Historic factory, Embankment

The Old Crane, sometimes also known as the Crane Gate, is an iconic Gdańsk landmark and one of the city’s main symbols. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk Gdańsk has, since time immemorial, benefited from its location on the Baltic Sea and serves as the main port for the entire region. On the banks of the Moltawa River, close to where it flows into the bay, you can admire the historic crane used for loading and unloading sea and…

Sandy beach, Promenade

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. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk Beach facilities and the Sopot pier The beach here is truly beautiful. It is covered in fine, light-coloured sand that is…

Monument, Museum

The Westerplatte peninsula is situated to the north of Gdańsk, near the modern harbour. This sandy strip of land, covered in greenery, played an important role in Polish history. It was Westerplatte that was one of the sites where the Second World War began. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk To this day, Westerplatte serves as one of the most important memorial sites where Poles commemorate both the beginning and the end of the…

Museum

Gdańsk played an important role in the battles of the Second World War, so it is no surprise that one of Poland’s most significant museums, chronicling this dark chapter in European history, was established here. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk The institution was founded alongside the construction of the museum building in 2008, though the exhibition did not open until 2017. The museum’s exhibition The museum’s permanent…

Cathedral

Gdańsk’s main cathedral is officially known as the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but no one locally refers to it as anything other than the ‘Basilica of Our Lady’. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk Gdańsk Cathedral is built in the somewhat unusual style known as ‘brick Gothic’. In terms of overall volume, it ranks second among the world’s largest brick cathedrals, after the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna…

Museum, Monument

The European Solidarity Centre is a large museum and library that provides a detailed account of Poland’s modern history, from the rise of the communist regime to its fall, which has its roots right here in Gdańsk. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk The Centre has been operating since 2014, when a large, brand-new building, constructed in an interesting industrial style, was opened. The façade is entirely clad in so-called Cor…

Promenade, Embankment

In the historic centre of Gdańsk, the Motlawa River splits into two branches, creating beautiful scenery dotted with monuments, pubs and places to relax along the riverfront. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk The most picturesque part can be found right in the city centre, in an artificial branch of the river known as the Nowa Motlawa. On both sides, you can stroll along the beautifully restored, pedestrian-only quays and admire…

Museum, Ferris wheel

As you walk through Gdańsk’s historic centre along the banks of the Motława River, head a little way north, cross one of the bridges and visit the small island of Ołowianka. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk As well as the neon ‘Gdańsk’ sign, you’ll find three main attractions here: the Ferris wheel, the fascinating Maritime Museum and the Frederic Chopin Polish Baltic Philharmonic, housed in a former shipyard building. The…

Square, Town Hall, Fountain

Długi Targ, or Long Market, is the heart of historic Gdańsk and one of the most popular tourist attractions. At one end, it leads onto Długa Street, which runs towards the main railway station; at the other end, it passes through the Green Gate onto the banks of the Moltawa River. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk The square was founded in the 13th century as the main commercial district of what was then Gdańsk. Over the…

Cathedral

You won’t find beautiful and interesting sights only in the city centre; it’s definitely worth a trip to the northern suburbs, to the Oliwa district. The Church of the Holy Trinity boasts extraordinary architecture and the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of the Gdańsk Theological Seminary. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk A Romanesque church had stood on the site of the former Cistercian monastery since 1186, but the cathedral in…

Mill

On the northern edge of the historic centre, a large and very well-preserved medieval watermill, rather prosaically named ‘Wielki Młyn’, catches the eye. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk The mill was built by the Teutonic Order as early as 1350 and, for more than 500 years, served as one of the main sources of flour for the whole of Gdańsk. Although the building has undergone numerous renovations, it has retained almost…

Sandy beach

The beach in the Brzeźno district is the most popular in the whole of Gdańsk, particularly due to its easy access by public transport, its length and its beautiful natural surroundings. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk In this part of the beach, you can stroll along a pier roughly 100 metres long. Although the beach is relatively close to the city, it has a purely natural character. It is separated from the houses by a sandy dune…

Sandy beach

A popular spot for walks and sporting activities can be found east of the city centre on the Baltic Sea coast. Stogi Beach, with its fine, light-coloured sand, is perfect for long walks, taking in the endless expanse of water, the distant harbour cranes and the passing ships. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk On warm summer days, it’s also a popular spot for swimming and cooling off in the very cold Baltic waters. Beach facilities …

Modern Building

Initially not a building everyone loved, it later became the number one attraction that put the town of Sopot on the world’s tourist map. Yes, we’re talking about the famous Crooked House, known in Polish as Krzywy domek, which forms part of the local shopping centre. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk Sopot’s Krzywy Domek is so popular that, according to Instagram statistics, it ranks among the top five most photographed places in…

Fortress

An interesting and relatively little-visited historic site lies on the outskirts of Gdańsk, near the mouth of one of the branches of the Vistula River. Wisłoujście Fortress is one of the best-preserved historic sites in the area, and if you have an hour or two to spare, you should definitely pay it a visit. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk The fortress was first built in this strategic location at the river’s mouth as early as 1308;…