Łeba Stories. Old Łeba in photographs and stories
Łeba has many faces. For some, it's primarily a seaside vacation town; for others, it's a place of childhood memories, family walks, and summer relaxation. But before it became one of the most popular resorts on the Polish coast, it had a long and fascinating history.
The "Łebskie Historie" series is an invitation to discover this side of the city. During the meetings, you'll have the opportunity to hear stories about Łeba's past, its inhabitants, streets, buildings, changes, and events that shaped its local identity.
Dr. Kacper Pencarski will talk about the history of Łeba
The meetings will be led by Dr. Kacper Pencarski, who will introduce participants to the city's history in an accessible and engaging way. This is a great opportunity to learn more about places we often pass by today without much thought.
Old photographs of Łeba can be surprising. Familiar streets look completely different, the buildings have a different character, and the city's daily life unfolds in a rhythm no longer present. Images like these allow us to better understand how much Łeba has changed over the years.
Łeba in the past and today
For tourists, Łeba is most often synonymous with beaches, ports, lakes, Słowiński National Park, and shifting sand dunes. For locals, however, it's also a place of family history, local memories, and everyday life passed down from generation to generation.
This is precisely why such encounters are important. They allow us to pause for a moment and see that behind popular tourist attractions lies a real city—one with its own memories, traditions, and stories worth preserving.
A meeting for residents and tourists
"Łebskie Historie" (Łeba Stories) is an event not only for history buffs. It's also for those who simply enjoy exploring places in greater depth. Those who have been coming to Łeba for years can discover a completely new context for familiar streets and corners. If you're visiting for the first time, such an event can be a great start to a more informed exploration of the city.
It's also an interesting option for a day on holiday, especially when, after the beach, you feel like doing something quieter, more local and inspiring.
The most important information
- Event: Łebskie Stories
- Hosted by: Dr. Kacper Pencarski
- Topics: history of Łeba, old photographs, local stories, transformations of the city
- For whom: residents, tourists, history buffs and people interested in Łeba
- Nature of the event: historical meeting / open lecture
Discover Łeba from a different perspective
Łeba offers much more than just holiday bustle and seaside attractions. It's a town whose history can be as captivating as its natural surroundings. The "Łebskie Historie" is a great opportunity to see familiar places from a different perspective—through the lens of old photos, stories, and local memory.
It is worth taking part and seeing what Łeba looked like before it became one of the symbols of holidays on the Baltic Sea.
Discover Łeba not only from the beach
After the meeting, it's worth planning further exploration of the city and surrounding area. Check out what to do in Łeba, including interesting places, natural attractions, and ideas for active recreation.
Planning a longer stay? See where to stay in Łeba. And if it's time for dinner after your historical walk, check out where to eat in Łeba and where to find good fish and local flavors.
