Lying on the Bay of Gdańsk and the southern cost of the Baltic Sea the city is a thousand years old. With its Hanseatic tradition, it has for ages played a major role in the commercial relationships between Northern and Western Europe on the one hand, and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe on the other hand. Today, Gdańsk is the capital of the Pomeranian province and an important administration centre.

Always hospitable, Gdańsk invites visitors to its charming lanes and historic interiors, bathing grounds on the sea and sailing courses, comfortable hotels, elegant restaurants, and cosy cafes.

Essentially flattened during WWII, the historical core of the city has been meticuluosly restored and can boast a bevy of fascinating sights presented to a gorgeous background of Hanseatic architecture.

If you’re pressed for time then do your best to squeeze in Gdańsk’s tourist highlights. The old town is where you’ll find all the action and the sensible start point is The Upland Gate, which marks the start of what was once known as the Royal Road. Following this route you’ll pass by main town hall (home of the Gdansk History Museum), the Neptun fountain and Artus Court, before finishing at the Green Gate.