Things to do in  Gdansk

Yes, Gdańsk is worth visiting. It has a beautiful Old Town set around the attractive Motlawa River, fascinating museums, a lively Christmas market, and good food and drink, including craft beers and Goldwasser liqueur. It’s also the jump-off point for Malbork Castle, the world’s largest castle measured by land and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gdańsk is famous for its Old Town—which blends Hanseatic, Gothic, Renaissance, and baroque architectural influences—and for its shipyards that spawned Poland’s Solidarity movement, which led to the overthrow of Communism. It’s also Poland’s capital of amber and the home of Goldwasser, a herbal liqueur sparkling with 22-karat gold flakes.

Yes, while not as cheap as Bulgaria or Albania, Gdańsk is, like the rest of Poland, an affordable destination. Hostel beds start at around US$10, and hotel rooms around US$30. Public transit, food, and beer are all easy on the wallet.

Time-pressed travelers will find three days enough for Gdańsk. Spend your first day checking out the Old Town area, including a visit to the Museum of the Second World War or National Maritime Museum and a river cruise along the Motlawa. Learn about Poland’s Solidarity Movement the following day with a walking tour of some of the city’s most important landmarks, then hit up the city’s beer scene. Round out your visit to Gdańsk with a day trip to either Malbork Castle or Sopot.

Yes, Gdańsk is an increasingly popular bachelor party destination for Britons, with a vibrant bar and club scene and excellent craft beer. However, if you’re not looking to party, you’ll find many historical and cultural attractions in Gdańsk that make a visit worthwhile.