Gdańsk: Boat Trips, Art and Oliwa Park
Accommodation in Gdańsk
Discover Gdańsk from different perspectives: views from the Town Hall tower, boat trips, art at two very different venues, and green spaces. If you’re looking for a hotel in Gdańsk, you can start by thinking about which experiences you’d like to focus on during your stay. The options below differ in terms of views, routes, duration and what you can see, giving you concrete points to consider as you plan.
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Views from the Town Hall Tower
During the main season, you can climb to the rooftop terrace in the tower of the Main Town Hall for an additional fee. It is about 50 metres above ground and offers views over Gdańsk. The tower is therefore a highlight for city views. Access is seasonal and subject to a fee; check the latest visiting arrangements before you go.
Trips on the Motława and in Gdańsk Bay
The ships Lew and Czarna Perła offer cruises to Westerplatte and sightseeing trips around Gdańsk Bay. Both sail under the Polish flag; on the way to Westerplatte, they pass the Gdańsk Shipyard, the repair shipyard, the docks, the port and Wisłoujście Fortress. A one-hour catamaran trip on the Motława offers a different focus: it passes the Old Town, Żabi Kruk Marina, Szafarnia, Imperial Marina and the shipyard with its cranes. Żegluga Gdańska’s ships sail from Gdańsk to Westerplatte, Sopot and Hel. The type of trip and its destinations are useful points of distinction when deciding: you can choose between a one-hour trip past sights on the Motława, a bay cruise, or trips to Westerplatte, Sopot and Hel. Check the latest available trips before you travel.
Art venues with different focuses
NOMUS – New Art Museum includes the “Friends from the Seaside” meeting and social area, a café, a children’s play area and a bookshop. The play area is a practical detail when planning a visit with children; the café and bookshop add to the facilities at the museum. The Green Gate houses exhibition rooms featuring changing collections of historical and modern art from Poland and abroad. While NOMUS offers these additional facilities alongside its art museum, the art on display at the Green Gate depends on the current exhibitions. Check the current exhibitions and facilities before your visit.
Parks and the Botanical Garden in Oliwa
Adam Mickiewicz Park in Oliwa adds a different focus to a city itinerary. Its features include extensive grounds, distinctive trees, a lime-tree avenue and ponds; it also has a Botanical Garden with a palm house. Alongside art venues and boat trips, the park offers several specific features to explore. If you’re planning your trip around different themes, you can include parks, trees and ponds, as well as the botanical area with its palm house.
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