The English House in Gdansk, Poland
The English House in Gdansk. But why English? Hundreds of English merchants and brokers lived in Gdansk for centuries. They traded with grain, oak and famous Danziger Joppenbier. Many English residents rented some of the exceptionally large (as for the city centre) rooms in English House for warehousing purposes. Even in the mid-16th century, there […]
Hanseatic League and the Crane in Gdansk.
Hanseatic League and the Crane in Gdansk. The Crane in Gdansk is one of the most famous symbols of Gdańsk and Hanseatic League heritage. Gdansk Old Town is one of the best examples of hanseatic cities in Baltic Sea region. From 1361 or 1363 Gdansk was Hanseatic League member. The Hanseatic League was a medieval […]
Gdansk beer tasting
Gdansk beer tasting Gdansk beer tasting is not only an enjoyable activity but also a fascinating trip into the city’s past. A drop of beer is like a little lump of amber holding inside the history of the place and people. Variety of flavors, brands and pubs can tell you more than history books. It […]
Brass Band Boom in Gdansk
Last September the streets of Gdańsk became a scene of a spontaneous brass festival. A number of Norwegian marching bands visited the city for their anniversary trips. Enjoying their stay, they also gave a series of open air concerts for Gdańsk’s inhabitants and guests. The diversity of Gdańsk’s tourist attractions has been recently enriched by […]
Is Gdansk safe for tourists?
Is Gdansk safe for tourists? Is Gdansk safe? This is the key question among people planning a trip to Poland. Generally you don’t need to be worried about safety in Poland and in Gdansk. It’s comparable to Western European countries in general. In my opinion Poland and Gdansk are much safer than most popular destinations […]
Transportation by bus: airport – Gdansk
Gdansk Airport is located 13 km from Gdansk Old Town. The City of Gdansk offers public transport for visitors. You can choose taxi, train or bus. Bus transport is definitely the cheapest way to get to and from Gdansk airport. Bus 210 stops right next to the Gdansk Airport and it takes around 40 minutes […]
Culture and history trip in Gdansk
History of Gdansk Gdansk is on of the oldest cities of Poland. The first medieval stonghold was founded for more than 1000 years ago. Right from the beginning Gdansk was the most important Polish harbour on the Motlava and Vilstula rivers. History of Gdansk, late Middle Ages. Between 1308 and 1457 Gdańsk was also a […]
Communist period, Solidarity strikes and Lech Walesa history.
Communist period, Solidarity strikes and Lech Walesa history. Lech Walesa is a symbol of Polish non-violence resistance against communism. It was a process which that lasted for decades. Book on of following trips: Solidarity & communism tour in Gdansk (duration 6-8 hours) Solidarity Museum tour (duration 3 hours) In 1945, after 152 years, Gdańsk came […]
World War 2 in Gdansk, Stutthof concentration camp and Pomerania
The history of WW2 is inseparably linked with Gdańsk. The biggest global military conflict began here on 1 September 1939. With the first shots fired in Westerplatte peninsula and in front of the Polish Post Office the war begun. The war ended for the city in March 1945 when it was almost completely razed by […]