Perched on Poland’s northern shoreline, the historic metropolis of Gdansk is one in every of Poland’s prettiest seaside cities. With a fairly wealthy heritage and historical past that makes this metropolis the proper place to go to for a weekend city-break.
I’ve all the time needed to go to Poland, however with so many superior cities and pure parks to see, I discovered it actually exhausting to decide on – that’s till I ‘found’ the quaint metropolis of Gdansk.
After what felt like an eternity of ready, we lastly bought round to reserving our tickets, selecting our location and deciding on the very best locations to see whereas on this comparatively small Polish metropolis.
How To Get there?
Poland has such a longtime community of worldwide flights that it makes a journey to the town comparatively simple – even when it is just for a weekend.
Flying from London was round €50 (return) however don’t suppose that that is the one method to journey to Gdańsk.
The town is served by Europe’s community of railways and is well accessible in case you are planning a go to as a part of a wider exploration of Europe.
The place to remain in Gdansk
Gdańsk has such a vibrant mixture of locations to remain. We knew whereas we have been there that we needed to remain in a interval property, one that basically was typical of historic Gdańsk. Immediately we used the ability of the interwebs to find locations to remain on AirBnB.
After a wee whereas of looking, I discovered a fantastic house for the weekend, which dated again to when Gdańsk was a part of the Free Metropolis Of Danzig, an autonomous city-state that’s comparable in dimension to some of the picturesque micro-states of Europe that I actually need to discover rather more.
The house was stunning, I believe I really set free a squeal once I walked by the door – it was gorgeous.
Travelling inside Gdansk
After endeavor a short exploration of the town, I quickly realised how walkable Gdańsk is – we really walked the entire central belt of the town in just a few hours. Public transport is comparatively cheap, immediate and simple to search out.
I solely wished I had identified this earlier than we arrived. For some purpose, I believed a rent automotive would be a good suggestion (don’t ask me why) however we ended up solely utilizing it for our transfers to and from the airport.
The one time I’d really suggest getting a automotive is if you wish to discover the encircling shoreline (which, by the best way, is gorgeous)!
8 Issues to see within the metropolis
Whereas in Gdańsk, we have been capable of go to some superb sights and with the climate on our facet – we had probably the most implausible few days! Listed here are a number of the superb locations we’d suggest seeing whereas visiting:
1.) See the colors of The Outdated-City
The historic centre of the town is a fantastic place to start out your exploration, with some gorgeous structure that’s closely influenced by Germanic and Polish custom.
The colorful streets of Dluga Road is a quaint place to wander, even for just a few hours. Don’t neglect to maintain your eyes extensive open for the lots of of gargoyles that line the town streets – some scary, some imposing and a few downright cute!
There’s such an incredible character to the Outdated City, making it one in every of my high locations to spend a sunny (or snowy) afternoon. Simply bear in mind to wrap up heat with the latter! 🙂
2.) Go Amber buying on Mariacka Road
Amber is a part of Gdańsk’s heritage. It appears to be in all places and has such a heritage that dates again lots of of years when locals would (and nonetheless do) create a number of the most intricate and delightful jewelry in all of Japanese Europe.
Baltic Amber was very a lot prized for its magnificence. A lot of the amber on the Amber Room in Kaliningrad, Russia was really sourced from the Bay of Gdańsk – displaying the historic worth and prized nature of this pure resin.
3.) European Solidarity Centre
A comparatively new place to discover in Gdańsk, the European Solidarity Centre showcases a number of the histories of this area.
Take an hour or so, wander round and be taught rather more about this area. You possibly can really really feel a change in ambiance throughout the constructing itself, with the imposing 45 metre excessive crosses standing proud to remind us all the many lives misplaced on this area.
4.) See the Kościół Mariack
It doesn’t occur deliberately, however in some way Yaya and I all the time find yourself visiting a church on Sunday after we journey. And, Kościół Mariack is a very a spectacular place to go to, whether or not you’re spiritual or not.
In case you’re feeling energetic you possibly can even climb the tower for just a few euro – which gives some nice views throughout the town.
5.) Dlugie Pobrzeze
Head a bit north (about 100 metres) from the previous city and also you’ll come throughout the Motlawa River space.
This gorgeous embankment is a superb place to see a number of the historic buildings in Gdańsk. One factor I actually want we had been capable of do is to take a ship tour from this space, which seemed like a good way to discover another areas surrounding Gdańsk… then once more, there’s all the time a subsequent time 🙂
6.) Zuraw Crane
The one absolutely restored and largest re-construction on the planet, the Zuraw Crane is nicely value a go to. This medieval crane dates again over 500 12 months, with it being reconstructed as a result of terrible affect of World Conflict II.
The Zuraw Crane is opening to guests in the summertime months with it being completely free on a Saturday.
7.) A Greek God In Poland
Located within the fashionable Lengthy Market space of Gdańsk, Neptune’s Fountain is unmissable. During the last century, it has come to symbolize Gdańsk all throughout Japanese Europe.
It will likely be exhausting to overlook the ‘god of the ocean’, even when he had his roots in Greek mythology.
8.) Seaside enjoyable in Sopot
The spa city of Sopot is a mere 10-Quarter-hour away by prepare or taxi, it’s one in every of Poland’s hottest seaside resorts, with a powerful pier that jetties out into the ocean.
Though we visited in winter, Sopot remains to be value a go to to witness the attractive shoreline (even in the event you do see a storm brewing within the distance). In case you’re fortunate sufficient to go to in Summer time, take a towel, some sun-block and your bucket and spades to benefit from the golden sandy seashores of this excellent shoreline.
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