Gdynia Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Very nice and friendly 


Con

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 Can't see any! 


In a nutshell

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 20th century block architecture and ships’ museum. 

 

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Things to Do  

Building School

Building School, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  Building School (Zespół Szkół Budowlanych im. Bronisława Bukowskiego) is one of many schools in Gdynia. It’s a vocational school for 16 – 19 students who graduated middle school called gymnazjum in Polish. The thing which makes me write about it is the unique... 

Sea Towers, a newly built skyscraper in Gdynia

Sea Towers, a newly built skyscraper in Gdynia, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  Sea Towers is the name of a newly built skyscraper in Gdynia, just by the sea. The idea of constructing such a high building in a relatively small city with excellent modernist architecture was very controversial. I was one of the critics, but now I have adjusted to the view... 

Plac Kaszubski

Plac Kaszubski, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  Kashubian Square (Plac Kaszubski) is quite interesting place in Gdynia located at the end of the main street of the town called Świętojańska Street. What interesting in the square that you can see buildings from 1920., 1930. but also modern ones. And I think... 

Stone Hill

Stone Hill, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  While touring around Gdynia, we stopped by on the top of the hill to see the panorama of the city. I was taken a photo. That's one of many advantages of hosting friends. "You can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the harbor and of the city from the top of Kamienna Góra (Stone... 

Observing vessels in Port

Observing vessels in Port, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  Observing vessels in the Port of Gdynia is a popular activity in my city. Some of them are really spectacular. 

For connoisseurs of architecture

For connoisseurs of architecture, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  If you are fond of architecture, especially modernism, Gdynia is the best place to do a lot of sightseeing. You can read on: that: “…only a few cities had their city-centres and key public buildings built in the spirit of modernist avant-garde such as the case was with... 

Hotels  

Willa Anna

 10 Opinions

Hotel Kuracyjny

 7 Opinions

Restaurants  

Aniol (Angel): Best coffee in Gdynia

Aniol   (Angel): Best  coffee in Gdynia, Gdynia

 zaffaran Says:  Definitely the best coffee in Gdynia, but also a place where you can attend small concerts and exhibitions. Cosy interior, comfortable sofas and armchairs. Not for a quick coffee but rather to have a moment of relax in the middle of the day. Coffee and desserts are great! 

Da Vinci restaurant: Poor service and food

Da Vinci restaurant: Poor service and food, Gdynia

 FinTraveler Says:  I toured with my wife around Poland for a week. At the last evening (5.8.09) we ate here before leaving the country. There is nothing good to say about this restaurant if you forget its nice decoration! It was the only restaurant within our trip that was really poor. First... 

Nightlife  

Poklad etc: Gdynia night
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Although Sopot have the best party, In Gdynia you can find many places with good party!
one of them is Poklad, a good place with good music and people, try to go and enjoy the night.

Beside Poklad you can go to other places such as: Taboo, Elypse, Mandragora etc.

Written Aug 2, 2006

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Transportation  

SKM station - St. Maksymilian Hill

SKM station - St. Maksymilian Hill, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  Wzgórze św. Maksymilian SKM station has been just gone through a complete renovation. The station is one of many SKM – commuter train station from which I start my everyday short trips to Sopot, Gdansk or Wejherowo. The name derives from the name of the district, which... 

Walking in Gdynia

Walking in Gdynia, Gdynia

 zaffaran Says:  Definitely walking is the best way to move around as the centre of the town is not very big but if you're tired you can take a bus or trolleybus, almost a 100% of which is accessible for wheelchairs. Gdynia has also got a good train connection with Sopot and Gdansk (by so... 

Shopping  

Klif: Shopping mall

Klif: Shopping mall, Gdynia

 zaffaran Says:  One of the best and most popular shopping centres in Gdynia. Groceries, clothes, jewellery, parfums About average or more 

no name- just a stand: Freshly smoked fish

no name- just a stand: Freshly smoked fish, Gdynia

 zaffaran Says:  If you visit Gdynia Orlowo with its beaches and wooden pier, don't miss the chance to try freshly caught and smoked fish. the "shop" looks very humble but fish is reallly good! About average- not bloody cheap but affordable! 

Local Customs  

Lithuanian flag in Gdynia :)
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I was walking through the pier of Gdynia and turned to yacht open-air museum side. It was nice to see some Lithuanian flags here. The names of yachts were the same as names of few Lithuanian seaside places - Palanga, Nida, Neringa.

Updated Jun 20, 2009

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Warnings and Dangers  

Wild boars strike the town!
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As Gdynia (and Sopot as well) are located on a relatively narrow strip of land situated between the sea and the woods, you should be aware that any time- even far away from the woods you may have such appointments...

Written Apr 9, 2007

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Tourist Traps  

Traffic jams
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When you're in Gdynia in high season and want to visit Hel Penninsula, don't go there by car or bus.The road along the penninsula is very narrow and overcrowded in summer, so instead of sunbathing and relaxing you'll spend some hours in your car.

Fun Alternatives: Going there by boat (www.zegluga.pl) or train (www.pkp.pl) is a better altenative.

Updated Aug 2, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

Cafe Strych in a cottage

Cafe Strych in a cottage, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  If you do not believe that only 86 years ago Gdynia was a fishing village, visit a cottage, a former fisherman's hut, where Cafe Strych / Attic Cafe/ is located. It's a cosy place, excellent for a charming date or a chat with friends. You can dine, drink beer or coffee and... 

Go to Beka Natural Reserve

Go to Beka Natural Reserve, Gdynia

 piosku67 Says:  Beka Natural Reserve / Rezerwat Beka should be a „must see” for tourists, especially for those who are attracted to bird watching. Also, Górki Wschodnie and Wyspa Sobieszewska in the Vistula River’s estuary, which is in the region, approachable form Gdansk, worth visiting.... 

Favorites  

Sovietic feeling of Gdynia

Sovietic feeling of Gdynia, Gdynia

 Raimix Says:  All around in Gdynia you could feel Soviet being – actually because of architecture of buildings. It is usual not only in this region, but also former Warsaw pact countries and post-communist countries as Lithuania, Ukraine and so on. 

I Dust My Broom

I Dust My Broom, Gdynia

 coceng Says:   I was walking along the beach & then walking in this small forest. So, you could imagine I was all dusty & jaded.I dusted the sands off my pants & shoes on the train. People were looking as I dirtied the train ! Some men made a comment about my doing, I said, "Nie... 

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