Kołobrzeg suspends pier entry fees for autumn and winter from 1 October

Seasonal transition and opening schedule

On Thursday, 1 October 2026, admission to the pier in Kołobrzeg transitioned to a post-season free model for all visitors and local residents. Wednesday, 30 September 2026, served as the final day of mandatory ticket collection for the 2026 spring and summer tourist season. According to the official regulations issued by the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre (MOSiR) in Kołobrzeg, entry to the facility will remain free of charge throughout the entire autumn and winter months. The period of open access will continue until 30 April 2027. On that date, which is the final Friday before Poland's May holiday weekend, ticketing will return as the municipality launches its 2027 summer tourism cycle.

Summer ticket rates and visitor discounts

Admission fees throughout the 2026 operational season were maintained at the price levels established in 2025. Standard regular tickets cost 9 PLN, and reduced tickets were available for 5 PLN. Visitors who paid the statutory municipal spa fee received an entry rate of 2 PLN, a price reduction compared to the 5 PLN charged to spa fee payers in 2025. Discounted rates were also provided for families visiting with children aged 4 and older, as well as seniors over 60 years of age who did not possess a local resident card. Registered holders of the Kołobrzeg resident card retained free entry to the pier during both the peak summer season and the off-season period.

Operational expenditure and municipal funding

Maintaining the pier and coastal recreational infrastructure involves municipal expenditures that exceed the revenue generated from ticket sales and commercial activities. Official data compiled by MOSiR for 2025 shows that expenses for maintaining the pier, managing the beach zones, and operating summer bathing areas exceeded 5 million PLN. During the same 2025 period, total revenues collected from coastal operations and pier admissions reached close to 3.5 million PLN. Routine cleaning and waste maintenance across the resort beaches required an additional expenditure of approximately 1.3 million PLN. Consequently, the Kołobrzeg local government provided nearly 2.8 million PLN from the municipal budget to balance coastal operations. Operational and financial totals for the 2026 season have not yet been made public by the municipal sports centre.

Structure dimensions and architectural background

The pier serves as one of the primary coastal landmarks in Kołobrzeg, located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship and recognized as the largest health resort in Poland. The original walking facility was opened in 1971 and extends directly into the waters of the Baltic Sea. The physical structure measures 220 metres in length and 9 metres in width, with the walking deck situated approximately 4.5 metres above sea level. In 2014, the pier underwent a comprehensive renovation to modernize the promenade and strengthen the marine installation. Following the end of the paid ticketing window on 30 September 2026, pedestrians can walk the 220-metre promenade without purchasing tickets until late April 2027.