Gdansk

3 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

3 places in Gdansk

Hidden GemsFree

Westerplatte

Westerplatte

The peninsula where the first shots of the Second World War were fired, now a memorial park.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open all day

Hidden GemsFree

Oliwa Cathedral and Park

Oliwa

A quiet district with a cathedral famous for its giant organ and a pretty landscaped park.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Everyone

Open daily; concerts in summer

Hidden GemsFree

Granary Island

Wyspa Spichrzów

A riverside island of rebuilt granaries, now home to restaurants and a waterfront promenade.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Everyone

Open all day

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in Gdansk