Gdańsk, Poland.
Travel Guide: Sights, Drinks & Eats.
Gdańsk, Poland. Travel Guide: Sights, Drinks & Eats.
Tom Isbister
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Welcome to Gdańsk! A Polish port city on the Baltic Coast. Rich with history, Gdańsk was home to the first battles of WW2. Today, the city has been mostly reconstructed and has evolved into a colorful, and energetic city, reminiscent of a Polish-Amsterdam. While touristy, especially in nearby Sopot, you can still find lots of phenomenal cafes, bars, and restaurants throughout the city, at any hour of the day. Before you go, be sure to pick up some amber souvenirs as Gdańsk is the center of the world's amber trade.
From this guide, you'll get to know the city and learn what to expect, it includes:
🗺️ Google Maps Version.
📍 Places of Interest.
🏨 Accommodations: Hostels & Hotels. (Adding Soon)
🍽️ Restaurants: Of all prices.
☕ Cafés.
🥐 Sweet Treats: Such as Pączki.
🍺 Bars & Clubs.
🎟️ Recommended Tours.
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👀 Places of Interest

⭐ Museum of the Second World War
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A national museum, established in 2008, it is devoted to explaining and demonstrating the atrocities of WW2, not holding back. Absolutely a must-do while in Gdansk, as it's incredibly well done.
It takes roughly 3 hours to complete the museum.
Purchase tickets online well before to avoid lines and waiting.
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⭐ Museum of the Polish Post Office
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The story of the back gardens of the Post Office is the most notable thing about it, having been the place of the first casualties from WW2, when the Germans swarmed the post office. The wall behind the building shows sobering pictures and hand-prints of the victims, a must see.
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Muzeum Bursztynu. Oddział Muzeum Gdańska
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Gdańsk deserves the title of the World Capital of Amber. Jewellery and utensils of amber have been produced here for centuries. The Museum of Amber displays natural lumps of the resin and its inclusions, as well as finished products, e.g. jewellery, cutlery and chests.
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European Solidarity Centre
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The Great Armoury
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Elaborate, restored 1600s building housing rotating exhibits from the Gdansk Academy of Fine Arts, which has sides for both modern and renaissance style artwork.
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⭐ National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk
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The ship-museum "Sołdek." Branch of the National Maritime Museum
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Crane. Branch of the National Martime Museum
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Museum of Gdańsk - Main Town Hall
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Golden Gate
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Katownia
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The old prison tower outside the gates of Gdansk, which frequently hosts public executions.
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Brama Wyżynna
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Green Gate
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Built in the 1560s, this iconic city gate is the largest in Gdańsk & houses the National Museum.
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⭐ St. Mary's Church
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Biggest and most extravagant church in Gdansk, it's worth the 10pln to climb the 408 steps to the upper observation deck.
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Basilica of st. Bridget
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Lovely church, most notable for its altar made of amber. The entrance fee is just a few PLN but well worth the price.
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Church of St. John
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⭐ Westerplatte
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A must-go while in Gdansk, Leading up to WW2 this was the location of the Polish Military, which was fired upon first by Germans- initiating WW2.
There are frequent city buses from Gdansk, which are a few PLN.
A more convenient, but expensive way to get here is with a boat tour which leaves from the canals running through Gdansk.
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Neptune's Fountain
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Statue of John III Sobieski
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Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970
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AmberSky
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Lombard centrum hala targowa
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Forum Gdańsk
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Kładka obrotowa św. Ducha
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1 of 2 main pedestrian bridges that open and close on schedule to allow ships in and out. Schedule: https://mdwe70.pl/en/waterways/water-engineering-infrastructure/bridge-crosses/?doing_wp_cron=1725888747.5768868923187255859375
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Footbridge to Ołowianka - bascule bridge
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1 of 2 main pedestrian bridges that open and close on schedule to allow ships in and out. Schedule: https://mdwe70.pl/en/waterways/water-engineering-infrastructure/bridge-crosses/?doing_wp_cron=1725888747.5768868923187255859375
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Mariacka Street
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One of the more pictureesque streets in the city, this is where you can find all the amber souvenirs.
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⭐ Katedra Oliwska
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Elegant 16th-century cathedral with baroque & rococo architecture, the largest organ in Poland, which plays concerts at the top of the hour, lasting about 20min.
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ZOO GDAŃSK
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Sopot Pier
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Sopot Beach
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Sopot
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Gdańsk Główny
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Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
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🍽️ Restaurants
$$$ Restaurants

Fino
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Motlava Restaurant
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Thai Thai Gdańsk - Restauracja Tajska
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$$ Restaurants

⭐ Cały Gaweł Cantine Bar Cafe (Sopot)
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⭐ Rybka na Wartkiej
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Cała Naprzód
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Chleb i Wino Stągiewna Gdańsk Restauracja
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Pierogarnia Stary Młyn
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Pomelo Bistro Bar
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Piwna47
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TYGLE Gdańskie restauracja polska Gdańsk Chmielna
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Woosabi Gdańsk
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$ Restaurants

Mono kitchen Gdansk
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Lookier Cafe Restauracja Śniadania Lunche Catering Gdańsk
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Pierogarnia Mandu Gdańsk Śródmieście
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AMITORAMEN
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Kult Kebab by Queen
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CZEBUREK & KEBAB halal
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MONTOWNIA FOOD HALL
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☕ Cafes

⭐ Kawiarnia Drukarnia
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⭐ Kaffe Perro Negro
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⭐ Balans Coffee Speciality & Breakfast
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Cafe Luis
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Leń
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Ostoja Cafe
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Przelewki
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Kawiarnia PUBLICZNA
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Kawiarnia Retro
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ZORZA Kawiarnio - Kwiaciarnia
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🥐 Sweet Treats

Cukiernia W-Z
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Dobra Pączkarnia
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Eklerownia
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PIEKARNIA GRUZIŃSKA KETiLi PURi
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🍺 Bars and Clubs

⭐ Flisak '76
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⭐ Winston Bar | Cocktail Bar centrum Gdańsk
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Absinthe - Pub & Club
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Browar piwna
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Craft Cocktails - Cocktail Bar
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Pub Pixel
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Pub Red Light
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Bunkier Music Club
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Klub Muzyczny Parlament
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tom Isbister
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Born from a passion for exploration, out of Toronto. Travel has taken me all over North America and Europe! I've gotten the opportunity to leave Canada, and live in Finland, Germany, and Poland. At the same time, having traveled to 18 countries!
From those opportunities, I started crafting and sharing my maps which I feel provide a sense of exploration and recommendations that others can use to create their own memorable experiences. This led me to create Abroad&Co. Each map is handcrafted, both from personal experience and local recommendations. They're a go-to way to learn what each new place you visit has to offer.
Whether it's to help plan a dream trip abroad or explore more of what your own backyard has to offer, check out my collection of ready-to-go maps or let me create one for yourself.
Feel free to reach out with any questions, additions, or corrections at (thomas.abroadandco@gmail.com).
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