Gdansk, Poland - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Gdansk is an enchanting Baltic port city blending rich merchant history with stunning Gothic and Renaissance architecture along picturesque waterfronts. Visitors will love its cobblestone lanes, bustling amber markets, and vibrant culinary scene offering an authentic European experience.

Top things to do in Gdansk

Things to do in Gdansk include Museum of the Second World War, St. Mary's Church, European Solidarity Centre. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Gdansk

Here is what 3 days in Gdansk look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Main Town HallCity hall
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    St. Mary's ChurchChurch · Main Town
    1.3 km (🚶 20 min)
  3. 3
    European Solidarity CentreLibrary · Stocznia
    8.1 km
  4. 4
    Oliwa CathedralChurch · Oliwa
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Day 2

Stops
7
Walking
36 min
  1. 1
    Long MarketSquare · Main Town
    300 m (🚶 4 min)
  2. 2
    Uphagen House
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  3. 3
    Golden GateMain Town
    500 m (🚶 8 min)
  4. 4
    Amber MuseumMuseum
    650 m (🚶 12 min)
  5. 5
    Olowianka Island and AmberSky Wheel
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  6. 6
    National Maritime MuseumMaritime museum
    400 m (🚶 9 min)
  7. 7
    Green GateCity gate · Main Town
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Museum of the Second World WarMuseum · Old Town
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Gdansk?

Museum of the Second World War, St. Mary's Church, European Solidarity Centre, National Maritime Museum, Long Market, Main Town Hall and 9 more. Museum of the Second World War: A modern and moving museum presenting the story of World War II from various perspectives.

What can you do in 3 days in Gdansk?

Day 1: Main Town Hall, St. Mary's Church, European Solidarity Centre, Oliwa Cathedral. Day 2: Long Market, Uphagen House, Golden Gate, Amber Museum. Day 3: Museum of the Second World War.

Which areas should you explore in Gdansk?

The itinerary for Gdansk runs through Main Town, Stocznia, Oliwa and Old Town.

Which museums are worth visiting in Gdansk?

Museums worth visiting in Gdansk: Museum of the Second World War (Old Town), National Maritime Museum, Artus Court (Main Town) and Amber Museum.

Which churches are worth seeing in Gdansk?

Churches worth seeing in Gdansk: St. Mary's Church (Main Town) and Oliwa Cathedral (Oliwa).

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