Hi to all. We (wife & I) like to travel as much as possible, esp' to places we have never been to before. Having never been to Poland and seeing that flights to Gdansk from the UK aren't too costly, I was wondering whether it was worth a long weekend at the end of Feb (Fri-Mon)
Is there anything to see, would the weather stop us getting about. In truth we are quite happy just watching the world go by from a bar if we could tick off another country. Any advice would be appreciated.
I am based in Warsaw and have visited all the larger cities in PL.If it is going to be a one timer to Poland just to " tick off another country" then visit Krakow, there is more than enough to do there, whatever the weather.
I was wondering whether it was worth a long weekend at the end of Feb (Fri-Mon)
Gdansk is very worth a visit. Try to stay in a hotel near the old town since the Tricity is very spread out. Krakow is great too, but personally I like Gdansk, especially in summer - I've spend a week or so there every summer for years. This time of year though, Krakow or Wroclaw might be a better bet.
There are some links and advice about Gdansk in this thread here
Hi, we would love to go to Krakow, but flights are either very expensive or don't start till later in the year. Sorry I didn't mean it as 'Tick Off' and move on. Many countries that we have ticked off we have returned to again and again. Egypt 8 times and not Sharm either, India 3 times , Venice x 5 etc Perhaps Poland will be the same. Gdansk and the end of Feb is just the first opportunity that we have.
Thanks for all your replies, I think I will most likely book it tomorrow - my bed calls now. No one mentioned weather though, is that likely to be an issue.
No one mentioned weather though, is that likely to be an issue.
It will indeed be an issue in February. I'd wait until at least the middle of March; it'd be better to put the trip off until early April frankly.
As for hotels, the Radisson Blue in the Old Town is by far the best hotel in Gdansk. The Sheraton in Sopot is nice but not as good as the Radisson and more expensive. The new Hilton is supposed to be rather nice but I've not stayed there myself.
Early May is one of the best times to visit Poland: it's warm but not too hot and the days are about the right length too (in summer it gets light stupidly early here).
I know some will say its the wrong time but after consultation with she who is some times obeyed we have booked flights (Ryan Air) and Hotel (Radisson Blu) for 25-28 feb.
Yes I appreciate that the weather might not be very warm but as long as there are a few bars and restaurants I'm sure we will survive.
Let you know when we get back and how we got on - it may turn in to one of those places we go back to again and again.
flights (Ryan Air) and Hotel (Radisson Blu) for 25-28 feb.
Well, you have absolutely nailed the hotel, even if you've got the airline and dates all wrong. It's worth upgrading to a business room (or a junior suite), the business room costs an extra 100zl a night but gets you both breakfast (which costs about that and is excellent, just get there at least an hour before the end as they won't give you any more sparkling wine after the end of breakfast).
The microbrewery about 200 metres from the Radisson is essential drinking and the food ain't too bad either. The best food in the city is at Filharmonia (about a ten minute walk from the hotel). Make sure you also get some baked potatoes at Bar Pod Ryba. Goldwasser restaurant is right outside the hotel but isn't worth eating at, same with Latający Holender (although it's OK for a drink).
Hi Harry, Airline no choice and gone up £2.00 since yesterday grrgh. Date - some of our best holidays have been out of season. Snowed in in Jordan. 130ish deg in Egypt (a bit warm) 40 miles from road and ran out of water, only had beer left. But all great hols.
Molyball
Just re-read your post We have breakfast inc in our hotel deal. - what is this sparkling wine at brekkers.
At least at the weekend (the only time I've stay there), there's free sparkling wine with breakfast. It's a cracking hotel, try to get a room with a view of the main square.
I live in Gdansk. You'll love this city, and your hotel, although rather expensive, is in a perfect location to explore the Old Town. PM me me if you want some more info, and tell me what you want to do while you're here. I'm always happy to help visitors to my city. And there is no bad weather, only bad clothes. :)
Check out gdanskinyourpocket.com. Not many B&B's here, but a good hotel in the Old Town is Wolne Miasto. Much cheaper than the Radisson but very nice. Besides, how much are you going to spend in your room when you're not sleeping? PM me for my mobile number..
Going to be visitng Poland....gonna come from Berlin to Poznan by bus then go up to Gndask then Warsaw then Krakow.....any other areas of suggestion? I love history...
Going from Poznań to Gdańsk drop by in Toruń. Going from Gdańsk to Warsaw drop by in Malbork. If you are going back to Berlin from Krakow, then drop by in Wrocław.
There is plenty of other smaller things along that path.
Yes, certainly! Poland has many historical and modern attractions. It is a land that demonstrates the coming together of the old and new! I have made an attempt to highlight some points such as the main attractions, places where you can eat, the airport, and the local transortation in Poland's major city Gdansk. I hope it can be of great help to anyone wanting to visit Westerplatte and St. Mary's Church are highly recommended. You can also get a glimpse over some of teh main images of Gdansk in my work: ow.ly/u9rF3
I am planning to write another article on Warsaw. It has rich history. What intrigues me most is that Poland was in the middle of the WWII. It was where the war started!
If you've ever seen or visited the Hansa Cities of Northern Germany, I think you'll find Gdańsk rather similar. I'm speaking principally of the architecture. Having never been myself either, but from photographs etc. this is just my impression.
Gdańsk is definitely worth a visit. There should be snow during the winter. In the cental part there are lots of shops you can visit. You can also go on beautiful boat trips with a pirate like atmosphere. I definitely recommend.
That's right. Gdansk is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland and has such an amazing atmosphere. At the same time we can find there place as lokated by River Moltawa, restaurant Szafarnia 10. There you can eat delicious fish, seafood and even delicious cold soup with cucumbers, and listen to good music during concerts.
