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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Gdansk: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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01
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Gdansk
- Mariacka Street is the most iconic and photogenic lane in Gdask's maze-like old town.
- This charming cobblestone street is lined with the city's most well-known amber jewellers.
- Everything from stunning pairs of gold earrings to miniature wooden trees with translucent leaves can be found here.
- The street connects St. Mary's Basilica to the waterfront and is known locally as just Mariacka; it is also home to cosy cafés and excellent art galleries.
- Capital: Pomorskie województwo (province)
- International Airport: Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
- Population: 837,000
- Currency: the euro
- Time: GMT+2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Spanish
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Gdansk
- Westerplatte is a moving reminder of Poland's brave resistance to Nazi soldiers during WWII.
- It's impossible to miss St Mary's Basilica, the world's largest brick church. This stunning 15th-century church, built in the Gothic style, soars above the city.
- The Long Lane, or Ulica Duga, connects the Golden Gate and the Green Gate in Polish.
- The St. Dominik's Fair is Poland's most extensive open-air trade and cultural event and one of Europe's most significant celebrations of its kind.
- The Crane is a mediaeval port crane that played an essential role in loading and unloading ships that passed through the city's waterways. It is perhaps Gdask's most iconic waterside symbol.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Gdansk
- Gdansk is open all year, but April is the best time to visit due to the ideal weather, low travel costs, and the absence of peak holiday periods.
- August is the hottest month in Gdansk, with average temperatures of around 23°C (73°F), but temperatures can reach as high as 25°C (77°F) on the hottest summer days.
- Around January, the temperature can drop to -7°C (19°F) at night during the winter.
- The days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset, which is ideal if you want to make the most of your time in Gdansk or if you're afraid of the dark.
04
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Gdansk
Sunbathe at Stogi Plaza
- Looking to get away from Gdask's bustling streets? Stogi Plaza is a short tram ride from central Gdansk and boasts miles of beautiful sandy beach, ideal for topping up your tan.
- There are also bars, restaurants, shops nearby, and parking; however, travelling by tram from central Gdansk is more convenient.
- There are also changing rooms and toilets and a library where you can borrow a book to read on the beach.
Spot historical sites along the Motlawa River Embankment
- A stroll along Dlugie Pobrzeze, also known as the Motlawa River Embankment, is essential for visiting this historic port city.
- The Crane and several water gates are among the city's most illustrious architecture, and it's a famous photo location.
- The embankment bustles with activity during the summer months, and its cobblestone streets are lined with people enjoying al fresco dining.
Go back in time to the Museum of the Second World War.
- The Museum of the Second World War, which first opened its doors in 2017, has quickly become one of Poland's most popular modern tourist attractions.
- This world-famous war museum takes visitors on a detailed – and harrowing – tour of Poland's involvement and suffering during World War II.
- This museum is to visit if you don't have time to go to Auschwitz-Birkenau in southern Poland.
- Bring some snacks with you because the self-guided tour will last several hours.
05
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Gdansk Off the Beaten Track
Main Town
- The Old Town of Gdansk (not to be confused with the actual 'Old Town' in the next section of this guide) is the area known as the Main Town in other towns.
- It is the town's historic centre, with old, colourful buildings surrounding large squares.
- Because it is a city that has existed for at least 1000 years, its historic quarter has a lot of stories to tell.
- It's a good place for visitors to stay in Gdansk on their first visit because it's close to many of the city's attractions.
- You can join one of Gdansk's walking tours or use their itinerary to plan your route around the city.
- The Torture Chamber, which did precisely what its name implied, was one of the cool things to see.
- Others, such as the Old Town Hall, have less attractive names but are still fascinating to learn about.
- If you're going to Gdansk, you should probably brush up on some history first, as it served as a free city, a staging point, and a target throughout many periods.
Old Town
- The residential area of town north of Main Town and the central train station is known as Old Town.
- It's the best place to stay in Gdansk on a budget because the accommodations here aren't as expensive as the heritage-style buildings, but they're still close to the Main Town and everything it offers.
- Old Town still has the lovely cobblestone streets you expect from an Eastern European holiday, so you won't be disappointed.
- Out-of-towners will appreciate the proximity to the train station. You can easily travel to Gdynia or Sopot, allowing you to see more of the region.
- If you want to stay local in the evenings, there are a few clubs around this area.
- There is a decent-sized park on the other side of the train tracks for a low-cost picnic. Polish sausage washed down with a 1000-year-old recipe of beer should be fine.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Gdansk Culture and Traditions
- Poland is a country steeped in tradition and with a thousand-year history.
- Despite being at the centre of much destruction during World War II, it has preserved much of its cultural heritage.
- Poland is home to many natural wonders, including the Carpathian Mountains, the Baltic Sea coast, and the winding Vistula River.
- 14 UNESCO World Heritage sites can be found in Poland!
- Like many other acceptable Polish cities, Gdansk has a rich cultural heritage.
- There are few places on the planet with a more colourful history than this Baltic gem.
- To see proof, one only needs to look back a few centuries: years under Polish rule, times with the Germans, and times of autonomy.
07
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Gdansk: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Rollmops po kaszubsku
#Food
- Fish, particularly herring, must be present on any Gdansk table.
- Rollmops po kaszubsku is one of the most popular recipes here, and it comprises marinated herring served (or stuffed) with pickled onion, sour cream, and cloves.
- If herring isn't your thing, there's plenty of cod, halibut, salmon, and even carp.
Zupa Pieczarkowa
#Food
- Zupa is a must-have on any Polish table.
- The Pieczarkowa, a soup cooked with champignons and cream, is one of the most popular and well-liked variations.
- However, many others contain anything from vegetables to fish, meat, and cheeses, not to mention ones that include pickles.
Beer
#Food
- Polish beer is unique, as many of you already know.
- In reality, Poland is Europe's third-largest producer of beer.
- You'll find dozens of them in Gdansk, ready to pair with every dish you try.
Galeria Baltycka
#Fashion
- Galeria Baltycka is Gdask's largest and most popular shopping centre.
- Those visiting for the first time should pick up an information leaflet at the entry, as it will be challenging to locate the desired store otherwise.
- More than 200 clothes and footwear retailers, sports equipment, and health and beauty products are available within the complex.
- There is also a vast selection of children's apparel retailers here.
Madison complex
#Fashion
- A well-known Madison complex is located in the city's heart.
- There are approximately a hundred shops of various specialisations within its confines.
- There are numerous high-end boutiques and premium designer outlets.
- Cosmetics and perfumery stores will pique the curiosity of women. There are also various jewellery salons on the premises.
- Many of the trade pavilions on display here cater to high-net-worth individuals.
Manhattan shopping complex
#Fashion
- A shopping centre in Manhattan is also worth mentioning.
- It brings together 70 well-known stores.
- Manhattan shopping complex is an excellent place to go if you want to get high-end cosmetics from a reputable company.
- There are several outstanding sporting goods stores as well as hobby pavilions.
AQUALANTIS
#Fun
- Once upon a time, there was an island in the middle of the ocean in a faraway land.
- Its people lived in perfect harmony with nature and the water that provided them with life. People lived in peace with Abyssus, the great master of the waters.
- Over the ages, though, they began to wander away from their basic traditions and became greedy.
- The underwater lord resolved to submerge the land while swallowing all of the wealth amassed over decades.
- A station was built around the discovered ruins, allowing you to explore this wonderful land. ABYSSUS - The Aqualantis zone's primary feature!
Fairytale Land
#Fun
- Every child's fantasy comes true; children come here to meet the characters from their favourite books and to join the world of their hopes and wishes.
- Your children will enter the enchanting world of their favourite cartoons and movies, where they can become drivers, pilots, firefighters, princesses, dwarves, or mischievous pets, exactly like legendary adventure heroes.
- The carousels, mini-coasters, cars, and plans that make up this zone and all of the amenities and settings where families with infants may find calm, clean areas to care for their little ones are exceedingly safe and friendly.
Water Park
#Fun
- The Water Park, which debuted in the summer of 2016, is a themed zone that resembles a tropical island with various attractions, nooks, and water games.
- Big Milk Water Park is a great place to soak up some rays or relax in the shade of an umbrella with the kids while our lifeguards keep an eye on them.
- It's a lovely place, with a stunning, crystal-clear sea and many amazing surprises preserved in the unusual island aesthetics.
- The massive water fun zone, Tropical Fun, has been a massive hit since the 2018 season began.
- Tropical Fun entails frolicking on 14 different slides, each with a varied difficulty level and designed for different age groups.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Gdansk: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The beginnings of today's Oliwa Park may be traced back to the Cistercians' monastery garden, which was constructed in the 12th century.
- The Cistercians are a monastic order of monks and nuns affiliated with the Catholic Church.
- In connection with the development of the Abbot's Palace, an entirely ornamental and recreational garden arose.
- This opulent mansion is referenced in records dating back to the end of the 16th century.
- When Oliwa became the seat of the bishop of Gdansk in 1925, and the post-Cistercian church was elevated to the status of a cathedral, the popularity of Oliwa Park skyrocketed.
- The Abbot's Palace became home to a museum in 1927. The botanical garden was established in 1952-1956, a significant development following WWII.
- The park was named after Polish poet and political leader Adam Mickiewicz in 1955, on the centennial of his death.
- Tricity Landscape Park (TPK – Trójmiejski Park Krajobrazowy) was established in 1979 and covered around 20,000 hectares.
- The park is a protected area with historical, environmental, and cultural characteristics.
- At the end of Potokowa Street, near the Park entrance, a sign reads Rezerwat przyrody Dolina Strzyy.
- "The Strzya Valley Nature Reserve" is how it's spelt. Strzya is the name of one of Gdansk's quarters, which is named after a brook.
- The road connecting the Russian military depots in Brzeno and the quarantine station with Nowy Port was formerly protected by the seaside forest.
- The area's dense forest was initially planted to defend the road used by Russian troops from beach sand and other sea-based hazards.
- The park's history stretches back to 1840-1842 when it was changed from a seashore forest to a park. It served as a rest stop for visitors to the neighbouring bathing resort and spa.
- The park contains the ruins of historic Prussian fortifications.
- Throughout the twentieth century, the park's infrastructure was in shambles. The park's aesthetic largely prevented visitors.
- The park's revitalisation began in 2001 and ended in July 2010.
- Gray and black alder, ash, white willow, pine, maple, sycamore, silver birch, and elm are among the 4,860 trees in the park.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Gdansk Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Nord/LB Baltic Sprint Cup is another essential event in late July.
- The event's location is the Port of Gdansk, and it always draws a large crowd of viewers who want to see excellent performances.
- Furthermore, sea shanties will be performed at the festival, allowing guests to sing, "What will we do with the drunken sailor?"
- The event is not only known for its entertainment; it is also as colourful as any other regatta, which is why it attracts so many guests every year.
- Another notable event occurs at the beginning of March (occasionally in late February), particularly Topienie Marzanny (The Drowning of Marzanna), which dates back to pagan times.
- A straw figure representing Marzanna, i.e. death, is placed on a pole and carried to the drowning location by young girls.
- Marzanna is not only thrown into the sea but also stoned to prevent death from "rising from the dead" at the drowning spot.
- But it's not over yet: the celebrations begin, and everyone feels as if they've "conquered death."
- There are entertaining events, music can be heard everywhere, and traditional Polish food is offered - the occasion is always a blast.
- When Gdansk Music summer begins in the first month of summer, classical music fans go to Schopenhauer's homeland.
- It will take place in a building on Oowianka St.
- A trip to this festival is a fantastic way to enjoy fantastic music while meeting like-minded people.
- Archikatedra Oliwska hosts another festival where you may enjoy the fantastic sound of classical instruments.
- The festival runs from late June to early August, giving the audience a month to listen to organ music.
- It is one of Europe's most popular festivals because of its long history.
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