Gdańsk’s Old Town is arguably one of the most beautiful medieval-style city centers in Poland—and it has undergone extensive restoration in recent years. The narrow patrician houses lining the Old Town’s main street, Langgasse or Lange Gasse (Ulica Dluga), bear witness to Gdańsk’s former splendor.
Is Gdansk worth a visit in winter?
In winter, the old town of Gdansk is often deserted. This is in stark contrast to summer, when crowds of tourists push their way through the streets. In addition, it is usually freezing cold – not for the faint-hearted. But the atmosphere is unique. You just need to wrap up well.
Winter in Gdansk: beautiful even in cold temperatures
Everything lies dormant in winter slumber, and a chill is in the air everywhere—a very special atmosphere takes hold. After all, Gdańsk lies almost on the Baltic Sea, in the very north of Poland; the cold wind whistles past your ears everywhere you go. If you walk a bit outside the Old Town, the surroundings become even rougher, but also more interesting. From old warships in the harbor basin to gray tenement buildings—Gdańsk has its beautiful sides even in winter.
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How to get to Gdansk
There are numerous flight connections to Gdansk. The airport is also close to the city center and well connected by public transport.
Depending on which part of Germany you’re coming from, you might also want to consider taking a long-distance bus like Flixbus (though I personally find that too tiring for such long trips) or traveling by train. From Berlin, for example, there’s a direct train connection to Gdańsk that takes just 6 hours.
➜ Flights to Gdańsk are available from airlines such as Eurowings, Lufthansa, LOT, Wizz Air, and Ryanair
Where to stay in Gdansk
The city center of Gdansk isn’t that huge, and most of the sights are in the Main City or on the nearby island Wyspa Spichrzów. There you will also find accommodations for every budget.
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