"A stone's throw away from Gdansk" Kolbudy by matcrazy1

Kolbudy Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 70 photos

Kashubia

Kolbudy is a village located in northern Poland, only 15 km southwest of Gdansk and 25 km from sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea. This historical region is called Kashubia. The natives, called Kashubians, write and speak own language for centuries. It's the only one of Slavic languages used in the area of contemporary Poland that is very difficult to understand by Poles.

Hotel VIP

HOTEL VIP

But not the very interesting Kashubian culture brought me to Kolbudy. I unexpectadly got two free tickets for a concert "Space of Freedom" of Jean Michel Jarre in Gdansk shipyard at the 25th anniversary of the Solidarity Movement. I had unsuccessfully called to numerous hotels, hostels and pensions in Gdansk to book a room. Hmm... I was at least a few weeks too late. Finally, thanks to coincidence, internet and help of the staff of one hotel in Gdansk, I found and immediatelly booked a room in Hotel VIP in Kolbudy.

The lake and windsurfing

WINDSURFING

I was surprised to discover a beautiful lake, to see windsurfers and local fishermen. I've found peace and quiet just a stone's throw away from Gdansk.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lake, windsurfing, fishing, peace and quiet, cheap area
Cons:It's a one-horse-village, probably noone knows English language
In a nutshell:Just go and relax!

Last visit to Kolbudy: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Dec 6, 2005
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Reviews (7)

LOOK OUT FOR DOGS BEHIND FENCES - Kolbudy

A few tips in one Warnings and Dangers (1)

1. DOGS When you walk along local houses look out for dogs watching their properties and running among pieces of junk... more travel advice

One-horse-village Off The Beaten Path (1)

I decided to take a walk along a bank of the lake and then towards village "centre" as soon as I had got to know that I... more travel advice

Windsurfing and fishing Sports & Outdoors (2)

I didn't do it in Kolbudy. But I watched a few locals doing it. I am neither dedicated fisherman nor windsurfer. Both... more travel advice

Rent a kayak or boat Sports & Outdoors (2)

I saw a very picturesque and completely empty lake with green forest and thick rushes along its banks as soon as I... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
15 km southwest of Gdansk
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kyoub Jan 31, 2007 at 4:22 AM

Very interesting little page on Kolbudy. I bet I could find a lot of birds there, if the dogs haven't chased then away. Yje hotel sounds like a good place to go if you want to hide.
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Jim_Eliason Dec 2, 2006 at 9:56 AM

great tips, Matt!
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Pawtuxet Dec 24, 2005 at 5:14 AM

Just finished touring your travelogues. Makes me want to sit out on that dock in the sunshine and let the world go by.
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Mariajoy Dec 19, 2005 at 10:44 PM

Hi Mat, Kolbudy looks like a quiet little town...what were you doing here?? At least the hotel seems nice! I wonder if their first foreign visitor will be a VTer?? :))
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olja1234 Dec 18, 2005 at 10:30 AM

Very nice page, Mat. I enjoyed. Greetings.
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LoriPori Dec 17, 2005 at 2:38 PM

Decided to stop by to see how you were doing and came across this new page of the one horse town of Kolbudy. I must admit, I'm pretty impressed. Your accommodation tip on the VIP & the t'logs are very good.
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deecat Dec 17, 2005 at 11:02 AM

Matt, what great pages on Kolbudy...especially on this cold Winter Day in Chicago! Superior narrative and use of the new multi-photos on VT. Enjoyed the travelogues as well.
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Pavlik_NL Dec 10, 2005 at 8:21 AM

Hi Mat, everything okay! nice new page here with watersport tips. this must be a popular spot for the Dutch - haha. Many greetings from NL, Paul
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JLBG Dec 9, 2005 at 8:58 PM

This VIP hotel looks very exciting. A place to visit, obviously !
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globetrott Dec 7, 2005 at 8:53 AM

Kolbudy looks like a great place for watersports !