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Gdańsk

Pomerania, Poland · Europe

About Gdańsk

Gdańsk is worth a stop: 43km from Malbork Castle.

Gdańsk is a city located in Pomerania, Poland. With a population of 487,371, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gdańsk sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gdańsk to your route.

About Gdańsk

The King John III Sobieski Monument (Polish: Pomnik króla Jana III Sobieskiego) is an equestrian statue of the King of Poland John III Sobieski (1629-1696). Originally built in Lviv in 1898, the monument was transferred to Gdańsk in 1965.

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Where is Gdańsk located?

Gdańsk is located in Pomerania, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.3523 latitude, 18.6491 longitude.

What is the population of Gdańsk?

Gdańsk has a population of approximately 487,371 people, making it a city in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
487,371
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Pomerania
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
54.3523, 18.6491

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Gdańsk

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Westerplatte

The historic peninsula where the first shots of World War II were fired on September 1, 1939.

6 km · about 10 min drive

beach

Sopot Pier

The longest wooden pier in Europe, reaching half a kilometre into the Baltic from a chic seaside resort.

12 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Malbork Castle

The largest castle in the world by land area, built by the Teutonic Knights as their headquarters and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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