Events and attractions in Gdansk - Poland's maritime capital
Gdansk anchors the Tri-City (with Sopot and Gdynia) and combines Hanseatic history with a world-class festival program. In summer the seaside city runs around the clock, from beaches and piers to clubs and open-air cinema.
Concerts and cultural events in Gdansk
Open'er Festival in Gdynia (Poland's biggest music festival), the St. Dominic's Fair (largest outdoor event in Central Europe), the Shakespeare Festival, and the FETA street-art festival headline a packed calendar of concerts, festivals and performances.
Top attractions, museums and landmarks
The Main Town with the Long Market and Neptune Fountain, St. Mary's Basilica, the Museum of the Second World War, the European Solidarity Centre, and Sopot's wooden pier are essential stops for sightseeing and tours. Gdansk-Oliwa Zoo and the Gdynia Aquarium make great days out for families.
Restaurants, food and nightlife in Gdansk
Baltic seafood and the restaurants of Granary Island offer a rich pick of dining and accommodation, while Sopot clubs fuel the coastal nightlife. City beaches at Brzezno and Jelitkowo bring easy swimming and water sports.
Travelling along the coast? See what is on in Szczecin, Olsztyn and Bydgoszcz.