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Gdańsk

It is a port city on Poland's Baltic coast, forming a lively atmosphere together with neighboring Gdynia and Sopot. It's a great city for soaking up a seaside travel experience.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gdańsk
Gateway airport
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Warsaw
Sights covered
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St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk

Temples & religious sites

St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk

Construction of this Gdańsk basilica began in 1379, and it's one of the largest brick churches in the world. Its grand scale is well worth seeing in person.

Museum of World War II in Gdańsk

Museums & galleries

Museum of World War II in Gdańsk

This museum in Gdańsk, Poland, displays documents and artifacts related to World War II. It's a great destination for travelers who want to take a deep dive into the history of the war.

Gdańsk Main Town Hall

Heritage & monuments

Gdańsk Main Town Hall

Gdańsk's Main Town Hall is a Gothic-Renaissance building offering sweeping views over the Royal Route, the city's signature street. The Gdańsk Museum is also housed inside, making it well worth a visit.

Oliwa Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Oliwa Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral in Gdańsk's Oliwa district, built in the late 14th century in Brick Gothic style. It's renowned for its magnificent pipe organ, drawing many visitors who come to hear it played.

European Solidarity Centre

Museums & galleries

European Solidarity Centre

The European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk is a combined library and museum devoted to the history of Poland's Solidarity movement, labor activism, and civic resistance. Opened in 2014, it offers a window into pivotal moments of modern Polish history.

Żuraw in Gdańsk

Heritage & monuments

Żuraw in Gdańsk

The Żuraw is a historic port crane and gate on the Motława River in Gdańsk. It's considered the largest and oldest surviving harbor crane in medieval Europe, giving it great historical significance.

Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970

Heritage & monuments

Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970

A monument of three anchor-shaped crosses standing at Solidarity Square near the Gdańsk Shipyard. Erected in 1980 to honor the workers who died in the December 1970 uprising, it also holds significance as the first monument in the communist bloc to publicly commemorate such victims.

National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk

Museums & galleries

National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk

Poland's National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, opened in 1962, houses artifacts and records related to ships, trade, and fishing. It's a great place to explore Polish maritime history in depth.

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