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Gdańsk

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What to see in Gdańsk

A Hanseatic city on the Baltic, where the Second World War began and Solidarity was born.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0

Gdańsk highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Long Lane

    Colourful houses and Neptune’s Fountain.

  2. Medieval crane

    On the Motława River.

  3. European Solidarity Centre

    In the shipyards.

  4. Museum of the Second World War

    One of the best.

  5. Westerplatte

    Where the first shots of the war were fired.

Day trips from Gdańsk

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Gdańsk

Any time of year is good to travel to Gdańsk: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Typical food of Gdańsk

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Gdańsk from your kitchen).

Herring in oil
Photo: Inetta · CC BY-SA 3.0

Herring in oil

Baltic herring (śledzie) marinated with onion and oil, the classic starter in Gdańsk and all along the coast. It comes with boiled potatoes and a shot of vodka.

  • Serves 4
  • 20 min

Ingredients

  • 8 salted herring fillets (matjes)
  • 2 red onions
  • 200 ml sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar
  • Peppercorns, bay leaf and allspice
  • Dill
  • Boiled potatoes

How to make it at home

  1. If the herring is very salty, soak it in milk or cold water for 2 hours.
  2. Pat dry and cut into pieces.
  3. Layer the herring and onion rings in a jar with the spices.
  4. Cover with the oil mixed with the vinegar and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
  5. Serve with dill and buttered boiled potatoes.

The trick: With soured cream and grated apple instead of oil, you have the other Polish version.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the bar mleczny (milk bar). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Poland guide.

Frequently asked questions about Gdańsk

What to see in Gdańsk?

Long Lane, Medieval crane, European Solidarity Centre, Museum of the Second World War and Westerplatte.

What to see in Gdańsk in one day?

Don’t miss Long Lane, Medieval crane, European Solidarity Centre, Museum of the Second World War and Westerplatte. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Gdańsk?

Any time of year is good to travel to Gdańsk: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Gdańsk?

Malbork.

What is the typical food of Gdańsk?

Herring in oil. Baltic herring (śledzie) marinated with onion and oil, the classic starter in Gdańsk and all along the coast. It comes with boiled potatoes and a shot of vodka.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.