This was the final stop on our four-city tour of Poland. This place was a pleasant surprise (as was all of Poland). A beautiful city full of history and sights. Two things Gdansk is known for – the location WWII started in 1939 and the birthplace of the Solidarity trade union in the 1980’s.
We really enjoyed our 18 days in Poland and would highly recommend it for a visit.
Westerplatte
The first battle of the German invasion of Poland, which marked the beginning of World War II in Europe, took place on the Westerplatte peninsula in the harbor of the Free City of Danzig (now Gdańsk). We visited the location with its memorials and historic sights.
Gdansk Shipyard
In August of 1980, at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, the Solidarity trade union was founded. This movement is widely recognized as playing a central role in the end of communist rule in Poland.
Bike Ride to Sopot
We rented some bikes and headed out on an 18-mile roundtrip to the Baltic seaside town of Sopot, part of the tri-cities of Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia.
Off to Greifswald, Germany
