Gdańsk, Poland

Gdańsk

Tall Hanseatic merchant houses along the Motława waterfront.

  • May–Sep
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Gdańsk

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Long Market from the Golden Gate to the Neptune Fountain and climb the town hall tower.
  2. AfternoonVisit the European Solidarity Centre at the shipyard where the Solidarity movement began.
  3. EveningWalk along the Motława waterfront past the old wooden crane as the lights come on.

Day 2

Visit Sopot's long wooden pier, or the Westerplatte memorial.

What to eat

Pierogi, fried herring and a shot of Goldwasser liqueur with gold flakes.

Local tips

Make the most of Gdańsk

Beat the crowds

Długi Targ, the main street, is busiest on summer afternoons. Early mornings are beautiful.

Best photo spot

The old crane and the colourful houses along the Motława river.

Getting there

Trains and buses run from the airport. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Malbork Castle, the largest brick castle in the world, about 40 minutes by train.

Good to know

The European Solidarity Centre tells the story of the movement that changed Poland. Gdańsk is famous for amber.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Gdańsk

Getting there

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Sep
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryPoland

Questions

Gdańsk: good to know

Is Gdańsk worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. Tall Hanseatic merchant houses along the Motława waterfront.

How many days do you need in Gdańsk?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Gdańsk?

The best time to visit is May to Sep. Długi Targ, the main street, is busiest on summer afternoons. Early mornings are beautiful.

How do you get to Gdańsk?

The nearest airport is Gdańsk Airport (GDN), about 12 km away. Trains and buses run from the airport. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Gdańsk?

Nearby hidden places include Toruń (149 km), Curonian Spit (Nida) (184 km) and Masurian Lakes (Mikołajki) (200 km).

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