory. Today’s Town Hall is an eclectic building with a neo-Gothic vault. The elevation is embellished with rich moulding and neo-Renaissance top with a cartouche and the coat of arms of the town. The front elevation features a clock. In 2006 the building was renovated and provided with lighting which illuminates the building at night. The remaining buildings in the Old Town of Karlino are typical for contemporary urban architecture. The house at 17 Plac Jana Pawła II Street, also called ‘Napoleon’s house’ has an interesting history. The name is misleading as the house has no connection with Napoleon. However, one of the emperor’s generals – Parma – stationed there. Over the years, a legend arose saying that it was Napoleon himself who stationed in the house. But the house was visited by another notable person, namely Duchess Louise, the Queen of Prussia. The event took place in 1798. The Queen allegedly staid at the house during her journey from Berlin to Królewiec. The place was selected because the building was new, it had a kitchen and it satisfied the needs of the Queen. Today, the first floor of the building is used for residential purposes and the ground floor will probably serve as a Tourist Information Centre.

Palace
The palace was erected in 1924. It was built on an irregular floor plan in an eclectic style. The two-story building is particularly interesting when viewed from the park. The centrally located round tower, with a balcony supported by two columns, immediately catches the eye. The staircases built into the wings add to its charm. The palace is surrounded by a park with an access road. Until 1939, the palace changed hands frequently. The last owner died in a concentration camp.
From 1939 to 1945, the palace was used by a youth organization affiliated with the Nazi Party—the Hitler Youth. After the war, the estate served various purposes. Today, it houses the Salesian Youth Educational Center “Dom Młodzieży.”

Park zdrojowy w Połczynie Zdroju
Park zdrojowy w Połczynie Zdroju mieści się w bezpośrednim sąsiedztwie Uzdrowiska Połczyn. Występuje tu ponad kilkadziesiąt gatunków drzew i krzewów, a około 7 tys. okazów ma ponad 100 lat. Obok gatunków rodzimych rosną tu także gatunki egzotyczne, np. orzesznik gorzki czy sosna Jeffreya. W parku wyróżniają się dwie części: francuska i angielska.
Francuska” część parku powstała w latach 1836-1839. Park jest tutaj regularnie ukształtowany z symetrycznymi trawnikami, dywanami kwiatów i alejkami spacerowymi. Znajduje się tu też amfiteatr, zabytkowa pijalnia wody „Joasia” i zabytkowe, bądź odrestaurowane na podstawie przedwojennych zdjęć fontanny i wodotryski.
Angielska część parku jest młodsza i charakteryzuje się pagórkowatym ukształtowaniem terenu i swobodnym rozproszeniem zieleni. Wśród pagórków wije się rzeka Wogra, a oddzielone od niej groblą stawy parkowe, mostki i drewniane altany nadają tej części parku romantyczny charakter.
Na południowym krańcu parku znajduje się zalew "Połczyn Zdrój". Idąc wzdłuż jego zachodniego brzegu do sanatorium "Borkowo" mijamy charakterystyczne wzniesienia "Trzy Garby", na zboczach, których przed wiekami uprawiana była winorośl. Miejsce to ma dla miasta znaczenie symboliczne - jest uwiecznione w herbie Połczyna Zdroju.

Parsęta

Platany klonolistne

Pomnik Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego

Pomnik Poległych w Walkach o Kołobrzeg

Punkt Informacji Turystycznej

Radew

Recreation Area on Konopnicka Street
Winner of the 2016 Best Public Space in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship competition . A distinctive feature of this site is a circular fountain featuring three life-size firefighters cast in bronze, commemorating the 1980 oil spill. The site also includes a ship-shaped playground for children and covered picnic tables.

Rest area with with a gym and sports field in Zajączkowo
A great stopover on your cycling trip!
A brand-new community building has been built right next to the picnic shelters! Thanks to the leveled ground, there is now a large, convenient parking lot – making it the perfect base to leave your car and explore the Old Railway Route (Stary Kolejowy Szlak).
What you’ll find on-site:
Sports & Fun: A new basketball hoop and free-to-use balls for various sports (no need to pack your own!).
Great Amenities: Cozy picnic shelters and a perfect space to relax.
A Touch of History: The local restroom was cleverly built using the pre-war railway station infrastructure from the German era in Zajączkowo!

Self-service bicycle repair station

Staromiejski układ urbanistyczny

Sławogród
The Sławogród Fortress is an open-air museum that’s still bustling with life. On its grounds, you can not only see historic buildings but also truly transport yourself back to the early Middle Ages. The site offers visitors the opportunity to learn about architecture, clothing, crafts, and religion, among other things. Within the open-air museum, animal pens have been set up and herb gardens have been planted. Medieval warriors encourage visitors to participate in various games, such as axe and javelin throwing, archery, tug-of-war, and sword fighting. Women, in turn, lead culinary workshops where visitors can, for example, bake their own flatbread. In addition, Sławogród hosts workshops, events, and historical projects open to anyone interested.

The 2017 Złocieniec Mural in Złocieniec
The final design was created by Dr. Radosław Barek, architect, in collaboration with Dominik Dziedzina.

The Aquarium in Kołobrzeg
The two-storey Oceanarium in Kołobrzeg presents a wide range of freshwater and saltwater, tropical fishes (sharks, rays, morays, lionfish, blowfish), as well as anthozoa, sea anemones and examples of sea flora. The entire presented specimen come from the Red Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The staff conducts educational classes for organised groups.
Ticket prices:
-normal: 20 PLN
-reduced: 15PLN (kids and teenagers from 2 to 18 years old, pensioners)
-school groups: 15 PLN/per person (more than 20 people – a free guide)
-children under 2 years old – free of charge

The Brewery in Połczyn Zdrój
The Brewery in Połczyn Zdrój was founded in 1825 by Herman Fuhrmann. It is one of the oldest of its kind in Poland. What is left after the management of the facility by its founder is simple flat street leading to the brewery. The alley was created when Karl Fuhrmann ordered to dig the hill to prevent the trucks from slipping down the slope in winter. Besides, thanks to the owner of the brewery, the residents of Połczyn Zdrój had tap water. When they were building the aqueduct in the late nineteenth century, the owner of the brewery gave consent to supply houses with water from the intake belonging to the plant. In the years 1865-1945, the brewery was one of the biggest ones in Western Pomerania. After the war, it was nationalised like other plants, and the Fuhrmanns left for Germany. The brewery building is huge, covered with clinker bricks and coming from the twentieth century. Unfortunately, the post-war period was not favourable for the brewery. The plant was unlucky in the hands of subsequent owners. In the 1990s, a branch of the Koszalin brewery was there. Then, Brok beer was produced there. In 2002-2005 the brewery in Połczyn Zdrój was taken over by Browary Polskie Brok-Strzelec S.A., a brewing group, which stopped the production of beer in 2003 due to financial problems. In 2003-2007, there was Sagittarius-Strzelec S.A. in the brewery, which started the production of soft drinks and mineral water. Then, in place of the brewery, Spring Water Production Plant Połczyn Zdrój was established. In 2007, the plant was leased by the company Brewer Poland Sp. z o.o., which is owned by Brewer s.r.o., a Czech company. The brewery resumed the production of beer under the name of the Połczyn Zdrój Brewery. In 2008, the company bought a majority stake of Wytwórnia Wody Źródlanej Połczyn Zdrój S.A. and changed its business name to Fuhrmann Sp. z o.o. With the change of the owner, the plant changed its business name to Browar Fuhrmann. At that time, beer for retail chains, other clients and for export accounted for a large part of production. Unfortunately, the company Fuhrmann Sp. z o.o. declared arrangement bankruptcy in 2010. The situation changed at the end of 2010 when the trust fund, which had been the lender up to then, became the owner of the company. It was a very successful move. The brewery sold more than 100 000 hectolitres of beer in 2011 and  production was doubled in 2012. A 25% increase in sales was recorder and progress persists. At the heyday of the brewery, it employed 120 people and produced 350 000 hectolitres of beer per year. The brewery building is historic, but modern technologies and solutions have been implemented inside. The fact remains that beer is brewed by old recipes. The brewery can be seen only from the outside.

The factory owner's house at 94 Koszalińska Street
The residential house dates from the late 19th century. The building was formerly owned by the owner of the Maschinenwerk Körlin GmbH factory. It is an eclectic-style structure, a brick half-timbered building filled with kermazite aggregate using a lime-cement mortar. The exterior is clad with dark gray granite slate laid in a "scale" pattern. The house was built on an irregular rectangular plan, slightly fragmented. The building features projections and verandas. It is a single-story building with a usable attic and a basement. It is covered by a gable roof, which includes a hip over the front projection. In 1936, the house was expanded. At that time, a beautiful veranda was added. The addition was built of ceramic brick and is plastered. A staircase is located within the addition. From the outside, the house looks impressive. The beautiful, ornate white window frames catch the eye. The window openings are framed by decorative moldings consisting of pseudo-pilasters, corbels, volutes, plaques, and pseudo-beams. The interior of the house features a two-and-a-half-wing layout, with an internal hallway and formal rooms at the front. After the war, the building was converted into public housing.

The High Gate (Połczyn Gate)
The gate was built along with defensive walls in the 14th century. The building is built of brick on a stone foundation, on a rectangular plan, with a lanceted passage arch. The gate has two storeys and is topped with a hip and ridge roof. The building is one of two gates that were built in those times. The second was Brama Młyńska [the Mill Gate], presently non-existent. It is interesting that each façade of the gate received different architectural solution. The gate is 10.3 m high. Its present appearance is a result of many reconstructions. Until the end of the 19th century, the gate served the functions of town prison and jailer’s house. Since 1924, it has been used by the Regional Museum. It is interesting that in the arch vault of the gate passage one can see a built-in metal stirrup. A legend has it that it is a stirrup of the commander of a unit from Świdwin seized by the inhabitants of Białogard in a so-called “cow battle”, which took place in 1469 between the inhabitants of Białogard and nearby Świdwin. Presently, the gate houses an Art Gallery, where numerous exhibitions of local artists and painting and drawing workshops for children and teenagers are organized. The gallery has two floors. On the ground floor, there is an office space, and on the first and second floors there is an exhibition space. Unfortunately, the building is not adapted for the needs of the disabled.

The Lighthouse
The lighthouse is a historical navigation point. At the same time it serves as an observation point and a tourist attraction. It is also one of the symbols of Kołobrzeg.
The fist lights leading ships to the harbour, were lit in Kołobrzeg in 1666. The lighthouse makes the harbour in Kołobrzeg visible from the sea from the distance of almost 30 km. Together with the lighthouse of Gąski, on the east, and of Niechorze, on the west, it creates a coherent lighthouse system. The optical system consisting of twenty 200W light bulbs is located at the height of 36,5 m. The tower is 26 meters high and it was built on  18th-century historic fort. To get to the top, visitors must climb 110 winding steps – part of which are spiral, masonry stairs located in a narrow staircase, and the remaining metal stairs run inside the tower.
The present-day lighthouse replaced the old one, which was damaged during the World War II. It was built in 1945 by the Red Army to commemorate their victory over the Nazis. Initially, there was a five-pointed star on the top and an inscription in Russian which glorified the military success from the period between 1941 and 1945. At that time, there was a military cemetery at the foot of the lighthouse. As the time passed by, the lighthouse was stripped of all elements of ideology.
The fort, on the foundation of which the lighthouse was built, is also of great historical value. The fact that it was capable of carrying the huge weight of the lighthouse shows how durable and trustworthy this fortification from 1770 - 1774 was. This three-storey construction, with the still active artesian source of sweet water on the lowest level, was used to protect the harbour. The well is covered with a clear disk. It is situated in the same part of the underground where the Mineral Museum is located. In the other part of the basements there is a culture- entertainment and music club. Between the floors inside the tower, there are maritime exhibitions and souvenirs stands.
Normal ticket costs 6 PLN, reduced ticket 4 PLN (available for primary, secondary and high school students). No group tickets are available. Organised group are entitled to see the mineral exhibition without additional charge.

The Manor House and the Manor Park
The manor park in Rąbin was established in the mid-19th century. The park is designed in the landscape style. It covers an area of 4 hectares. In its western section, the park is enclosed by a stone-and-brick wall. The park’s tree population is abundant and diverse. Maples, oaks, chestnut trees, and beeches predominate here. The park’s original layout has become obscured and is no longer clearly discernible. The existing walking paths were created more recently by the residents of Rąbin. The park once served as the grounds for the manor house. The manor house has survived to this day and is a typical noble manor house with modest architecture. The building is laid out on a rectangular plan. On the axis of the facade is a projection topped by a roof extension. The extension is crowned with a triangular pediment. From the front, stairs lead through a wooden veranda to the building’s entrance. The building has a gable roof. There is another noteworthy structure near the park—a palace from the early 20th century. The manor house can be viewed from the outside, while the park is open to the public and visitors are free to stroll through it.

The Market in Białogard

The Market in Czaplinek
The market square in Czaplinek captivates visitors with its intimate charm and the atmosphere of a small Pomeranian town. Surrounded by historic townhouses, it forms the heart of the town and serves as a meeting place for locals and tourists alike. As you stroll through the market square, you can feel the unique atmosphere of history, which blends harmoniously with the beauty of the surrounding nature of the Drawsko Lake District. It’s a place where it’s worth stopping for a moment, sitting down at a café, and quietly savoring the unique character of Czaplink.

The Mill in Karlino
The earliest records of the mill date back to 1748. The golden age for the development of the Karlińskie mills coincided with the period when the Fischer family managed them. The mill was technologically connected to the granary located on the opposite side. The mill was powered by the dammed waters of the Radew River (at the level of the bridge on the road toward Białogard), channeled through the Młynówka canal.
The Karlińskie mills played a significant role in the town’s economic history. It is therefore worth tracing their operations over the past three centuries to gain a deeper understanding of the development of this craft in the town, as well as the transformations that took place on Szczecińska Street, where they were located.
One building has survived to this day, still housing the original chutes for grain and flour, as well as historic power-generating turbines that, harnessing the force of the flowing Młynówka, continue to convert water into electricity. Currently, the mill is privately owned and operates as a hydroelectric power plant.

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish church
The church comes from the first half of the 14th century. Due to numerous fires that affected the church, there is almost nothing left from its original furnishings. This is the reason why many elements of the building come from other churches, including a baroque altar from the pulled down St Peter church and the epitaph of Faustus Knigge from the destroyed cathedral of Kołobrzeg. Probably the only original elements in the church are three Gothic statues located in the arcades of the nave. The current state of the church results from many works and renovations carried out in different periods. It is a three-nave Gothic church. The presbytery, nave, and aisles have a stellar vault. On the western side of the church, there is a leaning tower topped with a baroque cupola.
The historic furnishings of the church include the high altar, a side altar, baroque pipe organ and baptismal font, Gothic statues from the 15th-16th centuries, and three brazen chandeliers from the 18th century. The baroque high altar was made about 1700. It was most likely founded by the nobility. It consists of three-level retable placed in a secondary rectangular altar stone. The first level consists of four columns and two figures of patron saints. It is divided from the second level by a cornice. The centre of attention of the second level is the scene of “The Crucifixion”. The third level consists of the scene of “The Lamentation of Christ”. The altar is topped with a statue of Christ the Resurrected. The historic baroque side altar is located in the northern aisle. The side altar is more modest, but as beautiful and interesting as the high altar. The raised pulpit is located on the left side of the high altar. It dates back to 1688 and was founded by the Batzen family. The pulpit was repeatedly rebuilt at the turn of the 19th and the 20th centuries. There is a historic baptismal font in the church’s porch. A pipe organ was made in 1775 by an organ builder Marr of Berlin, and then completely rebuilt in 1912. Most Masses in the church are celebrated with the accompaniment of the pipe organ. The building has very good acoustics and the pipe organ plays in tune, so frequent organ concerts become a tradition. In the church, there are also interesting stained glass windows from the early 20th century. The most interesting – for instance, depicting Luther – are located in the sacristy. The walls of the church are covered with beautiful noteworthy paintings.
An interesting fact is that four largest bells, out of five that was originally located in the church tower, were removed in 1917 and melted down as ammunition during the Great War. Currently, there are three steel bells in the tower – all of them come from 1922. The Sisters of the Most Holy Soul of Christ work in the parish. The church is located very nicely within the old town. The building can be accessed by the disabled through a side entrance.

The Old Town's Urban Layout
In Czaplinek, the historic, 13th-century layout of the Old Town has survived to the present day. Its origins date back to the beginning of our era. At that time, the Goths inhabited the area, and the Slavs settled there after them. According to chronicles, in the 12th century, the local stronghold was burned down by Bolesław Krzywousty, and the surrounding lands were annexed to his duchy. The event that shaped the town’s current appearance was the arrival of the Knights of the Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (the Templars), brought there by Przemysław II, Duke of Greater Poland. This took place in the fall of 1286. Known for their entrepreneurial spirit, the Templars quickly transformed the modest fishing settlement into a thriving town known as the “Templar Town.” Around 1290, Czaplinek was granted town privileges. At that time, the distinctive grid of perpendicularly intersecting streets—still visible today—was laid out, along with a centrally located market square. The townspeople, who grew wealthy from the fairs held in the town, built stately houses, which, unfortunately, have not survived to the present day. In the 16th century, Czaplinek experienced its peak of development. Unfortunately, in the 16th century, the town was ravaged by massive fires, and in the 17th and 18th centuries, by the Thirty Years’ War and the Seven Years’ War. Although the town managed to recover each time, its energy was directed toward reconstruction rather than development. Consequently, Czaplinek did not play a leading role in the region’s history. The town’s status improved somewhat only after the railroad was extended to the town, the streets were paved, and the gas network was established. Unfortunately, as a result of World War II, Czaplinek was largely destroyed. The entire Old Town complex has been entered into the register of historic monuments.

The Palace and the Manor Park
The park was established along with the construction of the palace, which took place between 1851 and 1853. At that time, the approximately 22-hectare English-style garden—which still exists today—was created, complete with an access road. Since 1972, the palace has housed a Special Educational and Care Center, and as a result, tours of the palace and park are limited.

The Polish Arms Museum
The centre is within the paid parking zone and the network of one-way streets. Getting to the area of ​​interest by E. Gierczak Street is only possible from the side of the Parsęta River along Rzeczna Street. Aircraft, tanks and cannons can be seen from behind the fence after passing the intersection with G. Narutowicza Street. Rzeczna Street has apparently a large number of parking spaces, but the number is not enough in the season. The Maritime Heritage Park can be reached by driving down Solna Street and into Bałtycka Street. The area around the museum is still not paved. The last hundred metres of the access road runs along a dirt road. While driving along Solna, behind the Kanał Drzewny [a distributary channel of the Parsęta River] You can notice massive grey hulls of ships put ashore, which makes the location of Skansen very simple.
Although the name 'Museum of the Polish Army' suggests great military collection and encourages to visit it for this very reason, it does not reflect the whole truth about this institution. It has a much richer offer, because its four branches located in different parts of Kołobrzeg have not only military collections, but also archaeological finds proving impressive more than a thousand years of the history of the city.
The museum started its operations in 1963 as a military museum. Today, however, the nature of the institution can be described as a military, historical, municipal and maritime one.
The main attraction of the institution is the 'hue and weapons,' or arms, equipment and uniforms of Polish troops from the Middle Ages until today. They are gathered in the pavilion and at an outdoor exhibition in the city centre. Visitors can see the exhibits known from school, books and films, but they also discover interesting facts such as the world's only flat projectile to the Shuvalov's secret howitzer. Another attraction is the original copy of the cipher machine 'Enigma'. The same pavilion has, among other things, a wreckage of a German plane Focke-Wulf 190, fished from the sea near the entrance to the port Kołobrzeg as late as 56 years after the war - in September 1991. Another interesting exhibit is an anti-tank rifle UR, which pierced each and every tank during the war, making 20-millimetre holes in the armour. While wandering through the place rich in history, from arrowheads and hussars’ feathers, You get to a convincingly arranged exhibition dedicated to the Battle of Kołobrzeg in March 1945 with an impressive painting - a panorama on canvas. Then we step outside, where the cannons are placed, as well as self-propelled guns, planes and tanks, including famous T-34, almost the same as 'Rudy 102’, in which the crew of the well-known series fought during the war. Ballistic Scud missiles, MiG-19 and Iryda planes are examples of modern military technology to be seen in the museum. The collection of exhibits is constantly being expanded, and many of them are used in films.
There is another attraction neighbouring with the arms. The museum includes a modest merchant townhouse building from the fifteenth century. It should be added that its owner was not among the financial elite of Kołobrzeg. He drove a horse cart through the gate preserved to this day. He stored the goods in the basement, and his family lived above. Hens and pigs were bred in the backyard. In the town devastated in numerous wars, including the World War II, even this house is a treasure that should be appreciated.
A completely different atmosphere prevails in the bicentennial palace of the family of Brunszwicki (the Braunschweigs). There, in three large rooms, on the ground floor and in the basement, collections are placed. These are mostly archaeological discoveries concerning the history of the city. The elegant building, typical of the Empire style, has 'the Ceiling Room' on the first floor, decorated with paintings and knight's armours, and which hosts concerts and cultural events. The history of Kołobrzeg is interwoven with multiple themes: settlement at the mouth of Parsęta, the beginning of salt boiling, the chartered city, Hanseatic city, a fortress, and a health resort in the end. An interesting collection comprises archaeological finds such as a thirteenth-century statue of St John the Evangelist made of wood, coins, fabrics, jewellery, or examples of craftsmanship and everyday objects.
The Marine Heritage Park is the newest division of the Kołobrzeg museum. The very putting the ships ashore with the help of huge cranes in 2012 was interesting enough. The hulls were placed on prepared supports. What is more, not only vessels are shown to visitors, but also, among other things, rudders and screws. After the withdrawal from service, whereby the ships ORP Fala and ORP Władysławowo were salvaged. Visitors have the opportunity to pass through a room for the crew, an engine room, a kitchen, captain bridges and gunners' positions on the ships, which particularly appeals to the imagination. To feel cold steel, to inhale the smell of grease and to avoid bruises in narrow corridors is like becoming a sailor yourself. Some fragments of ORP Burza, naval mines and torpedoes are also exposed at the park.
This one of the most popular museums in Poland; about 130,000 visitors come there each year.

The Promenade Pier in Kołobrzeg
A walk on the boardwalk over the water is a must-do attraction during a stay in Kołobrzeg. Since the major renovation in 2014, the planks are no longer made of wood; the new ones are made of a plastic composite. The renovation was long overdue, as the 220-meter-long reinforced concrete pier was opened in June 1971 and had undergone only cosmetic repairs since then. Strolling and relaxing on the benches are a given, and in the summer, you can also set up lounge chairs. At the head of the pier, on two levels, there are terraces covering an area of 620 square meters, and a seasonal restaurant is open there. A small pond allows tourists to toss coins “for good luck” and as a way to predict whether they’ll return to this place. The pier offers a beautiful view of Kołobrzeg’s beach, park, and harbor. During storms, the waves flooding the structure and crashing against the concrete pier several meters high are a major attraction. Attempts to launch sightseeing cruises from the head of the pier ended in failure after a short time—the water is too shallow at that point. The pier is open 24 hours a day, year-round, regardless of the weather. Streetlights are spaced along the entire length on both sides of the walking path. The colorful lighting, installed in 2015, is particularly impressive. Jumping into the sea is prohibited here. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to wade through the water to the pier’s head, but only when there are no waves and the seabed is suitably shaped—which can be unstable and change from day to day, depending on ocean currents. In 2012, the Kołobrzeg pier was voted the most romantic place in the province by users of the onet.pl website.

The railway bridge across Radew
The railway bridge across Radew in Karlino is one of the most interesting architectural monuments in the region. It adorns the town and it is an integral part of the image of Karlino.  The bridge was built in 1859. Wilhelm I himself, the Prince Regent and later the German Emperor, took part in the opening celebrations. The bridge lied on the Stargard-Koszalin-Kołobrzeg route. At the time, the bridge was a true accomplishment in bridge engineering, as evidenced by a detailed description of the construction of the bridge published in ‘Czasopismo Inżynierii Budowlanej’ [Construction Engineering Magazine], a contemporary German engineering magazine published in Berlin. The prewar inhabitants of Karlino used to call it ‘Bogen’, i.e. arches. The bridge is imposing, made of red bricks with five arches. The best view over the bridge is offered from the kayaking harbour in Karlino.

The St Mary of the Angels church in Rąbino with its surroundings
The St Mary of the Angels church in Rąbino is a Roman Catholic parish church. The building was erected in the years 1925-27. The church, built on a Latin cross plan, was placed on a granite pedestal. The church consists of a nave along with a presbytery and a sacristy separated with a rectangular break. The presbytery ends in a semi-circular apse covered with a three-hipped roof. The windows of the apse are decorated by stained glass compositions. The church has a quadrangular three-storey tower.  The walls are built of ceramic brick. The church roof is covered with galvanized sheeting. Inside the church, there is a wooden internal gallery, which can be accessed by wooden steps. The gallery is supported by four wooden pillars. The church windows are rectangular, finished semi-circularly. The church can be accessed by a porch from the south. A side entrance leads to the sacristy, up the tower, and to the staircase leading to the internal gallery. On the choir, there is a still working pipe organ. There are two bells in the belfry. There is no original furnishings in the church; the majority comes from the 19th century. Among the noteworthy elements are the stained glass windows in the apse depicting Eucharistic symbols, the wooden internal gallery, a wooden confessional, and external and side doors. The church is surrounded by a municipal cemetery. There are old-growth trees within the churchyard.

The St Michael the Archangel church
The St Michael the Archangel church in Karlino was built in the late Gothic style. It was erected in 1510 by order of Bishop Martin Carith, most likely in place of a previous church destroyed in 1409. The church is an oriented, non-plastered, three-nave building made of brick. On the side of the building, there is a tower with the entrance to the church. The tower has a gable roof; similarly, the entire church has a gable roof, covered with sheet copper. Window openings are finished with a circular arch. The presbytery of the church is separated from the nave, finished three-sidedly. The aisles have various heights. Inside, there is a stellar vault, with ribs protruding from the walls. The building used to be a Protestant church. The parish of the church included the town of Karlino and the villages of Kowańcz, Redlino, and Karścino. The church was surrounded by a cemetery, where the inhabitants of Karlino and nearby villages were buried. In the early 19th century, the cemetery was moved to Koszalińska Street on the Wiatraczne Hill. The present appearance of the church differs from the original looks, because the building was considerably damaged in a fire in 1685. The accounts tell that during the fire, the life-sized painting of Bishop Martin Carith was destroyed. In 1807, the church was a place where the French troops were stationing. Because of the fact that it was also used as a military warehouse, the building was significantly damaged. A part of furnishings was moved to a rectory, where services were conducted. Not earlier than in the end of the 19th century did the church regain its original character. Later, the church was renovated several times; for instance in 1866, 1872, 1890, and in 1894. In 2006, the area surrounding the church was developed as a part of revitalization of the Karlino’s town centre. At that time, a monument of the patron saint of the parish of St Michael the Archangel was erected there. In 2012, the church underwent a major overhaul as a part of a project subsidized by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. During the works, the church tower was renovated and adapted for visitors. Tourists can visit the tower after previous arrangement with the Tourist Information Centre. There is also an opportunity of having a guided tour around the tower.
A pipe organ in the church in Karlino is particularly noteworthy. It was built in the neo-Gothic style, most likely in 1854 (as an inscription on a pipe indicates). In 2008, the instrument, not used for many decades, was renovated. Interestingly, the keyboard of the pipe organ has its colours reversed. Tonic keys – normally white – are black, made of ebony, while diatonic keys – usually black – are covered with ivory. The historic furnishings of the church include several tombstones from the 17th and the 18th century, a classicist chandelier made from crystal glass from the 19th century, a cast-iron bell from 1686, made by Ernest Kreideweiss, the painting of “The Burial of Jesus Christ” from 1858, a classicist altar from the 18th century with the oil painting of “The Prayer in the Garden” from 1891, painted by E.A. Fischer (the original sketch is located in the Museum of the Karlino Region), a Romanesque granite stoup from the 12th century, found during the development of the area surrounding the church; currently, excavated and cleaned, it is situated near the side entrance to the church.
The church is available to the disabled due to a driveway for wheelchairs leading to the entrance. From many interesting stories connected with the church, three are worth mentioning. The first one is the information that the church is probably connected with the former castle of the bishops of Kamień Pomorski with an underground tunnel. Another interesting information is that the last Catholic bishop of Pomerania – Erazm von Mantueffel, living in the castle in Karlino in the years 1521-1544 – is buried there. What is more, it is said that Karol Wojtyła prayed in this church, when he stayed there with his friends during one of his canoe trips.
Masses’ schedule: Mon-Fri: 7 am and 6 pm, Sun: 8 am, 9.30 am, 11 am, 12.15 am, and 6 pm.

The Tourist Information Centre
The Tourist Information Centre is a direct source of information for tourists. You can obtain information for free about Borne Sulinowo, the district of Szczecinek and the Drawa Lake District. A tourist will learn, among other things, about:
- accommodation
- catering
- tourist trails
- tourist attractions
- cultural events and the news about the town and the surrounding area.
In addition, the TIC sells maps and guides. The centre sales also souvenirs and gadgets from the town and the district. The Tourist Information Centre plans and prepares historical and tourist trips around the commune of Borne Sulinowo and the surrounding area. The Tourist Information Centre does not offer mail order of gadgets and promotional materials.

The town hall
The town hall in Złocieniec is located at the market square and was built between 1833 and 1863 on the site of earlier structures performing the same function. The building, which You can see today, was built due to the efforts of Charles Lentz, the then mayor of the town. The building was originally the seat of the town council, the court and the registrar.  The building was rebuilt before World War 1, the result of which was the coat of arms of Złocieniec visible today on the front wall of the town hall. It depicts a white castle with two towers and the falcon above them on a blue background. Army authorities and Secret Political Police Station had their seats in the building after the war, but it was a temporary situation and the hall again became the seat of municipal authorities - the function it still performs.
The town hall is a building built on a rectangular plan, and has two storeys divided by cornices. It is covered by a hipped roof with a few skylights. Some bossages are visible at the corners. The main entrance to the building is from the east, several-step stairs lead to it. There is a flat risalit in the middle, topped with a semi-circular projection with the coat of arms of the town in its centre. There is an outhouse with a semicircular roof in the north-eastern part.
The building is now home to the Town Hall, so entering it by visitors is limited.

Toporzyk, Rast- und Serviceplatz für Radfahrer
A rest and service area for cyclists, a children’s playground by the picnic area, a shelter and a campfire site.

Tourist information point in Karlino
The Tourist Information Center in Karlino operates within the structures of the Promotion and Economic Development Department of the Municipal Office. In addition to comprehensive information on the attractions of Karlino Municipality and the immediate area, tourists can obtain free leaflets, maps, folders, guides at the Center. The Center's staff also provides information on local cultural and sports events and activities. In addition, one can get information about the accommodation and gastronomic base of the Karlin area. We will get here information about existing hiking trails and bicycle paths in the region.
In the summer season (01.06-31.08) there is additionally an information point at the canoe landing "Wodnik" (1 Nadbrzeżna St.) , which is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00.
Information is provided in Polish and English.

Underwater hydroelectric power plant in Rościno
The Rościno hydroelectric power plant was built in 1935-1936 in Germany according to the design of the German engineer Arno Fischer, using the original idea of hiding the entire power plant under water, it operated until 1944, and after the war until the 1950s. It was the world's first underwater power plant . The power plant was not destroyed during the war and the hydrotechnical equipment was operational. In the hydrotechnical sense, the Rościno Power Plant was a threshold damming water in the riverbed. The damming weir with an overflow part, a bottom outlet and a run-of-the-river power plant were placed in the widened river bed. The power plant operates without any retention option.
In the years 1973-1975, the power plant was modernized by Zakłady Energetyczne in Koszalin. Two prototype flow turbines designed by prof. Krzyżanowski from the University of Gdańsk, and the generators were placed under the turbines using drive transmission via V-belts. The obtained energy production, as an average value over the last many years, is 1000 MWh per year.
Another modernization was completed in 2014: The dam was a significant obstacle for fish. It hindered migration, among others. salmon to spawning grounds located upstream. The hydrotechnical part of the power plant has been completely rebuilt, received completely new equipment and operates in maintenance-free mode. A new fish ladder was also created.
The historic turbine came to Karlino thanks to the courtesy of ENERGA Hydro Sp. z o. o. and can be seen in front of the Regional Center for Tourism and Sports in Karlino.
A few kilometers down the Parsęta, near the current Karlino bypass, in the forest you can find the unfinished structure of a sister underwater power plant. After the modernization of the power plant in Rościn, this is the only place where you can see this interesting structure.
Technical data:
Turbine:
type: Kaplan
company: Escher Wyss
year of construction: 1935
German production
revolutions/minute: 250
structural system: tubular
installed power: 120 kW
Generator:
company: Dolmel
weight: 2900 kg
generator voltage: 0.4 kV
excitation voltage: 0.05 kV
year of construction: 1975
Polish production
revolutions/minute: 500

Winnica Wine&Tennis

Wyspa Biskupia w Karlinie

Żuber Park
A municipal park, now called Żuber Park, was founded in the early eighteenth century at the foot of the castle of Złocieniec, and was called a castle garden until 1945. The park was originally privately owned by the family of von Griesheim and was unavailable for residents of Złocieniec. The park was full of wonderful and diverse vegetation. Apart from the indigenous species of trees and shrubs, there were a lot of exotic plants in it too. Big pots with wonderful specimens were placed along the alleys and paths. The pots with plants were transferred to the castle conservatory for the winter. The current name comes from the first post-war guardian of the park, who was Jan Żuber. The new name 'Żuber Park' was so strongly adopted among the locals that it is now the official name of the park. The main and most interesting part of the park is the Alley of Hornbeam, which is a natural monument, winding along the eastern side. The alley consists of 83 hornbeams amazingly shaped by the hands of gardeners. The tree crowns are intertwined with each other giving the impression of a green tunnel. In the central part of the park, there is a lot of valuable trees, including centuries-old natural monuments e.g. hornbeams, beeches, oaks, lindens, yews and chestnut trees. The park was renovated in 2009. Self-seeders were removed, new plantings were done, the alleys were renovated and information boards were put. Nature - teaching paths were marked out a year later. Currently, the park is a favourite resting place of the Złocieniec residents. Many tourists visit the place as well, and educational activities connected with nature and ecology are organised for the students of local schools.