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Pelplin

Pomerania, Poland · Europe

About Pelplin

Pelplin is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Subkowy, 25km from Malbork Castle.

Pelplin is a town located in Pomerania, Poland. With a population of 8,320, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pelplin 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 Pelplin to your route.

About Pelplin

Pelplin (pronounced [ˈpɛlplʲin]) is a town in northern Poland, in the Tczew County, Pomeranian Voivodship. Population: 8,320 (2009). Pelplin is located in the ethnocultural region of Kociewie in Pomerania. It is home to one of the finest collections of medieval art in Poland held at the Diocesan Museum in Pelplin. It

Read more is known for the landmark Gothic Pelplin Cathedral, former abbey church, one of the largest Gothic churches in Poland. The former Pelplin Abbey is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pelplin. The cathedral complex, with the abbey, theological seminary, Corpus Christi church, Episcopal Palace and Park, etc. is listed as a Historic Monument of Poland, as one of the most precious Polish heritage sites of its kind.

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Where is Pelplin located?

Pelplin is located in Pomerania, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9283 latitude, 18.6977 longitude.

What is the population of Pelplin?

Pelplin has a population of approximately 8,320 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
8,320
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Pomerania
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
53.9283, 18.6977

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 Pelplin

7 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Gdańsk Long Market

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Gdańsk Old Town

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Gdansk Main Town

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Westerplatte

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

53 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Sopot Pier

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

58 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 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 Pelplin.

Subkowy

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 1,941

Bobowo

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 1,271

Starogard Gdański

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km awayPop. 47,272

Gniew

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 6,759

Miłoradz

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km away

Skórcz

🇵🇱 Poland

19 km awayPop. 3,564

Tczew

🇵🇱 Poland

19 km awayPop. 60,133

Ryjewo

🇵🇱 Poland

20 km awayPop. 2,914

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