Felt like I stepped into a chilling chapter of history at a former Soviet Union nuclear missile site in Lithuania. Hidden deep in the forest, this once top-secret base housed missiles aimed at the West during the Cold War. Walking past the massive steel doors, fortified bunkers, and the eerie launch silos felt like stepping into a spy novel - except it was all real. It was a unique way to experience the tension, secrecy, and high stakes of the Cold War, standing right where world-changing decisions could have been made. An unforgettable blend of history, engineering, and the quiet reminder of how close humanity once came to the brink.

What an amazing place. Just fascinating. We had an audio guide which gave great explanations of the main points of interest. This is a subject we are really interested in so we spent around 3.5 hours in the museum. There is a huge amount of information to take in, if you are interested. Just being in the facility is incredible when you think of all the tensions and decisions that were taken during those years. The film at the end and the "red button" is very powerful. From a practical perspective if this a subject that interests you then leave plenty of time for your visit and ensure you wear warm clothes, it is freezing down there even with 21 degrees outside! An amazing place, highly recommended.

Hidden deep in the forests of the Žemaitija National Park lies a former Soviet underground nuclear missile base. The base was built in 1960 in the utmost secrecy and for a long time four R-12 Dvina nuclear missiles (NATO name: SS-4 Sandal) were stationed there. With a range of 3,000 km, almost any target in the whole of Europe could be destroyed from here. Only once, during the Prague Spring of 1968, was the missile base on high alert, with the domes open and at most waiting for a launch order. In 1978, the (already outdated) base was discovered by the American secret service and soon every missile and soldier had disappeared from the Žemaitija forests. Today it houses the Cold War Museum, a fascinating and educational museum whose most impressive feature are the 30-meter deep missile silos. Highly recommended!

Truly impressive and thought-provoking. These are the very locations that once instilled fear in the West during the Cold War — hidden deep in the forests, armed with nuclear-capable rocket silos pointed toward Europe. Walking freely through these underground chambers and control rooms is surreal. Hard to imagine that not long ago, this place was part of a global standoff.

Impressive museum where you learn from the past that helps to explain our present geopolitical issues. The children liked it and the site is giving you an amazing grasp of the cold war. The use of the audioguide is highly recommended.

Very unique and peculiar museum, there are free tours for visitors. However, if you want to learn more, I'd suggest just going by yourself and reading the information at the museum at your own pace.

Very cool to see the missile silos and underground base. Information is also in English but the quality of the translation isn’t great and it left me with many questions. Also the route through the ten chambers is confusing despite instructions to “follow the white line”. Better take a picture of the layout when you begin .

Crossing by land route from Lithuania into the Russian exclave Kaliningrad (Königsberg) this former Prussian border gate in the East of the German Empire ("Reichsgrenze") is an outstanding piece of historic heritage. Before 1945 one had to cross eastwards in order to get into Russia. Since 1991, the collapse of the Soviet Union, travelers have to cross westwards in order to visit Russia

Nice bridge, I like to pass it quick, but sometimes have to wait till Russian border guard 💂 make their work. Once spent 8 hours in the car on the bridge. FFS.

The bridge over Nemunas river, border between EU and abroad, connecting Lithuania to Russia, with interesting towers on the Russian side.

There's a border Russia-Lithuania. So you have to stay for 5 hours to cross the border

nice bridge gates but next not so nice

Nice border with a beautiful scenery!

Very nice place on the lake

Dancing Forest is interesting occurrence of wood by the deformation on the ground caused by specific type of butterfly lives there. When I visited place was free to enter and there is access to deep into forest by wooden pathways. Environment is quite and clean. Moreover there is a bird tracking station in the complex.

It is a wonderful place. Forest is like alive. It is a good place to walk and catch an air. I love it so much. Your soul is peaceful in here

You can see pine trees there with different shapes. It IS caused by winds and sand beating and burying young pine trees. Especially when germans builted and tested water airoplaines there long time ago. Its free and it is nice possibitlity flr a roõantic walk, If not very crowded 😃🥰 But.. toilets are really dirty and full.. so think ahead. You cannot wonder around there, walking areas are made out of wooden floors.. So no seawiews 😃

Beautiful forest, very calm and relaxing, not as many 'dancing trees' as i expected, but still an interesting and a rare site.

The only place in the world where at night you think that trees are dancing at the rave party. Magnificent nature, make sure to check it.

A wildly popular spot frequented mostly by the local tourists. Instead of useless souvenir kiosks they should make a proper paved parking and build some normal lavatories! Roaming around the trees is not allowed, but the locals often just don't care..

Trees are shaped due to hazardous gas left in tankers under ground by Germans at the end of WW II. This was said at the excursion. Don't know if it's true. Can check it if anyone is interested

One of da best water towers I ever seen my life (amongst 40&more). The view from the top is worth climbing up. Yet, turning such a glossy fabulous tower into a museum of cats is not that nice idea idk. The elevator is super tiny tbh. The cashier is placed inappropriately. Everyone can get inside for free by staircase and even the elevator, avoiding the tickets purchase. The hotel close to the tower ruins the view of the tower itself.

View from the top is nice. The collection inside does not worth it. Also elevator is too small and the first floor is always too crowded (tickets are sold along with the souvenirs, and there is very little space there)

Many interesting and adorable cat figurines. However the entrance via going to the 6th floor, and then being told to wait for the same elevator to go down one floor is confusing and results in waiting line.

Actually, few nice artworks, other is trash.

Perfect plac and must-see for cat lovers

Interesting place for children and for those who are fond of cats.

Must-see. Collection is so sweet.

Beautiful area and building but the museum itself is average. Some interesting pieces but a lot of similar things and basically nothing in English.. so a wiki page will be more interesting to learn.

Nice place and the museum has many informations to show. There are shops as well to buy amber stones. I enjoyed to read the history behind the making of the stone. Worth to visit.

We did not get a chance to go in due to lack of time, but the surrounding area is great and so are the shops. If the inside is anywhere near its exterior, I'm sure it deserves a five star rating.

Touch mysterious and traditional culture and history of Kaliningrad. If you have heard of the mystery of the amber room that missed during warld war 2, you would definitely be moved, because there is the exhibition of the room that restorated. If course, you can learn the history of amber and how to make amber things in Russia. Additionally, there is the exhibition of amber art such as pictures made with amber. There is a souvenir shop that you can buy amber and with reasonable prices!

Amazing experience. My knowledge of Amber grew by 50000%. Beautiful pieces to look at as well as nice souvenirs to be bought.

Before I came to Kaliningrad I had no idea that such a huge percentage of worlds amber derived from this region. It's crazy to think about 300 million years how a unique set of circumstances led to it. This gives a story of the region and a ton of amber displays as well.

I was very happy to be here. But he needs the vaccine QR code, I have the vaccination certificate, they won't admit it and won't let us in. This vaccine certificate is available in many places, and this is the first time that the validity of the vaccine certificate has been denied. a terrible day.

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Adalbert of Prague, it was built as the see of the Prince-Bishops of Samland in the 14th century. Upon the establishment of the secular Duchy of Prussia, it became the Lutheran Albertina University church in 1544. The spire and roof of the cathedral burnt down after two RAF bombing raids in late August 1944. Kaliningrad was to be rebuilt as a model town on the remains of Königsberg, with no reminders of its German past left standing. The ruins of the castle were periodically dynamited over the next several years, with the last remnants destroyed in 1968 on Leonid Brezhnev's personal orders. The ruins of the nearby Königsberg Cathedral, which included the tomb of Immanuel Kant, were left standing, and, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, were rebuilt and restored in the late 1990s and early years of the 21st century.

Amazing place to check out and kaliningrad itself it has a lot of history, and I would definitely recommend going to check it out. Here are a few photo I took

I had the opportunity to see the beautiful cathedral both from the outside and inside. I also attended a concert held inside. The interior is very well maintained and truly impressive. We took a memorable wedding photo in front of the cathedral.

Beautiful cathedral was built in 14th century. Doest function as an regular cathedral nowadays. It's is a museum. To get in you need to buy a ticket. There is also possibility to listen to organ music there.

Another place I did not have the pleasure of experiencing its interior. It is worth the time to walk to it and enjoy the vendors and views of the pond and park.

We enjoyed organ concert. Mozart sounded so wonderful. I am very impressed

The catjedral hosts now the musem of Emmanuel Kant and organ concerts. It si more interesting to watch here outsode than inside. Afterall the cathedral was bombed djrong the ww2 and for a long time it was a ruin. Worth for a visit.

A very large zoo with excellent organization, amazing views, and an impeccably clean environment. Every animal we visited had detailed information provided about its life, eating habits, and more.

One of the Best zoo ever! A lot of activities, food spots, Children grounds etc. No. 1 place to visit in the city! Try 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. To visit because of animals activity hours.

Very beautiful zoo!!! There's good food, ice cream, clean and neat bathrooms, wonderful trees, fountain, bridge and walkways. There's a lot of animals to see and keep you walking all over. It's a whole day plan or the park you would love to go for a walk. Bus stop is convenient. There's no parking, but there's several busses stopping right in front of the entrance. So any bus can take you to the zoo. That's amazing! The restaurant in front of the park connects to the inside green foliage of the park. At this restaurant, there's this beautiful deck you can seat and enjoy the fresh air. It's a perfect place for everyone! I loved it! My favorite animal, my daughter's love, the giraffe. They are right there in front of you and get very close at you. Just beautiful! Also, at the entrance there's a racoons house(it's paradise). I would be a racoon, that's where I would like to live. This keeps your kids entertained on your way in and out. By the way, there's free wifi.

Very interesting! Giraffe is so friendly, as well as bears and even hippo! Definitely must-see place.

At this place cashier was one of the kindest people who works with people in Kaliningrad. But about the whole zoo, they are trying to do something and building new volleys and its not going so fast as customers would like. Also the price is pretty cheap. Overall, I am satisfied with the tour.

If you want see soviet zoo park it's good place for you. Animals old and place old and dirty.

Oh, I adore this place. A lot of animals, interesting facts about them and always improving equipment and infrastructure. Ticket price isn't high and there are some discounts for children, students, groups etc. And they have a good snacks to eat while walking.)

Loved by local people but few exhibitions because of renovation. If you are expected to watch a lot of kinds of fishes, you would definitely feed disappointed, however, the exhibition of the whale is absolutely great!! There are a several tickets depend on what you want to watch, so you might feel confused, but you can ask the staff in the ticket office. I recommend you to check the Instagram account of this museum, because their posts seems very lovely.

Externally it looks spectacular but unfortunately it's incomplete inside. We'll just have to wait in anticipation for the full experience

A big territory with a lot of attraction sites including a submarine, a research vessel, a water plane, coral and fish aquariums, all sorts of marine mines, anchors, compasses etc. To visit every attraction you need to pay separately. Great for kids.

Being in Kaliningrad you have to visit this place. But not all attractions are worth to see for foreign guests. For sure tou have to buy tickets for museum on the ship and submarine. Before you buy the tickets for other attraxtions, check what this is about, because you can be dissapointed and bored. I do not recommend aquariums. They are small and not so attractive. And in my opinion they are to small for all those fishes. But still you should come here and see those great things.

It is very interesting place.As a seafarer (Captain) it is very attractive place for me.Not only to get fun it gives lots of knowledge.Life in the submarine is adventure.I love this place.

Impressive and highly recommended to visit. Very interesting excursions, different places like submarine, few buildings, ship.

Great place with interesting explanationx about hydrosratic preasure, lots of types of ships, submarine, marine weapons...

Beautyful place with a lot of plants around, so if you want to hide and observe everything, you can try)

Very beautiful and elegant creater. The whole street is beautiful and elegant

Very beautiful building! Great for tourist.

The symbol of the town.

Nice place for taking photos

Strange place ..food not so good 😐

I like german architecture <3

Wonderful

Gorgeous place with fresh air 💖

Good for small children

Superb!

(Translated by Google) Large clean beach. I usually go to Zelenogradsk, where it is narrower and the sand is not so clean. And here it’s pure freedom. The water is a little cleaner, there is less Tina. There are a lot of people, but in such space it’s not noticeable. The beach is large and free. The entrance to the water is a little rocky and the depth begins after 50 meters. So you can comfortably enter the water with your child Parking 500 meters away is free and you can even find a space. Many cafes and restaurants nearby. There are 2 cafes on the beach itself, but I haven’t tried them. I recommend the Dacha restaurant and a coffee shop, I don’t remember the name. (Original) Большой чистый пляж. Обычно бываю в Зеленоградске, там он более узкий и песок не такой чистый. А тут прям раздолье. Вода чуть чище, Тины меньше. Народу много, но на таком просторе - не заметно. Пляж большой, бесплатный. Вход в воду немного каменистый и глубина начинается метров через 50. Так что с ребёнком можно комфортно заходить в воду В 500 метрах парковка - бесплатная и даже можно найти место. Много кафе, ресторанов неподалеку. На самом пляже 2 кафэшки, но не пробовал. Советую - ресторан «Дача» и кофейню, название не помню.

(Translated by Google) Saturday, early lunch, air temperature plus 25. There are sooooo many people on the beach. You can't push your way by the water. (Original) Суббота, ранний обед, температура воздуха плюс 25. Людей на пляже ооочччень много. Не протолкнуться у воды.

(Translated by Google) Amazing. That's right. We’ve been to many places, but our native Baltic became a complete revelation. Not crowded and very clean. The direct opposite of southern Russian beaches. Convenient approaches, wooden decks along the entire beach for walking. Cozy cafes with a good menu. Clean fine sand and convenient entry into the sea. And of course, not the real beauty of the sunsets... (Original) Потрясающе. Именно так. Много где были, но родная Балтика стала полнейшим откровением. Немноголюдно и очень чисто. Прямая противоположность южным российским пляжам. Удобные подходы, деревянные настилы вдоль всего пляжа для пеших прогулок. Уютные кафе с хорошим меню. Чистый мелкий песок и удобные заходы в море. И конечно, не реальной красоты закаты...

We could only visit the museum and the small tower. The tower has nothing to with Copernicus - it's just a rearrangement of how we think people where living back then. The museum has an interesting retrospective on cartography but nothing is mind-blowing.

I can't say that it was breathtaking. There were some cool exhibits and Copernicus's life was explained in detail in historical context. What I saw was interesting but I expected more. However, it was worth the time. Point of interest: Mondays are free- entrance days.

Quite comprehensive museum focused on Copernicus. A bit traditional exhibitions, not that engaging, but interesting nonetheless, especially the first floor. The ground floor has a curious exhibit of coins/medals and paintings of Copernicus. An odd way to start the visit.

Historical place and not overcrowded. In the cathedral you have Copernicus grave. In the castle itself you have planetarium. When you have a walk around the castle at some points you have really nice view on a lagoon.

It's neat, however everything is in polish, I had to use the picture translator. The viewing tower was my favourite part. The view is expectucar, very inexpensive too.

Very interesting place but difficult to find entrance to. There is no signs on streets directing to this museum. As we were told, this area belongs to cathedral hence no other signs. Is he still considered a heretic by the church?? Shame, because if not for Mikołaj Kopernik no one would ever heard about Frombork.

What a missed opportunity. I will buy the Museum directory a Translation Software so that the non polish speaking visitor isnt stumbling thru the Displays with a Copy of Microsoft translate. Layout and content 5, Presentation 1 And why No Combi or Family Tickets!!!

(Translated by Google) Descent to the beach along a pleasant path - if you enter the path from the lighthouse, the descent is practically in a straight line. I recommend immediately heading to the right side - the beach is starting to be covered with tufts of grass, which adds charm and a substitute for a wild beach. Clean nice sand. in front of the promenade to the beach, there is a free parking lot in the forest, and a paid parking lot next to it. (Original) Zejście na plażę przyjemną ścieżką jeżeli wchodzicie drogą od latarni to jest to zejście praktycznie w prostej linii. Polecam od razu kierować się na prawa stronę plażę zaczynają porastać kępy trafy co dodaje uroku i namiastkę dzikiej plaży. Czysty ładny piasek. przed deptakiem na plaże parking bezpłatny w lesie, a obok parking płatny.

(Translated by Google) Wide beach with amenities, sand and water are excellent (Original) Широкий пляж с удобствами, песок и вода отличные

(Translated by Google) Very wide beach. (Original) Bardzo szeroka plaża.

(Translated by Google) The beach is narrow, but it doesn't bother me that much because there is enough space. Just walk a bit to the west/east of the descent and you will be able to spot a spot close to the water. It's just a pity that there is no piece of footbridge/wooden walkway along the beach (dunes). Krynica is strongly geared towards families with children, but it is difficult to walk on the sand with a stroller. Either way, that's no reason to subtract stars. It's ok. P.S. specials PLN 8 per cup, others PLN 9 ;) (Original) Plaża wąska, ale to w sumie nie przeszkadza aż tak bardzo, bo miejsca jest wystarczająco. Wystarczy przejść nieco na zachód/wschód od zejścia i da rade wyhaczyć miejscówkę blisko wody. Szkoda tylko, że nie ma kawałka kładki/drewnianego chodnika wzdłuż plaży (wydm). Krynica jest mocno nastawiona na rodziny z dziećmi, ale wózkiem to jednak słabo po piasku. Tak czy siak, to nie powód żeby odejmować gwiazdki. Jest ok. P.s. specjal po 8zł za kubek, inne po 9 ;)

(Translated by Google) Sand and cold water but a wide beach (Original) Piasek i zimna woda ale szeroka plaża

(Translated by Google) Very nice place. Nice beach. Parking nearby. (Original) Bardzo przyjemne miejsce.Ładna plaża.Blisko parking.

(Translated by Google) I recommend Krynica, a beautiful beach (Original) Polecam Krynice piękna plaża

Fantastic boat trip - fantastic technical masterpiece. Definitely worth going there

Wow...

Great adventure!! Must see :)

Very interesting and nice.

Super!

Top Location

elblag canal

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Very sobering experience. The only downfall was that half the exhibits weren't in English . If you're into your history and wish to understand more of how the brutal nazi regime treated these people it's worth a visit .

Free entrance..close at 6pm sharp..lock bus tour people out of bathrooms.. need port a john outside in parking area .for visitor.. tough place to visit.. sad history ! But ! U decide ! Donations on pay by card or cash box

Emotional experience. Absolute a must see place if interested in the history of WWII and Gdansk. Some of the exhibits weren't in English, hence to "only" 4 stars.

Strange to give a concentration camp a 5 star but it is a place to visit and reflect on what humans can do to one another if society breaks down. We shouldn't forget them.

It stands as a grim reminder of what humans are capable of, given the right circumstances. Really worth a visit, even if you're not that into history.

Great place for learning more about the topic. Too bad not all the information is in English too. The Kino was also closed without a heads-up.

Great museum presenting very sad part of the history. It's free of charge, but they don't have audio guides, which would be great addition to the experience, however there are plenty of writen information near every part of previous concentration camp.

Very cool and intact artillery directing post from ww2.

Excellent museum with heartily welcome to visitors

Nice muzeum in the woods.

Very nice

Wow

Ok

ok

If there’s no line, go in without thinking twice — the idea is great and the place itself is nice. But if there’s a line (more than 30 people in front of you), I honestly wouldn’t recommend it. Spending two hours under the sun just to get in, then waiting another hour inside, only to watch a ten-minute seal feeding show, isn’t really worth it. If you find a queue, you’re better off spending those three hours on the beach instead — you won’t be missing much.

Cool and educational but the info during feeding is provided in Polish only. Still worth it to view the adorable seals. Make sure to attend during the feeding which is 4 times a day or so. The tickets are valid for 30 minutes after the purchase.

Seals are adorable and perform cute tricks for a fish. It’s definitely worth seeing their little show during feeding time. When I was there, it took place in the second pool, so make sure to find a good spot! Be careful when buying tickets – they cost 20 zloty per person, and you can pay by card at the machine. After printing your tickets, make sure to print the receipt as well! Both we and the couple before us received one ticket and one receipt instead of two tickets. Only after pressing the option to print the receipt did the second ticket come out. The main reason I’m not giving five stars is the complete lack of any information in English. Everything – the show, info panels, materials – is only in Polish. As a foreigner, you have no way (besides looking online) to learn about the great conservation work they’re doing there. That said, I wish the aquarium all the best – the seals deserve excellent caretakers and respectful visitors!

Fokarium is something you should see when you are in Hel. They help injured seals, which is really positive and their seals are very playful. We stayed there until feeding time and it was quite nice experience. I would reccomend allowing buying tickets online in advance. This time it rained, so there was not many people waiting, we waited outside just few minutes. But there is another line inside to visit small museum (unfortunately only Polish description). We waited there another 15 minutes to get inside. It was worthy, you could sed seals swimming under the water.

Its necessary to be in row in first 100 people, otherwise there will be no place to clear watch the show. Best places are on the bridge, but it fast full. Overall place is small for such big group of people.

Beautiful seals! Lovely complex, worth the visit. Will never forget!

Fantastic experience. We repeated 3 times in 2 days. The place is impeccably kept. Very well organized. Very interesting exhibit. The staff do outstanding work. We're very grateful

I recently visited the Dinosaur Park and it was a huge disappointment. The park is old and rundown, and the extra charges for the carousel were just ridiculous. The overall experience was far from enjoyable, and the cost of admission was not justified by the quality of the park. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun day out.

You pay 84zl and everything inside is extra pay. Such a steal. Not so much fun for 2-3 years old. The best fun he had on the playground. But lets be honest, there are similar playgrounds around the city not 1h drive away.

Lovely place to spend good time with family and friends. They have dinosaur working models,5d cinema,game zone, bouncy house for kids, slide and swing play area,adventure park ,museum, all included in entrance ticket. You need to pay for separate arcade games with different denomination coins.There is cafe,popcorn,slushy shop inside if you want to buy food item. Overall fun for all day.

A huge let down. On a recent trip to Poland took the kids there to experience something different and new in a different country… Although the price for western standards was reasonable, the quality was well below expectations, with some of the rides perhaps dating back to early 90s and extremely ran down. Staff tried, but seemed demotivated and just doing what was required to earn their money. Nothing to write home about, apart from this review, locals seemed to like it - but I felt it was steep price for them for what they were actually getting. Won’t come back and wouldn’t recommend.

My opinions are true and honest. This place has much potential and requires proper management. It seems as it lacks the envolvement of the owners. Also a major concern of mine was safety. There is no staff looking in t for the safety of children. Further the amount of staff is fully understaffed. There is not enough staff for the rides. There is no line watching and a run for all on the rides. The only place that is actually staffed is the line park. Which I can’t complain about. What I can complain about is a bouncy castle made for small children to jump and all big kids on there calling names at the small children. This is unacceptable, I confronted a staff member in a yellow shirt which says happy to help who told me that this is how kids play. This establishment needs a small turnaround and safety officer and it will get much much better. As far as the dinosaur trail, I can’t fault it in any way. Owners get on top and take control of the establishment.

Fun place for kids, full of dragons, dinosaurs and other mythical and fairytale creatures.

Really good price for the whole family. There was also a great playground and jumping castle that was free. Good for small children. Only bad thing was the food. Update 2025, been going for 6 years, getting worse each year and more expensive. Not surprised if they close it down soon...

It’s a fascinating place to explore, full of winding halls, towers, and hidden corners that really give you a feel of its medieval past. Walking through it is both fun and atmospheric, and you can easily spend hours discovering new details. The audio guide is excellent—clear, engaging, and full of stories that make the history come alive in a really enjoyable way.

Okay wow! This is a world heritage site and a must to visit when in Poland. So much history here and the engineering has stood the test of time. There's translation devices for most languages when you enjoy the walking tour. As an Orthodox Christian I can still enjoy the beauty and pure massiveness of this romantic place from another time.

I've never done a self guided or audio tour before, but this was definitely an awesome experience if you're into exploring historical sites. The audio guide was fairly detailed and the English speaking version was great. Each section had me engaged and excited for the next part of the tour. The whole experience was one I won't forget and I really wish I could've brought my family to experience it with me. I'd love to post more pictures, but I don't want to take away from the experience.

An amazing castle to tour. The audio guide is wonderful and guides you to all the rooms and gives interesting information. The castle is really fascinating and beautiful! The restaurant is also worth a visit with super delicious traditional food.

Really great tour experience. Self guided with English headset MP3 type of device. Easy to stay walking distance at nice hotels. Ordered the ticket type we wanted online the night before and simply go to the ticket office and receive an audio device.

The castle is very interesting amd definitely worth visiting! The building is split into multiple parts so the complex over all is HUGE and you can easily spend several hours just walking around. When I went the audio guide was included which was fairly nice, but a bit dry in terms of the content. It is difficult to find your way around the castle as most doors are not marked so the audio guide which literally tells you where to go, what door to open etc, was very useful for navigation. As a historic site it is really worth taking a day trip to visit the castle and the castle grounds.

Impressive architecture. With the audio guide it's a great history lesson. While it's pretty much an unfurnished castle there are some great displays such as the Amber Room, the armory with weapons ranging centuries from both European and Eastern countries. In addition, the cellar restaurant was surprisingly excellent and fairly priced. Recommend!

We went to the museum on a Tuesday afternoon, not realising that on Tuesdays, the museum is free to visit which is wonderful! We didn’t book or buy a ticket in advance, but it’s generally recommended to do so due to limitations of how many visitors are allowed in the museum at a time. When we arrived, the main entrance was closed with a few people arriving a bit before us. The people ahead of us asked a security guard for directions on how to get in, and they were told to form a queue near the main entrance, as there’s too many visitors at the moment. We waited about 10-15 minutes before being let in. I think that this system could be organised a lot better, as there were no signs or obvious indicators that we simply had to queue to be able to get inside, as the doors were closed and no representative was waiting outside. To get to the main exhibition, you have to go down to the very bottom floor, which has a souvenir shop, info desk, toilets, seating area, cafe, lockers for backpacks and a section to get an audio guide from. We got a free ticket by going to the info desk and also a small black coin to use in the lockers to store our larger bag (security at the entrance to the main exhibition will likely turn you away from the queue if you have a backpack). The main exhibition was very informative and laid out in a nice, logical way - lots of reading material, videos that played on repeat with subtitles, and pictures/items to view. Make sure to give yourself a few hours if you wish to not rush through the whole experience, it takes about 2-3 hours to go through the main exhibition. The top most floor has also a small exhibition, which covers a bit about the history of the site where the museum was built. Overall a very interesting museum, definitely worth a visit!

An absolutely incredible museum — a must-visit in Gdańsk! The exhibitions are powerful, emotional, and very well presented, giving deep insight into World War II from many perspectives. Everything is modern, well-organized, and easy to follow. You can easily spend a few hours here. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history

Thoroughly brilliant. As they say, "Education is everything." The whole experience from start to finish is sobering but we'll worth taking the time. It will take around 3 hours to go through each exhibition but it is well worth it. From the 1920's until the end of WW2, everything is explained in detail. Well worth the time to visit.

The museum experience is exquisite. The exhibits were comprehensive, well laid out, clear directional signage for circulation, font and letter size easy to read and allow people to stand far enough so no crowding. All in a very unique and beautifully designed modern building.

Great exhibition of world war 2. Hear about the lead up to the war, see the artifacts and learn how it all came to an end. Get the audio guide, it doesn't cost much. They have secure lockers on site. Take a drink for the tour. It takes a couple of hours and there's limited opportunities to buy refreshments during.

A wonderful exhibition of WWII history, depicting many facets of life in Poland during those years. Some parts can be emotionally harrowing, while being honest about events. We visited at a weekend which was busy, plus as independent visitors we got caught up in groups which impacts the ability to view exhibits. Having said that the place is a ‘not to be missed’ while visiting the museum.

Massive museum this. Easy to find. Need a couple of hours to do the tour properly. It's more like a Second World War Tour. Than other museums. Did not book tickets in advance. But did end up queuing to buy them. So book in advance. Decent cafe on site as well. Entrance is downstairs. But there is a small lift as well. Place is huge inside. Does get busy at a Weekend. Would recommend not expensive and so good history to see.

Definitely THE museum to check out in Gdansk, it documents the history of the Solidarnosc movement that led to the end of communism and the splintering of the Soviet Union. There's a brilliant audio guide that gives detailed information and leads you through the exhibitions in either 1.5 or 2.5hrs, your choice. The variety of exhibits and the timeline they document is stunning, extremely interior and so well presented. There's also a free viewing platform on the roof of the building. Definitely don't skip this museum!

Fantastic museum! The permanent exhibition is excellent and very well laid out and informative. The audio guide is included in the price and again was very good. The museum is situated right at the heart of where the Solidarity movement started and holds such a vital piece of history in Europe. A must see attraction!

Fascinating museum in a great building. Although I remember seeing the events on TV of Solidarnosc and martial law, this was a really interesting wider look at the power of protest and organisation and the huge impact of the events in Poland on the decline and disintegration of the Soviet bloc. The audio guide, included in the ticket, really helps. We had to rush through some parts as we were time limited but could easily have spent 2-3 hours here.

One of the best museums I have ever been to. Well worth it. Very informative. Normally can't be bothered with the Audio guide but gave it a go and well worth it. 2 hours well spent. Also learnt a lot in a topic I thought I knew quite a bit on. Well done A cool venue aswell. Looks like they do events there which would be a nice setting. Also the library is very nice

Very beautiful, new and interactive museum. It’s sad because the history wasn’t so good but it’s definitely worth visiting. Everyone should visit this museum while you’re in the Gdansk. You will get to choose from the 2 audio guides 1.5 and 2.5 hour one. We choosed the 1.5 hour one and we were there for 3 hours. Also I personally recommend buying tickets in the advance so you be don’t need to wait a long line for buying tickets.

Fantastic museum! Holds a very powerful story, not just for Poland but for all of the democratic world. Other than the story and history, the architecture and build of the museum is sturdy with an industrial structure. I loved how you are encouraged to touch everything, different to other museums where you have to be extra careful. Be sure to take the official picture by Gate 2, where the solidarity movement exited the shipyard.

My second time in this museum and I can say- I would like to return after couple of years. Very good museum. On of the best in the world. Never forget a price of freedom!!!

A short street but with many interesting shops and cafes. Quite crowded during day time, but quite during the night. Enjoyed to have a short stop there.

Nice, touristy street centered around amber. We bought something from two stores that were quite different from each other. One way more touristy (other products, bigger shop) than the other (artsier, small inside). Watch your head going down into the shops!

So many great shops. The perfect place to get gifts for yourself and for others. Truly something for everyone.

Beautiful street Amber's selling from the streets but unfortunately not good for anymore with disability as entrance to shops are by steep steps..

A charming street tucked away in the heart of Gdańsk’s Old Town, where history quietly whispers from every building. The architecture reflects centuries of heritage, with beautifully preserved facades and intricate details that invite you to slow down and take it all in. Lined with cozy cafés, artisan jewelry stores, and local boutiques, this street offers the perfect blend of culture and calm. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a peaceful coffee, browse handmade crafts, or simply take a scenic stroll, this little corner of the city delivers a timeless, relaxed atmosphere. In the evenings, soft lighting adds a magical glow to the cobblestones, making it a wonderful spot for a romantic walk or quiet reflection. A hidden gem for those who appreciate the quieter, more soulful side of the Old Town.

One of the most beautiful streets I've seen in Poland and, in my opinion, the most visually unique in Gdańsk. After Stara Motława, it's the second most worth-seeing spot in the city. The narrow, tall facades of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance townhouses, adorned with stone porches, balustrades, gargoyles, and metalwork, are quite impressive. This, combined with the smaller (intimate) character of the street and the subtle display cases of amber jewelry, well-integrated into the architectural style, creates a very pleasant environment. The street is bordered on the west by St. Mary's Basilica and on the east by St. Mary's Gate, which leads to Stara Motława. You'll find mainly amber jewelry shops here.

Great, quit place to hang out in the afternoon

A beautiful street with some very elaborate and artistic building facades. Definitely worth a visit!

This charming, cozy street is pleasant to walk in, especially in the evening. Street musicians near the green gate add to the atmosphere

....must be seen! But be prepared for terrible crowds....

Dluga – this street is full of history. We must remember that much of it was rebuilt after 1945. In March of that year, almost 90 percent of the Rechtstadt was destroyed. And yet, in the years that followed, under the communist regime, a remarkable decision was made in Warsaw: not to replace it with rows of apartment blocks in the typical socialist style, as was done across Eastern Europe, but instead to rebuild the historical heart of the city. That choice was a great achievement. Thanks to it, we can still walk these streets today, discover their stories, and feel the spirit of history alive around us.

Beautiful street, love the architecture

Another must-see destination in Gdańsk, but not as impressive as the buildings along the Stara Motława River, Mariacka Street, or the adjacent market square. Długi Targ Street is an extension of the market square of the same name, together forming the so-called Royal Route. It is bounded on the west by the Golden Gate and on the east by the Main City Hall, beyond which the market square begins. The surrounding townhouses are primarily home to restaurants, boutiques, and souvenir shops.

Beautiful street with many attractions. Very noisy in the evening. Poor those who stay in the hotel like Radisson Blue🫣

The Sopot Pier is a very nice place to visit and take a walk, especially with family. The views of the sea are beautiful, and the atmosphere is great for a relaxing stroll. Depending on the day and time, it can get quite busy, but even then it’s still worth visiting. A lovely spot to enjoy the seaside!

It's a beautiful and pieceful walking place that turns into a magic during late hours. I used used Premium Yachting offer to go on 110min cruise. The captain Marta is so welcoming, and the experience - calming.

Beautiful long pier. Although there isn’t any entertainment on the pier, it is really nice for a relaxed walk and a sit down on the benches. Can get quite windy so wrap up warm and admire the views :)

A true gem! Pier In Spot offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere – the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. The pier is well maintained and safe, and the view from it is simply breathtaking – the sunsets here are something else. An ideal spot for unwinding or even photography. Highly recommended!

Sopot pier is a nice walk. You get a great view of the Baltic Sea. It can be a bit packed depending on the time of day with tourists, but it should be a must see for anyone visiting Sopot.

This Beach is very clean, the sea is surprisingly warm, the sand is beautiful. There are places too each and drink alot the beach also, and kids friendly.

The longest wooden pier in Europe, located close to Sopot promenade is a perfect place for your holiday pictures. Lots of stunning yachts and ships are parked here. Also the famous Pirate ship cruise starts here and many boat taxis to Hel, Gdynia and Gdansk are based here.