Guidebook for Gdańsk

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Guidebook for Gdańsk

Arts & Culture

Amber exhibition Wystawa bursztynu
63 locals recommend
Muzeum Bursztynu. Odział Muzeum Gdańska
16 Wielkie Młyny
63 locals recommend
Amber 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 locals recommend
Kaszubski Park Etnograficzny im Gulgowskich Wdzydze
68 Gulgowskich
12 locals recommend
Heritage 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 locals recommend
Science Centre EXPERYMENT
96 aleja Zwycięstwa
65 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
Artus Court - Museum of Gdansk
43-44 Długi Targ
46 locals recommend
Artus 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 locals recommend
Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre
1 Wojciecha Bogusławskiego
111 locals recommend
New 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 locals recommend
Muzeum Poczty Polskiej w Gdańsku. Oddział Muzeum Gdańska
1 plac Obrońców Poczty Polskiej
16 locals recommend
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.
The Polish Baltic Philharmonic hall for classical music.
72 locals recommend
Polish Baltic Frédéric Chopin Philharmonic
1 Ołowianka
72 locals recommend
The Polish Baltic Philharmonic hall for classical music.
National Museum - mostly the medieval art. Muzeum Narodowe - kolekcja sztuki z średniowiecza
54 locals recommend
National Museum, Gdańsk
1 Toruńska
54 locals recommend
National Museum - mostly the medieval art. Muzeum Narodowe - kolekcja sztuki z średniowiecza
Laznia Centre for Contemporary Art
24 locals recommend
Laznia Center for Contemporary Art
1 Jaskółcza
24 locals recommend
Laznia Centre for Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Gunter Grass Gallery
34 Szeroka
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Gdansk Municipal Gallery
27 Piwna
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Gdanska Galeria Miejska 2
27 Ogarna
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Contemporary Photography and not only contemporary
Gdansk Gallery of Photography
14 Długi Targ
Contemporary Photography and not only contemporary
Contemporary Art - small public gallery
Gdansk Municipal Gallery
27 Piwna
Contemporary 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 locals recommend
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk
5 Podkramarska
105 locals recommend
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 :)
It's one of the city's symbols - worth visiting inside Jeden z symboli miasta - warto zobaczyć w środku
9 locals recommend
Town Hall
47 Długa
9 locals recommend
It's one of the city's symbols - worth visiting inside Jeden z symboli miasta - warto zobaczyć w środku
Nice stroll on the sea side
16 locals recommend
Kępa Redłowska
16 locals recommend
Nice stroll on the sea side
A pier with a view on the cliff. Not so many tourist as in Sopot. Enjoy it!
81 locals recommend
Gdynia Orłowo Pier
12 Orłowska
81 locals recommend
A pier with a view on the cliff. Not so many tourist as in Sopot. Enjoy it!
Almost 500 meters long pier. A must see - lots of tourist!
297 locals recommend
Pier in Sopot
2 Plac Zdrojowy
297 locals recommend
Almost 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 locals recommend
North Harbor Lighthouse
6 Przemysłowa
24 locals recommend
Beautiful, old lighthouse. I guess you can walk inside. But check the dates and hours first.
Where the Second World War began...
107 locals recommend
Westerplatte
107 locals recommend
Where the Second World War began...
Old fortress
36 locals recommend
Wisłoujście Fortress
1 Stara Twierdza
36 locals recommend
Old 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 Żurawia
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.
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 locals recommend
The ship-museum "Sołdek." Branch of the National Maritime Museum
9-13 Ołowianka
17 locals recommend
SS 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 locals recommend
Centrum Edukacji i Promocji Regionu
12 Szymbarskich Zakładników
33 locals recommend
A local tourist attraction - one of them is the house upside down.
Look out point on the tower. And beautiful lake
Ostrzyce
Look out point on the tower. And beautiful lake
Small village with small pottery museum
Chmielno
Small village with small pottery museum
Great armoury - rebuilt after WWII and recently has been nice renovated
7 locals recommend
Zeughaus
7 locals recommend
Great armoury - rebuilt after WWII and recently has been nice renovated
Focal point of Gdansk. A must see.
72 locals recommend
Neptune's Fountain
Długi Targ
72 locals recommend
Focal 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 locals recommend
Church of Sts. John
50 Świętojańska
7 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970
Plac Solidarności
7 locals recommend
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
Look out point
Punkt widokowy - Grodzisko
Gradowa
Look out point
Look out point Punkt widokowy
Krzyż Milenijny
Reduta Miejska
Look 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 locals recommend
Hevelianum
6 Gradowa
65 locals recommend
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
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 Zastawna
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.
Old gate with tourist information open everyday 9:00-18:00 Brama Wyzynna - punkt informacji turystycznej. Godziny otwarcia 9:00-18:00
21 locals recommend
Brama Wyzynna
2A Wały Jagiellońskie
21 locals recommend
Old gate with tourist information open everyday 9:00-18:00 Brama Wyzynna - punkt informacji turystycznej. Godziny otwarcia 9:00-18:00
In December there is a Christmas market. Just don't miss this one!
Targ Węglowy
Targ Węglowy
In 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 locals recommend
Malbork Castle
1 Starościńska
52 locals recommend
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.
"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 locals recommend
Kino Muzeum | Muzeum II Wojny Światowej w Gdańsku
1 plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego
171 locals recommend
"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 locals recommend
Fokarium w Helu
31 locals recommend
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

Shopping
Rajska 10
10 Rajska
Shopping
You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables and other food here. Many stalls.
49 locals recommend
Hala Targowa
1 Plac Dominikański
49 locals recommend
You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables and other food here. Many stalls.
Shopping mall
46 locals recommend
Klif Gdynia
256 aleja Zwycięstwa
46 locals recommend
Shopping mall
Shopping mall
225 locals recommend
Galeria Bałtycka
141 aleja Grunwaldzka
225 locals recommend
Shopping mall
Shopping mall
48 locals recommend
Manhattan Shopping Center in Gdansk
82 aleja Grunwaldzka
48 locals recommend
Shopping mall
Shopping mall and outlet stores
Giacomo Conti
8 Przywidzka
Shopping mall and outlet stores
Brand new shopping mall (opened June 2018) and cinema just 5 minutes on foot from my apartment.
61 locals recommend
Forum Gdansk
7 Targ Sienny
61 locals recommend
Brand 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 Garbary
Just on the corner grocery shop - long opening hours. M0n-Sat 6-22, Sun 9-22. Open on all Sundays

Essentials

Grocery store with all you need
Piwna 11/12
11/12 Piwna
Grocery store with all you need
Just on the corner grocery shop - long opening hours
Garbary 5
5 Garbary
Just on the corner grocery shop - long opening hours
Hairdresser. They speak English :) Please book in advance.
Trendy Hair Fashion
9 Pańska
Hairdresser. They speak English :) Please book in advance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Place for a drink. You might pop in during concerts. Friendly staff
38 locals recommend
Pub Red Light
28 Piwna
38 locals recommend
Place 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 locals recommend
Bunkier Klubogaleria
3 Olejarna
23 locals recommend
Old 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 Targ
Restauracja / 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 locals recommend
Brovarnia Gdańsk
6 locals recommend
Small local brewery in the hotel. Lots of different beers to choose. Mały browar w hotelu. Duży wybór piw.
Greet dawn on the beach by drinking in Atelier
23 locals recommend
Klub Atelier
2 Aleja Franciszka Mamuszki
23 locals recommend
Greet dawn on the beach by drinking in Atelier
Place for a beer. Mostly locals Można wpaść na piwo. Miejsce poza głównym szlakiem :)
7 locals recommend
LOFT
15 Młyńska
7 locals recommend
Place for a beer. Mostly locals Można wpaść na piwo. Miejsce poza głównym szlakiem :)
Beers ad other. Go and try if you like Piwo i nie tylko.
22 locals recommend
Cafe Lamus
8 Lawendowa
22 locals recommend
Beers ad other. Go and try if you like Piwo i nie tylko.
Beer beer beer. They will suggest a beer for you.
24 locals recommend
Pułapka
20 Straganiarska
24 locals recommend
Beer 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 locals recommend
Café Absinthe
33 Korzenna
28 locals recommend
Check out in the evening, esp during the weekends. Party in the very small area.
Craft Beer Pub
13 locals recommend
Degustatornia
16 Grodzka
13 locals recommend
Craft Beer Pub
A coffee or a beer or a vodka shot - you decide. Great ambience.
54 locals recommend
Café Joseph K.
1 Piwna
54 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
B90 Club
3 Elektryków
28 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Kawiarnia Retro
5 Piwna
25 locals recommend
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.

Entertainment & Activities

Aquapark, swimming pools
164 locals recommend
Aqua Park Sopot
5 Zamkowa Góra
164 locals recommend
Aquapark, 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 locals recommend
Stadion Energa Gdansk
1 Pokoleń Lechii Gdańsk
105 locals recommend
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)
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 Motylewskiego
And 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 locals recommend
Łysa Góra
9 ul. Herbert
74 locals recommend
The lookout point! Make an effort and climb that hill. The view is priceless. During winter you can even ski here.
A park and the Cistercian abbey
277 locals recommend
Park Oliwski
Opata Jacka Rybińskiego
277 locals recommend
A park and the Cistercian abbey
Nice beach.
37 locals recommend
Plaża Stogi
1 Wydmy
37 locals recommend
Nice beach.
For birdwatchers.
14 locals recommend
Ptasi Raj
14 locals recommend
For birdwatchers.
One of my favorite parks. Just locals.
30 locals recommend
Orunski Park
44A Raduńska
30 locals recommend
One of my favorite parks. Just locals.
Nice beach and place to stroll
Jantarowa
Jantarowa
Nice beach and place to stroll
Beautiful gorge of Radunia river. A wild place!
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 locals recommend
Wieżyca 329,6 m n.p.m.
9 locals recommend
The highest point in Europe! (apparently in this latitude ;) And the watch tower - great views.