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Gniew

Pomerania, Poland · Europe

About Gniew

Gniew is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ryjewo, 26km from Malbork Castle.

Gniew is a town located in Pomerania, Poland. With a population of 6,759, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gniew 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 Gniew to your route.

About Gniew

Gniew ([ɡɲɛf]; German: Mewe) is a historic town situated on the left bank of the Vistula River, in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It has 6,870 inhabitants (2016). It is one of the oldest towns in Eastern Pomerania, and is renowned for its medieval Brick Gothic Castle, which has become one of the

Read more region's most recognizable monuments. The town also has other medieval Gothic monuments, and in early modern times it was a centre for the wine trade and the seat of local starosts, most notably John III Sobieski, who was elected King of Poland. Gniew is located in the ethnocultural region of Kociewie in the historic region of Pomerania.

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Where is Gniew located?

Gniew is located in Pomerania, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.8360 latitude, 18.8231 longitude.

What is the population of Gniew?

Gniew has a population of approximately 6,759 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
6,759
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Pomerania
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
53.8360, 18.8231

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 Gniew

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Elbląg Canal Inclined Planes

At Buczyniec, boats are hauled overland on rail carriages down a 490 m grassy slope: one of five 19th-century inclined planes that let vessels 'sail over grass' across a 99 m height difference. Unique in Europe and still working.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Gdańsk Long Market

A stunning pedestrian boulevard lined with ornate Dutch-style townhouses, anchored by the Neptune Fountain and Artus Court.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Gdansk Main Town

Reconstructed Hanseatic waterfront on the Motlawa river, with the medieval crane, Long Market and Baltic ferry connections nearby.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Gdańsk Old Town

Beautifully restored Hanseatic port city with colourful merchant houses, amber shops, and the historic shipyard where Solidarity began.

59 km · about 70 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gniew.

Ryjewo

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 2,914

Pelplin

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 8,320

Smętowo Graniczne

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 3,000

Kwidzyn

🇵🇱 Poland

14 km awayPop. 37,601

Sztum

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km awayPop. 9,766

Bobowo

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 1,271

Subkowy

🇵🇱 Poland

19 km awayPop. 1,941

Sadlinki

🇵🇱 Poland

19 km awayPop. 1,987

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