Sopot Beach and Pier, Gdansk - all you need to know

The spa town of Sopot lies right next to Gdańsk and boasts the most beautiful beaches in the entire Gdańsk-Sopot-Gdynia Tri-City.

Be sure to visit on warm summer days; in winter, however, there’s no point in making a special trip to Sopot, as many establishments remain closed.

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Beach facilities and the Sopot pier

The beach here is truly beautiful. It is covered in fine, light-coloured sand that is very pleasant to walk on, and the entry into the sea is gentle and safe.

Although Sopot beach is situated right in the town, for most of its length it is separated from the houses by a belt of mature trees, giving the impression of a completely natural setting.

An exceptionally popular attraction is the Sopot Pier, a popular viewing walkway extending 200 metres out to sea. At its end, you’ll find a restaurant and a mooring for small yachts.

On the beach itself, you’ll find many other refreshment stalls, whilst the town centre boasts plenty of restaurants and shops. Sopot Beach is one of the liveliest and most visited seaside destinations in the whole of Poland.

Sopot Pier

Accommodation in Sopot

Sopot boasts an exceptionally wide range of accommodation options, from budget apartments to more expensive spa and wellness hotels.

Beachfront resorts: Sheraton Sopot Hotel *****, Sofitel Grand Sopot *****
More affordable hotels in the centre: Villa Sedan ***, Focus Hotel Premium Sopot ***

Getting to Sopot

The quickest and most frequent way to get to Sopot is by train.

The main line from Gdańsk to Gdynia runs through here, and trains run very frequently on this route. The S1 suburban railway line runs along this route every 20 minutes. The journey to Gdańsk Central Station takes 19 minutes, whilst the journey to Gdynia takes 13 minutes.

You can find timetables, for example, on the railway operator’s website atskm.pkp.pl.

Alternatively, you can also take bus route 122, which runs from Gdańsk Airport or the Wrzeszcz district.