# Things to see in Gdańsk (Poland): 75 places and when to go

> Gdańsk is a city in Poland with around 740,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 75 places in and around it, mainly History (40), Nature (15), Temples (11). The best known are Gdańsk Bay, St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk and Museum of the Second World War. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gdansk/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Poland · 54.36, 18.64
- **Population:** About 740,000
- **Places:** 75 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/historia/) (40) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/naturaleza/) (15) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/espiritual/) (11) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/fauna/) (9) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/arquitectura/) (8) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/montana/) (7)
- **Best time:** May to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to April and November.
- **Nearest airport:** GDN Gdańsk, 11 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Gdańsk

The places in and around Gdańsk, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Gdańsk Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gulf-of-gdansk/): Bay in the Baltic Sea adjoining the port of Gdańsk and stretching to Kaliningrad · 47 km
- [St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/basilica-de-nuestra-senora/): Church building in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.4 km
- [Museum of the Second World War](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/museum-of-the-second-world-war/): History museum in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.4 km
- [Main City Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/museum-of-gdansk/): Landmark in Gdansk, Poland · 1.5 km
- [Oliwa Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bazylika-archikatedralna-trojcy-swietej/): Cathedral · 7.7 km
- [Gdańsk Główny railway station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gdansk-main-train-station/): Railway station in Gdańsk, Poland · 578 m
- [National Maritime Museum, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/narodowe-muzeum-morskie/): Museum in Gdańsk · 1.6 km
- [European Solidarity Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/solidarity-museum-european-solidarity-centre/): Cultural institution · 628 m
- [Gdańsk Crane](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/grua-de-gdansk/): Building in Śródmieście, Gdańsk · 1.5 km
- [Neptune's Fountain, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/fuente-de-neptuno/): Artistic construction located in Gdańsk (Poland) · 1.5 km
- [Golden Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/puerta-dorada/): Historic Renaissance city gate in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.3 km
- [St. Catherine's Church, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/st-catherine-s-church/): Church · 982 m
- [Abbot's Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/abbot-s-palace/): Historic building · 7.7 km
- [Basilica of St. Nicholas, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bazylika-swietego-mikolaja/): Church building in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.2 km
- [Royal Chapel, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/capilla-real/): Church building in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.4 km
- [Westerplatte Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/monument-at-westerplatte/): Monument in Gdańsk, Poland · 5.5 km
- [Highland Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/puerta-alta/): City gate of Gdańsk, Poland · 1.2 km
- [Saint Bridget Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bazylika-swietej-brygidy/): Church building in Gdańsk, Poland · 996 m
- [Steffens House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/casa-dorada/): House in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.5 km
- [St. Hyacinth Tower in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/baszta-jacek/): History · Architecture · 1.1 km
- [Gdańsk Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gdanski-ogrod-zoologiczny/): Zoo in Gdańsk, Poland · 9.2 km
- [Tczew rail bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/most-kolejowy-w-tczewie/): Bridge · 32 km
- [Torture Chamber, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/sala-de-tortura/): Building in Gdańsk, Poland · 1.2 km
- [Saint Barbara church in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-swietej-barbary/): Church building in Gdańsk, Poland · 2.0 km

And the other 51, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Królewskie Wzgórze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/krolewskie-wzgorze/), [Góra Matemblewska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gora-matemblewska/), [Wiecha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/wiecha/), [Wzgórze Kawowe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/wzgorze-kawowe/), [Strzyska Góra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/strzyska-gora/), [Góra Pięciu Braci](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gora-pieciu-braci/), [Nature reserve Burszynowa Góra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-bursztynowa-gora/), [Rezerwat Dolina Kłodawy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-dolina-klodawy/), [Nature reserve Lasy w Dolinie Strzyży](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-dolina-strzyzy/), [Rezerwat Jar Reknicy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-jar-reknicy/), [Rezerwat Wyspa na Jeziorze Przywidz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/rezerwat-wyspa-na-jeziorze-przywidz/), [Wronia Górka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/wronia-gorka/), [Zielone Wyspy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zielone-wyspy/)
- **History**: [Old Lighthouse in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/latarnia-morska-gdansk-nowy-port/), [Gaol Tower in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/wieza-wiezienna/), [Gdańsk Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zamek-w-gdansku/), [Kotwiczników Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/baszta-kotwicznikow/), [Swan Tower in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/baszta-labedz/), [Żuławska Gate in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/brama-zulawska/), [House of the Pelplin Abbots](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/dom-opatow-pelplinskich/), [Mansion of the Society of Saint George in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/hotel-de-san-jorge/), [Saint Elisabeth of Hungary church in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/st-elizabeth-church/), [Corner Tower in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/baszta-narozna/), [Straw Tower in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/baszta-slomiana/), [Stągwie Mleczne, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/baszta-wielka-stagiewna/), [Lowland Gate in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/brama-nizinna/), [Railway directory in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/dyrekcja-kolei-w-gdansku/), [Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/historyczna-brama-nr-2-stoczni-gdanskiej/), [Fort Jazuicki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szaniec-jezuicki/), [Saint Gertrude Bastion in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bastion-sw-gertrudy/), [Bastion Żubr](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bastion-zubr/), [Ruins of church in Steblewo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/ruiny-kosciola/), [Hotel Central Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/hotel-central-gdansk/), [Palace in Leźno](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/palac-w-leznie/), [World Hostel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/world-hostel/)
- **Temples**: [Gdańsk Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/meczet-imienia-dzamala-ad-dina-al-afganiego/), [Matemblewo Church in Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kosciol-pw-matki-bozej-brzemiennej/)
- **Food and drink**: [Browar Żuławski](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/browar-zulawski/)
- **Diving**: [Gdański Klub Płetwonurków Rekin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gdanski-klub-pletwonurkow-rekin/)
- **With kids**: [Loopy's World - Rodzinne Centrum Rozrywki w Gdańsku](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/loopy-s-world-rodzinne-centrum-rozrywki-w-gdansku/), [Majaland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/majaland/), [Papugarnia Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/papugarnia-gdansk/), [Park Linowy "Port Brzeźno"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/park-linowy-port-brzezno/), [Zwierzaki Nad Potokiem Mini ZOO](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/zwierzaki-nad-potokiem-mini-zoo/)
- **Hiking**: [Szlak Bursztynowy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-bursztynowy/), [Szlak Domów Podcieniowych](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-domow-podcieniowych/), [Szlak Fortyfikacji Nadmorskich](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-fortyfikacji-nadmorskich/), [Szlak Motławski](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-motlawski/), [Szlak Ósmego Widoku](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-osmego-widoku/), [Szlak Skarszewski](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-skarszewski/), [Szlak Wyspy Sobieszewskiej](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/szlak-wyspy-sobieszewskiej/)

## When to go to Gdańsk

The best time to visit Gdańsk is **May to October and December**; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 7 h 37 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 29 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 47 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 47 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 55 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 27 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 40 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 25 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 11 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 08 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 04 |

In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04. In June, 75 of the 75 places are at their best.

When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Gdańsk

The nearest main airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN, Gdańsk), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.36%2C18.64)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.36%2C18.64)

## Other towns nearby

- [Gdynia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gdynia/): 32 places · 19 km
- [Kartuzy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/kartuzy/): 13 places · 28 km
- [Hel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/hel/): 21 places · 29 km
- [Sztutowo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/sztutowo/): 9 places · 34 km
- [Dąbrówka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/dabrowka/): 9 places · 37 km
- [Puck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/puck/): 31 places · 43 km

And all of Poland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Gdańsk?

The best known: [Gdańsk Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/gulf-of-gdansk/), [St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/basilica-de-nuestra-senora/), [Museum of the Second World War](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/museum-of-the-second-world-war/), [Main City Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/museum-of-gdansk/), [Oliwa Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/polonia/bazylika-archikatedralna-trojcy-swietej/). In all, 75 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Gdańsk?

May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 04.

### How do you get to Gdańsk?

The nearest main airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), 11 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.36%2C18.64) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Gdańsk as the destination and these 75 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).