Things to do in Gdansk

Why go to Gdansk

• Main Town (Długi Targ & Long Lane)

  A jaw-dropping stretch of candy-colored merchant houses and the iconic Neptune Fountain at the heart of the Royal Road.

• European Solidarity Centre

  A powerful, beautifully designed museum chronicling the Solidarity movement that helped end communism in Europe.

• Museum of the Second World War

  One of the most ambitious WWII museums in the world, housed in a striking angular tower overlooking the city.

• Westerplatte Peninsula

  The exact site where WWII began on September 1, 1939, haunting ruins and a moving monument on the Baltic shore.

• St. Mary's Church (Bazylika Mariacka)

  One of the largest brick Gothic churches on Earth, with a climbable tower offering sweeping views over the red rooftops.

Good to know in Gdansk

• Gdansk's ZTM tram and bus network is extensive and cheap (~$0.70/ride); buy a day pass for ~$3 and skip taxis entirely for getting between Old Town, Wrzeszcz, and Oliwa.
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory, rounding up or leaving 10% at restaurants is standard; bars rarely expect tips.
• Tap water in Gdansk is safe to drink and meets EU standards, so carry a refillable bottle and skip buying bottled water.
• The European Solidarity Centre offers free entry on Tuesdays, and the Museum of the Second World War has discounted or free entry on select days, check their websites before you go.

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