Things To Do
Explore Długa and Długi Targ
Długa is the main tourist attraction in Gdańsk. It leads from the Golden Gate (Złota Brama) to the Neptune Fountain, transforming into Długi Market leading to Green Gate (Brama Zielona). It has lots of restaurants, shops and beautiful architecture. A must-see.
Pierogi at Mandu
The best pierogi in Gdansk is at Mandu. They don't take reservations so get in the queue nice and early. Top tip: make sure you get a desert dumpling...
Len
With speciality coffee having a moment in Poland, we think this one of the best. Open from 8:30am every day, it's located on Piwna Street which runs parallel to Dluga and has lots of cafes, bars and amber jewellery shops all leading to St. Mary’s Basilica. Well worth a visit (and a cake).
Pułapka Craft Beer (Piwo) & Pizza
Hands down. The BEST craft beer bar in Gdańsk. No more information required.
Cukiernia Sowa
Poland prides itself on its bakeries - and rightly so - and Cukiernia Sowa is one of the most beloved. Try Pączek (donuts with filling, recommended róża/rose), Faworki/Chrusty (angel wings), Bajaderka (a rum ball made of bakery leftovers - Grace's favourite) or any Sernik (cheesecake). Be wary- cheesecake is made with cottage cheese rather than cream cheese, so might be a bit tangier than you are used to!
Ministry of Herring and Vodka
Many a night has been had here and not remembered the next day. Make sure you try their iconic lemon vodka (Cytrynówka Ministra), Toffee Fudge Vodka (Krówka) or if you're feeling brave Mad Dog (Wściekły Pies) - one of Grace's favourites... In addition to herring, you will find here "classic" bar snacks, e.g. jelly, tartare and pickles. Remember. Poland serves it's vodka in 50ml shots (double the UK standard measure).
Bar Turystyczny
One of the few things remaining from communist times, are the Milk Bars- "Bar Mleczny". This foundational element of Polish food scene, is a government - subsidized (hence, cheap) source of cheap home cooking, that provides the best representation of traditional polish dishes. Best food you will have in Poland (apart from the wedding).
Museum of the Second World War
If you want to spend time understanding and bearing witness to Poland's history in WWII, this is one of the the most memorable and impactful places you could visit. Also check out Westerplatte, the memorial to the start of WWII on the Gdańsk coastline. Website to book tickets: muzeum1939.pl/en Plenty of obvious trigger warnings for this one.
European Solidarity Centre
The European Solidarity Centre is a museum and library devoted to Poland's postwar fight for freedom and independence. Well worth a visit if you have time.
Długie Pobrzeze | Gdansk Waterfront
A great part of the city. Lots of restaurants and bars to sit and watch the world go by.
Elektryków
Gdańsk thriving nightlife district! Located in the heart of Gdansk Shipyard where, in 1980, the “Solidarity” movement was born. Plenty of bars, street food, music and art in a post industrial maze of warehouses.