Welcome to GDANSK!

Welcome to GDANSK!
Some tips to enjoy your stay for the
7th DAN Divers Day
Welcome to Gdansk!
Tourist information
You can find a tourist information centre inside the Gdańsk Glowny railway station.
There is also another one just opposite the Town Hall.
Staying
Villa Alfa Guest House
Hotel Gdansk****
At 5 kms from the centre of Gdansk, it is situated on a
moraine hill, in a quiet and picturesque part of the city. A
trip by bus from railway stations or by taxi from the Lech
Walesa Airport takes only 12-15 minutes.
Friendly service and Swedish breakfasts.
(ul. Widok 32, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 348 01 58
[email protected] - www.villaalfa.pl
In the center of the city, located in an XVIIIth century
granary, just next to the yacht marina, offers 90 rooms
decorated in warm colours, a Med-Spa and a two-level
restaurant. The hotel’s greatest attraction is the mini
brewery Brovarnia Gdansk (see the Eating section), where 3
kinds of beer are brewed.
(Szafarnia 9, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 300 17 17
[email protected] - www.hotelgdansk.com.pl
Hotel Impresja
A convenient location for the DAN Day, just a few steps
away from the Medical University of Gdańsk. Easy
communication by car or public transport to all important
sites in the TriCity agglomeration.
(80-210 Gdańsk ul. Tuwima 12)
T: +48 (0) 58 343 87 00
[email protected] - www.hotelimpresja.pl
Dwór Oliwski*****
A five-star Hotel, restaurant and SPA complex, located in a
seventeenth century manor in Gdańsk Oliwa.
(Bytowska 4, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 554 70 00; +48 (0) 58 554 70 10
[email protected] - www.dworoliwski.pl
Welcome to Gdansk!
Sightseeing
Start from the Długa Ulica (Long Street) with its noteworthy buildings: the City Hall, the post office building with its
reconstructed interior, the Renaissance Ferber House dating back to 1560, the Renaissance Lion’s Castle from 1569, the
Schuman’s House with the statue of Zeus on its top.
The extension of the Długa Street constitutes Długi Targ (Long Market), a
place full of cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops: the favourite meeting point
of both tourists and local residents.
Harbor Crane
After you pass through the Green Gate at the end of Long Street, you
will find yourself on the bank of the Motlawa River. The view from the
bridge gives you your first impression of life on Gdansk’s riverfront, but
the medieval harbor crane immediately draws your eye.
Looming over the water, this structure is a testament to
Gdansk’s historic relationship with the sea. The crane was
built in 1444, which makes it Europe’s oldest crane. If you
walk under the crane, you can view its inner workings with
its massive rope and gears.
Banks of the Motlawa River
Walk along the banks of the Motlawa river to find charming seafood
restaurants, amber and crystal vendors, shops carrying nautical wares,
floating cafes, the maritime museum, and historic sea-faring vessels.
High Gate or Upland Gate
Called either the High Gate or the Upland Gate, this silvery-gray brick
facade markes the beginning of Gdansk’s so-called Royal
Route, through which the king would pass on his visits
to the city. This 16th century gate was originally a part of
Gdansk’s defensive system, but it now stands as an isolated
structure. The bricks are unusual in that they bear a leaflike pattern, and overhead, you’ll see the crests of Gdansk,
Poland, and Prussia.
St. Mary’s Church
The Arch-cathedral St. Mary’s Church, often called “the crown of Gdańsk”
astonishes us with its enormity: it’s rated as the 6th church in the world for
its size. Built over the years 1243 – 1502. Its nave is 105 metre long, its roof
is covered with over 8 thousand square metres of red ceramic roofing tiles.
(ul Mariacka, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 301 39 82 - www.bazylikamariacka.pl
Oliwa Cathedral
A long brick basilica (107 m) with a transept and a
bypass around the presbytery. Built in stages during the
Romanesque and Gothic period. The Oliwa Cathedral is
best known for its massive, yet splendid rococo organ used
in organ concerts during the summer season.
(ul. Cystersów 10, Gdańsk) - T: +48 (0) 58 552 47 65
Welcome to Gdansk!
Oliwa Park
The Oliwa Park is the last park left of the municipal gardens, that used to
be very numerous in the past. It is an oasis of beauty and silence in the
centre of the city, modelled on the examples of the Baroque French garden
art. The value of this park is exceptionally with its very rare plants and
flowers coming from almost all continents: astounding European larch and
Japanese larch, white chestnut tree as well as European chestnut, red oak
and English oak trees, American tulip trees, European white birch, magnolia
tree along with Douglas fir and a variety of other exotic trees.
Gdansk Fort
The post-fort complex is situated on a hill 50 m above the
sea level, located in the city centre, not far away from the
railway and bus stations. Composed of historic defence
constructions and a park, plus the educational and
recreational complex of Hewelianum.
(ul. 3-go maja 9a, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 300 08 02; T: +48 (0) 58 322 03 85
www.grodzisko.pl
Eating & Drinking
Pod Lososiem
Café Bar Mon Balzac
A renowned fish restaurant. (ul.Szeroka 52/54, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 301 76 52, 305 14 44
[email protected]
www.podlosesiem.pl
Traditional and modern menus in a cosy atmosphere.
(Główne Miasto, Piwna 36/39, Gdańsk )
T: +48 (0) 58 682 25 25; +48 (0) 58 515 508 190
[email protected]
www.monbalzac.pl
Restauracja Targ Rybny – Fishmarkt
Fresh fish, sea food. (ul Targ Rybny 6C, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 320 90 11
[email protected] - www.targrybny.pl
Welcome to Gdansk!
Restaurant Brewery Brovarnia Gdańsk
Shopping
Gdańsk is considered the Amber Capital of the World,
cultivating the tradition of amber craft for ages. The local
masters have developed their own amber processing
school, and the quality of their works is unrivalled. The Baltic
amber is actually hardened mineral resin original formed 40
million year ago.
Located in a renovated 18-century granary by the Motława
river, serves dishes from Polish and International cuisine. It
is the only mini brewery in Tri-City, in which are brewed 3
kinds of beer - Brovarnia Light, Brovarnia Dark and Brovarnia
Wheat beer. The view from the Summer Beer Garden will
leave unforgettable memories of the historical part of town.
(ul Szafarnia 9, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 320 19 80 - www.brovarnia.pl/
Gdańsk has always been a major centre of mining and
processing this unique mineral famous for magnificent
amber works of art. As such, the contemporary Gdańsk is a
respected centre of the related scientific research and hosts
the world’s largest amber fairs: AMBERIF and AMBERMART.
Michel Amber Manufacture
Restauracja Velevetka
(ul. Długie Pobrzeże 4, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 301 78 64
[email protected]
www.ambermanufacture.com.pl
Regional Restaurant, dishes from the Pomeranian region in
a stylish interior.
(ul. Długa 45, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 305 61 06
[email protected]
www.velevetka.pl
Galeria Bałtycka
The Gdańska Restaurant
The biggest shopping mall not only in Tri-City but also in
the entire Pomerania region, with 200 shops of various
branches. The world’s most famous and exclusive brands,
the best coffee shops and restaurants, plus a hairdressers’
and a fitness center.
(ul. Grunwaldzka 141, Gdańsk)
http://galeriabaltycka.pl/en/
A place totally devoted to the city, which is reflected in
its décor, design and culinary offer. An interior set for the
Gdańsk of the 17th century is the restaurant’s
unquestionable attraction.
(ul. Św. Ducha 16/24, Gdańsk)
T: +48 (0) 58 305 76 71 - www.gdanska.pl