Guidebook for Gdańsk
Arts & Culture
Muzeum Bursztynu. Odział Muzeum Gdańska
16 Wielkie MłynyAmber exhibition
Wystawa bursztynu
Heritage park. Come and see how people lived 100 or 200 years ago. Very interesting - whole houses, a church and wind mills.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaszubski Park Etnograficzny im Gulgowskich Wdzydze
68 GulgowskichHeritage park. Come and see how people lived 100 or 200 years ago. Very interesting - whole houses, a church and wind mills.
A place for an education and creative entertainment. Interactive exhibitions will activate your curiosity about the world.
Miejsce kreatywnej zabawy i edukacji. Interaktywne wystawy.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Science Centre EXPERYMENT
96 aleja ZwycięstwaA place for an education and creative entertainment. Interactive exhibitions will activate your curiosity about the world.
Miejsce kreatywnej zabawy i edukacji. Interaktywne wystawy.
Artus Court impressive mansion, a symbol of the city's power in the 16th century
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Artus Court - Museum of Gdansk
43-44 Długi TargArtus Court impressive mansion, a symbol of the city's power in the 16th century
New and interesting place to visit - the culture of theatre! Few steps from the apartment
Nowy, ciekawy teatr w Gdańsku. Kilka kroków od mieszkania.
111 Einheimische empfehlen
Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre
1 Wojciecha BogusławskiegoNew and interesting place to visit - the culture of theatre! Few steps from the apartment
Nowy, ciekawy teatr w Gdańsku. Kilka kroków od mieszkania.
Commissioned in 1979 the stainless steel Defenders of the Polish Post Monument. A wonderful example of Communist-era public art.
Pomnik i muzeum obrońców poczty polskiej z września 1939.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Muzeum Poczty Polskiej w Gdańsku. Oddział Muzeum Gdańska
1 plac Obrońców Poczty PolskiejCommissioned in 1979 the stainless steel Defenders of the Polish Post Monument. A wonderful example of Communist-era public art.
Pomnik i muzeum obrońców poczty polskiej z września 1939.
The Polish Baltic Philharmonic hall for classical music.
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Polish Baltic Frédéric Chopin Philharmonic
1 OłowiankaThe Polish Baltic Philharmonic hall for classical music.
National Museum - mostly the medieval art.
Muzeum Narodowe - kolekcja sztuki z średniowiecza
54 Einheimische empfehlen
National Museum, Gdańsk
1 ToruńskaNational Museum - mostly the medieval art.
Muzeum Narodowe - kolekcja sztuki z średniowiecza
Laznia Center for Contemporary Art
1 JaskółczaLaznia Centre for Contemporary Art
Gunter Grass Gallery
34 SzerokaContemporary Art - small public gallery
Gdansk Municipal Gallery
27 PiwnaContemporary Art - small public gallery
Gdanska Galeria Miejska 2
27 OgarnaContemporary Art - small public gallery
Gdansk Gallery of Photography
14 Długi TargContemporary Photography and not only contemporary
Gdansk Municipal Gallery
27 PiwnaContemporary Art - small public gallery
Sightseeing
The largest brick church in the world - to climb his tower is a "must do".
Największy kościół na świecie zbudowany z cegły - wejście na wieżę jest obowiązkowe dla każdego turysty :)
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk
5 PodkramarskaThe largest brick church in the world - to climb his tower is a "must do".
Największy kościół na świecie zbudowany z cegły - wejście na wieżę jest obowiązkowe dla każdego turysty :)
It's one of the city's symbols - worth visiting inside
Jeden z symboli miasta - warto zobaczyć w środku
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Town Hall
47 DługaIt's one of the city's symbols - worth visiting inside
Jeden z symboli miasta - warto zobaczyć w środku
Kępa Redłowska
Nice stroll on the sea side
A pier with a view on the cliff. Not so many tourist as in Sopot. Enjoy it!
81 Einheimische empfehlen
Gdynia Orłowo Pier
12 OrłowskaA pier with a view on the cliff. Not so many tourist as in Sopot. Enjoy it!
Pier in Sopot
2 Plac ZdrojowyAlmost 500 meters long pier. A must see - lots of tourist!
Beautiful, old lighthouse. I guess you can walk inside. But check the dates and hours first.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
North Harbor Lighthouse
6 PrzemysłowaBeautiful, old lighthouse. I guess you can walk inside. But check the dates and hours first.
Westerplatte
Where the Second World War began...
Wisłoujście Fortress
1 Stara TwierdzaOld fortress
A lake in the forest - not far away from the city. If you prefer a freshwater :) although it can get crowded during the sunny summer day.
Jezioro w lesie - niedaleko od Gdańska. Czasami w weekendy latem może być tłoczno.
Hotel Otomin Gdańsk
2 ŻurawiaA lake in the forest - not far away from the city. If you prefer a freshwater :) although it can get crowded during the sunny summer day.
Jezioro w lesie - niedaleko od Gdańska. Czasami w weekendy latem może być tłoczno.
As you can see from the map this is a part of moat system in old Gdańsk. A nice place to stroll - not so many tourist visit here.
Opływ Motławy
As you can see from the map this is a part of moat system in old Gdańsk. A nice place to stroll - not so many tourist visit here.
SS Sołdek - old steam ship that was a coal and ore freighter. It is closed to public during winter.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
The ship-museum "Sołdek." Branch of the National Maritime Museum
9-13 OłowiankaSS Sołdek - old steam ship that was a coal and ore freighter. It is closed to public during winter.
A local tourist attraction - one of them is the house upside down.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Centrum Edukacji i Promocji Regionu
12 Szymbarskich ZakładnikówA local tourist attraction - one of them is the house upside down.
Ostrzyce
Look out point on the tower. And beautiful lake
Chmielno
Small village with small pottery museum
Great armoury - rebuilt after WWII and recently has been nice renovated
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Zeughaus
Great armoury - rebuilt after WWII and recently has been nice renovated
Neptune's Fountain
Długi TargFocal point of Gdansk. A must see.
The first Catholic church in the city and the only one to escape WWII without a scratch. Founded by the Dominican Order in 1348-90.
Jedyny kościół, który przetrwał wojnę bez uszczerbku.
Kościół św. Mikołaja
The first Catholic church in the city and the only one to escape WWII without a scratch. Founded by the Dominican Order in 1348-90.
Jedyny kościół, który przetrwał wojnę bez uszczerbku.
Church but also a superb concert venue thanks to the building’s unique acoustics which make it one of the most haunting venues in the city.
Kościół, ale też miejsce wielu koncertów.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Church of Sts. John
50 ŚwiętojańskaChurch but also a superb concert venue thanks to the building’s unique acoustics which make it one of the most haunting venues in the city.
Kościół, ale też miejsce wielu koncertów.
The huge construction you can see next to the entrance to the Gdansk Shipyards - a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of Solidarity.
Pomnik i muzeum Solidarności
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970
Plac SolidarnościThe huge construction you can see next to the entrance to the Gdansk Shipyards - a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of Solidarity.
Pomnik i muzeum Solidarności
Punkt widokowy - Grodzisko
GradowaLook out point
Krzyż Milenijny
Reduta MiejskaLook out point
Punkt widokowy
the Centrum Hewelianum is a science park/museum built to honour Johannes Hevelius, the famed astronomer born in Gdansk in 1611.
Muzeum i miejsc gdzie można dowiedzieć się o astronomii
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Hevelianum
6 Gradowathe Centrum Hewelianum is a science park/museum built to honour Johannes Hevelius, the famed astronomer born in Gdansk in 1611.
Muzeum i miejsc gdzie można dowiedzieć się o astronomii
Reconstruction of the ancient amber trade village and the Amber Route from Roman period.
Rekonstrukcja Faktorii Handlowej i Szlaku Bursztynowego z okresu wpływów rzymskich w Pruszczu Gdańskim.
Faktoria
8 ZastawnaReconstruction of the ancient amber trade village and the Amber Route from Roman period.
Rekonstrukcja Faktorii Handlowej i Szlaku Bursztynowego z okresu wpływów rzymskich w Pruszczu Gdańskim.
Old gate with tourist information open everyday 9:00-18:00
Brama Wyzynna - punkt informacji turystycznej. Godziny otwarcia 9:00-18:00
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Brama Wyzynna
2A Wały JagiellońskieOld gate with tourist information open everyday 9:00-18:00
Brama Wyzynna - punkt informacji turystycznej. Godziny otwarcia 9:00-18:00
Targ Węglowy
Targ WęglowyIn December there is a Christmas market. Just don't miss this one!
The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Ordensburg Marienburg) is the largest castle in the world measured by land area - according to Wikipedia. A must see. There are many trains from Gdansk Glowny railway station (about 1 hour journey one way) so you can make a one day trip.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
Malbork Castle
1 StarościńskaThe Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Ordensburg Marienburg) is the largest castle in the world measured by land area - according to Wikipedia. A must see. There are many trains from Gdansk Glowny railway station (about 1 hour journey one way) so you can make a one day trip.
"It is not true that historians know all about the Second World War. It is not true that all the questions about that era have been answered. Most people are unaware of historians' ideas... We not only need works of synthesis about the Second World War, we badly need exhibitions, multimedia, ways of expanding knowledge about this cataclysm. And for this reason, this museum project is extremely welcome." Norman Davies
171 Einheimische empfehlen
Kino Muzeum | Muzeum II Wojny Światowej w Gdańsku
1 plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego"It is not true that historians know all about the Second World War. It is not true that all the questions about that era have been answered. Most people are unaware of historians' ideas... We not only need works of synthesis about the Second World War, we badly need exhibitions, multimedia, ways of expanding knowledge about this cataclysm. And for this reason, this museum project is extremely welcome." Norman Davies
Gray seal sanctuary - a must see at Hel peninsula.
You can get here by train (about 2 hours journey with one change at Gdynia Glowna) or by the ferry (from May until the end of October)
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Fokarium w Helu
Gray seal sanctuary - a must see at Hel peninsula.
You can get here by train (about 2 hours journey with one change at Gdynia Glowna) or by the ferry (from May until the end of October)
Shopping
Rajska 10
10 RajskaShopping
You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables and other food here. Many stalls.
49 Einheimische empfehlen
Hala Targowa
1 Plac DominikańskiYou can buy fresh fruits and vegetables and other food here. Many stalls.
Klif Gdynia
256 aleja ZwycięstwaShopping mall
Galeria Bałtycka
141 aleja GrunwaldzkaShopping mall
Manhattan Shopping Center in Gdansk
82 aleja GrunwaldzkaShopping mall
Giacomo Conti
8 PrzywidzkaShopping mall and outlet stores
Brand new shopping mall (opened June 2018) and cinema just 5 minutes on foot from my apartment.
61 Einheimische empfehlen
Forum Gdansk
7 Targ SiennyBrand new shopping mall (opened June 2018) and cinema just 5 minutes on foot from my apartment.
Just on the corner grocery shop - long opening hours. M0n-Sat 6-22, Sun 9-22. Open on all Sundays
Seta s.c.
5 GarbaryJust on the corner grocery shop - long opening hours. M0n-Sat 6-22, Sun 9-22. Open on all Sundays
Essentials
Piwna 11/12
11/12 PiwnaGrocery store with all you need
Garbary 5
5 GarbaryJust on the corner grocery shop - long opening hours
Trendy Hair Fashion
9 PańskaHairdresser. They speak English :) Please book in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Place for a drink. You might pop in during concerts. Friendly staff
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Pub Red Light
28 PiwnaPlace for a drink. You might pop in during concerts. Friendly staff
Old concrete bunker. Now bar, restaurant and club. Exhibitions and entertainment. Quite a few levels.
Dawny bunkier teraz klub/restauracja miejsce wystaw.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Bunkier Klubogaleria
3 OlejarnaOld concrete bunker. Now bar, restaurant and club. Exhibitions and entertainment. Quite a few levels.
Dawny bunkier teraz klub/restauracja miejsce wystaw.
Restauracja / bar - muzyka na żywo, fajny klimat.
Restaurant / bar - live music, vinyls, cool.
Elephant Club Restaurant&Music
41-42 Długi TargRestauracja / bar - muzyka na żywo, fajny klimat.
Restaurant / bar - live music, vinyls, cool.
Small local brewery in the hotel. Lots of different beers to choose.
Mały browar w hotelu. Duży wybór piw.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Brovarnia Gdańsk
Small local brewery in the hotel. Lots of different beers to choose.
Mały browar w hotelu. Duży wybór piw.
Klub Atelier
2 Aleja Franciszka MamuszkiGreet dawn on the beach by drinking in Atelier
Place for a beer. Mostly locals
Można wpaść na piwo. Miejsce poza głównym szlakiem :)
7 Einheimische empfehlen
LOFT
15 MłyńskaPlace for a beer. Mostly locals
Można wpaść na piwo. Miejsce poza głównym szlakiem :)
Cafe Lamus
8 LawendowaBeers ad other. Go and try if you like
Piwo i nie tylko.
Pułapka
20 StraganiarskaBeer beer beer. They will suggest a beer for you.
Check out in the evening, esp during the weekends. Party in the very small area.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Absinthe
33 KorzennaCheck out in the evening, esp during the weekends. Party in the very small area.
Degustatornia
16 GrodzkaCraft Beer Pub
A coffee or a beer or a vodka shot - you decide. Great ambience.
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Joseph K.
1 PiwnaA coffee or a beer or a vodka shot - you decide. Great ambience.
The music club located in the historic Gdansk Shipyard (shop floor 90B) – a three-storey listed building. The Alternativa Gallery (3000 Sq m in area).
Interior design style: Eclecticism, a fashionable combination of an industrial interior and period furnishings e.g. oriental carpets as well as graphic designs placed on walls.
Music style: alternative, rock, metal, punk, electronic and jazz.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
B90 Club
3 ElektrykówThe music club located in the historic Gdansk Shipyard (shop floor 90B) – a three-storey listed building. The Alternativa Gallery (3000 Sq m in area).
Interior design style: Eclecticism, a fashionable combination of an industrial interior and period furnishings e.g. oriental carpets as well as graphic designs placed on walls.
Music style: alternative, rock, metal, punk, electronic and jazz.
Cozy café with a good breakfast selection including Oatmeal with a lot of different topping. A lot of vegan options. Friendly staff and good service. Really nice ambiance, cosy, warm, welcoming and relaxing surroundings.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Kawiarnia Retro
5 PiwnaCozy café with a good breakfast selection including Oatmeal with a lot of different topping. A lot of vegan options. Friendly staff and good service. Really nice ambiance, cosy, warm, welcoming and relaxing surroundings.
Entertainment & Activities
Aqua Park Sopot
5 Zamkowa GóraAquapark, swimming pools
A city stadium - build for Euro 2012 championship. It should be called the Amber Arena. Oh recently the name was changed to another sponsor (ie the electric power supply company name - Energa Arena)
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Stadion Energa Gdansk
1 Pokoleń Lechii GdańskA city stadium - build for Euro 2012 championship. It should be called the Amber Arena. Oh recently the name was changed to another sponsor (ie the electric power supply company name - Energa Arena)
And the winter is coming - the best place to catch the sleigh ride. Moments you will never forget. Only if there is snow!
Pharmacy Wieżycą
17 MotylewskiegoAnd the winter is coming - the best place to catch the sleigh ride. Moments you will never forget. Only if there is snow!
Parks & Nature
The lookout point! Make an effort and climb that hill. The view is priceless. During winter you can even ski here.
74 Einheimische empfehlen
Łysa Góra
9 ul. HerbertThe lookout point! Make an effort and climb that hill. The view is priceless. During winter you can even ski here.
Park Oliwski
Opata Jacka RybińskiegoA park and the Cistercian abbey
Plaża Stogi
1 WydmyNice beach.
Ptasi Raj
For birdwatchers.
Orunski Park
44A RaduńskaOne of my favorite parks. Just locals.
Jantarowa
JantarowaNice beach and place to stroll
Jar Raduni - Babi Dół PKP
Beautiful gorge of Radunia river. A wild place!
The highest point in Europe! (apparently in this latitude ;) And the watch tower - great views.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Wieżyca 329,6 m n.p.m.
The highest point in Europe! (apparently in this latitude ;) And the watch tower - great views.