On episode 80, we check out the best places to visit near Gdansk Poland. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through the western Poland and can’t wait to share our adventures with our listeners.

Gdansk is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Located on the Baltic Sea, this historic city was the flash point of World War II, and the birthplace of the Solidarity labor movement in 1980 which preceded the fall of Communist domination in Eastern Europe. Along with Gdynia and Sopot, Gdansk is part of the famous TriCity area which offers something for everyone.  

On this episode, we’ll take you through five things to see and do while staying Gdansk. These are options that are anywhere from a very short train ride away to about 90 minutes away.  Here’s the recommendations we discuss on this episode:

Oliwa Park

Pierogarnia Mandu Restaurant

Also discussed on this episode, Chef Bogdan Gałązka - His cookbooks are worth seeking out for new takes on Polish cuisine

Our accommodation was at the Ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto Hotel. This was a great location for exploring the city center and nearby museums. The hotel's location also made it easy to get to the train station.

Lavoo Boutique Apartments

Holiday Inn Gdansk City Center

Radisson Blu Hotel Gdansk

Books about Gdansk

Get ready for your visit to Gdansk with these books:

Rick Steves Snapshot Kraków, Warsaw & Gdansk 

I Went To Gdansk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up Living In Poland by Jonny Blair

Gdansk 25 Secrets 2020 - The Locals Travel Guide For Your Trip to Gdansk ( Poland ): Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local – by Antonio Araujo

Is Gdansk worth visiting?

Absolutely. The city center has some of the most beautiful streets in Europe. It's the birthplace of the 1980s ‘Solidarność’ (Solidarity) movement. You'll see an iconic harbor area, and Gdansk even has its own beer street.

More things to do near Gdansk

Like on most trips, we ran out of time for sightseeing while in Gdansk. If we had more time, here are more things we would like to do in Gdansk. 

Museum of the Second World War

Westerplatte - where the first shots of WWII happened

Amber Museum

Upside down house in Szymbark Poland – about 50 minutes west of Gdansk  

Plan your trip to Poland

DK Eyewitness Poland - This is the book we referenced to help craft our three week Poland itinerary.

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Inspiring Your Future Travels

We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Poland.  

Which activities will you plan on your trip?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in Poland.

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