What to see in Gdańsk?

The city center of Gdańsk is divided into two parts: the Young Town and the Old Town. Both are distinguished by several important points on the route of every tourist visiting Gdańsk. In the Young City there are mainly the buildings related to the Gdańsk Shipyard and Solidarity, so in the first place it is worth going to Solidarity Square with the Monument of the Fallen Shipyard Workers rising 42 meters high, commemorating the 1970 workers' rebellion suppressed by the communist police; and also visit the European Solidarity Center, in which not only the museum and library functions, but also it is a place for civic meetings and a conference and educational space.

If the weather is good, take a short walk to see the Main Train Station, located 15 minutes from Solidarity Square. Built in brick and sandstone in 1900, this station is a showcase of the city.

In the Old Town you can visit, among others, the Old Town Hall, the Great and the Small Mill, which will be a treat for architecture lovers, as well as the Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post, as an important monument commemorating events that took place during World War II. One cannot forget about the nearby World War II Museum, a modern building which permanent exhibition tells about the causes, course and effects of the war and shows the fate of soldiers and ordinary citizens during these tragic events.

The most visited part in Gdańsk by tourists is the so-called Main City. It is worth taking a walk along the Royal Road, which combines the most representative streets of the city: Długa Street and Długi Targ Street, decorated on both sides with stunning tenements. Interiors of one of the burgher houses, the so-called The Uphagen House has been made available to visitors, which is a rare exception on a European scale. The ticket costs 10 PLN normal and 5 PLN reduced, guided tours 30 PLN.

These are just some of the important and interesting buildings in Gdansk. It takes several days, maybe even a week, to visit all of them, so if you have the opportunity, visit Gdańsk as often as possible!

Where to eat in GDAŃSK?

A real mecca for people on a plant diet is Gdańsk's Wrzeszcz, in which district there are the most vegan and vegetarian diners. We went to Avocado Vegan Bistro, a small, cozy eatery serving 100% vegan dishes, from classic variations of Polish cuisine to Asian dishes and American burgers. We were tempted by the traditional soy pork chop with mashed potatoes and salad, potato croquette stuffed with sauerkraut (yummy!) and pumpkin pancakes with tofu cheese. We paid 80 PLN for everything including drinks, which is not much, and we ended dramatically full :) I will only add that the food was very fresh and really tasty. I recommend it not only to vegans! ;) You will find them on Facebook HERE.

The afternoon coffee we decided to have around the center, near the Motława River, in From Another Parish, a cafe stylized as late PRL, where each piece of furniture comes from a different set, although it composes a well-chosen and tasteful interior together with the others furniture pieces. The offer includes a rich breakfast and a wide range of cakes and desserts, as well as vegetarian or vegan options. Noteworthy, first of all, is delicious coffee, served with plant milk of choice: soy or peas! You can find them on Facebook HERE.

Where to sleep in GDAŃSK?

You can book Gdański Gród Apartments on the official website of the object HERE,
via Slowhop HERE,
or via Booking.com HERE.
The prices depend on the size of the apartment, number of persons and the date. We paid PLN 370 for a 2-person mini apartment for two nights off season.

What did I do in Gdańsk?

I was in Gdańsk for the first time in the spring this year, literally for one day, when we drove to see this city by public train from Sopot. Those few hours were enough for me to fall in love with this place, so when I found out a few months later that the first edition of the Women of the Internet Festival would be organized in Gdańsk, I knew that I could not miss it. I managed to get a ticket and come to Gdańsk for the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday I spent whole days at the European Solidarity Center, where I participated in lectures and workshops on networking. As usual, lectures related to running Instagram were very popular. For me they were also helpful, but what I like the most at such festivals is the opportunity to meet interesting people, exchange experiences and dispel some doubts. I recommend them to all online creators!

And since I was educating myself most of the day, I didn't have much time to explore the city. Counting all active hours, there were about 24 of them (hence the title of this article). I hope to be back soon to see more! And you, when do you plan a trip to Gdansk?