The site was formerly known as Leba-Wicko and functioned as a secret proving ground for the Luftwaffe.
Engineers at this location conducted high-altitude trajectory tests for various guided missile prototypes.
The base was evacuated and partially destroyed by German forces in early 1945 as Soviet troops approached.
The surrounding Słowiński National Park is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve known for its active shifting dunes.
The museum grounds include the remains of a former power plant and bunkers used for rocket assembly.
The observation tower allows for panoramic views of the spit separating Lake Łebsko from the Baltic Sea.
The Rocket Launcher Museum in Rąbka is located within the Słowiński National Park on the site of a former German secret research facility active during WWII. It served as a testing ground for Rheintochter, Wasserfall, and Enzian anti-aircraft missiles. The main attraction is a preserved launch pad and a bunker that remains as a remnant of the base's operational history. Visitors can climb the observation tower for views of the surrounding shifting sand dunes and the Baltic Sea. The site is accessible via a path leading through the coastal forest from the town of Łeba. Historical exhibits detail the facility’s role in rocket development during the 1940s. Its location deep within a protected nature reserve makes it a unique combination of military history and landscape geography.
The top of the observation tower providing a clear view of the launch site against the backdrop of the shifting dunes.
Bring high-quality insect repellent, as the path through the forest and dunes is prone to ticks and mosquitoes.
Pack binoculars to observe the sand dunes and the coastline from the top of the museum's observation deck.
Combine the visit with a trek to the nearby moving dunes, as the site serves as a key waypoint in the park.
Do not attempt to walk through the forest off-trail, as the terrain is protected and contains unstable sandy ground.
Open seasonally, typically from spring through autumn; closed during winter months.
Strictly remain on marked paths to protect the sensitive dune ecosystem and comply with national park regulations.
