What's there to do outdoors in Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia? A number of our recommendations below typically involve getting away from the urban centres of each city. You're always talking about getting out and spending time in nature... well, now you have no choice!
Gdańsk Old Town
If you're living in Tri-city, chances are that you've already been through Old Town. However, it's never too late to stop learning the history of where you call home! We have a Self-Guided Tour in our latest issue of Gdańsk In Your Pocket, which is not only informative but also good exercise. We recommend reading up on it before you head out...
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Ascend Gradowa Hill
If you need to elevate your heartrate, you need to elevate yo'self. At the same time, you may as well reward yourself at the end (not with a Pączka, but with a killer view). In Gdańsk, it doesn't get much better than Gradowa Hill ! This vantage point played an important role in the defence of the city in centuries past. These days the remains of the fortifications are home to an exhibition on the 19th-century fort that was built here and a science centre – the Hewelianum Centre . You’ll also find a huge cross which overlooks the city and can be seen from quite a distance away.
Hop on a bike!
The Tri-city is, geographically-speaking,
one of the flattest areas in the whole of Poland
and, for that reason, it's incredibly Bike-friendly! From the
dedicated red bike lanes
on main roads to the
gorgeous forest trails
between each city, you can almost always get between two points without hopping off and pushing. For the most part, no hardcore conditioning and training at altitude is required to be able to cycle on these routes, which makes it ideal for all ages.
Read our article on The Best Bike Trails in Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia.
Hang out in the Shipyards
Gdańsk's Stocznia district, where the city's historic shipyard area is located, may have passed its prime in terms of assembling maritime vessels. However, many of the defunct bits of infrastructure have been successfully re-adapted into open-air spots for the young and restless.
In the warmer months, ul. Elektrykow comes to life with several nightlife/club/concert venues in operation, including Plener 33, which hosts regular outdoor live music and DJ events. Not far up the road is 100cznia, where shipping containers are now home to bars and street food vendors.
Read our full article on Nightlife in Gdańsk | Best Bars, Clubs & Live Music Venues!
Take a hike in the Tri-city Landscape Park
Covering an area of exactly 199.3 km², the Tri-city landscape park is a wealth of nature and trails that can occupy you for days on end. They have 6 trails that have colour-coded signage:
• Wejherowski (red): Wejherowo - Sopot Kamienny Potok
• Zagórska Struga (black): Wejherowo - Gdynia (St. Maximilian Hill)
• Kartuski (blue): Sopot Kamienny Potok - Kartuzy
• Skarszewski (green): Sopot Kamienny Potok - Skarszewy
• Tri-city (yellow): Gdańsk - Gdynia
• Szymbarskie Hills (black): Sopot - Gołubie Kaszubskie - Royal House
