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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.
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 (40) · Nature (15) · Temples (11) · Wildlife (9) · Architecture (8) · Mountains (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 BayBay in the Baltic Sea adjoining the port of Gdańsk and stretching to Kaliningrad47 km
- St. Mary's Church, GdańskChurch building in Gdańsk, Poland1.4 km
- Museum of the Second World WarHistory museum in Gdańsk, Poland1.4 km
- Main City HallLandmark in Gdansk, Poland1.5 km
- Oliwa CathedralCathedral7.7 km
- Gdańsk Główny railway stationRailway station in Gdańsk, Poland578 m
- National Maritime Museum, GdańskMuseum in Gdańsk1.6 km
- European Solidarity CentreCultural institution628 m
- Gdańsk CraneBuilding in Śródmieście, Gdańsk1.5 km
- Neptune's Fountain, GdańskArtistic construction located in Gdańsk (Poland)1.5 km
- Golden GateHistoric Renaissance city gate in Gdańsk, Poland1.3 km
- St. Catherine's Church, GdańskChurch982 m
- Abbot's PalaceHistoric building7.7 km
- Basilica of St. Nicholas, GdańskChurch building in Gdańsk, Poland1.2 km
- Royal Chapel, GdańskChurch building in Gdańsk, Poland1.4 km
- Westerplatte MonumentMonument in Gdańsk, Poland5.5 km
- Highland GateCity gate of Gdańsk, Poland1.2 km
- Saint Bridget ChurchChurch building in Gdańsk, Poland996 m
- Steffens HouseHouse in Gdańsk, Poland1.5 km
- St. Hyacinth Tower in GdańskHistory · Architecture1.1 km
- Gdańsk ZooZoo in Gdańsk, Poland9.2 km
- Tczew rail bridgeBridge32 km
- Torture Chamber, GdańskBuilding in Gdańsk, Poland1.2 km
- Saint Barbara church in GdańskChurch building in Gdańsk, Poland2.0 km
And the other 51, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Królewskie Wzgórze, Góra Matemblewska, Wiecha, Wzgórze Kawowe, Strzyska Góra, Góra Pięciu Braci, Nature reserve Burszynowa Góra, Rezerwat Dolina Kłodawy, Nature reserve Lasy w Dolinie Strzyży, Rezerwat Jar Reknicy, Rezerwat Wyspa na Jeziorze Przywidz, Wronia Górka, Zielone Wyspy
- History: Old Lighthouse in Gdańsk, Gaol Tower in Gdańsk, Gdańsk Castle, Kotwiczników Tower, Swan Tower in Gdańsk, Żuławska Gate in Gdańsk, House of the Pelplin Abbots, Mansion of the Society of Saint George in Gdańsk, Saint Elisabeth of Hungary church in Gdańsk, Corner Tower in Gdańsk, Straw Tower in Gdańsk, Stągwie Mleczne, Gdańsk, Lowland Gate in Gdańsk, Railway directory in Gdańsk, Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard, Fort Jazuicki, Saint Gertrude Bastion in Gdańsk, Bastion Żubr, Ruins of church in Steblewo, Hotel Central Gdańsk, Palace in Leźno, World Hostel
- Temples: Gdańsk Mosque, Matemblewo Church in Gdańsk
- Food and drink: Browar Żuławski
- Diving: Gdański Klub Płetwonurków Rekin
- With kids: Loopy's World - Rodzinne Centrum Rozrywki w Gdańsku, Majaland, Papugarnia Gdańsk, Park Linowy "Port Brzeźno", Zwierzaki Nad Potokiem Mini ZOO
- Hiking: Szlak Bursztynowy, Szlak Domów Podcieniowych, Szlak Fortyfikacji Nadmorskich, Szlak Motławski, Szlak Ósmego Widoku, Szlak Skarszewski, 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.
- JanPossible7:37
- FebPossible9:26
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:47
- MayBest time15:47
- JunBest time16:55
- JulBest time16:27
- AugBest time14:40
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:11
- NovPossible8:08
- DecBest time7:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Kartuzy13 places28 km
- Hel21 places29 km
- Sztutowo9 places34 km
- Dąbrówka9 places37 km
- Puck31 places43 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gdańsk?
The best known: Gdańsk Bay, St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk, Museum of the Second World War, Main City Hall, Oliwa Cathedral. 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 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.
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