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…

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…

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…

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…

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…