I've visited Poland twice so far (2004, 2008), now I'm plannig my third trip. I never use any tourist guides - that sucks. I prefer something original. E.g. in Katowice I had a great day with crazy guides (cool idea!).
This summer I want to see Gdansk for the first time. I've already made reservation for a historical bus, that will take me for a spin around the town (kultowyikarus.pl), does anybody know anything else? ;)
If you're talking about falowce in Gdansk Przymorze, there is nothing to see, and the people who live there certainly wouldn't recommend it. Communism at its greatest
This summer I want to see Gdansk for the first time.
It's a beautiful city and you don't need any advice. Just keep you eyes wide open and you'll be delighted. Funny photo from the trip you can take there ;)
There's a street off near the 'Zuraw" (the 1000 year old building which makes/loads ships), and its got store after store of amber and amber-jewelery. I strongly recommend it in Winter over Summer, due to less crowded German tourists.
Hey, im here in Gdansk, its my second day in this city, third week in Poland. I will study here but for now doing nothing and i have no idea what can i do for spending time. Can you give me some tips about hanging around here?
Hello. My name is Martin. I am travelling to Poland with my family this summer (july or august). We have got plan to go to Gdansk for about 3-4 days. But we actually don't know what to do here. We would like to go around city in Gdansk, than we want to see Gdansk zoo. Can I ask you for some good attractions (what to do here or around the city). I've seen Aquapark in Sopot, than JumpCity in Gdynia. Have you got some more ideas for me? It would be great if you would help me! Thanks
Having been to the beaches and pier in Sopot, what else is there to see? After seeing the destroyer ORP Błyskawica in Gydnia, what else is there? What is there to see on the Hel Peninsula? What is the best place to meet girls?
Why not get the train down to Malbork? It's an impressive castle (best seen from the outside, and the guided tours are a drag on a hot day) but still worth a trip. Or cross over to Kaliningrad if you can get a visa.
As for sailboats, in Gdansk itself you'll need an existing certificate if you want to navigate it yourself. It contains major shipping lanes in a very small area and is therefore very controlled.
Actually, I took the train up and saw the castle as I was going by. (Malbork castle is Germanic. Polish castles are across the present border in the Ukraine.) I am interested in sun and sand now. I am interested in heading West along the Baltic coast and may end up in Swinoujscie. Maybe someone has some suggestions for what to see along the way. (Other than the nudist beach across the German border...;)
Maybe someone has some suggestions for what to see along the way
Kolobrzeg is a nice little town. A good beach with sea swans (but dangerous in some places for swimming - there are signs forbidding it on some parts of the beach, some decent restaurants in the resort area and a nice town square a walk away.
nudist beach
Plenty of those in Poland, a good one at Gdansk. Basically Stoga beach, about 2 km from the main entrance, going away from town.
