How big is the group?

Ten is the maximum. Most departures run with four to six travellers. For groups of two we use a car and private guide; for six or more, a minibus.

Is Malbork worth the drive?

Without question. It is the largest castle in the world by surface area, and one of the most complete medieval fortresses in Europe. The scale is impossible to appreciate from photographs.

What about the Hel Peninsula in bad weather?

If the ferry is cancelled due to wind, we take the train instead (it runs regardless). The peninsula is atmospheric in any weather. We carry the seal-sanctuary visit forward and adjust the pace.

Is this suitable for children?

Very much so. The seal sanctuary is a favourite with young travellers, Malbork feels like stepping into a storybook, and the Sopot pier is a hit at any age. The Solidarity Centre is more engaging for teenagers.

Can I combine this with other Poland tours?

Yes. The Gdańsk to Warsaw train is 2.5 hours. We build combined itineraries with Warsaw or Kraków, connected by rail.

When is the best time to visit?

June through September for the warmest weather and longest days. The Hel Peninsula is at its best in July and August. May and September are quieter and still warm enough for the coast.

Cancellation and deposit

A deposit of 300 EUR per person at booking, balance due 30 days before arrival. Full refund less deposit until 30 days out; 50% from 30 to 14 days; non-refundable inside 14 days.

5 days · Hanseatic coastGdańsk & the Amber Coast

ab€980p. P.

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Hanseatic coast5 days · 1 Land

Gdańsk & the Amber Coast

Gdańsk was the richest city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Long Market still shows it.

5Tage

280Gesamt-km

MODERATEFitness

PRIVAT2–10 Reisende

PLLänder

€980ab, p. P. im DZ

Die Geschichte in einem Absatz

Gdańsk & the Amber Coast, im Tempo einer langen Lektüre.

Gdańsk was the richest city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Long Market still shows it.

Stay on the Motława waterfront and read Gdańsk's Hanseatic wealth in its merchant marks and amber workshops. Take a half-day at Malbork, the largest brick castle in the world, follow the Solidarity story at the shipyard, and spend a day on the coast at Sopot pier and the Hel Peninsula.

Auf einen Blick

Start: Gdańsk
Ziel: Gdańsk
Distanz: 280 km
Gruppe: Nur privat · 2–10 Reisende
Fitnesslevel: Mittel
Beste Reisezeit: May–September
Sprachen: English, German, Polish
Stil: Stadt + Küste

Warum diese Reise.

Vier Dinge, die sie besonders machen

The Long Market and a Hanseatic fortune

Gdańsk was the richest city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Long Market, rebuilt after 1945, displays that wealth in painted facades, the Neptune Fountain, and the Artus Court. Our guide reads the merchant marks above the doors.

Malbork, the largest brick castle on earth

A full half-day at the Teutonic Knights' fortress, 60 km south. Three concentric rings of walls, a Gothic great hall, and a kitchen that once fed a thousand. UNESCO-listed, and still astonishing in scale.

Solidarity and the shipyard

The European Solidarity Centre stands at the gate where Lech Wałęsa climbed the fence in 1980. The permanent exhibition traces the movement from the first strike to the fall of the Berlin Wall. We pair it with a walk through the shipyard grounds.

Sopot pier and the Hel Peninsula

A day on the Baltic coast. The longest wooden pier in Europe at Sopot, then a narrow-gauge or ferry crossing to the Hel Peninsula: sand dunes, seal sanctuary, and a fishing village at the tip.

Tag für Tag.

5-tägige Reiseroute · ca. 138 km

Jeder Tag ist um ein oder zwei zentrale Erlebnisse herum aufgebaut, mit bewusst eingeplanter freier Zeit. Die Abfahrtszeiten richten sich leicht nach Tageslicht und Wetter.

01arrival

Gdańsk, Poland

Arrival on the Motława

Arrive at GDN. A 20-minute transfer to the hotel on the Motława riverfront. Evening walk along Długi Targ (the Long Market), past the Neptune Fountain and the Artus Court. Welcome dinner at a waterfront restaurant with amber-coloured Goldwasser on the table.

The airport is close to the city, and you will be at the hotel within half an hour. The building sits on the Motława embankment, facing the medieval crane that once loaded Hanseatic cargo ships. After settling in, we walk the length of the Long Market. Your guide reads the merchant marks carved into the facades and explains how Gdańsk became the wealthiest port city between Lübeck and Riga. Dinner is at a restaurant on the waterfront, candlelit, with views of the crane reflected in the water.

3 km zu Fuß Mahlzeiten: A

Höhepunkte des Tages

Long Market evening walk
Neptune Fountain
Welcome dinner on the Motława

02Day

Gdańsk — Old Town & Shipyard

Solidarity and the Hanseatic city

Morning at the European Solidarity Centre, built at Gate 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard. The permanent exhibition traces the Solidarity movement from 1970 to 1989. Afternoon walk through the Old Town: St Mary's Church (the largest brick church in the world), the Great Armoury, and the amber workshops on Mariacka Street.

8 km zu Fuß Mahlzeiten: F

Höhepunkte des Tages

European Solidarity Centre
St Mary's Church tower climb
Amber workshops on Mariacka

03Day

Malbork → Gdańsk

The Teutonic fortress

Drive 60 km south to Malbork. A private half-day tour of the largest brick castle in the world: the High Castle, the Grand Master's palace, the great refectory, and the fortifications. Lunch in the castle courtyard. Return to Gdańsk by mid-afternoon, free evening.

120 km Fahrt 5 km zu Fuß Mahlzeiten: F · M

Höhepunkte des Tages

Malbork Castle (UNESCO)
Grand Master's palace
Castle courtyard lunch

04Day

Sopot → Hel Peninsula → Gdańsk

The Baltic coast and Hel

Train north to Sopot. Walk the longest wooden pier in Europe (515 metres), then continue by ferry or narrow-gauge railway to the Hel Peninsula. Sand dunes, the seal sanctuary at Fokarium, and lunch at a fishing village near the tip. Return to Gdańsk by late afternoon. Free evening.

6 km zu Fuß Mahlzeiten: F

Höhepunkte des Tages

Sopot pier walk
Hel Peninsula ferry crossing
Fokarium seal sanctuary

Ihr Aufenthalt · 4 Nächte

Hotel Podewils

Heritage 4-star, Motława waterfront

A converted 15th-century granary on the Motława, directly facing the medieval crane. Stone walls, timber beams, and a rooftop with views over the Old Town rooftops.

Waterfront terraceRestaurantSpaConcierge

9.1/10 · Verifizierte Gäste

05departure

Gdańsk

Free morning and departure

A free morning for last walks along the Motława or a visit to the Amber Museum. Late check-out, transfer to GDN airport.

18 km Fahrt 1 km zu Fuß Mahlzeiten: F

Höhepunkte des Tages

Free morning
Amber Museum (optional)
Airport transfer

Was enthalten ist.

Keine Überraschungen nach der Buchung

Inbegriffen

4 nights in a boutique hotel on the Motława waterfront
Private historian-guide for four days
All entrances (Long Market museums, Malbork Castle, European Solidarity Centre, Hel seal sanctuary)
Half-day excursion to Malbork Castle with private transport
Full-day Sopot and Hel Peninsula trip (ferry or train included)
Welcome dinner at a waterfront restaurant
Daily breakfasts, airport transfers in both directions
Curated restaurant shortlist with reservations on request

Nicht inbegriffen

International flights to Gdańsk (GDN)
Most lunches and dinners (we send a curated shortlist)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses

Privat & flexibel.

ab 980 € p. P. · 2026

Jede Abfahrt dieser Reise ist privat: keine Fremden, keine festen Termine. Wählen Sie ein Startdatum, das Ihnen passt; der Preis pro Person richtet sich nach Ihrer Gruppengröße.

Verfügbarkeit

Ganzjährig

Vorlaufzeit

Confirmed within 48 hours · 30+ days lead time recommended

Gruppe

Nur Sie (und Ihre Reisebegleitung)

GruppengrößeFahrzeug & GuidePro PersonGesamt (DZ)

2 ReisendeCouple, sedan and guide€1340€2,680

4 ReisendeTwo couples, van and guide€1140€4,560

6 ReisendeSmall group, van and guide€1040€6,240

10 ReisendeFull group, minibus and guide€980€9,800

Einzelzimmerzuschlag €280. Kinder unter 12 Jahren erhalten 20% Ermäßigung.

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