A city of culture and nature

Koszalin is located on Lake Jamno just 5 km from the Baltic Sea. Over 40% of city's area is overgrown by trees and other plants and the Pomeranian Dukes Park. The eastern Koszalin is surrounded with a municipal forest with the Chelmska Hill where there is a tourist and pilgrimage complex with a view tower and St. Mary's Sanctuary. Anyone can reach the seaside Mielno from Koszalin both by car or bicycle. Since 2008 a railway bus service bringing tourists to the seaside just in 15 minutes has been operating. Also, a ferry service on board mv „Koszałek" across lake Jamno was initiated; this has won the second place in the Best Tourist Product of the Middle Pomerania competition. The boat takes onboard 67 persons; also spaces for wheelchairs and bicycles are provided. A section of the European bicycle route E9 "Seaside" (red route) runs just in the vicinity of the harbour. Koszalin is a vigorous, diverse and optimistic city. No wonder that city's tourist offer is addressed to people who are interested both in good health as well as perfect relax and good time, all of this available in unique natural environment, between the sea and lakes.

It is well worth to see 27 marked Koszalin attractions located at the Old Town Tourist Trail (including, among other things, Neo-Gothic edifices of the Main Post Office, State Archives, Regency Building, Fire Brigade or brewery buildings). The city belongs to the European BrickGothicTrail association promoting the most valuable historical monuments of Koszalin such as medieval town wall or Cathedral Church of the 14^th century. In the north outskirts of the city there is the Our Lady of the Rosary church dating back to 1278.

Koszalin is also a regional centre for culture. The city has the biggest in Poland roofed amphitheatre accommodating up to 6000 spectators. Numerous events that enjoy the status of permanent culture events such as “Young People and Film" Film Debuts Festival, Summertime Cabaret Festival, Polonian Choirs Festival, International Organ Music Festival, International Accordion Bands Festival or Hansa Jazz Festival are held in the city.