Gdańsk Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Sebastian walisko, Stefan, Макс Авраменко, Michal Špička, misiek ryglowski, Paula Jagla · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Poland
- Region:
- Baltic
- Coordinates:
- 54.3483° N, 18.6540° E
About Gdańsk
Gdańsk is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport, located on the Baltic coast of northern Poland. The city lies at the mouth of the Motława River at the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay, forming part of the Tricity metropolitan area alongside Gdynia and Sopot, with a combined population of approximately 1.5 million.
What to see and do
The port puts you within easy reach of Gdańsk's most celebrated attractions. Neptune's Fountain, a striking sculpture, and Long Market, a popular tourist spot, are both virtually on your doorstep. The Golden Gate and Golden House are short walks away, as are St. Mary's Gate and the Bread Bridge, known as the Bridge of Love. Families may enjoy the Gdańsk Carousel or Tower of Secrets Amusement Centre, both less than a kilometre from the port.
Gdańsk is best visited between May and September. The city is well-connected to other Baltic cruise destinations including Copenhagen, Helsinki, Kiel, and Klaipėda.
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, it is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport. Gdańsk lies at the mouth of the Motława River and is situated at the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay, close to the city of Gdynia and the resort town of Sopot; these form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto), with a population of approximately 1.5 million.
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Things to do in Gdańsk on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Sebastian walisko · via Google Maps Sculpture
Neptune's Fountain
4.8 (44,137) 0.1 km from port
Landmark 17th-century bronze statue of the sea god surrounded by historic houses & cafes.
Near: Piwnica Rajców (18 m) · Artus Court (29 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Absolutely amazing view, amazing street artists, beautiful scenery, beautiful people. Poland is just too good.” — Rafael Ospina
- 5 · “Neptune's Fountain is a historic fountain in Gdańsk,a Mannerist-Rococo masterpiece,and one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city.The fountain…” — M XettRi
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Photo: Andrei · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Long Market
4.8 (16,641) 0.0 km from port
Historic public square with restaurants & souvenir shops amid period architecture & a fountain.
Near: Hard Rock Cafe Gdańsk (26 m) · Golden House (36 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Gdańsk has a character that is difficult to describe but easy to appreciate. The streets feel lived in rather than…” — Jean Kosse
- 5 · “A Truly Memorable Visit! I recently had the pleasure of visiting this city, and I was absolutely blown away by…” — Panukorn Inthajack
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Photo: freeasabird360 · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Golden Gate
4.7 (13,274) 0.4 km from port
Completed in 1614, this prominent Dutch Mannerist-style gate was rebuilt in 1957 due to WWII damage.
Near: Hotel Fama Residence (24 m) · Gdańsk Mapa Turystyczna Centrum (26 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “It was constructed at the beginning of the 16th century in the style of a triumphal arch. On the attic…” — Mat Bienczyk
- 5 · “At Golden Gate we met with our guide Cezar Cezary Ponc from Walkative! For Gdans Main Town Tour. The gate…” — Urembo
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Photo: tabrzo · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Bread Bridge - "Bridge of Love"
4.7 (3,042) 0.7 km from port
Canal crossing from the 14th century, with mill & church views & padlocks hung by local couples.
Near: Absinthe - Pub & Club (25 m) · The Baltic Sea Cultural Center (29 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A charming little bridge with a romantic atmosphere, known for the love locks left by couples. It offers lovely…” — András Schinagel
- 5 · “Beautiful location, even if it's not very close to the other attractions of the city” — rareș migea
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Tourist attraction
Gdańsk Carousel
4.5 (1,579) 0.6 km from port
Near: Pomnik kpt. ż. w. Tadeusza Ziółkowskiego (25 m) · Swan Tower (31 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- 5 · “Charming vibes and the best location in Gdansk for old town walk get to city history.” — youssef abady
- 5 · “Great wee fairground ride! Adults welcome too! Went on for my 59th” — Sarah weir
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Historical landmark
St. Mary's Gate
4.8 (1,497) 0.2 km from port
Red-brick gate with 15th-century origins, rebuilt after WWII & adorned with the Gdańsk coat of arms.
Near: Baltic Stone Galeria Mariacka/ Gdańsk (13 m) · Archaeological Museum in Gdansk (24 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “St. Mary’s Gate is slightly younger than Chlebnicka Gate – was built at the end of the 15th century, but…” — Mat Bienczyk
- 5 · “Came here to Gdansk, Poland, incredibly relaxing and beautiful port. The area is closely associated with the city's port and…” — George Fine
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Amusement Centre
Tower of Secrets - Amusement Center
4.3 (1,328) 0.4 km from port
Near: Stągwie Mleczne (1 m) · Zakład optyczny - Zbigniew Stojałowski (21 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- 5 · “It's very fun for half a hour. They have some random wax museum figures. The mirror illusion room is very…” — Nadia
- 5 · “I really enjoyed the wax museum and haunted house! The statues looked so realistic,just like real people. Highly recommended!” — Hira Akhtar
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Historical landmark
Golden House
4.7 (347) 0.0 km from port
Near: Artus Court (31 m) · Piwnica Rajców (31 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “This is the prettiest urban centre in the republic of Poland .. truly pretty and diversified ! revers, canals, sea…” — Yassar Al Rikabi
- 4 · “A very beautiful and ornately decorated building” — Henri Salmi (Henkka)
Map of Gdańsk and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Gdańsk
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