Sightseeing Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia.
Here One can find some information about places, monuments, cruises , buildings, landscapes and viewing points, that are worth seeing in and around Tricity. Some of them, are usually missed out in popular guides.
See short tourist travel guide.
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Monuments
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The Upland Gate
Brama Wyzynna, or Upland Gate, is the most impressive of all Gdansk entrance gates. This gate marks the start of the Royal Route on Boguslawskiego Street and was part of the city fortifications from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Upland Gate photo
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The Golden Gate
The Złota Brama in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city.
It was raised in 1612–14 in place of the 13th century gothic gate (Brama Długouliczna). It is located at one end of Long Street, where, together with Brama Wyżynna and Wieża Więzienna, it forms a part of the old city fortifications.
Golden Gate photo
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The Green Gate
The Brama Zielona in Gdańsk, Poland. It is situated between Long Market (Długi Targ) and the River Motława.
Green Gate photo
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The Torture House and The Prison Tower
The Katownia and The Wieża więzienna belong to the Medieval Pre-Gate Complex of Długa Street. The Torture House was rebuilt in 1593 by a Flemish architect, Antoni van Obberghen, and the Prison Tower was raised to its present height in 1508-1509 by Michał Enkinger.
Torture Tower photo
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The Long street and The Long Market
The Ulica Długa and Długi Targ. Together forming the Royal Route, they rank among the most beautiful streets of Gdańsk, especially when it comes to architecture. The oldest authentic houses on Long street date back to Medieval Ages. There are also few important sights: Uphagen's House, Main Town Hall, Artus' Court, Golden House,
Neptune Fountain.
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The Main Town Hall
It was built between 1379 and 1492. The spire over the 80m high tower, put up by master Dirk Daniels from New Zealand, is crowned with a gilded metal figure of King Sigismund Augustus. One can admire beautiful panorama of Gdańsk from the top of it.
Main Town Hall photo
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Artus' Court
The site was the meeting place of the Gdańsk city notables. The name was taken from the very popular Middle Age legend of King Arthur - a symbol of chivalry and gallantry. The interior is one big Gothic hall. Since 1531 it has been completely redecorated - the walls have been covered with wainscot and friezes of mythological and historical character.
Artus' Court photo
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St. Mary's Church
It is a Catholic church in Gdańsk, Poland; it is the largest brick church in the world, and one of the largest Brick Gothic buildings in Europe. Until 1945 it was the biggest Evangelical Lutheran church in the world. It is 105.5 m long, and the nave is 66 m wide. Inside the church is room for 25,000 people.
St. Mary's Church photo
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The Crane
It stands by Motława river and used to play the double role of a port crane and city gate. Inside, a huge wooden wheel was set in motion by men walking inside it.
The Crane photo
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The Great Mill
It was built around the middle of the 14th century on the Radunia canal. At the time it was one of the largest industrial buildings in Europe. Now it serves as a shopping mall.
The Great Mill photo
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Oliwa Archcathedral
Gdańsk Oliwa Archcathedral is a church located in Gdańsk, Oliwa district; dedicated to The Holy Trinity, Blessed Virgin Mary and St Bernard.The archcathedral in Oliwa is a three-nave basilica with a transept and a multisided closed presbytery, finished with an ambulatory. The façade is flanked by two slender towers, 46-meter tall each with sharply-edged helmets. It is enlivened by a Baroque portal from 1688, as well as three windows of different sizes and three cartouches.
Oliwa Archcathedral photo
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Granary island
Granary island is a place, where biggest grain business transactions used to take place, but sadly none of the granaries survived to our times. Luckily one can still sightsee the ruins and few renovated granaries.
Granary island photo
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Museums
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Roads to freedom
The ‚‚Road to Freedom‛‛ exhibition presents history in the period 1956-1989. In August 1980, the former Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk became the cradle of ‚‚Solidarity‛‛ – a social and political movement which stirred up hope for independence in the Polish society. The exhibition speaks of people who tried to make dreams about the independence of Poles living in the Polish People’s Republic come true.
Roads to freedom official website
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History Museum of Gdasńsk
It is an institution founded for collecting valuable obcjects and documenting remarkable events in Gdańsk history. It consist of several departments, which are described in details under links below.
In our opinion the most interesting are [1], [4], [5] and [8].
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The Polish Maritime Museum in Gdańsk
The Polish Maritime Museum’s mission is to protect nautical heritage by collecting and safeguarding historical objects connected with sailing, boatbuilding, shipbuilding, fishing and promotion of the knowledge thereof, as well as Poland’s maritime history and economy. It consists of several departments, which are described in details under links below.
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ORP ‚‚Błyskawica‛‛
The ‚‚ORP Błyskawica‛‛ was a destroyer serving in the Polish Navy, curretnly preserved as a museum ship in Gdynia
Learn more about ORP ‚‚Błyskawica‛‛
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Oliwa Park
The park contains plant specimens originating from almost all over the world, craeting picturesque landscapes nad ideal surrounding for relaxing. In the middle of the park The abbots' Palace is situated, in which New Age Art department of National Museum in Gdańsk has its seat.
Oliwa Park photo
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Water Shed in Oliwa
The museum organizes cyclic demostrations of forging steel,by means of large, movable, water-propelled hammer for individual tourists and groups. Additionally,the show is accompanied by knight's tournament.
Water shed photo
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Hewelianum Center
It is educational and historical facility, that provides multimedia presentations of history of Gdańsk as well as intersting scientific exhibitions. Situated on Hail Mountain, enables tourist to see beautiful panorama of Gdańsk. What is more, many military fortifications hidden between woodland encourage to enjoying walks and fresh air. In our opinion it's one of commonly underestimated sights of Gdasńk!
Forification and Millenium Monument photo Gdańsk panoramic photo
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Gdynia Aquarium
The Gdynia Aquarium is a unique place in the center of the city where you can see for yourself extraordinary species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles from all over the world, including Africa, South America, and the northern reaches of Europe.
Learn more about Gdynia Aquarium
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Viewing points
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Crusies by regular boats or by hydroplane
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Gdańsk - Sobieszewo Island
Sobieszewo is an island on the Baltic sea, located between the Gdańsk Bay and the delta of Vistula river. It is known of its beautiful wild beaches and charming woods. Many restaurants and caffes makes it a great place to spend time by the sea. Main route between the Main City and Sobieszewo leads through a raft bridge.
Raft bridge photo
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Gdańsk - Bałtijsk (Russia - Kaliningrad Oblast)
It is a Russian seaport town in Kaliningrad Oblast. It is situated on the northern part of the Vistula Spit, 29 miles from Kaliningrad, on the shore of the Strait of Baltiysk separating the Vistula Bay from the Gdańsk Bay. During the cruise Duty Free Shop is opened.
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Gdańsk Bay
Cruises around Gdańsk Bay, Frombork-Krynica Morska,Krynica Morska-Frombork, Elbląg-Krynica Morska, Krynica Moorska Elbląg.
Cruises by hydroplane available!
Hydroplane photo
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Other
Gdańsk-Hel, Gdańsk-Westerplatte, Gdynia-Hel, Gdynia-Jastarnia
Learn more about Hel Learn more about Jastarnia
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Sights around Tricity
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Castles
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Volkswagen Museum
This gallery is the only Volkswagen Museum in Pomerania and it is at the same time the biggest one in Poland! There are over 30 cars on exhibition, such as the VW Beetle, the VW T3 and other vehicles from the VW Family, for example Skoda or Audi. Surely, you will find something for yourself! This facility offers also renting a Beetle for whole week for the price of stay!
Learn more about VW Gallery
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Steam Locomotives Museum in Kościerzyna
The biggest collection of steam locomotives, that had been used in polish railway system. Over 30 display units located in stylized surrounding reminding of late 50'. Retro lines are running during summer season!
Steam locomotive photo
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Center for Education and Promotion of the Region in Szymbark
It's the best place for learning the Kashubians' culture and history, relaxing and entartaining between beautiful Kashubian woods. Everything in this interesting facility is well organised and tourist-friendly. In our opinion - one can't get bored there!
Remarkable attractions: The Longest Plank in the World (Kashubians' World Record), Upside-down House (try out Your sense of balance!), Museum of Carpentry, The Siberian Deportee House - replica of Soviet Camp, Gryf Pomorski Bunker - replica of polish underground military organisation bunker, Kashubian Cottage...
Official website of Centrum Edukacji i Rozwoju Regionu Upside-down House photo 2
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Viewing point - Wieżyca Tower
30 meters high, situated in Nature Park, guarantees sweeping view.
The Wieżyca Tower View from the Wieżyca Tower
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Elbląg Canal
Canal in Poland, in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, 80.5 km in length, which runs southward from Lake Drużno (connected by the river Elbląg to the Vistula Lagoon), to the river Drwęca and lake Jeziorak. It can accommodate small vessels up to 50 tons displacement. The difference in water levels approaches 100 m, and is overcome using locks and a remarkable system of tracks between lakes. The four original inclined planes are in order from the summit level downwards. The inclines all consist of two parallel rail tracks with a gauge of 3.27m. Boats are carried on carriages which run on these rails. The inclines rise from the lower level of the canal to a summit and then down a second shorter incline to the upper canal level. Tourist cruises are of course available during summer season.
Learn more about Elbląg Canal A boat on a incline photo 1 A boat on a incline photo 2
