S P R I NG T I M E GU I D E S
Gdansk, Poland
TOUCH DOWN
After surviving the Baltic winter,
the Tri-city (Gdansk, Sopot and
Gdynia) locals visibly brighten
as the temperature increases.
This region is perfect for outdoor
activities, with its comprehensive
network of walking and cycle
paths along the coast and
through the forests.
GET OUT
With spring a time for renewal,
take a trip to Sopot (
pictured
),
which has a rich history as a spa
town thanks to the healing waters
of St Wojciech spring. Choose
between one of the many spa
packages in places such as the
seafront spa at the
Sheraton
Hotel
(
ul. Powstanców
Warszawy 10, Sopot
+48 (0)58 767 1900)
.
EAT WELL
In a former life Gdansk
went by the German name
of Danzig – and you can still
enjoy the home-brewed beer
and pork knuckle experience
by visiting
Brovarnia
(
ul.
Szafarnia 9, +48 58 320
1970
)
situated in a beautifully
renovated granary building on
the waterfront.
DRINK UP
While Sopot has gone a bit
more mainstream and commercial
in recent years, there are still
typically Sopot places to be
found to enjoy a beer or a
nightcap. Try
Błekitny Pudel
(‘
The Blue Poodle’;
ul. Bohaterow
Monte Cassino 44, +48 58 551
1672
)
where you can sit among
antiques and bric-a-brac to enjoy
friendly service and a host of
drinks with a slightly older more
Bohemian crowd.
GETTING TO THE CENTRE
See page 104 for details.
Words by Martin Kitson
LEARN THE LINGO
Please –
prosze
Thank you –
dziekuje
Can you tell me the way to
the Blue Poodle bar?
Czy
mozesz mi powiedziec jak
dojsc do Błekitny Pudel?
