Gdansk City Breaks
As the city of Gdansk discovers its prosperous and sophisticated past, one can admire a huge diversity of local styles. Walking from the Golden Gate, the traditional entry point for kings along the Royal Way, it doesn't take long to become absorbed into the warmth and friendliness of this city. Gdansk may be smaller than Warsaw and Krakow, but remains the perfect destination for a more relaxing weekend break.
Gdansk City Breaks
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For a canal trip with a difference cruise along the Ostroda-Elblag canal. It all starts as you would expect, gently gliding along the waterway, but after a couple of hours the canal peters out and you are faced by a seemingly insurmountable hill. No need to worry as, with effortless ease, the boat is pulled on to a rail-mounted trolley and you sedately climb the hill to be deposited back into the canal at the top. Who needs locks!
When to Go...
Gdansk is a wonderful year-round city break destination. In July there are concerts held every Friday night at St Mary's Basilica as part of the International Festival of Organ, Choir and Chamber Music. Of course for all things nautical, given the maritime history of Gdansk, we like the Bay of Gdansk Days, which is usually held in September. The Motlawa River in the city centre is busy with colourful sailing boats skipping along the waves!
