Destinations / Poland / Pomerania
Gdańsk is situated on the Vistula River on the banks of the Baltic Sea. Gdansk is a port city of almost 500,000 inhabitants and forms one large agglomeration with the cities of Sopot and Gdynia. Sopot hosts an annual music festival and boasts the longest wooden pier in Europe. Gdynia is home to a maritime academy. The whole tri-city is a popular tourist destination where you can recharge your batteries, swim in the sea and eat local delicacies. On your route you will see many technical attractions, including drawbridges and historic locks. Perhaps it is because of them that this region is nicknamed "Little Holland".
Kashubians
They are ethnically regarded as a subgroup of the Polish nation. The Kashubians derive their origins from the Pomeranians, who in the past inhabited the area around the Baltic Sea coast. For centuries, the Kashubians and their traditions have been influenced by Polish customs as well as customs and traditions from neighbouring Germany and Prussia. If you are lucky, you will see girls in Kashubian costumes and get to know some of the Kashubian folklore.
What not to skip
Don't forget that Poland is not just the Masurian Lakes. The Pomeranian Voivodeship also has a lot to offer. Be sure to visit the dunes in the harbour town of Leba — you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale here. The landscape will make you feel like you are in the Sahara. In 1967 the Słowiński National Park was declared here and ten years later the area was included in the UNESCO list of biosphere reserves. Climate change has given rise to several freshwater lakes. Malbork Crusader Castle is a defensive fortress built in Gothic style. This majestic brick structure is worth a day trip. The local cuisine is incredibly varied. You will find something of everything here. You can enjoy dishes that are strikingly reminiscent of Czech food, or dishes whose origins are Tatar or Lithuanian. Of course, there is no shortage of fish either; it would be a sin not to try fish in this region. Go to a restaurant and order bigos or pierogi. Don't leave Poland without this culinary experience!
The Motlawa River and the city of Gdansk
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