The period between long May weekend and the end of June is the perfect time to come to Sopot. And if you have a little bit of patience, wait until the end of September - the weather can then positively surprise you :)

Most tourists, whose number reaches even 2 million a year, come here to relax, take a dive in the sea, walk on the pier and inhale iodine. In the summer season, prices in Sopot are among the highest on the Polish coast, so a lot of visitors here are just passing through, not staying over. Beaches and streets are then constantly crowded, so if you want to rest in silence, it is worth going to Sopot off the season.

One day will be enough to see the whole city, but its unique character will probably make you want to stay longer. The most interesting places in Sopot include:

OPERA IN THE FOREST

Earlier known as the Forest Theater, it was established in 1909 and at first exhibited opera and theater plays. It was only after the Second World War that the opera was hosted by the International Song Festival, currently operating under the name Polsat Sopot Festival. There were many native and foreign big-format stars on the stage, including: Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elton John, Witney Houston, Norah Jones, etc.

Since 2012, we can admire a renovated building, housing over 5.5 thousand viewers. During the modernization, the unique character of the opera was preserved, and its 950-ton roof is very impressive. 

From 27 April to the end of the summer season, admission to the pier is payable (dates change every year). Currently, the ticket costs 8 PLN regular and 4 PLN discounted. Only Sopot citizens can use it free of charge.

In the land part of the pier is preceded by the Skwer Kuracyjny, where there is a historic fountain, a lighthouse with a viewpoint and a concert shell, and in winter there is an artificial ice rink. 

MONCIAK

That is the nickname of Monte Cassino Heros’ Street and it is also the main promenade of Sopot, well-known throughout Poland, with numerous shops, restaurants and cafes. It is distinguished by buildings in the eclectic style, with well-maintained tenements on both sides of the promenade. Monciak is also the most crowded street of the city, excluded from traffic, where street traders and artists sell their services in the season.

SIERAKOWSKI MANOR

It is one of the oldest buildings in the city, located in a side street leading directly from Monciak. At present, it operates the atmospheric, artistic Café Młody Byron. The interesting fact is that during the times of Sierakowski, the then teenage Fryderyk Chopin was a guest in this classicist building.

HOW TO GET TO SOPOT?

The easiest way to get to Sopot from Gdansk or Gdynia, is by the SKM train. One-way ticket costs from PLN 3.70 (Gdańsk) and PLN 3.80 (Gdynia). Trains run every twenty minutes on average. Gdańsk is easily accessible by bus or train from any part of Poland, and what's more, you can also fly there by plane.

Is it worth visiting Sopot? In my opinion, yes, but on one condition: you have to come here off the season. It is difficult to say whether it is possible to relax in the city in the middle of summer, but judging by the number of tourists arriving every year, probably not. I would definitely recommend Jurata for this type of vacation, which I wrote about HERE. Of course, the aim of your vacation can be playing with friends, or relaxing in a luxurious hotel with a private beach - then Sopot is perfect for this, and the crowds will not bother us. It's definitely worth visiting Sopot, even for one day, especially when it's already green outside (and I don’t mean Baltic Sea here :))

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