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Your trip to Gdańsk.

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Gdańsk – Pomerânia Destination Gdańsk and the Baltic coast Capital

How to get there

  • Port Lotniczy Gdańsk im. Lecha Wałęsy (GDN) 15 km
  • Gdańsk Główny 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. The airport has ground connections to the Tricity. Gdańsk Główny receives intercity trains and allows access to the centre on foot or by tram.

How many days

Two to three days for the centre, port and interiors, not counting Sopot, Gdynia and Malbork.

When to go

From June to August the days are usually long, but the Baltic wind can cool the outing. Between December and February days are short.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The historic part is walkable; SKM and urban transport serve trips across the Tricity.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Gdańsk
  1. Morning
    First route in Gdańsk

    Walk along Długa and Długi Targ, noting the town hall building and the commercial façades.

  2. Afternoon
    Visits and transfers in Gdańsk

    Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and schedule a break before heading to the river.

  3. Late afternoon
    Continuation of the day in Gdańsk

    Visit the Żuraw and walk the Motława bank to view the old crane from different angles.

  4. Evening
    Meal and return in Gdańsk

    Dine in the central core and return on foot or by urban transport depending on your accommodation.

2 days in Gdańsk

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Gdańsk: day 1, morning

    Walk along Długa and Długi Targ, noting the town hall building and the commercial façades.

  2. Afternoon
    Gdańsk: day 1, afternoon

    Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and schedule a break before heading to the river.

  3. Late afternoon
    Gdańsk: day 1, late afternoon

    Visit the Żuraw and walk the Motława bank to view the old crane from different angles.

  4. Evening
    Gdańsk: day 1, night

    Dine in the central core and return on foot or by urban transport depending on your accommodation.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Gdańsk: day 2, morning

    Dedicate a substantial period to the main exhibition at the Museum of the Second World War.

  2. Afternoon
    Gdańsk: day 2, afternoon

    Visit the Amber Museum in the Great Mill if you have the energy for another indoor visit; otherwise, spread the museums across different days.

  3. Late afternoon
    Gdańsk: day 2, late afternoon

    Return to the Motława bank for a shorter walk that does not require another booking.

  4. Evening
    Gdańsk: day 2, night

    Dine in the central core and return on foot or by urban transport depending on your accommodation.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to organise arrival in Gdańsk?

The airport has ground connections to the Tricity. Gdańsk Główny receives intercity trains and allows access to the centre on foot or by tram.

How long to stay in Gdańsk?

Two to three days for the centre, port and interiors, not counting Sopot, Gdynia and Malbork.

Is a car necessary to visit Gdańsk?

The historic area is walkable; SKM and urban transport cover trips across the Tricity.

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