20+ Things To Do In Gdansk, Poland

Cześć i dzień dobry! Welcome to Gdansk, a beautiful city that quickly became one of Poland’s most popular travel destinations. Rich history, charming old town, splendid architecture, sandy beaches, interesting museums, delicious food… Add to that fairly cheap flights from many European cities and you’ll get a perfect travel spot! As Poles, we’ve visited this city a couple of times and today we want to show you things to do in Gdansk. Both well-known tourist attractions and some lesser-known gems are waiting for you!

Interesting fact. Gdansk is the third most visited city in Poland by foreign tourists, after Krakow and Warsaw!

Things to do in Gdansk, Poland
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Gdansk, Poland FAQ

Where is Gdansk located?

Gdansk is located in northern Poland on the Baltic coast at the southern edge of Gdansk Bay. It’s the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, one out of 16 Polish administrative divisions. Gdansk is the 6th biggest city in Poland. Together with Sopot and Gdynia, it forms a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto).

What is Gdansk known for?

Gdansk is best known for its old town full of beautiful and colorful townhouses and lovely riverside areas. The city is also famed thanks to Westerplatte – a place where World War II started, the Solidarity movement that led to the fall of communism, and founded in 1260 St. Dominic’s Fair which is considered one of the biggest cultural open-air events in Europe.

Is Gdansk worth visiting?

Gdansk is a delightful Polish city, definitely worth your time. It’s colorful, beautiful, friendly, and tasty. And it has a beach and a sea! Gdańsk offers a wide variety of activities – from exploring the nooks and crooks of the old town, learning about Polish history, visiting interesting museums to eating delicious food and relaxing on the beach… Gdańsk will please every traveler’s taste.

How many days are enough for Gdansk?

Two full days will give you enough time to see all the most popular spots in Gdansk and get a good feel of what this city is all about. But if you want to experience it more and also discover places beyond city walls we recommend spending around 5-7 days in Gdansk. You can even speedrun it in one day if you want and it’s all you’ve got.

How to get around Gdansk?

Most of Gdansk’s main attractions aren’t located too far from each other but to get to some places, like Westerplatte or beaches, you’ll need to use public transport. But don’t worry – the city is well-connected! Just use jakdojade.pl to quickly find connections you might need.

How to pronounce Gdansk?

According to the Internet, it’s pronounced [ɡəˈdænsk]. Still don’t know how to read it? Here’s a YouTube video where you can listen to correct pronunciation.

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Short history of Gdansk

To better understand Gdansk, you need to learn a bit of its history. For hundreds of years, the city bounced between being Polish and German (it went by the name Danzig then), with a short period of being a self-ruled city. Since the Middle Ages, an important shipbuilding and trade port has been located in the city, and between the 15th and 17th centuries, Gdansk was the biggest city in the country.

Due to the Partitions of Poland in 1793, the city became part of Prussia and later the German Empire. After World War I, from 1920 to 1939, Gdabsk became a Free City. In 1939 the first fight of World War II began in Gdansk, on Westerplatte.

During WWII, the city was largely destroyed but thankfully was carefully rebuilt in the 50s and 60s. An interesting fact is that Gdansk was reconstructed without German influences from before the war, to the form of how it supposedly looked before the annexation to Prussia, but with Dutch, Italian, and French accents.

In the 1980s, Gdańsk was the birthplace of the Solidarity movement which led to the fall of communism, not only in Poland but also in other Eastern European countries, and to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Short history of Gdansk city

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Gdansk Old Town

Undoubtedly, Gdansk Old Town is the prettiest area of the city and a place where you’ll find many important landmarks and attractions. Destroyed during World War II, and carefully rebuilt, Gdansk Old Town is now vibrant, colorful, and full of life. For example, there you’ll marvel at beautiful townhouses, take a photo with Neptune, and climb one of the towers to admire the city and its surroundings from above. Of course, you’ll also find many restaurants, cafes, and some museums there.

Points of interest in Gdansk Old Town: Długa and Długi Targ streets, Town Hall, Neptune’s Fountain, St. Mary’s Basilica, Mariacka Street, Artus Court, Golden and Green Gates, Prison Tower, Dlugie Pobrzeze waterfront area with the Crane and Ołowianka Island, and the Amber Museum. We’ll take a closer look at them soon.

In Gdansk Old Town you won’t find a typical market square, but the area along Długa and Długi Targ streets fulfills this role nicely.

Gdansk Tourist Office is located inside Brama Wyżynna gate, just a few steps from Prison Tower.

Exploring Gdansk Old Town is undoubtedly the most important thing to do in Gdansk that can’t be missed. And if you want to learn even more about Gdansk and its history, you can also do it with a guided tour, like this popular and well-rated Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour.

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Exploring Gdansk Old Town
Beautiful colorful townhouse in Gdansk Old Town
Beautiful townhouse in Gdansk Old Town
Explore Gdansk Old Town

Streets: Długa & Długi Targ

Długa and Długi Targ streets are pedestrian-only adjoining streets, stretching between Golden and Green gates. They’re also a part of the Royal Route, which once served for the ceremonial entries of monarchs into the city. Nowadays, the area along these two streets functions as the market square, and exploring it is one of the most important things to do in Gdansk.

Along Długa and Długi Targ streets, you’ll find an impressive Town Hall, iconic Neptune’s Fountain, many beautiful townhouses full of amazing details, Artus Court – a restored 14th-century former merchant’s meeting house now serving as a museum, and Uphagen’s House with Museum of Burgher Interiors where you can see how an 18th-century rich merchant’s apartment looked like. Many restaurants, cafes, and small shops await you there too.

Also, don’t forget to take a good look at the beautiful Golden Gate (pl. Złota Brama) and Green Gate (pl. Zielona Brama). The Gdansk waterfront area awaits you after passing through the 16th-century Green Gate, and behind Golden Gate, you’ll find Prison Tower. Inside Green Gate is another branch of the Gdansk Museum (with temporary exhibitions of historic and modern Polish and foreign art) and the Gdansk Gallery of Photography.

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Beautiful townhouses along Długi Targ street in Gdansk
Exploring Gdansk - Długa street with Golden Gate

Main Town Hall

Main Town Hall (pl. Ratusz) is a spectacular Gothic/Renaissance building in Gdansk Old Town located at the junction of Dluga and Długi Targ streets. From the mid-15th century to 1921 it was the seat of the city authorities. During World War II the building was damaged and later rebuilt to the current state.

Nowadays, inside you’ll find a branch of the Gdansk Museum housing a permanent exhibition within the three beautiful rooms: the Hall, the White Room, and the Red Room.

However, the biggest highlight of Gdansk Town Hall is its observation deck on the top of the tower. From there you can admire the magnificent panorama of Gdansk and its surroundings. Unfortunately, it looks like this attraction is seasonal and only available in the summer months.

Entrance to Main Town Hall costs 25zł for a normal ticket and 18zł for a reduced one (November 2024). To check out current ticket prices and opening hours visit muzeumgdansk.pl website (remember to select a desired museum from the list). You can also buy your ticket in advance on bilety.muzeumgdansk.pl website.

Gdansk Main Town Hall along Długa street

Neptune’s Fountain

Neptune’s Fountain (pl. Fontanna Neptuna) is one of the most recognizable attractions of Gdansk. It’s a historic fountain dating back to the early 17th century, proudly standing in front of Artus Court and next to the Town Hall. The fountain depicts Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, surrounded by sea creatures. Be sure to take a good look at all the beautiful carefully crafted details.

Like everything else in the area, the fountain was damaged during World War II and later was renovated and put back into operation in the 1950s. Polish Eagles, which Nazis removed when they were getting rid of traces of the city’s Polish history, were restored too. What surprised us most was the fact that only since 1988 Neptune’s genitals been covered with a fig leaf. 

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Neptune's Fountain in Gdansk Old Town

Artus Court

Artus Court (pl. Dwór Artusa) is one of the most representative monuments located in Gdansk Old Town on Długi Targ Street right behind Neptune’s Fountain. It’s a restored 14th-century building that over the centuries served as a merchant’s meeting house and a venue for meetings and events. Nowadays it’s a museum housing many works of art and artifacts important for local history among its beautiful rooms. There you’ll also see the largest tiled stove in Europe!

Entrance to Artus Hall costs 25zł for a normal ticket and 18zł for a reduced one (November 2024). To check out current ticket prices and opening hours visit muzeumgdansk.pl website (remember to select a desired museum from the list). You can also buy your ticket in advance on bilety.muzeumgdansk.pl website.

Artus Court and Neptune's Fountain in Gdansk

St. Mary’s Basilica

St. Mary’s Basilica (pl. Bazylika Mariacka) is a brick church in the heart of Gdansk Old Town. It was built in stages for over 100 years, finally completed in 1502. Its interior is very simple and plain, with a huge 15th-century astronomical clock as one of the most interesting points (every day at 11:57 you can also see a short figure show).

The highlight of St. Mary’s Basilica is the view over Gdansk and its surroundings from its almost 80m high bell tower. To get there you’ll have to climb around 400 steps which surprisingly is a very long, exhausting, and thigh-burning task. But thankfully the views are worth it!

Its biggest downside is that a viewpoint terrace is a bit small and tight, and the number of people isn’t controlled at all. We can only imagine how big of a problem it might be in a high season! But even despite this fact, we think it’s one of the best things to do in Gdansk.

Entrance to St. Mary’s Basilica is free. However, entrance to the bell tower costs 18zł for a normal ticket and 10zł for a reduced one (November 2024). To check out current ticket prices and opening hours visit bazylikamariacka.gdansk.pl website.

St. Mary's Basilica in Gdansk
Views from St. Mary's Basilica tower over Gdansk and its surroundings

Foregate Complex

Foregate Complex (pl. Zespół Zespół Przedbramia) consists of two buildings: Prison Tower and Torture House. Once it was a place where people were sentenced and executed or kept prisoners. Now within its walls, you can see two exhibitions. What’s more, Prison Tower is another viewpoint of the city offering nice panoramic views.

The complex is located just a few steps from Golden Gate. While there, be sure to also check the Upland Gate (pl. Brama Wyżynna) – a late 16th-century gate that used to be the main entrance to the city. Inside it, you’ll find the Gdansk Tourist Office.

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Foregate Complex in Gdansk - Prison Tower

Mariacka Street

While in Gdansk Old Town, you can’t miss a stroll along Mariacka Street. It’s one of the prettiest and most popular streets in the city, and not without a reason! It managed to retain some of the old, pre-war German vibe. Mariacka Street is full of beautiful townhouses with stone porches extending to the street, some with unique gargoyle heads!

If you wish to buy some amber products as a souvenir, Mariacka Street is also the best place in Gdansk to do that! There you’ll find many small shops full of jewelry and other amber products. The choice is wide! And of course, some cafes await you here too for a relaxing break.

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Amber products in Gdansk along Mariacka street

Motława river side: Długie Pobrzeże & Islands

At the edge of the Gdansk Old Town, you’ll find the Motława River, one of the prettiest areas in the city. Along Długie Pobrzeże (eng. Long Riverside) you’ll spot many beautiful buildings like historic gates, townhouses, and 15th-century Żuraw (eng. The Crane) which was used for the transshipment of ships and became one of the most recognizable symbols of Gdansk.

Right next to the Crane, you’ll also find the Maritime Culture Centre (pl. Ośrodek Kultury Morskiej) – a modern and interactive center teaching about the sea, ports, and ships. There you’ll also find numerous restaurants, cafes, and bars.

A fun fact is that almost the same Crane was recreated in The Witcher 3 videogame

Motława river side in Gdansk - Długie Pobrzeże
The Crane along Długie Pobrzeże in Gdansk
Motława river side - Exploring Gdansk Old Town

You can also cross the river to one of two islands: Ołowianka or Wyspa Spichrzów. On Ołowianka island you’ll find photo-perfect Gdańsk letters, and Ambersky – 50m high ferris wheel from which you can admire the city from a different perspective during a 15-min-long ride. You can also enter Museum Ship “Sołdek” from there – the first seagoing ship built in Poland after World War II and now the world’s only steam-powered coal and ore carrier preserved until today.

Wyspa Spichrzów is known for restored grain warehouses now mostly being home to waterfront restaurants, live music venues, and some shops selling ceramics, amber, and various souvenirs. Wandering along Mołtawa riverside and its islands is definitely one of the most relaxing and best things to do in Gdańsk so be sure not to skip it.

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Oławianka Island with Gdansk sign and AmberSky ferris wheel
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Museum of the Second World War

A visit to the Museum of the Second World War (pl. Muzeum II Wojny Światowej) is an absolute must-thing to do in Gdansk, even if you’re not a museum lover. It’s a fascinating place educating about the tragic events of World War II, its origins and consequences, perpetrators and victims, and its impact on humanity. The museum’s purpose is to teach us a history lesson about one of the darkest chapters in history that we should never forget or repeat.

The museum is located in an impressive modern building close to Gdansk Old Town. Its exhibitions are divided into three parts: Road to War, The Horror of War, and The Long Shadow of War. They are all full of historical artifacts, personal items, educational exhibits, and interactive displays.

To see all that the Museum of the Second World War has to offer you’ll need about 2-3 hours, but it’s easy to spend many more hours there, especially if you want to go thoroughly through all the exhibits.

Entrance to the Museum of the Second World War costs 29zł for a normal ticket and 22zł for a reduced one (November 2024). For current prices and opening hours visit muzeum1939.pl website. There you can also buy online tickets in advance.

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Unique modern building of Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk

Museum of the Polish Post Office

If you want to learn even more about World War II events, you should visit the Museum of the Polish Post Office (pl. Muzeum Poczty Polskiej) located very close to the Museum of the Second World War. It’s one of the places where on September 1st of 1939 World War II broke out and where the heroic defense of the facility by its employees took place for around 17 hours.

The museum is located in the exact building where the siege took place. Inside you’ll find documents and exhibitions related to this tragic event. You can also learn how postal services were organized back then. Also, be sure to stop for a moment in front of an impressive Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post Office.

Entrance to the Museum of the Polish Post Office costs 15zł for a normal ticket and 10zł for a reduced one (November 2024). To check out current prices and opening hours visit muzeumgdansk.pl website (remember to select a desired museum from the list).

Museum of the Polish Post Office in Gdansk
Monument in front of Museum of the Polish Post Office in Gdansk

Amber Museum

Another amazing thing to do in Gdansk that you can’t skip is a visit to the Amber Museum (pl. Muzeum Bursztynu). Amber, also known as Baltic gold, is a fossilized tree resin that washes ashore along the Baltic Sea. In Gdansk, various amber products, like jewelry and decorative objects, have been produced for centuries, giving the city the title of the World Capital of Amber!

Inside the museum, you’ll find the largest collection of amber in the world. The museum tells the story of amber’s origins, properties, extraction, and processing throughout the centuries. A unique collection of natural lumps of resin, inclusions, fossilized resins, and finished products await there.

Amber Museum is located within Gdansk Old Town borders, inside the beautiful medieval Great Mill. Entrance costs 35zł for a normal ticket and 25zł for a reduced one (November 2024). To check out current prices and opening hours visit muzeumgdansk.pl website (remember to select a desired museum from the list). You can also buy your ticket in advance on bilety.muzeumgdansk.pl website.

While in the area, you can also visit the Basilica of Saint Bridget (pl. Bazylika św. Brygidy) on the other side of the street, where you can see a marvelous amber altar for a small donation. Right next to the mill, there’s also Heweliusz Square with the sculpture of the famous Polish astronomer Jan Heweliusz, who founded a lunar topography and described 10 new constellations. From there, you can also take a good look at Great Mill.

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Amber Museum in Gdansk - Largest amber collection in the world

European Solidarity Centre

European Solidarity Centre (pl. Europejskie Centrum Solidarności or ECS) is another must-see place in Gdansk located not far from the old town area, in the shipyards. It’s a modern museum and cultural institution dedicated to modern Poland’s history, focusing on events that led to the victory of the Solidarity movement and the fall of Communism in Europe.

Once you are done with the exhibitions, go to the observation deck on the ECS rooftop to admire the nice views of the shipyard and Gdansk. Also, don’t miss the gate with the sign ‘Stocznia Gdańska’ and the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 – both located in front of the European Solidarity Centre building.

Entrance to the permanent exhibition in the European Solidarity Centre costs 35zł for a normal ticket and 30zł for a reduced one (November 2024). The price includes an audio guide, either 1.5h or 2.5h (you can choose how long you wish your tour to be). To check out current prices and opening hours visit ecs.gda.pl There you can also buy your ticket in advance.

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Exploring European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk
Stocznia Gdanska sign in front of European Solidarity Centre
View from European Solidarity Centre rooftop over shipyard

Gdansk shipyard

While in the European Solidarity Centre, you can also take a walk among Gdansk shipyard. There’s even a whole route prepared to see the most important parts of it! After leaving ECS, turn left and then just follow the signs. If you’re looking for a unique thing to do in Gdansk – this is it!

We really enjoyed this alternative side of Gdansk – especially Ulica Elektryków and 100cznia food courts full of food trucks, restaurants, and cool vibes. In the area near Imperial Harbour (pl. Przystań Cesarska) views over the surroundings and unique sculptures of sea creatures coming out of the sea were cool too!

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Gdansk shipyard -unique sculptures of sea creatures coming out of the sea
Ulica Elektrykow in Gdansk shipyard
Unique area of Gdansk shipyard with cranes

Gradowa Hill

Gradowa Hill (pl. Góra Gradowa) is a scenic viewpoint in Gdańsk offering spectacular views over the Old Town, shipyards, and city surroundings. It’s located behind the main train station on top of the 19th-century hilltop fort. It’s only 50m high and it’s an easy walk to get to the top.

On the top of the hill, you’ll find a large cross and remains of a military fort. There’s also an educational science center called the Hevelianum – a great place for a visit with kids. Overall, it’s probably the best viewpoint in the city so if you want to take a good look at Gdansk panorama, you can’t skip Gradowa Hill.

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Gradowa Hill in Gdansk, Poland with stunning views
Old fort in Gradowa Hill in Gdansk
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Westerplatte

Visiting Westerplatte is another important thing to do in Gdansk as it marks the start of one of the darkest times in modern history. On 1 September 1939, at 04:48, German naval forces attacked Westerplatte, and the first battle of World War II and the German invasion of Poland began. The heroic fights during the Battle of Westerplatte lasted for seven days and left the military zone in ruin.

Nowadays, Westerplatte is a lovely green area perfect for walking and learning about history. Numerous remnants of the fights, like ruins of barracks or graves of the soldiers who lost their lives, can still be found there. There, you’ll also find an impressive monument on a small hill called the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast. Right next to it, there’s also a big sign ‘Nigdy więcej wojny’ which means ‘No more war’.

While in Westerplatte, you can also visit the impressive-looking 14th-century Wisłoujście Fortress (pl. Twierdza Wisłoujście), the oldest coastal fortress of the Polish seacoast. It’s located along the road leading to Westerplatte, about 3km away.

You can easily reach Westerplatte by public transport or car – there’s a parking lot right next to the entrance to the Westerplatte walking area.

Westerplatte, Gdansk - Monument to the Defenders of the Coast
Ruins of old military barracs in Westerplatte
Westerplatte - grave to fallen soldiers in 1949

Oliwa Cathedral & Oliwski Park

On the outskirts of Gdansk, in Oliwa District, you’ll find beautiful green space – Oliwski Park with Oliwa Cathedral. It’s a great place if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a moment, easily reachable by car or public transport.

Oliwa Cathedral (pl. Katedra Oliwska) is a 14th-century church with baroque and rococo architecture featuring large organs dating back to the second half of the 18th century. You can hear them for free every day during 20-minute concerts (noon from Monday to Saturday and 3 PM on Sundays).

Oliwski Park is a green space full of alleys perfect for relaxing walks. There you’ll find French/English/Japanese–style gardens, ponds, and a small Palm House located within an interesting cylindrical glass rotunda.

Oliwa Cathedral in Gdansk, Poland
Interior of Oliwa Cathedral in Gdansk
Palm House in Oliwski Park in Gdansk

Beaches in Gdańsk

Gdansk is located on the Baltic Sea coast so it would be a shame not to see the sea and put your feet on the sand, don’t you think? Old Town is located about 10km from the coast but don’t worry – it’s easy and quick to get to one of the nearby beaches by public transport or car.

Your closest options for beaches in Gdansk are the ones in Brzeźno, Jelitkowo, and Stogi. All are long and wide featuring soft sand and some facilities like toilets, nearby restaurants, and lifeguards in high season. Additionally, in Brzezno you’ll find a nice pier resembling the one in Sopot (shorter, and free to enter). The beach in Stogi seems to be the least attractive, mostly thanks to the not-so-nice views disrupted by a small container terminal/port.

A bit further, about 20km from the old town, you’ll find Wyspa Sobieszewska island, the greenest and wildest part of Gdansk. It boasts the most tranquil beach in Gdansk. There you’ll also find two nature reserves: Birds’ Paradise (pl. Ptasi Raj) and Sea Gull Backwater (pl. Mewia Łacha) which are home to more than 200 species of birds and seals. To learn more about them visit wyspa-sobieszewska.pl website.

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Beaches in Gdansk - Brzezno beach with pier
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Day trips from Gdańsk

If you have more time in Gdansk, you should consider some trips out of town. And it just happens that Gdansk is a great base for such trips! You’ll reach all the mentioned places by car, but most of them are also accessible by public transport. What are our recommendations?

Sopot – a small and trendy seaside town with a long wooden pier, award-winning sandy beaches, and many wellness centers.

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Gdynia – city known for being home to some beautiful traditional sailing ships (like Dar Pomorza and Dar Młodzieży) and the oldest preserved military destroyer in the world (ORP Błyskawica), now serving as museums.

Malbork Castle – one of the most popular day trips from Gdansk. It’s the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a true architectural masterpiece. 

Hel Peninsula – 35-kilometre-long sandbar stretch along which you’ll find sandy beaches, a nice town with a chilled vibe, and some remnants of war infrastructure.

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Day trips from Gdańsk - Gdynia

Take advantage of a guided tour

If you don’t want to put too much effort into planning, either exploring Gdansk or planning day trips, you can always take advantage of the guided tours and let someone else take care of all the details.

During your stay in Gdansk, you can for example take part in this interesting Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour, or if you’re a foodie in this Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour. If you love sailing, this Sunset Cruise on a Historic Polish Boat will also be a great choice!

If you want to explore Malbork take a look at this Half-Day Malbork Castle Tour, and if you would like to see highlights of all cities in Tricity check out this 3 Cities Private Full-Day Tour.

For a wide selection and more well-reviewed tour options, visit GetYourGuide or Viator website.

Exploring Gdansk with a guided tour

How to get to Gdansk, Poland?

Gdansk is located about 340km from Warsaw, 310km from Poznan, 480km from Wroclaw, and only 12km from Sopot. The most convenient way to get to Gdansk is by car, train, or bus.

Airports near Gdansk

Gdansk has its own airport located only about 15km from the Old Town. The next closest ones are in Poznań (320km away) and Warsaw (350km away). The easiest way to get from Gdansk airport to the city center is to take a bus or train. You can also take a taxi or rent a car. To learn more about possible options visit airport.gdansk.pl website.

Where to park in Gdansk?

If you choose to travel by car you need to know that it isn’t very easy to find a parking place for a car (especially a free one). Your best option is probably to find accommodation with parking space and then walk or travel by bus/tram in the city center.

You can also leave a car in one of the underground parking lots, like Interparking Centrum or Parking Forum Gdańsk, or try to find a place along the streets and pay by parking meter or via app.

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To Gdansk by train

You can easily get to Gdansk by train. For example, a trip from Warsaw will take about 2.5h (€11-19), 3h from Poznan (€45-70), and 4.5h from Wroclaw (€60-90). To learn more about connections that might interest you visit rozklad-pkp.pl website.

To Gdansk by bus

You can also get to Gdansk by bus, especially from other big Polish cities. For example, the trip from Warsaw will take 3h45min (€28-40), 3.5h from Poznan (€25-35), and 7h from Wroclaw (€35-55). To learn more about bus connections that might interest you visit rome2rio.com or Flixbus website.

Exploring charming Gdansk Old Town

Things to do in Gdansk, Poland – Summing up

Gdansk is such a beautiful and fascinating Polish city, isn’t it? It’s one of the best Polish cities, and we hope that now you understand why. It shouldn’t be missed along with other popular names like Krakow, Wroclaw, or Warsaw.

We hope our Gdansk travel guide helped you choose the best places to visit in the city and that now you’re ready for an exciting journey through history, culture, architecture, and nature. No matter if you want to explore a beautiful old town, learn more about history, taste local food, or just spend some time on the beach… For sure, Gdansk will satisfy every traveler’s taste. Enjoy your time!

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Our opinion about Gdansk

As we mentioned at the beginning, over the years we visited Gdansk a few times, mainly during the holiday season while relaxing in one of the nearby smaller towns. Out of all the big Polish cities, it has a solid position in our subjective TOP5 ranking – although we can’t agree if it should be in 3rd or 4th place if we like it slightly better or less than Krakow! Anyway, it’s a must-see destination in Poland.

Overall, we like Gdansk. We especially like its beautiful old town, seaside area, and good food. What we don’t like about Gdansk? Well, it’s a big and usually super busy city that can be overwhelming, especially during summer months and weekends. During our last visit, at the end of September, we were surprised by the number of tourists (both Polish and foreign ones) which made sightseeing less pleasant. And we can’t even imagine how crowded it must be during the high season!

If we can give you some advice, try to avoid visiting Gdansk (or basically anywhere on the Polish seaside) during the summer months. July and August are for sure the worst as it’s the time when kids have summer school holidays and thousands of families head to the Baltic Sea for vacations. June and September will be busy too, but not that busy.

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Hotel Gdańsk Boutique

Hotel Gdańsk Boutique

Hotel Gdańsk Boutique is a luxurious accommodation set in a beautifully restored 18th-century granary, combining historic charm with modern elegance. Located by the marina, the hotel offers stunning views, comfortable rooms, and a renowned on-site brewery serving award-winning craft beers. Its central location makes it perfect for exploring Gdańsk's Old Town and nearby attractions.


MONTOWNIA Lofts & Experience in Gdansk, Poland

Montownia Lofts & Experience

Montownia Lofts & Experience offers unique, stylish loft-style accommodations in the heart of Gdańsk, blending industrial design with modern comfort. Located near the vibrant Old Town, it provides easy access to the city’s main attractions, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. With spacious apartments, high-end amenities, and a trendy atmosphere, it's an ideal choice for travelers seeking a memorable and contemporary stay.


Hotel Almond Business & Spa

Hotel Almond Business & Spa

Hotel Almond Business & Spa is a modern and elegant hotel located along the scenic Motława River, offering both comfort and luxury. Its spacious rooms, on-site spa, and gourmet restaurant create a perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication for both business and leisure travelers. Conveniently situated near the Old Town, it provides easy access to Gdańsk's top attractions while serving as a tranquil retreat after a day of exploration.


YOURAPART Rajska City Centre in Gdansk, Poland

YOURAPART Rajska City Centre

YOURAPART Rajska City Centre offers stylish and modern apartments in the heart of Gdańsk, perfect for both short and long stays. Each apartment is well-equipped with contemporary furnishings, a kitchenette, and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Located within walking distance of Gdańsk’s main attractions, shops, and restaurants, it’s an ideal base for exploring the vibrant city.


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