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It served as Poland's principal seaport and was its largest city from the 15th to the early 18th century. With the Partitions of Poland, the city was annexed by Prussia in 1793, and became a part of the German Empire in 1871. It was a free city from 1807 to 1814 and from 1920 to 1939.
On this 10 day Poland itinerary, visit three of Poland’s most famous cities. Start in Gdansk, a beautiful city on the Baltic Coast, where you can stroll through the colorful old town and day trip out to the Baltic beaches or Malbork Castle.
Poland’s largest port flourished during Medieval times as a merchant city trading Baltic amber. In the 20th century events took place in Gdańsk that would affect the course of world history.
Gdansk is a city with a unique history, which has had a great impact on its contemporary landscape. For centuries it has been a melting pot where diverse cultures, peoples and traditions have formed a unique community.
Gdańsk is located about 340 km north-west of Warsaw, the Polish capital, and about 150 km east of the German border. The city is part of the so-called Triple City (Trójmiasto), together with neighbouring Sopot and Gdynia, forming a single metropolitan area on the Baltic coast.
With a tradition spanning over 1,000 years, Poland’s maritime capital and one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea is today a unique metropolis that has always been characterised by a spirit of freedom and courage.
Learn about the history and culture of Gdansk, discover some interesting Polish traditions and see highlights of Gdansk Old Town with some hidden gems only locals know about.
Gdańsk is a handsome city with a fresh ocean breeze blowing in from the Baltic and lots of tasty seafood restaurants. Offering a different take on Polish history, it has plenty to charm travellers over a long weekend.
Gdańsk (also known by its German name Danzig) is a city in Poland on the Baltic Sea. Gdańsk is considered one of the most beautiful cities on the Baltic Sea and has magnificent architecture. Gdańsk is the capital of Pomerania. In 2021, it was home to 471,000 people.
Gdansk’s past has several characteristic features: a long tradition of being a free city, the multinational mix of Polish and German cultures and close relations with Western Europe as one of the main ports of the Baltic region.