A former Hanseatic port on the Baltic with colourful merchant houses, waterfront walks and Second World War history; in winter a free Christmas market spreads across the old town.
The square fills with a Christmas market and the city glows with lights — the reason to come in winter (see the Christmas market section).
July–August (St Dominic’s Fair)
A centuries-old summer fair fills the old town.
Weather: Most visitors come between June and September; the 2026 Christmas market runs 20 November–23 December. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Gdansk Christmas market
Gdańsk Christmas Market Free entry, with stalls and rides across several old-town areas.
Where
Targ Węglowy, the Royal Route, Bogusławskiego Street and more
Dates
20 November–23 December 2026
Dates shift a little each year; check this year’s schedule at: bozonarodzeniowy.pl
Don't miss in Gdansk
Long Market (Długi Targ) The old-town main street of colourful merchant houses and the Neptune Fountain. source
Gdańsk Crane (Żuraw) A medieval port crane, the symbol of the riverside promenade. source
Museum of the Second World War A major museum presenting the history of the Second World War. source
Where to stay in Gdansk
Main Town
Walk to the market and sights.
Is a transit pass worth it?
Based on a typical (median) single fare of PLN 5.40. Actual fares vary by line and distance, so treat this as a guide.
24-hour ticket PLN 22.00 → worth it from 5 rides a day
What to eat in Gdansk
Cod pierogi — Polish dumplings filled with Baltic cod, Gdańsk-style
Goldwasser — Gdańsk’s traditional herbal liqueur with flakes of gold leaf
Kashubian fish soup — Fish soup from the Kashubian region around Gdańsk
Gdansk tips and things to watch out for
Gdansk travel tips
Weather on the Baltic coast changes day to day, so check the forecast just before you go. source
With Sopot and Gdynia it forms the “Tricity”, linked by local trains; check the regional operator’s timetable. source
Good to know in Poland
Tipping is not required, but leaving a little for good service is common. source
Some tram and bus tickets must be validated in the machine once on board. source
Watch out for in Poland
Street money changers and booths with “great rates” often hide steep fees. source
Some bars inflate bills; confirm prices before ordering. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Gdansk are still being collected, so food and transport use official prices from other cities in Poland (prices within one country do not differ much).
Gdansk attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Museum of the Second World War: PLN 33.00 · child PLN 23.00
St. Mary's Basilica tower: PLN 20.00 · child PLN 10.00
European Solidarity Centre permanent exhibition: PLN 40.00 · child PLN 35.00