Nowogardek: Village Character and Pomeranian Architecture

Nowogardek has retained its agricultural character while also bearing traces of Pomeranian architecture. Ponds formed in former gravel pits, low hills between the Błotnica and Dębosznica rivers, and house No. 19 give the village a distinctive profile. When choosing a holiday apartment, this raises a clear question: should your stay be shaped above all by the village’s rural character and landscape, or would you also like to include other nature, coastal and cultural themes in the wider destination of Kołobrzeg?

Between Rivers and Ponds

Nowogardek lies on low hills between the Błotnica and Dębosznica rivers. Its elevation ranges from 2 to 12.5 metres above sea level. Ponds formed in former gravel pits lie along the route through Nowogardek. Here, a location between two rivers meets a landscape of water shaped by earlier land use. Visitors who enjoy discovering landscapes through tangible features rather than dramatic changes in elevation will find plenty to explore here.

To the left of the route in the Nowogardek section is a rest area with a shelter, playground and outdoor fitness equipment. Its facilities combine a covered area with opportunities for play and exercise. This brings a specific stopping point on the described route into view alongside the landscape.

Agricultural Character and Architecture

Nowogardek has retained its agricultural character, making it one of the few villages to have done so. At the same time, it features many traces of Pomeranian architecture, including farm buildings. House No. 19 is located on the southeastern edge of the village: it stands facing the road, with its ridge parallel to it, and is set back within the courtyard. Its position and layout offer a tangible insight into local building styles.

Kołobrzeg: Nature, Coast and Culture

In the wider destination of Kołobrzeg, the Kołobrzeg commune encompasses coastal dunes, peat bogs, pine forests, meadows, salt marshes and river valleys. More than 700 species of vascular plants have been recorded there, including many protected species. Sphagnum mosses and marsh vegetation grow in the raised bogs around Dźwirzyno and Grzybowo; insectivorous plants are also found there. Visitors who include nature areas in their holiday plans can contrast this broad range of landscapes with Nowogardek’s agricultural village character.

The coast is another distinct feature of the wider destination of Kołobrzeg. Dźwirzyno Beach is a broad, sandy stretch of coastline bordered by dunes and a pine forest, making it suitable for walks and relaxing in the shade. During the bathing season, there are lifeguarded sections of beach, food and drink stalls, changing facilities and toilets. Some access points have been adapted for pushchairs and people with reduced mobility.

Dźwirzyno harbour has also seen a change in use: once a fishing harbour, it is now a fishing and tourist harbour. It is suitable for coastal sailing, fishing trips and boat excursions at sea on small boats. A modern bridge over the canal between Lake Resko Przymorskie and the sea is considered a landmark of Dźwirzyno.

For active days, Grzybowo and Dźwirzyno offer three Nordic walking routes of varying difficulty, running along the beaches and through the coastal forest. Another option is the 55-kilometre Wokół Jeziora Resko route: it runs mostly through the Kołobrzeg commune and also extends into the neighbouring Trzebiatów commune. The routes therefore differ both in how they are travelled and in their length and difficulty.

The area’s architectural history offers a range of points of interest, too. The hunting palace in Budzistowo was built around the turn of the 20th century in the eclectic style. The Neo-Gothic church in Korzystno dates from 1866; the former churchyard cemetery, laid out in the same year, is enclosed by a distinctive brick wall. The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Karcino is also Neo-Gothic and dates from 1869.

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