Slow tourism in Poland is more popular way of traveling and experiencing. Prepare for relaxed visit to Gdansk & Pomerania region, Northern Poland. What are the best spots for slow travel near Gdansk?
More and more places in Poland are offering slow tourism experiences. It is a new trend for western Europe observing that the trend was spreading to the United States and Latin America. Slow tourism is a response to negative aspects of mass tourism, giving real substance and content to the concept of tourism. It valorizes the authenticity of the experience at the destination while “fast” tourism involves visiting commercialized destinations within the time limits and does not provide the possibility of enjoying the destination.
What are principles of slow tourism?
- minimizing travel distance;
- maximizing the time available for the trip;
- relaxing the mind;
- eating at local restaurants;
- shopping in local markets or directly from producers;
- learning new skills;
- minimizing mechanization and technology;
- experiencing authenticity;
- minimizing carbon footprint.
Examples of slow tourism in Gdansk area, Żuławy Region
A good example of slow tourism in Gdansk region is a trip to Żuławy region. It takes only half an hour to move to the area the area which was inhabited by the Dutch settlers. The landscape with plenty of canals looks incredible. We can decide if we want to take a kayak trip or a bike trip. A house boat trip is available as well. One of trip versions is the Polish Mennonites tour
There are still authentic arcade houses built for more than 200 years ago. In many żulawian villages we can find medieval churches built at the time of the Teutonic Order. Visiting in Żuławy will give you a chance to try local products and visit people who care about preserving local heritage. You can even learn how to make local sweets or bake bread.
Slow tourism in big city? Bike tour in Gdansk is the best solution.
There are many places in Gdansk which are a bit to far for walk tours. Bike tour in Gdansk is the best chance to see much more and avoid the crowd in the Old Town and reduce carbon footprint. The duration of bike tour in Gdansk depends on you. Full day is not to long if we take a few breaks and relax by the river, try local products or take a lunch break in a local restaurant. We don’t have to rush at all.
Bike tour does not mean you need to be an experienced cyclist. The total distance is between 10 and 25 km. It means it is enough even for teenagers or for seniors. Families and groups of friends love bike tours in Gdansk. Many of them are not even aware it is slow tourism experience 🙂
There are more examples of slow tourism in Gdansk city and region. We can take a kayak tour in Kaszuby region, make polish dumplings or take a boat tour on outstanding Elblag Canal
