Długi Targ i Fontanna Neptuna
The heart of the Old Town, with grand merchants' houses, the Main Town Hall and the Neptune Fountain.
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Gdańsk: airports, things to do and where to stay
Gdańsk, a Hanseatic city on the Baltic, has an Old Town of richly decorated facades rebuilt after the war, a historic port and beaches close by. It is also the birthplace of the Solidarity movement.
Gdańsk airports
From the airport to central Gdańsk
Gdansk Lech Wałęsa airport is about 12 km from central Gdańsk.
Tren (PKM)
Gdańsk Lotnisko station, next to the terminal, has metropolitan trains (Pomorska Kolej Metropolitalna) towards Gdańsk Wrzeszcz and the centre. A rail or metropolitan transport ticket is enough.
Autobuses urbanos
Several Gdańsk public transport (ZTM) lines link the airport with Wrzeszcz and the centre, including night services. A standard city ticket is enough.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. The ride to Gdańsk's historic centre takes about 25-35 min depending on traffic. Stick to official taxis or ride-hailing apps.
Gdańsk
Things to do in Gdańsk
Żuraw nad Motławą
The medieval wooden port crane, a symbol of Gdańsk, on the Motława river and its waterfront promenade.
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Bazylika Mariacka
One of the largest brick churches in the world, in Gothic style. You can climb the tower for views over the city.
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Westerplatte
The peninsula where the Second World War began in 1939, now with a monument and ruins of the old military facilities.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Gdańsk?
Gdańsk is served by Gdansk Lech Wałęsa (GDN).
How far is the airport from central Gdańsk?
Gdansk Lech Wałęsa airport is about 12 km from central Gdańsk.
How do I get from the airport to central Gdańsk?
From Gdansk Lech Wałęsa airport you can take Tren (PKM) (train), Autobuses urbanos (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Gdańsk?
Highlights of Gdańsk include Długi Targ i Fontanna Neptuna, Żuraw nad Motławą, Bazylika Mariacka, and Westerplatte.
Photo credits
- Długi Targ i Fontanna Neptuna: Richardmaackphotography, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Żuraw nad Motławą: Gerda Arendt, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bazylika Mariacka: Aneta Pawska, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Westerplatte: Jakub Strzelczyk, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons