Poland
Traveling Tips for Gdansk and Sopot
Helpful Apps
Buying a local SIM wasn’t necessary here, but do download a few helpful apps before you go, and learn how they works — it makes getting around super easy.
Uber – Fast and reliable for getting around.
Jakdojade – Great for all transport, buses trains and trams.
Glovo – For food delivery when you need an easy meal at home.
Family-Friendly places to eat
Resturacja Kos na Piwnej (Old Town Gdansk) – Our favorite restaurant of the whole trip. Really good food, cozy atmosphere, and a play area that Theo loved. We even went twice. Favorite resturant on the whole trip.
- Montownia Food hall(Gdansk) – Huge foodhall with a lot of different cuisines. The food and atmosphere was really nice. Perfect is everyone wants something different.
- Bistro Młyn (Gdansk) – Some nice food and a nice play area as well. Easy to meet other kids here to, which was a plus for our kid.
- Peperino(Brzeźno) – Nice cozy place close to the beach, also has a big playground outside.
🛝 Playgrounds & Kid-Friendly Spots
Port Brzeźno Beach – Several playgrounds for kids both on the beach and right next to cafés and restaurants. Great place to spend a few hours.
- Gdańsk Carousel – Big, beautiful carousel by the river. Go after sunset to get the full magical light-and-music vibe.
- Gdansk Playgrounds – If you walk through the city, small playgrounds will pop up all over the place. Nice break if you are out walking.
- Hevelianum – A educational science center set in parkland and ruined 19th – century fort, with interactive exhibits. Great for curious kids (and adults).
- Aquapark Sopot – Slides, pools, and really nice kids’ areas. A fun, warm escape on cooler days. Also has a huge outdoor area.
- Majaland (Gdansk) – A indoor and outdoor park with roller coasters and carousels. Also a small water park outside during summer. Fun for both adults and kids. Perfect for a toddler. It helps to be over 90 cm, opens up for some more rides.
Over all impression
We had such a great time in Gdańsk and Sopot with our toddler. The cities were incredibly easy to navigate — trams, trains, buses, and Uber all worked flawlessly. There were plenty of kid-friendly restaurants and fun things to do, and because we visited in low season, nothing ever felt crowded. It made the whole trip feel calm and stress-free.
We’d love to visit again, especially in summer. The beaches in Sopot were beautiful even in off-season — we’d love to experience them in warm weather. Also, prices were very reasonable compared to many other destinations, which made everything feel extra enjoyable.
So yep— we’ll be back. See you soon, Poland!
See you soon, Poland!
