Sopot Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Relaxed, sandy beaches, lots of fun places 


Con

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 My bathing suit days are over 


In a nutshell

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 Main seaside resort of Poland. 

 

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Things to Do  

Monte Cassino

Monte Cassino, Sopot

 elpariente Says:  Monte Cassino street goes practically from the malecon to the railway station and this is where are it is all going on , cafes, terraces, ice cream , bars , shops ...It surprises the "crooked house" which has nothing to do with beer that you have taken before , but it is... 

El muelle - Molo - Pier

El muelle - Molo  - Pier, Sopot

 elpariente Says:  In Sopot is the longest wooden pier in the world with more than 500 metersIt is the ideal place for walking, seat on the sun and from there to see the sea and quiet beachesTo go to the pier you have to pay 5.5 zl En Sopot está el muelle de madera más largo del mundo con sus... 

Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  Grand Hotel is on the right on the beach of Sopot, could be nicely admired from pier. It is art deco style structure, functioning from 1927. As it is written at advertisements, it has its own casino, private beach, indoors swimming pool and so on. Actually such hotel shows... 

St. Andrew Bobola Church

St. Andrew Bobola Church, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  This small church was built at 1870 and dated as the oldest on in Sopot resort. I have’t been inside it, I think they open it only during mass time. There are newly built chapel and (maybe) monastery just nearby it. 

Famous pier

Famous pier, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  One of reasons travelers visit Sopot is a long pier, it is 511 meters long and is longest one in Baltic region. Pier was built by initiative Napoleon’s army doctor in 1827, pier had numerous renovations. Visitors gather here to see gulf of Gdansk, to enjoy sunrises and... 

Old lighthouse of Sopot

Old lighthouse of Sopot, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  Lighhouse of Sopot is located just near famous pier of this town. It as completed to built at 1904 as a part of one spa complex. Construction is 25 meters high, actually don’t have big architectural value, but it is really worth to go up to see nice panoramas of town and... 

Crooked house

Crooked house, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  Crooked house is one of the most popular objects to see in Sopot. Construction that appeared in 2004 is not usual form due architect’s inspiration of fairytale illustrations (fairytale author Jan Marcin Szancer) and drawings (author Per Dahlberg). Thinking generally, people... 

St. George’s Church

St. George’s Church, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  St. George’s Church stands on former Sopot market place. It was designed by architect from Potsdam L. von Tiedermann and built in 1899-1901. From its construction moment till 1945 church was Evangelist, later became Catholic after reincorporation into deep – Catholic country... 

Street of Monte Casino heroes

Street of Monte Casino heroes, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  I was surprised about the name of Main Street of Sopot – it is street of Heroes of Monte Casino, or, in Polish language, Bohaterów Monte Cassino. At first I was thinking it is associated with Casino games, that usually popular in relaxation places, but later I got to know it... 

Hotels  

Sofitel Grand Sopot

 7 Reviews and 163 Opinions  This is probably the best hotel in Sopot and one of the best in Poland. It is after complete... 

Grand Sopot Gdansk

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Restaurants  

Weranda Pod Kogutem: Polish cuisin

Weranda Pod Kogutem: Polish cuisin, Sopot

 evona Says:  "Comfortable and quiet, Weranda Pod Kogutem has the traditional Polish food you've been looking for at prices that can't be matched in any other sit-down restaurant. The combination of an exceedingly friendly staff and extremely welcoming chairs and leather sofas will make... 

Tawerna Rybaki: Great seafood with view on the beach.

Tawerna Rybaki: Great seafood with view on the beach., Sopot

 Jawnuta Says:  In August 2006 we had delicious meal in Tawerna Rybacki. We were seating right on the balcony on the third floor, overlooking pedestrian boardwalk and the Sopot beach.The balcony was very small, only two tables, so it made us feel "special" hehe.Food was great, service good... 

Nightlife  

Mandarynka, Sphinx, Bar at the beach: Nighttime at the seaside

Mandarynka, Sphinx, Bar at the beach: Nighttime at the seaside, Sopot

 GraceStachowska Says:  If you want to spend nice evening I would recommend first to go for a drink to a beach bar (open during summer), where there are fake, but funny palm trees, swimmingpool and the best mojito drink ever!Then you can dance in many clubs throuout the Sopot- In my opinion the... 

Spatif: Wicked Spatif

Spatif: Wicked Spatif, Sopot

 Neilzonwheelz Says:  This was one wicked place, I had soooo much fun here it was incredible. The locals were fantastic and everything just went off. Dancing on tables, smiles & laughs galore. Normal dress unless specified - jeans alowed. 

Transportation  

By train

By train, Sopot

 ZiOOlek Says:  It is easy to get to Sopot by train from most cities in Poland. All trains going to Gdynia stops in Sopot. The best is to take InterCity train or Express train (a few of them going from Warsaw for example). 

Train to Sopot

Train to Sopot, Sopot

 benbfc Says:  At Gdansk Glowny go to the right of the main station building to a wooden hut, this is where you buy tickets yo sopot and gdynia. The trains are behind the huts and are extremely frequent.Well worth a day trip to sopot 

Local Customs  

Language Time

Language Time, Sopot

 Robin020 Says:  Hello: TchezhtGood Morning : jin dobryHow are you : yak shim mashGood; dobjehBye: TcheztHow much is it : ila to koshtooyeYes : takNo: niehOK : dobraWhere is : gijeh yestBus station: pshystanek Money : pyeniontzeyou are welcome: proshe bartzoThanks : tzienkuyeHere you go... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Hiking in the nearby woods

Hiking in the nearby woods, Sopot

 piosku67 Says:  Sopot is very popular among tourists because of typical sea resort’s activities it offers. I mean sunbathing, strolling along the sea shore, or hanging around in the main street colloquially called “Monciak” by the Polish . There are many clubs, restaurants and cafes. But if... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Heaven for some water sports

Heaven for some water sports, Sopot

 gosiaPL Says:  Sopot is popular for water sports and it has a few equipment rentals if you don't bring your own. The Bay of Gdansk is especially popular among windsurfers and boat sailers (I've selected only 'Boating/Sailing' in the tip theme). For equipment rental try the Sopocki Klub... 

Favorites  

Summer capital of Poland

Summer capital of Poland, Sopot

 Raimix Says:  Every sea country has place, called “summer capital”, in Lithuania it is Palanga, Latvia – Jurmala, Estonia – Parnu, Poland actually gives advantage to Sopot.Sopot has one of advantages to other seaside places – it is sheltered by forested area and Hel peninsula, so it makes... 

The green square before the pier

The green square before the pier, Sopot

 gosiaPL Says:  Just before you reach the pier, you'll find yourself in Plac Zdrojowy, a nice green square with benches, ice-cream stands, cafes and restaurants. It's another place to hang around, if you're bored with the sea view. You see people of all ages there: teenagers, young people,... 

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