Once home to a spa complex and baths, Westerplatte was also home to a Polish military transit depot. Today the ruins of a World War II battle fought over this depot serves as a museum, and a totem-like monument stands tall on the peninsula. Carvings on the side pay homage to the Polish soldiers who died defending the piece of land. In fact, the peninsula is filled with memorials: some gravestones, some ruins of barracks. Each monument can be reached on foot or by water taxi along the coast. Using our international travel planner, Gdansk attractions like Westerplatte can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Westerplatte reviews
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Not sure if we were just a bit blind, but while we didn't see that much, what we did see was humbling and thought provoking. It's not been too touristyfied thankfully, though there were a few... more »
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If you are interested in history (mainly ww2, but there is quite a lot of pre-war info as well as the communist era), you should definitely go to see this peninsula. Easily reached by ships departing.... more »
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The place itself is very nice and clean. You can learn a lot of you speak English or Polish. The view from the top is okay, you mainly see the port. The toilets situation could be a bit better. There will be a bigger exhibition too. I'd like to visit again once it opened.
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Very nice park with national historical significance, with a wild beach (unsupervised). Food and drink options are limited though, so it's best to bring your own or plan accordingly.
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