Is Gdansk safe for tourists?
You don’t need to be worried about safety in Poland and in Gdansk. It’s comparable to Western European countries in general. Don’t be afraid even if you a female solo traveller or you are planning to experience Gdansk Old Town during the late evening or night. Many guests who are visiting Gdansk are asking me […]
Transportation by bus: airport – Gdansk
Gdansk Airport is located 13 km from Gdansk Old Town. The City of Gdansk offers public transport for visitors. You can choose taxi, train or bus. Bus transport is definitely the cheapest way to get to and from Gdansk airport. Bus 210 stops right next to the Gdansk Airport and it takes around 40 minutes […]
Culture and history trip in Gdansk
Culture and history trip in Gdansk Gdansk is on of the oldest cities of Poland. The first medieval stonghold was founded for more than 1000 years ago. Right from the beginning Gdansk was the most important harbour on the Motlava and Vilstula rivers. Between 1308 and 1457 Gdańsk was also a part of the Teutonic […]
Communist period, Solidarity strikes and Lech Walesa history
In 1945, after 152 years, Gdańsk came back to Poland. For another 45 years it became a part of the Eastern Block. During the communist period Gdańsk’s old city was restored from the ruins. The time marks also the creation of numerous working class living districts and the development of the shipbuilding industry which produced […]
World War 2 in Gdansk, Stutthof concentration camp and Pomerania
The history of WW2 is inseparably linked with Gdańsk. The biggest global military conflict began here on 1 September 1939. With the first shots fired in Westerplatte peninsula and in front of the Polish Post Office the war begun. The war ended for the city in March 1945 when it was almost completely razed by […]