Stutthof concentration camp

Stutthof

Stutthof concentration camp Stutthof was the first German concentration camp set up outside German borders in WW2, in operation from 2 September 1939. The previous day hundreds innocent Polish civilians who lived in Free City of Danzig has been arrested by local police and Nazi paramilitary units. The 2nd September 1939 a group of 150 […]

Bismarck Varzin manor house

Varzin Bismarck Manor

Bismarck Varzin manor house still exist! Otto von Bismarck Varzin manor house. The iron chancellor of German Empire used to spend summertime in his residence in Varzin / Warcino in Polish. Bismarck loved country life in Varzin. “Wherever one hears the woodpecker, that’s when I’m at my best,” he once said. Bismarck palace complex is […]

Gdansk Travel Tips – currency, ATMs and tipping in Gdansk

polish zloty

Gdansk travel tips. Discover Gdansk with Gdansk Trips. The currency in Gdansk, just like in the whole of Poland is Polish Zloty . Polish zloty are are available in the following denominations (banknotes): 10/20/50/100/200. Here are some Gdansk travel tips. ATMs (bankomat in Polish) are easily available all over Gdansk and it is advisable to […]

COVID-19 Gdansk, Poland. What is the current situation? (update 25.07.2020)

COVID-19 Gdansk. What is current COVID-19 situation in Gdansk, Poland? Gdansk is one of the safest places in Poland to visit. COVID-19 Gdansk update. Number of infected people in Gdansk is very low compared to other Polish cities. Present number of infected people in Pomeranian Voivodeship is 107 people, including 20 persons hospitalized (24.07.2020). There […]

Is Gdansk tap water is safe to drink?

Gdansk tap water

Can I drink tap water in Gdansk, Poland? Gdansk tap water is an important issue for tourists. Many visitors who are traveling to Poland are asking very often about safety and health matters. The most common, even one of the first questions concerns tap water drinking in Poland and in Gdansk. What is the answer? […]

St Dominic’s Fair Gdansk 2024

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St Dominic’s Fair Gdansk 2024, useful information for visitors. It is one of the largest and oldest fairs in Europe with more than 760 years of history. It lasts for 3 weeks. In 2024 the Fair’s will last from the 27th of July til 18th August 2024. The St Dominic’s Fair in Gdansk is located […]

How to get to Sopot from Gdansk? SKM train of course.

How to get to Sopot from Gdansk? Take the SKM train of course. We don’t have an underground in Gdansk but we have SKM commute train. SKM city train is the most efficient transportation between Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot and neighborhood. 23 minutes by SKM commuter train and only 1 Euro (4,20 polish zloty). Taking a […]

Historical town halls in Gdansk.

Historical town halls in Gdansk. You can visit two town halls in Gdansk – the Main Town Hall and the Old Town Hall. Both are representing Dutch and Flemish architecture. The Old Town Hall is typical Flemish Renaissance style from end of 16th century, designed by Anton van Obbergen.