Gdańsk offers several distinct highlights for a stay: art in changing exhibitions, views from the Town Hall tower, trips on the Motława and green spaces. The experiences also differ in format, from a one-hour catamaran ride to the seasonal climb to the Town Hall rooftop terrace.

City views and art venues

During the main season, you can climb to the rooftop terrace in the tower of the Main Town Hall for an additional fee. It is about 50 metres above the ground and offers views across Gdańsk. Bear both the season and the extra fee in mind when planning this outing, and check the current visitor regulations in advance.

At NOMUS – New Art Museum, the “Friends from the Seaside” meeting and social area includes a café, a children’s play area and a bookshop. If these facilities matter to your visit, check the latest details in advance, as they may change. Alongside its focus on art, the museum therefore offers practical facilities you can take into account when choosing a visit.

The Green Gate houses exhibition rooms featuring changing historical and modern works of art from Poland and abroad. The content is therefore not always the same: if you want to see particular works or a specific exhibition theme, base your choice on the current programme.

Trips on the Motława and in the Gulf of Gdańsk

A one-hour catamaran trip on the Motława passes the Old Town, Żabi Kruk Marina, Szafarnia, Imperial Marina and the shipyard with its cranes. The duration gives you a clear time frame for the outing; the named stops also indicate what you can expect to see along the way. Check the current departure time in advance.

The ships Lew and Czarna Perła sail under the Polish flag and offer cruises to Westerplatte via the Gdańsk Shipyard, the repair shipyard, the docks, the port and Wisłoujście Fortress. There are also sightseeing cruises in the Gulf of Gdańsk. This lets you choose between a trip with Westerplatte as its destination and a round trip around the bay. Check in advance whether the service is currently operating.

Żegluga Gdańska ships travel from Gdańsk to Westerplatte, Sopot and Hel. These named destinations provide a different basis for choosing than the one-hour trip on the Motława, which focuses on individual sights. Compare the destination and tour format, and check the latest route information before travelling.

Green spaces in Oliwa

Adam Mickiewicz Park in Oliwa is another highlight alongside art venues and boat trips. Its features include extensive grounds, distinctive trees, a lime-tree avenue and ponds. The Botanical Garden also contains a palm house. If you would like to include parks and gardens when choosing your activities, this is a concrete alternative to exhibitions and trips.

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