Gdansk worth a visit?

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Feb 7, 11, 23:34 #1

Hi to all.
We (wife & I) like to travel as much as possible, esp' to places we have never been to before.
Having never been to Poland and seeing that flights to Gdansk from the UK aren't too costly, I was wondering whether it was worth a long weekend at the end of Feb (Fri-Mon)
Is there anything to see, would the weather stop us getting about.
In truth we are quite happy just watching the world go by from a bar if we could tick off another country.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Molyball

warszawskiThreads: 60 Posts: 2,389 Joined: May 21, 10 ♂	Feb 7, 11, 23:38 #2
I am based in Warsaw and have visited all the larger cities in PL.If it is going to be a one timer to Poland just to " tick off another country" then visit Krakow, there is more than enough to do there, whatever the weather.

jonniThreads: 26 Posts: 4,181 Joined: Nov 27, 07 ♂	Feb 7, 11, 23:47 #3
molyball: I was wondering whether it was worth a long weekend at the end of Feb (Fri-Mon) Gdansk is very worth a visit. Try to stay in a hotel near the old town since the Tricity is very spread out. Krakow is great too, but personally I like Gdansk, especially in summer - I've spend a week or so there every summer for years. This time of year though, Krakow or Wroclaw might be a better bet.

VincentThreads: 15 Posts: 1,712 Joined: Sep 9, 07 ♂ [Moderator]	Feb 7, 11, 23:47 #4
There are some links and advice about Gdansk in this thread here

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Feb 7, 11, 23:55 #5

Hi, we would love to go to Krakow, but flights are either very expensive or don't start till later in the year.
Sorry I didn't mean it as 'Tick Off' and move on.
Many countries that we have ticked off we have returned to again and again.
Egypt 8 times and not Sharm either, India 3 times , Venice x 5 etc
Perhaps Poland will be the same. Gdansk and the end of Feb is just the first opportunity that we have.

Thanks, Molyball

guesswhoThreads: 23 Posts: 3,326 Joined: Mar 17, 10 ♀	Feb 7, 11, 23:58 #6
molyball: I was wondering whether it was worth a long weekend at the end of Feb if anything at all, Gdansk is the most beautiful town in Poland, you won't be disappointed. We loved it.

warszawskiThreads: 60 Posts: 2,389 Joined: May 21, 10 ♂	Feb 8, 11, 00:02 #7
molyball: Perhaps Poland will be the same. Gdansk and the end of Feb is just the first opportunity that we have. There is plenty to do there and it is very much worth a visit here is a link to Gdansk life http://www.gdansk-life.com/poland/gdansk-day-trips Good luck - enjoy

molyballThreads: 1 Posts: 6 Joined: Feb 7, 11 ♂	Feb 8, 11, 00:10 #8
Thanks for all your replies, I think I will most likely book it tomorrow - my bed calls now. No one mentioned weather though, is that likely to be an issue. Goodnight for now. Molyball

guesswhoThreads: 23 Posts: 3,326 Joined: Mar 17, 10 ♀	Feb 8, 11, 00:17 #9
molyball: No one mentioned weather though, is that likely to be an issue. I was there in the Summer but knowing Poland, yes it might be an issue.

jonniThreads: 26 Posts: 4,181 Joined: Nov 27, 07 ♂	Feb 8, 11, 00:21 #10
molyball: No one mentioned weather though, is that likely to be an issue. It is much better in summer and not very nice at this time of year.

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Feb 8, 11, 09:23 #11

molyball:

No one mentioned weather though, is that likely to be an issue.

It will indeed be an issue in February. I'd wait until at least the middle of March; it'd be better to put the trip off until early April frankly.

As for hotels, the Radisson Blue in the Old Town is by far the best hotel in Gdansk. The Sheraton in Sopot is nice but not as good as the Radisson and more expensive. The new Hilton is supposed to be rather nice but I've not stayed there myself.

molyballThreads: 1 Posts: 6 Joined: Feb 7, 11 ♂	Feb 8, 11, 09:25 #12
Thanks for that - we have some more time coming up in May, so may defer trip till then. Molyball

HarryThreads: 62 Posts: 8,508 Joined: May 2, 07 ♂ [Suspended]	Feb 8, 11, 09:51 #13
molyball: Thanks for that - we have some more time coming up in May, so may defer trip till then. Early May is one of the best times to visit Poland: it's warm but not too hot and the days are about the right length too (in summer it gets light stupidly early here).

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Feb 9, 11, 21:35 #14

I know some will say its the wrong time but after consultation with she who is some times obeyed we have booked flights (Ryan Air) and Hotel (Radisson Blu) for 25-28 feb.

Yes I appreciate that the weather might not be very warm but as long as there are a few bars and restaurants I'm sure we will survive.

Let you know when we get back and how we got on - it may turn in to one of those places we go back to again and again.

Molyball

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Feb 9, 11, 21:43 #15

molyball:

flights (Ryan Air) and Hotel (Radisson Blu) for 25-28 feb.

Well, you have absolutely nailed the hotel, even if you've got the airline and dates all wrong. It's worth upgrading to a business room (or a junior suite), the business room costs an extra 100zl a night but gets you both breakfast (which costs about that and is excellent, just get there at least an hour before the end as they won't give you any more sparkling wine after the end of breakfast).

The microbrewery about 200 metres from the Radisson is essential drinking and the food ain't too bad either. The best food in the city is at Filharmonia (about a ten minute walk from the hotel). Make sure you also get some baked potatoes at Bar Pod Ryba. Goldwasser restaurant is right outside the hotel but isn't worth eating at, same with Latający Holender (although it's OK for a drink).

molyballThreads: 1 Posts: 6 Joined: Feb 7, 11 ♂	Feb 9, 11, 22:20 #16
Hi Harry, Airline no choice and gone up £2.00 since yesterday grrgh. Date - some of our best holidays have been out of season. Snowed in in Jordan. 130ish deg in Egypt (a bit warm) 40 miles from road and ran out of water, only had beer left. But all great hols. Molyball

molyballThreads: 1 Posts: 6 Joined: Feb 7, 11 ♂	Feb 9, 11, 22:41 #17
Just re-read your post We have breakfast inc in our hotel deal. - what is this sparkling wine at brekkers. Molyball

HarryThreads: 62 Posts: 8,508 Joined: May 2, 07 ♂ [Suspended]	Feb 9, 11, 22:54 #18
molyball: We have breakfast inc in our hotel deal. - what is this sparkling wine at brekkers. At least at the weekend (the only time I've stay there), there's free sparkling wine with breakfast. It's a cracking hotel, try to get a room with a view of the main square.

scottie1113Threads: 11 Posts: 873 Joined: Mar 13, 07 ♂	Feb 9, 11, 23:46 #19
I live in Gdansk. You'll love this city, and your hotel, although rather expensive, is in a perfect location to explore the Old Town. PM me me if you want some more info, and tell me what you want to do while you're here. I'm always happy to help visitors to my city. And there is no bad weather, only bad clothes. :)

Liner89Threads: - Posts: 1 Joined: May 25, 11 ♀	May 25, 11, 23:54 #20
Yes, i think so. I am studying here for three years. I like here very much. Tri-city are very beautiful,specially in summer holiday:)

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