Europe / Poland
Places to go. A little room to wander.
THE SHORTLIST
ul. Długa 12
Named after the merchant, Johann Uphagen, who bought this house in 1775. It was destroyed during the war in 1945, but completely rebuilt within ten years. In the 1990s, it was opened to the public. There are temporary exhibitions on the second floor. It is part of the Gdańsk History Museum.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
ul. Podkramarska 5
One of the largest Gothic churches in Europe and one of the three (almost equal sizes) second largest brick churches in the world. There is space for more than 20,000 people in the church. It is possible to take the stairs to the tower (78 m), but the view is not as inspiring as the one from Main Town Hall.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Mariacka
Take an evening walk down one of Europe's most picturesque streets.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
ul. Szeroka 67/68
The former port crane is one of the most well-known buildings in Gdańsk. It is first mentioned in 1367, but was rebuilt several times since then. During World War II it was partially destroyed again. In 1962 after final reconstructions it was turned over to the National Maritime Museum. It now houses an exhibition about the former port of the city. The mechanism for lifting the crane can be observed as well.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
Gdańsk
Park with many information panels about the first battle of World War II that took place here in September 1939. You can also see disused bunkers and a crumbled command-post, as well as a large monument to those who fought in the battle. From the monument you have a view of the Nowy Port area and the lighthouse. The bus ride also takes you past the enormous (now defunct) shipyards.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
A note before you go. Start with Uphagen House, then decide whether St. Mary's Church deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Westerplatte before setting off.
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Zarząd Transportu Miejskiego, the City Transportation Office. Easyway journey planner helps to find schedules and routes. The most popular website and mobile app for journey planning is jakdojade.pl. Google Maps has reliable public transport data, and is an excellent tool for planning your journeys. Alternatively you can pay on board with payment cards only (no cash). You don't pay the driver, you go to one of the machines on board. In general it is unwise to bring your car to Gdańsk if you plan to stay longer than a day or two.
Uphagen House and St. Mary's Church are about 0.2 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.
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