Take the train from Warsaw and get a historic port city and a seaside resort in one weekend. The Long Market, the Motława waterfront, the pier and the beach at any time of year.
Trip plan
Weekend plan
Saturday
- 10:00 — Arrive at Gdańsk Główny and walk to the Main Town.
- 11:00 — Long Market, Neptune's Fountain, Artus Court and the Golden Gate.
- 13:30 — Lunch, then Mariacka Street and St. Mary's Church.
- 15:30 — The Motława waterfront, the Crane and a walk on Granary Island.
- 19:00 — Dinner in Gdańsk.
Sunday
- 10:00 — Take the SKM commuter train to Sopot and walk down Monte Cassino Street.
- 11:30 — Sopot Pier and a stroll along the beach.
- 13:30 — Fish lunch in Sopot.
- 15:00 — The Crooked House, then the train back to Warsaw.
What to see
- The Long Market with Neptune's Fountain and the Main Town Hall.
- St. Mary's Church, one of the largest brick churches in Europe.
- The Crane on the Motława, a symbol of the medieval port.
- Sopot Pier, the longest wooden pier in Europe.
- The European Solidarity Centre next to the former shipyard.
Where to eat
Order fish in the Tricity, such as fried cod or flounder, and try Pomeranian cooking. Mariacka Street and the Long Market have cafés with a view, while Sopot has plenty of fish bars and waffle stands along the promenade.
Where to stay
Gdańsk's Main Town is the most convenient base for sightseeing. Sopot offers a resort feel, the beach and evening life, but prices run higher, especially in summer.
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