Gdansk
A Hanseatic port of gabled facades, amber and modern history.
Photo: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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The SKM commuter train links Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia every 10 to 15 minutes for small change.
Dlugi Targ is the postcard street, but Mariacka with its amber shops and terraces is the nicer one.
The European Solidarity Centre at the shipyard covers the movement that started here in 1980.
Malbork, the largest brick castle in the world, is 50 minutes away by train.
Buy amber from shops with a certificate. Street stalls sell a lot of plastic.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
One cheap train links Gdansk old town, Sopot pier and Gdynia. Hop off wherever the weather is best, trains run every ten minutes.
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Verified operators in Gdansk, booked direct through KLNK.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The rebuilt Hanseatic old town, the Solidarity story and the Baltic beaches at Sopot make a strong three days.
The SKM train takes about 20 minutes and runs every 10 to 15 minutes through the day.
Yes. Trains take about 50 minutes and the castle needs two to three hours inside.
St Dominic's Fair runs for three weeks from late July into August and fills the old town with stalls.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Poland. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
U.S. Department of State currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
Travel information last reviewed 18 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
Advisories, entry rules and alerts apply to Poland as a whole.
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Photography: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 3.0); Henryk Bielamowicz (CC BY-SA 4.0); Gregy (CC BY-SA 3.0 pl).