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Sopot

Pomerania, Poland · Europe

About Sopot

Sopot works well as a base: 5 minutes from Przymorze Małe, 54km from Malbork Castle.

Sopot is a town located in Pomerania, Poland. With a population of 35,049, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sopot 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 Sopot to your route.

About Sopot

Sopot (Polish: [ˈsɔpɔt] ; German: Zoppot; Kashubian: Sopòt or Sopòtë) is a seaside resort city in the Pomeranian Voivodeship on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland, with a population of around 30,000. It has the status of county – the smallest city in Poland to have that status. Sopot lies between

Read more the larger cities of Gdańsk to the southeast and Gdynia to the northwest. The three cities together form the Tricity metropolitan area. Sopot is a major health-spa and resort destination. It has the longest wooden pier in Europe, at 511.5 metres, stretching out into the Bay of Gdańsk. The city is also famous for the Sopot International Song Festival, the largest such event in Europe after the Eurovision Song Contest. Among its other attractions is a fountain of bromide spring water, known as the "inhalation mushroom".

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Where is Sopot located?

Sopot is located in Pomerania, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.4418 latitude, 18.5600 longitude.

What is the population of Sopot?

Sopot has a population of approximately 35,049 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
35,049
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Pomerania
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
54.4418, 18.5600

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 Sopot

5 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Gdańsk Old Town

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

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Gdańsk Long Market

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

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Gdansk Main Town

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

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.

54 km · about 60 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 Sopot.

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4 km awayPop. 14,618

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🇵🇱 Poland

4 km awayPop. 24,368

Wielki Kack

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km awayPop. 10,012

VII Dwór

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 3,808

Zaspa-Rozstaje

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 12,446

Osowa

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6 km awayPop. 16,021

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