Gdynia Things to Do

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When you are in Gdynia in summer you can go for a day trip to Koscierzyna to visit an open air museum of steam locomotives.Of course it's open not only in summer, but in July and August at weekends there's a train from Gdynia to Koscierzyna which is pulled by a steam locomotive and usually consists of old carriages.The trip takes about 2 hours and in Koscierzyna you can visit a museum. Even in high season you meet there only a few tourists and if you're interested in those steam engines you can climb and explore them wherever you want.

I have seen this hill with huge cross from the main street of Gdynia. It is not so far from Gdynia central part. As it is mentioned, mount is about 54 meters high and you could see panorama of town from this upland. Surely if someday I will return to Gdynia, I will make sightseeing from that place :)

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Pier of Gdynia is a home for ships and yachts museum. Let say, ship Dar Pomorza stands on right side of pier, walking from train station side. Ship is 91 meters long and actually 100 years old already; it was used for training purposes at Naval School of Poland. After last voyage at 1983 it was opened for public eyes. It is not only possible to see ships outside, but to enter them to see interior and the way in which sailors lived.

Other, left side of pier is full of yachts from different corners of the World.

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After walking the long street from Gdynia train and tram stations, you will meet concrete pier of Gdynia. This is a place of main city attractions and sites – there are ship museum (presented mostly newer war ships and yachts), some sculptures, restaurants and souvenir kiosks.

If you like gambling you can visit a casino in Gdynia. It's located in the centre of the city in the Musical Theatre. Don't expect too much- the casino is small and doesn't offer a wide variety of games but it a kind of cheap, so- why not to try?!

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Gdynia has also got its wooden pier and it's worth a visit although it's not as long and famous as that in Sopot, by the pier there also a cliff of Orlowo. if you like fish-by the pier you can buy fresh.

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In my previous tip I recommended a visit to Koscierzyna. Once you get there and you have a car, think about a visit to the next open air museum. The museum is situated in Wdzydze in the beautiful surroundigs. On the display there are many old houses, mills, a church etc.There are also two small country restaurants, but I haven't eaten there so I can't recommend.

This aquapark is located in Sopot-Kamienny Potok, not far away from Gdynia. I strongle recommend you going there especially when you visit Gdynia off-season or when the summer is cold as it offers a wide variety of different water (and not only!) attractions.