Things To Do
Pierogarnia Mandu Gdańsk Oliwa
You can't leave Poland without having some pierogi, right? Well this is the place! Dozens of varieties to choose from: sweet or savory, traditional or fusion, all handmade to order! There is another location in Central Gdansk, but this is where it all began - we had our first date here! You can follow our footsteps and start with a walk in the nearby Oliwski Park and finish it with the delicious dinner in Pierogarnia Mandu.
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Polish Brooklyn: street food, good music, craft beer, and hipsters set against a post-industrial backdrop of the famous Gdansk Shipyard, where the Solidarity Movement was born. If you end up coming out here, be sure to walk the couple of blocks over to Elektryków Street for more music venues and food trucks inside repurposed industrial buildings. This is our go-to summer hang out spot in Gdansk.
W Starym Kadrze
Cozy movie-themed cafe with delicious teas, chocolates, lemonades, and cakes. There is even a small movie theater in the basement where you can catch a movie for free. We come here every time we are in Gdansk. This place was also home to the most adorable four-legged barista in all of Poland, a border collie mix named Karamel. Before he retired in 2023, visitors could take him out on a walk around the neighborhood. We did that too, a few times, and it probably played a role in us adopting Mona, who looks like a distant cousin of Karamel.
Moja Gruzja
Did you know, that Poland is home to one of the largest population of Georgians outside of Georgia? The last food recommendation, but how important! Georgian cuisine (not the pulled pork and brisket kind) is what we both love and always look for in Poland. There are many options, but this family-run, off-the-beaten-path restaurant is the best Georgian food in Gdansk in our opinion! On your way here, check out the giant murals covering the facades of the communist-era building blocks which were home to Poland's first freely-elected president, Lech Walesa, and his neighbors - Weronika's grandparents.
Ulica Długa w Gdańsku
Not only for the architecture and history geeks! The number of places to see in the Old City and around is HUGE! We leave you with the link to the city guide for the whole Tricity (it is like one big city). Our top attractions in Tricity would be: the historic Long Market, climbing the St. Mary's Church tower, the many bars, eateries, and cafes around Old City, the European Solidarity Center, the Sopot Pier, and the walk by the sea in Gdynia. If you decide to come to Gdansk earlier, you will have the opportunity to see one of the oldest fairs in Europe: the annual St. Dominic's Fair, will take place until August 18. This year it will be the 764th edition.
Malbork Castle
Outside Gdansk, less than 30 minutes by train, there is a Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork. A UNESCO world heritage architectural work of unique character, it is the largest brick castle in the world. It charmed both of us so much that we visited it several times. If you decide to see this 13th-century fortified monastery we recommend purchasing tickets in advance on their official website.