The Baltic Sea is an excellent holiday destination not only in summer. A winter trip to the seaside means peaceful walks on an empty beach, breathing air rich in iodine, and a moment of respite from everyday hustle and bustle. You can combine outdoor activity with relaxation in the SPA zone and explore the area without crowds. Find out more about what to do by the sea in winter to truly recharge.
Is it worth going to the seaside in winter?
A winter trip to the seaside can genuinely improve your well-being. Air rich in iodine, fewer stimuli, and a calmer space for rest create conditions that support the regeneration of the body. It's an ideal time to change your surroundings, especially if you lack peace and contact with nature in everyday life.
In winter, conditions prevail at the Baltic Sea that favor health and leisure trips. Iodine concentration increases at lower temperatures and higher humidity, so even short walks bring noticeable benefits. Reduced tourist traffic allows you to focus on yourself, and empty beaches and lack of crowds in restaurants or SPA areas give more freedom in planning your day.
A winter trip to the Baltic Sea has several significant benefits:
- air rich in iodine – supports the respiratory system and the body's natural immune processes;
- quiet and fewer tourists – facilitates focus and rest from stimuli;
- cleaner air – free from smog present especially in large cities;
- many opportunities for active leisure – walks, nordic walking, trips along the coast;
- better off-season prices – easier to tailor the timing to your needs.
Such conditions naturally support the regeneration of a tired body and help you breathe away from the daily pace during a seaside stay in winter.
What can you do by the sea in winter? 5 ideas for relaxation
In winter by the sea, you can enjoy many activities that combine rest, movement, and contact with nature. You can choose walks, light activities, sightseeing without crowds, or relaxation in the wellness zone – the colder weather does not limit the possibilities of spending time.
Walks on the beach and in the forest
Winter walks on the beach or in the forest are one of the most pleasant ways to spend time at the Baltic Sea. Air rich in iodine, fewer tourists, and wide open spaces promote tranquility and help gather your thoughts. This activity can be adapted to your abilities – both in terms of route length and walking pace.
Regular walking improves circulation, supports respiratory system function, and oxygenates the body. Contact with nature has a soothing effect on the nervous system, and observing winter landscapes – from waves to forest trails – helps you detach from daily duties. Thus, even a short walk becomes a form of physical and mental regeneration.
Active leisure in winter
Not every form of active leisure by the sea requires special preparation, and they help warm up, oxygenate, and see the surroundings from a different perspective. One of the simplest activities is nordic walking. It engages many muscle groups, improves circulation, and gives walks a more dynamic character.
If weather permits, short bike trips are also a good choice. Coastal routes run through both paved paths and forests or promenades, allowing you to combine exercise with wildlife observation.
Additionally, many facilities offer seaside stay packages that let you combine outdoor activity with regeneration and additional attractions. This solution is for those who want to make the most of their trip time.
Winter swimming and body hardening
Winter swimming (ice bathing) has become one of the most popular winter activities at the sea because it combines a simple form of movement with intense body stimulation. A short cold-water bath supports the immune system, improves blood circulation, and gives a feeling of clear invigoration. For many, it is also a way of hardening the body, especially when practiced regularly.
However, for winter swimming to be safe, some rules must be followed. The most important are gradual preparation and warming up – before entering the water, you need to warm up with an energetic walk or light gymnastics. Initial immersions should be brief, especially if you are just starting. After leaving the water, you should quickly put on warm clothes and take care of warming movement or drink.
Sightseeing in winter
Winter sightseeing has a completely different character than in the summer season. You can see popular places without crowds, take a peaceful stroll on the pier, visit local museums, or explore lookout points without long queues. Lower tourist traffic makes sightseeing more relaxed, and the time spent outdoors better adjusted to your pace.
In Ustronie Morskie, in winter, you can visit the pier in the town center, lookout points, or coastal trails along the cliffs. An interesting option is also a trip to the oldest oaks in Poland – Bolesław and Warcisław – located near the town.
If you want more attractions, you can visit nearby Kołobrzeg. In winter, you can calmly visit the lighthouse, stroll along the pier or promenade, visit the Kołobrzeg City Museum, the Museum of Polish Arms, or watch the port free from summer hustle. It's a way to combine an active walk with discovering local history and architecture.
Relaxation in wellness & SPA
The winter atmosphere promotes the use of wellness zones and beauty treatments. The temperature contrast helps relax muscles, and the calmer pace of the day makes it easier to focus on regeneration. Winter holidays by the sea are a great opportunity to combine outdoor exercise with rest in an environment that soothes tension and improves overall well-being.
Many people also treat winter seaside vacations as a perfect time for SPA treatments. Relaxation rituals, massages, or body treatments can be seen as a complement to outdoor activity or the main element of the trip.
At Hotel Lambert, such forms of relaxation are complemented by a pool, jacuzzi, saunas, and a relaxation zone, allowing you to freely combine activity with regeneration. It is a solution for those who want to breathe, calm down after walks, and take care of their body in a quieter environment than in summer.
Frequently asked questions about winter trips to the seaside
A winter stay at the Baltic Sea can raise many questions. The following answers to the most frequently asked ones will help clear doubts regarding weather, available attractions, and comfort of rest.
Is there anything to do at the seaside in winter?
Yes! There's plenty of activities waiting for you by the sea in winter that you can adjust to your own pace and the weather. Walks, winter swimming, sightseeing nearby towns, or using the wellness zone can diversify each day of your stay. It is also a good time to unwind and quietly explore the surroundings without crowds.
Are attractions at the seaside open in winter?
Many attractions are available all year round, although some operate on reduced hours. In winter, you can easily visit lighthouses, museums, piers, or lookout points, which are much less crowded in colder months. Local restaurants also operate, especially in larger tourist towns. However, typically seasonal spots like some amusement parks or recreational zones are closed.
What can you do by the sea in winter with children?
A winter trip to the seaside with children is a way to actively spend the holidays: walks, short trips, discovering local attractions, or playing together in the pool will bring you tons of fun. Many families also choose seaside stay packages that help plan the holidays. This solution is especially useful if you want to combine rest with ready activity proposals.
Is it very cold at the seaside in winter?
The temperature by the sea in winter is usually slightly higher than inland, although stronger winds can intensify the feeling of cold. This is a natural effect of open space and proximity to water. However, a warm jacket, layered clothing, and comfortable shoes are enough to comfortably spend time outdoors.
What to bring on a winter trip to the seaside?
For a winter stay at the seaside, it's best to prepare windproof clothing, layered apparel, comfortable footwear, as well as a hat and gloves. A thermos, scarf, and basic beach accessories will also come in handy – even in winter you can spend quite a lot of time there. If you plan to use the wellness zone, remember a swimsuit and slippers.
What to do by the sea in winter when the weather is bad?
Bad weather does not exclude a successful stay. On colder or windier days, you can use the wellness zone, beauty treatments, and the pool. In facilities like Hotel Lambert, you will find a space that allows relaxation regardless of the weather – from jacuzzi, saunas, to massages and relaxing rituals.
A winter trip to the sea provides space for rest from everyday stimuli and helps you look at daily life with greater calm. The colder atmosphere, air rich in iodine, and fewer tourists create conditions favorable to regeneration, and activities like walks, winter swimming, or SPA relaxation allow you to adapt the day's rhythm to your needs.
If you want to personally check what you can do by the sea in winter, plan a few days of rest at Hotel Lambert and use this time for complete relaxation.
