Gdańsk: Harbor Cruises, Art and Parks
Accommodation in Gdańsk
Gdańsk can be explored from several perspectives: from a rooftop terrace overlooking Gdańsk, on cruises along the Motława and through the Bay of Gdańsk, and in exhibition spaces and parks. When choosing where to stay, you can consider whether you would like your trip to focus mainly on maritime experiences, art or green spaces. The options differ in location and format—from a one-hour catamaran cruise to changing artworks at the Green Gate.
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Gdańsk from Above
During the main season, visitors can climb the tower of the Main Town Hall to its rooftop terrace for an additional fee. It is about 50 meters above the ground and offers a view over Gdańsk. If you would like to include a viewpoint in your city visit, the seasonal opening and additional fee are part of this option.
Ships and Cruises on the Water
The ships Lew and Czarna Perła sail under the Polish flag. Their cruises to Westerplatte pass the Gdańsk Shipyard, the repair shipyard, the docks, the harbor and Wisłoujście Fortress. There are also round trips in the Bay of Gdańsk. This gives you a choice of Westerplatte as a destination or round trips in the bay; the stops mentioned give the cruise a specific maritime focus.
A one-hour catamaran cruise on the Motława passes the Old Town, Żabi Kruk Marina, Szafarnia, Imperial Marina and the shipyard with its cranes. If you are looking for a cruise with a specified duration, this one is listed as an hour long.
The ships of Żegluga Gdańska travel from Gdańsk to Westerplatte, Sopot and Hel. These routes focus on specific destinations. This lets you decide whether you prefer a round trip in the Bay of Gdańsk, the described catamaran cruise on the Motława or a trip to one of the destinations listed.
Art Venues in the City
NOMUS – New Art Museum includes the “Friends from the Seaside” meeting and social area, a café, a children’s play area and a bookstore. The museum therefore offers several different spaces, not just exhibitions.
The Green Gate houses exhibition halls featuring changing historical and contemporary artworks from Poland and abroad. The exhibitions bring together works from different countries and artistic contexts. The Green Gate offers a different cultural perspective from the spaces mentioned at NOMUS: here, the focus is on the changing artworks in the exhibition halls.
Green Spaces in Oliwa
Adam Mickiewicz Park in Oliwa has extensive grounds, distinctive trees, a linden avenue and water features. The park also includes a botanical garden with a palm house. If your interests lean more toward gardens and parks than boat trips, Oliwa is a fitting place to include in your plans.
For other location options, you can also visit the pages for Pruszcz Gdański, Otomin, Pszczółki, Kłodawa, Koszwaly, Pręgowo Górne and Buszkowy Górne.
For the main travel overview: Gdańsk.
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