Getting ashore
Small ships may dock at Oliwskie Pier in the New Port of Gdańsk, about four miles from the town centre. Others use the Pomorskie pier in Gdynia, about 45 minutes by road from the Old Town in Gdańsk.
Watch-outs
Check your ship’s notice for the pier, as the two ports are some distance apart. Allow time for the transfer, and keep the return time in view.
Gdańsk Old Town
The Old Town has the Long Market, the Golden Gate and the Artus Court. The Amber Museum and the waterfront Motława river walk are close together.
Westerplatte and the shipyard
Westerplatte is the site where the Second World War began in 1939. The memorial is on the peninsula, and the shipyard is close by.
Gdynia
Gdynia is a modern port city with the ORP Błyskawica destroyer museum ship, and the seafront promenade.
Sopot and the coast
Sopot is a seaside resort with a long pier and Monte Cassino Street, about 15 minutes from Gdańsk by train.
Food & shopping
Polish food includes pierogi, żurek and fresh herring. Restaurants in the Old Town are the easiest choice, and the amber shops are popular.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the złoty. Cards are accepted in most places, and ATMs are common in the city.
Accessibility & mobility
The Old Town has cobbled streets and steps, and the Long Market is level. The ships have gangways. Ask your operator for accessible transport.