
This is Gdansk’s most famous landmark, a crane that was used to lift heavy goods and place masts onto ships’ decks. Today, it houses a branch of the city’s maritime museum in the crane.
If you’re considering a trip to Poland, Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport will take you approximately 16km from the historic and popular city of Gdansk. Once a port for over a thousand years, Gdansk was mostly destroyed during the Second World War but was beautifully rebuilt in subsequent years to create a city alive with rich culture, history and character.
Gdansk city centre has many a story to tell and its museums are worth a visit to hear them told. From the Museum of the Second World War to the Archaeological Museum of Gdansk, you’ll be impressed by this city’s diverse past. One of the main streets in the city is Long Lane, which is popular amongst the tourists as it’s a great place for restaurants, bars and shops.
Along with Gdansk, neighbouring Gdynia, one of the most modern cities in Poland, and Sopot, a seaside spa town, form collectively what is known as Tricity, and all three destinations, part of Rebiechowo, are well worth exploring.
With our reliable Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport transfers being offered at great value prices, hoppa will comfortably get you from the airport to wherever you want to go, so all you need to think about is what to do and what to see first.
Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
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Gdansk City Centre | 17 km | 30 min | |
Sopot | 18 km | 35 min | |
Gdynia | 25 km | 39 min | |
Gdansk Głowny Railway Station | km | min | |
Slupsk | 130 km | 122 min |
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This is Gdansk’s most famous landmark, a crane that was used to lift heavy goods and place masts onto ships’ decks. Today, it houses a branch of the city’s maritime museum in the crane.
Stretching from the Upland Gate to the Green Gate, this is one of the most beautiful areas of Gdansk. Wealthy townsfolk used to live along Long Street, Ulica Dluga, and around Long Market, Dlugi Targ.
Rumoured to be the world’s largest brick church, St. Mary’s can hold up to 25,000 people. For a breathtaking view of the city, climb the 405 steps to the top of the 78-metre tower. Inside the church, ...
Housed in a 15th century Franciscan monastery, this museum is truly stunning. On display is a wide range of Gothic artwork. The flagship piece of the museum is Hans Memling’s triptych "Last Judgement....
At the gates of the Gdansk shipyard, this 42 metre tall steel monument commemorates the shooting of dock workers during a strike in December 1970. More than 1,000 workers were injured and 42 killed wh...
This peninsula, north of Gdansk, is the site where World War II began, when Nazi German battleship Schleswig-Holstein fired at a Polish garrison on the coast. Visitors can now visit the ruins of the p...
This area was almost completely destroyed during war time but has later been rebuilt and is now one of the most popular attractions in the city. Stroll along the narrow pebbled streets, lined with bea...
This cathedral, located in a tranquil park in the outskirts of Gdansk, holds beautiful artworks in several different styles, such as Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Classical style. The organ is some...
This large zoo with lots of exotic animals is fun for the whole family. It is located in the area of Oliwa but is easy to access with local transport. Since the park is quite big, don\u0027t forget to...
Finally in 1950, this opera house could open up its doors, after a war period when all opera and theatre stages in Gdansk were destroyed by the Red Army. Since then it has been well visited by a cultu...
Most visitors of Gdansk just wander right into this beautiful fountain it when strolling around the city. The square where it is located, is almost always crowded and this is not only a must photo sho...
The town hall of Gdansk is mostly visited because of its high tower and the spectacular view you have from here. While you are here, visit the small museum too. Here you are able to see lots of photos...
EmergencyNumbers
Emergency Number: 112 Police: 997 Fire brigade: 998 Medical: 999
Currency
1 Polish zloty = 100 groszy
OpeningHours
Shops in Gdansk are usually open 11.00 to 19.00, Monday-Friday and 07.00 to 13.00 on Saturdays. Most shops are closed on Sundays.
Population
461,800
TouristInformation
Information Office 45 Dluga Str +48 58 301 91 51 / +48 58 301 37 52 Opening hours : 09.00-18.00 Monday-Friday, 10.00-16.30 Saturday-Sunday 28/29 Długi Targ street. +48 58 683 54 85 / +48 58 301 43 55 Opening hours : 09.00-19.00 Monday-Saturday, 09.00-19.00 Sunday
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