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…

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…

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…