Gdansk Travel Forum

Hi folks,

Greetings from Scotland! Does anyone know if there are couchettes available on the night train from Wroclaw to Gdansk and if so how they can be booked in advance (ideally online). I'm hoping to take the train that leaves late on Saturday 9th August.

Grateful for any help,

AuldHarry.

Hi,

planning a trip to Gdansk for the last weekend in August. Since I want to experience the nightlife, would it be better to stay the nights in Sopot and do day trips to Gdansk or vice versa?

I suppose Sopot is the place to be during summer, but would the season be over by end of August?

HAS ANYONE BEING ON THE NIGHT FERRY FROM SWEDEN TO GDANKS OR EVEN GDYNIA?
ARE ANY KIND OF NIGHLIFE: DISCO, BARS, PARTIES?.
2 SPANISH FRIENDS TRAVELLING TO GDANSK ON BEG AUG AND THIKING TO GO BY FERRY.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

I shall be staying at guest rooms Patron (Ul.Cieszynskiego 1) arriving at Gdansk Glowny Railway station what bus do i catch if any to take me near the address
Any help or surggestions welcomed regards Roy

Is there a bus connection between Berlin and Gdansk? Thanks.

I went last November and had a fantastic time. My daughter and her boyfriend both 19 are going this weekend. Can anyone give me some advise on things for them to do. We were there a short time so didnt get out and about that much. C


1) If i remember correctly there is a bus from the airport direct. They get there around mid morning, does anyone know the number of the bus and time, cost
etc.

2) We did go by train to Sopot but can't remember the times and what platform etc to go from?

3) There were other places to visit on the train, but can't remember much about them, again any help would be great.

4) Lastly things to do in Gdansk for younger people.

Thanks!!

I will be flying from BMX arriving at the airport GDN at about 2100 on a Saturday night in August. I have read that there are buses into town, Bus B to Gdansk Glowny and Bus 110 to Gdansk Wrzeszcz; two questions
How often does the bus run during the evening and overnight?
Is it possible to buy tickets at the airport and if so where can I buy some?
Thanks
Phil

How can i book the canal trip from Elblag to Ostroda cannot find any information on line,to book plenty about the canal but no booking information
again all help much appreciated
Roy

How can i book the canal trip from Elblag to Ostroda cannot find any information on line,to book plenty about the canal but no booking information
again all help much appreciated
Roy

We shall be staying in Gdansk on 7-9-08 untill 14-9-08 we would like to travel from Gdansk to Elblag on 10-9-08 then take the canal boat to Ostroda,
on the 11-9-08,which i belive leaves at 8.oam and takes 11hours returning on the 12-9-08 straight to Gdansk, Any bus train information from Gdansk to Elblag ?
also cheap accomadation in Elblag,and Ostroda,as well as train or Bus information back to Gdansk,any information would be of great help
Roy

Hi we are going on the Scandinavia ferry to Gdansk. When we arrive is it far to go for shopping...we are not so young. Also is there something VERY special that we must not miss, and if possible can you give me the tram numbers. Are Taxis to be trusted? Maybe the most favourite place you like would be nice.
Thanks all

I am visiting Gdansk - Sopot for 4 days from 15th November as a solo traveller.

I expect it to be quiet, but how quiet quiet. Is it a ghost town.
Is there any life at the weekends in pubs and clubs.
Are there tourists this time of year?

What are the best bars - nightclubs for a late 30's traveller?

Is there a football match that weekend, or one I can go and watch. I try and go to a game wherever I am in Europe.

Any ideas for day trips, esp on train and a little further afield thn the tricity.

Finally is there a place that runners go, as I am training for a marathon, so wont be up all night drinking. Too old for that.

thanks

Next year I hope to traveling to North East Poland. I will be with my mother who was born in Ostroda (Osteroda, Ostpreußen) but has not been back there since the end of WW2. I expect to flying to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport then somehow making my way to Ostroda. So far, car hire seems most likely but I would prefer to avoid that if possible, not being the most confident of drivers when in continental Europe. Does anyone know of a suitable alternative? Rail or Bus perhaps. Must be with the minimum of waiting or changing. I have trawled the web for info but, naturally, most of it is in Polish.

My partner and I are going to Gdansk for a weekend in November. We have been to Poland before. I was just wondering. Is it cheaper or more expensive than Crackow. What are the main things to see and do in the City, is the coast near enough to go for an afternoon. If yes, how is the best way to get there.

Thank you.

Understanding that tobacco prices in Poland are amongst some of the cheapest in Europe, it make perfect sense for a weekend city break - the cost of which offset against cheap tobacco saves a small fortune.

I understand that prices for 50g of Golden Virginia would be around 2 euros and that returning home (within the EU) the recommended maximum is 3Kg (60 x 50g @ 2E = 120E).

Could someone confirm the following for me, please:

-- Is it really 2 Euros for 50g hand rolling tobacco?

-- The recommended maximum is correct, right?

-- When buying tobacco in Poland, has the tax/duty been paid?

-- Where's the best place to buy (tobacco shop, supermarket, etc.,)?

-- Are there plenty of these places to buy?

-- Can it be bought in the airport on the return trip?

-- Does anyone know what Polish customs officials are like? In particular, with 3Kg of tobacco are they likely to give me a hard time?


Many thanks for this and I look forward to the trip.

We are going from Warsaw to Gdansk on Sept 21. We are looking at the 10.50
departure from Warsaw and the train only stops in Gdansk for 3 min. Is this
long enough to get off the train with luggage, especially if there are people
in front of us? Also this train has a coach that doesn't show what class
it is or the seat arrangements on any except one. There is only 1 min
stop in Malbork.
Is any food available on these trains that doesn't show the knife/fork sign?
Can anyone give me info on this.
Thanks

We are considering a trip to Gdansk over Thanksgiving break. Does anyone know of any sites for travel deals to this city?

we will be at the port of Gyndia 9am - 6pm on sept16th. We are thinking of taking taxi to train station to go to gdansk by train,spend a few hours, then to Oliwa for the organ concert, then visit sopot on the way back to Gyndia. What I like to know is how far is hel and do we have time just to see hel? We do not have to spend a lot of time there? and then back in time before 5:30?Is hel peninsula like key west in Florida?

Last year I went to an underground pub which I think was located where Targ Drzewny & Podwale Starmiejskie meet. Can anyone confirm this and tell me what it's called?

Is this possible? Does anyone know of companies that offer this?

What are the VISA requirements?

I need to get from Gdansk to Jastarnia by train (and back again) at the end of the month. Do the staff in the ticket offices speak English, or failing that German?

Cheers

Hi,

we have seen different statues of lions in Gdansk. Is it something special with them? In Sweden we had cow-statues a few years ago.

/Birjak

We are coming to Gdansk Oct 22 for the first time for 4 nights.We arrive at 1.00am is there still public transport running from the aiport or is it taxi.Also we are considering staying at the willa albatross, is there any bars etc there.
Thanks

I just readabout a tourist cardin Gdansk. Has anybody bought one? Last year they had noone, we asked here on VT and in Gdansk. Is it new?
As I can see there is only for one day 11.50 xl and for 2 days 17.50 zl.

Is there noone for one week? We will stay 10 days. Which is the best way of buying tickets then?

Birjak

Fellow travelers,

I'm going to Gdansk in early September with 2 friends. That's the last stop of our long trip through northern/central europe. I've been looking around for hostels but didn't find much. What are the best/cheapest places to stay?Is it secure to go there without previous booking?How easy it is to find a place to crash? Many Thanks.

Hi,
we will go to Gdansk 16th of July. Is there an international protestant church somewhere in Gdansk (or in Sopot/Gdynia), where they have the meeting/sermon in English? Do you know which address and which times?

In Warsaw we found one near the Old Town, an Anglican church on Krakowskie Prziedmiechcie.
Birjak

Hi, my friends and I are planning a weekend in Gdansk in late September, and wondered if someone could inform us of a good area in Gdansk or Sopot to stay, which is located in the middle of great nightlife. i.e bars.

We are looking to have a total fun time, and plan to party for the weekend.

I would appreciate any help....

Thanks,
Scott.

My Ukranian friend is going to the Heineken Opener which as far as I know is in Gdynia. Is Gdynia very far from Gdansk, is anyone else going to this and know of the cheapest form of accomodation, besides for camping? Anything would be much appreciated.
thanks
Anna!

Hi,
Next month in May 2007, I will be travelling to Gdansk for a business trip for a week. I wanted to know about some basic information.
1). Are there flights available from Warsaw to Gdansk ? What would be the flying time and which airline would be the best ?
2). Is train from Warsaw the best mode to travel, or is it the flight ?
3). Is Zloty used as the currency or the Euro ?
4). Finally, how do I pronounce "Gdanks" :)), is the "d" silent ?

Thanks in advance.

Hi There,
Please can anyone tell me if September is a good month to visit Gdansk? It would be very early September. Will the weather still be nice and will it still be as crowded as high summer? Is there a big choice of restaurants with different cusines?
Thanks for any help!