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International Student Guide
Table of contents: 1 The TriCity ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Why study in Gdańsk? .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Welcome to Gdańsk ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4 Worth visiting ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 Free Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
6 Where to eat? ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
7 Most popular events .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
8 Public Transport ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
9 Getting to Gdańsk ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
10 Accommodations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
11 Insurance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
12 Prepaid phones ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
13 Stores .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
If you are looking for a free and safe wireless network you should use GD@NSKwi� . This network is provided Gdańsk City Hall and has more than 70 free hotspots in various parts of Gdańsk. For more information
accessibility and rules of use go to: www.gdanskwi� .pl
Moving to a new country to study can be both exciting and frightening. We are here to help you. The Interna-tional Student Guide is designed to help new students to learn about Gdańsk. Everyday life in Poland may bedi� erent from what you are accustomed to. The aim of this guide is to provide information and tools for inter-national students to make your � rst day in a new country easier. Over the next 30 pages, you will � nd some of the most important information about your new home - Gdańsk.
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The TriCityThe TriCity (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia) is an urban areaconsisting of three di� erent cities brought togetherby their unique location on the coast of Gdańsk Bay(Zatoka Gdańska).
Gdańsk
With over a thousand years of history, you can enjoya great wealth of amazing buildings and monumentsthat are mostly concentrated in the historic part of thecity. Gdańsk has witnessed events that have changedthe world.
Sopot
is Poland’s most famous and exclusive tourist healthresort and spa. The city never sleeps, lying betweenthe beautiful forest of the TriCity Landscape Park andthe sea.
Gdynia
is the one of Poland’s youngest cities;it is famous for its great internationalOpener Music Festival.
The TriCity
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Academy of Physical Educationand Sport www.awf.gda.pl Kazimierza Górskiego St. 1,phone: (48) 58 55 47 230
Ateneum Universitywww.ateneum.edu.pl3 Maja St. 25A,phone: (48) 58 722 08 00
Gdańsk School of Banking www.gdansk.wsb.plDolna Brama St. 8,phone: (48) 58 323 89 10
Gdańsk University of Technologywww.pg.gda.pl Gabriela Narutowicza st. 11/12, phone: (48) 58 347 29 99
Medical University of Gdańsk:www.gumed.edu.pl Skłodowskiej-Curie St. 3a, phone: (48) 58 349 11 62
Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology:www.pjwstk.edu.plBrzegi St. 55,phone: (48) 58 683-59-87
University of Gdańsk:www.ug.edu.pl Bażyńskiego St. 1A,phone: (48) 58 523 24 67
Why study in Gdańsk?Gdańsk, with a population close to half a million, is Poland’s maritime capital. It is a large centre of eco-nomic life, science and culture, and a popular tourist destination. Lying on the Bay of Gdańsk and the south-ern coast of the Baltic Sea the city is a thousand years old. With its Hanseatic tradition, it has for ages played a major role in the commercial relationships between Europe’s North and West, and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.Here you will nd some of the best universities in Poland o ering unique and future-oriented specialisations that are particularly related to the economic characteristics of the region. Apart from Gdańsk’s great historic and cultural traditions, the energy of this place constantly allows you to draw satisfaction from life in an excep-tional and inspiring environment.
All this makes Gdańsk an ideal destination for interna-tional students who would like not only to get a de-gree, but also explore the countries of the European continent.
Academy of Fine Arts:www.asp.gda.pl Targ Węglowy 6, phone: (48) 58 301 2140
Academy of Tourism and Hotel Managementwww.wstih.pl Miszewskiego St. 12/13,phone: (48) 58 348 82 20
Why study in Gdańsk?
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PGE ARENA Gdańsk PGE ARENA is a stadium in Gdańsk, the home arena of the Lechia Gdańsk football club. The stadium was opened on July 19, 2011. It was built speci� cally for the European Football Championship (which was held in 2012 in Poland and Ukraine). The stadium has a capac-ity of 42,105 seats. The Baltic metropolis was the only Host City of UEFA EURO 2012™ located by the seaside.
Gdańsk is a port city by the Baltic Sea, at the cross-roads of important commercial and communication routes. It is the capital of the region of Pomerania, a culture centre and the leader in science and busi-ness in the region. Gdańsk is one of Poland’s old-est cities, and over its thousand years of existence the city has witnessed events which have changed the course of world history. Here, on September 1, 1939, World War II began on Westerplatte peninsu-la, changing the whole world; Gdańsk was also the place that initiated the fall of communism in Central Europe. Contemporary Gdańsk is a half-amillion, dy-namically developing metropolis with picturesque cycling and walking paths, kilometres of beaches, and many ways to have fun. In 2012, the city hosted four matches during the 2012 UEFA European Foot-ball Championship tournament. Most of Gdańsk’s tourist attractions are located near the heart of its Main Town District, around Długa Street and the River Motława. You can also visit the nearby ship-yard with its post-industrial and Solidarity-related monuments. Gdańsk’s tourist season is at its height in June, July, and August. Today, Gdańsk is one of the main cities in Poland, sign� cantly growing and remembering it past.
Gdańsk is a city where you feel history, but you can see more than just historical monuments. Here is a list of Gdańsk’s gre-atest hits:
Welcome to Gdańsk
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PGE ARENA Gdańsk PGE ARENA is a stadium in Gdańsk, the home arena of the Lechia Gdańsk football club. The stadium was opened on July 19, 2011. It was built speci� cally for the European Football Championship (which was held in 2012 in Poland and Ukraine). The stadium has a capac-ity of 42,105 seats. The Baltic metropolis was the only Host City of UEFA EURO 2012™ located by the seaside.
Gdańsk is a port city by the Baltic Sea, at the cross-roads of important commercial and communication routes. It is the capital of the region of Pomerania, a culture centre and the leader in science and busi-ness in the region. Gdańsk is one of Poland’s old-est cities, and over its thousand years of existence the city has witnessed events which have changed the course of world history. Here, on September 1, 1939, World War II began on Westerplatte peninsu-la, changing the whole world; Gdańsk was also the place that initiated the fall of communism in Central Europe. Contemporary Gdańsk is a half-amillion, dy-namically developing metropolis with picturesque cycling and walking paths, kilometres of beaches, and many ways to have fun. In 2012, the city hosted four matches during the 2012 UEFA European Foot-ball Championship tournament. Most of Gdańsk’s tourist attractions are located near the heart of its Main Town District, around Długa Street and the River Motława. You can also visit the nearby ship-yard with its post-industrial and Solidarity-related monuments. Gdańsk’s tourist season is at its height in June, July, and August. Today, Gdańsk is one of the main cities in Poland, sign� cantly growing and remembering it past.
Gdańsk is a city where you feel history, but you can see more than just historical monuments. Here is a list of Gdańsk’s gre-atest hits:
Welcome to Gdańsk
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Welcome to Gdańsk city
The Royal Route The name given to Długa Street and its extension: Dłu-
gi Targ (Long Market). From the year 1457, the ceremo-
nial entries of Polish monarchs took place here. Both
streets are among the most beautiful in Gdańsk. Here
the wealthiest townspeople lived. Długi Targ has what
are among the city’s most important structures – Artus
Court, the Main Town Hall and the Fountain of Nep-
tune, one of the icons of Gdańsk.
Long RiverfrontThe Long Riverfront (Długie Pobrzeże) stretches along
the River Motława. In the past it played an important
economic role. The medieval Crane, which is the old-
est harbour crane in Europe, is a reminder of that time.
Now it is a promenade with numerous restaurants
where you can eat and drink with a view of the marina
and the ships sailing on the River Motława.
The CraneThe biggest Medieval harbour crane in Europe. The
oldest documented mention of the Żuraw as a wood-
en harbour crane comes from 1367. It was able to lift
almost of 5 tons of goods and help put up ship masts.
It was used to unload ships and also served as a tower
and a city gate. Today, the Crane is a Gdańsk icon and
home to a branch of the Maritime Museum. The Crane
is open to visitors during the summer months. You can
come and see this surprising piece of medieval con-
struction and various exhibits detailing the interesting
history of the entire port of Gdańsk.
St. Mary’s Church The largest brick church in the world. Its construction,
which began in 1343, took over 150 years. After recon-
struction from damage sustained during World War II,
St Mary’s again captivates visitors with its size. You can
see a breathtaking panorama of Gdańsk from its tower.
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Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers The Monument stands on the square near the former
Lenin Shipyard. It was made in 1980 by the shipyard
workers. This took place a few months after the famous
strike of 1980 and the creation of the Solidarity trade
union. The monument commemorates the workers
who were shot during the strikes and demonstrations
in December 1970.
Former shipyard areaThe former shipyard area once belonged to the
Gdańsk Shipyard, now many new projects are created
Mariacka StreetOne of the most stylish streets in Gdańsk. It connects
St. Mary’s Church with the Long Riverfront. It charms
visitors with its beauty, the spirit of the historic city and
its houses with richly decorated entrances. Here you
can buy beautiful amber products.
Gdańsk’s city gatesThe most famous of them are those which stand along
the Royal Route. First, it is worth visiting the sixteenth
century Upland Gate, which was part of the city’s for-
tifications. The Golden Gate, a masterpiece of Gdańsk
art from its golden age, opens the entrance to Długa
Street and Długi Targ (the Long Market). The Royal
Route closes with the Green Gate, which was the resi-
dence of kings coming to Gdańsk.
The Amber Museum Museum is situated in the Fore-gate Complex of Długa
Street. Here you can see unique amber artefacts, but
also amber inclusions: organisms embedded in resin
millions of years ago. The most recent specimen in
the Amber Museum’s natural history collection is the
second world known inclusion of a Solifugae arachnid.
Even more impressive is the lizard inclusion which the
museum also has in its collection.
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OliwaOne of Gdańsk’s oldest districts. Among its attrac-
tions is Oliwa Park, built in the eighteenth century in
the gardens which used to belong to the abbey here
and where you can see plant specimens brought from
almost all over the world. Next to the park rises the Oli-
wa Cathedral - the longest church in Poland and one
of the longest churches in the world. The main nave
is 107 m in length (97.6 m inside). The facade and its
spires rise to a height of 46 m. Inside you can admire
the famous Oliwa Organ from the 18th century.
Wisłoujście Fortress For centuries Wisłoujście Fortress has guarded
Gdańsk against attacks from the sea. Its beginnings
go back to the 13th century. It successfully defend-
ed the city against the invasion fleet of King Stephen
Bathory in the year 1577. The fortress has replicas of
forty cannons that were used in the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries and is a stage for historical
re-enactments.
Nowy Port LighthouseOne of the Baltic Sea’s most beautiful lighthouses
measures 27 meters in height and was put into service
in the year 1894. Located at the top is a very unusual
instrument – a time ball. The rise and drop each after-
noon allowed ship captains to precisely adjust their
chronometers. In 2008 the famous 19th century time
ball was restored and today shows the time at 12:00,
14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 with an accuracy of 1 second per
200,000 years!
“The Last Judgment” The famous painting by Hans Memling is the most
valuable exhibit at the National Museum in Gdańsk.
The triptych was created between 1467 and 1471. It is
impressive with its dimensions as well as its technical
perfection, the beauty of the vision and the rich, mys-
terious symbolism. You can admire the masterpiece in
the museum’s Department of Historical Art.
here, including artistic projects. It will become the new
Gdańsk centre - The Young City, where modernity joins
together with history to fight for freedom. Currently on
its terrain the European Solidarity Centre is being built.
Roads to Freedom Exhibition The Roads to Freedom is a unique exhibition which tells
the difficult history of Poland before 1989 and the fates
of people who fought for liberty. It shows a fascinating
fragment of Gdańsk and Polish history. The multi-media
exhibition is located near the Monument to the Fallen
Shipyard Workers at 21 Wały Piastowskie Street.
Hevelianum CentreThe Hevelianum is a unique scientific centre located
in the former Napoleonic and Prussian fortifications
in the vicinity of the Main Railway Station. This is the
best place for taking photos of the Gdańsk cityscape
and for a close encounter with modern science and
technology.
Brzeźno Pier
One of Gdańsk’s favourite places to go for a walk. Beau-
tiful sandy beaches stretch throughout Brzeźno and
when tourists become tired of the sun they can rest
in the shade of trees in nearby Reagan Park which is
separated from the beach by dunes and a cycling path
which leads to Sopot.
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The Polish Post Museum,
Obrońców Poczty Polskiej St. 1-2,
Westerplatte, Mjr. H. Sucharskiego St.
The National Museumwww.muzeum.narodowe.gda.pl
Department of Historical Art - Toruńska St. 1,
Department of Modern Art - Abbot’s Palace,
Cystersów St. 18,
Department of Ethnography - Abbot’s Granary,
Cystersów St. 19,
Worth visiting The Gdańsk History Museumwww.mhmg.gda.pl
The Main Town Hall, Długa St. 46-47,
The Wisłoujście Fortress, Stara Twierdza St. 1
The Amber Museum – Fore Gate Complex
of Długa Street, Targ Węglowy 26,
The Artus Court, Długi Targ 43-45,
The Uphagen House, Długa St. 12,
The Tower Clock Museum
(tower of St. Catherine’s Church),
Wielkie Młyny St. 16,
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The Blue Lion Granarywww.blekitnylew.pl
Chmielna St. 53,
The Roads to Freedom ExhibitionThe basement of the National Commission
of Solidarity
www.ecs.gda.pl
Wały Piastowskie St. 24,
Ergo Arena - events, concertswww.ergoarena.pl
Plac Dwóch Miast 1
Polish Maritime Museumwww.cmm.pl
Old Granaries, Ołowianka St. 9-13,
The Crane, Szeroka St. 67-68,
Maritime Culture Centre, Tokarska St. 21-25,
Archaeological Museumwww.archeologia.pl
Mariacka St. 25/26,
Manhattan Librarywww.bibliotekamanhattan.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 82,
Worth visiting
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Miasto Aniołówwww.miastoaniolow.com.pl
Chmielna St. 26,
Kwadratowa Student’s Club www.kwadratowa.pl
Siedlicka St. 4,
VClubwww.vclub.com.pl
Jaśkowa Dolina St. 14,
Xkwadratwww.xkwadrat.pl
Polanki St. 66,
Free TimePOPULAR STUDENT CLUBS
Autsajder www.autsajder.com.pl
Do Studzienki St. 34,
Club ŻAKwww.klubzak.com.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 195/197,
Parlament Club www.parlament.com.pl
Świętego Ducha St. 2,
Dobry wieczór Music clubwww.klubmuzycznydobrywieczor.pl
Słowackiego St. 4,
Free Time
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Al. Rzeczypospolitej 3,
phone: (48) 58 558 20 20
SKATE PARKS AND RINKS
PGE ARENA Skating Trackwww.pgearena.gdansk.pl/en/roller_skating_track
Pokoleń Lechii Gdańsk St. 1,
near PGE Arena Gdańsk
El-Wrot Wrotkowisko www.wrotkowisko.com
Dąbrowszczaków St. 20, 2nd floor
ERGO Arena Skate ParkDwóch Miast 1.
GYM/FITNESS
Tiger Gymwww.tigergym.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 82,
Gymnasionwww.gymnasion.pl
Rajska St. 10,
Fit Zone Fitness Academy www.fitzone.com.pl
Gospody St. 3B,
Akademoswww.akademos.net.pl
Kazimierza Górskiego St. 1,
Kolaseum Premium Lifewww.kolaseum.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 141,
Calypso Fitness Clubwww.calypso.com.pl
Ygrekwww.klubygrek.com.pl
Polanki St. 65,
MEDYK Student’s clubwww.klubmedyk.com.pl
Dębowa St. 7,
B90 Club (area of the former Gdańsk Shipyard)
www.b90.pl
Doki St. 1,
(area of the former Gdańsk Shipyard)
www.facebook.com/BUFFETklub
Doki St. 1,
Bunkier Club & Gallerywww.facebook.com/Bunkierclub
Olejarnia St. 3,
BOWLING
Centrum U7www.u7.pl
Plac Dominikański 7,
phone: (48) 58 305 55 77
MK Bowlingwww.mkbowling.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 82,
phone: (48) 58 767 71 37
Bowl Clubwww.bowlclub.pl
Kartuska St. 361A,
phone: (48) 660 408 888
Sopranowww.bowling-soprano.pl
Free Time
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Helios www.helios.pl
Kołobrzeska St. 41C,
Multikinowww.multikino.pl
Al. Zwycięstwa 14,
Żakwww.klubzak.com.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 195-197,
CULTURE AND ART
The Baltic Opera in Gdańskwww.operabaltycka.pl
Al. Zwycięstwa 15,
Plamawww.plama.art.pl
Pilotów St. 11,
The Polish Baltic Philharmonicwww.filharmonia.gda.pl
Ołowianka St. 1,
Wybrzeze Theatrewww.teatrwybrzeze.pl
Targ Węglowy 2,
in Galeria Przymorze, 1st floor
Obrońców Wybrzeża St. 1,
GO-KARTS:
IndoorKarting www.indoorkarting.pl
Al. Zwycięstwa 14,
near Multikino
Pit Stop - Gdańskwww.pitstop-gdansk.pl
Pokoleń Lechii Gdańsk St. 1,
near PGE Arena Gdańsk
CINEMAS
Krewetka www.cinema-city.pl/Krewetka
Karmelicka St. 1,
East Pictures Cinema 6Dwww.6d.eastpictures.pl
Obrońców Wybrzeża St. 1,
Funmotion 5Dwww.funmotion.pl
Rajska St. 10,
Free Time
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Gdańsk City Gallerywww.ggm.gda.pl
Piwna St. 27-29,
Powroźnicza St. 13-15,
Günter Grass Gallery in Gdańskwww.ggm.gda.pl
Szeroka St. 34-35, 36, 37,
Grobla I St. 1-2,
WYSPA Institute of Artwww.wyspa.art.pl
Doki St. 1-145 B
Bar KalinkaDo Studzienki St. 23,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 10:00-18:00
Sat.-Sun.: 11:00 – 17:00
KmarPomorska St. 84,
Opening hours:
24 hours / 7days
Bar Mleczny Przy RynkuJagiellońska St. 2,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sun.: 6:00-22:00
The Miniature Municipal Puppet Theatrewww.teatrminiatura.pl
Al. Grunwaldzka 16,
The Forest Theatrewww.teatrlesny.pl
Jaśkowa Dolina St. 45,
The Baltic Sea Culture Centre in Gdańskwww.nck.org.pl
Old Town Hall, Korzenna St. 33-35,
ŁAŹNIA Centre of Contemporary Artwww.laznia.pl
Jaskółcza St. 1,
For typical Polish food at low prices – try Milk Bars:
Bar AkademickiAl. Grunwaldzka 35,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 9:00-18:30
Sat.: 9:00 – 17:00
Bar Mleczny TurystycznySzeroka St. 8/10,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 7:30-18:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:00 – 16:00
.Where to eat?
Free Time/ Where to eat?
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Neptun Długa St. 33-34,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 7:00-18:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:00 – 18:00
SyrenaAl. Grunwaldzka 71-73,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 7:30-19:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:30 – 17:00
New Music Days - JanuaryA festival of contemporary music which bridges the gap
between the repertoire played in typical rock and jazz
clubs and the music present in the concert halls.
Half Price Weekend - April The beginning of the tourist season in Gdańsk features
a weekend full of activities at lower prices! The Taste
Gdańsk Over the Weekend for Half Price campaign are
two days when restaurants, cultural institutions, accom-
modation and other services are all at half price.
www.gdansk.pl/rozsmakujsie
Bar PerełkaKonstantego Ildefonsa Gałczyńskiego St. 2,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 9:00-18:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:00 – 16:00
Bar SokółPiastowska St. 97,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sun.: 9:00-21:00
Streetwaves - MayStreetwaves is an urban project that takes artistic activ-
ities out of clubs and galleries into the open space of
Gdańsk neighbourhoods. Streetwaves includes many
different workshops with music, dance and social ini-
tiatives prepared by professional organisers for different
age groups and at different levels.
www.streetwaves.pl
Juwenalia – May/JuneJuwenalia is an annual university students’ festival in Po-
land, usually celebrated by all the country’s universities
before the summer exams.
Most popular events
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Neptun Długa St. 33-34,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 7:00-18:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:00 – 18:00
SyrenaAl. Grunwaldzka 71-73,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 7:30-19:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:30 – 17:00
New Music Days - JanuaryA festival of contemporary music which bridges the gap
between the repertoire played in typical rock and jazz
clubs and the music present in the concert halls.
Half Price Weekend - April The beginning of the tourist season in Gdańsk features
a weekend full of activities at lower prices! The Taste
Gdańsk Over the Weekend for Half Price campaign are
two days when restaurants, cultural institutions, accom-
modation and other services are all at half price.
www.gdansk.pl/rozsmakujsie
Bar PerełkaKonstantego Ildefonsa Gałczyńskiego St. 2,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 9:00-18:00
Sat.-Sun.: 9:00 – 16:00
Bar SokółPiastowska St. 97,
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sun.: 9:00-21:00
Streetwaves - MayStreetwaves is an urban project that takes artistic activ-
ities out of clubs and galleries into the open space of
Gdańsk neighbourhoods. Streetwaves includes many
different workshops with music, dance and social ini-
tiatives prepared by professional organisers for different
age groups and at different levels.
www.streetwaves.pl
Juwenalia – May/JuneJuwenalia is an annual university students’ festival in Po-
land, usually celebrated by all the country’s universities
before the summer exams.
Most popular events
Most popular events
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Gdańsk Dźwiga Muzę Festival – July/ AugustThe Gdańsk Cranes Up the Music Festival is a two-day
celebration of music and dance. The event is held at Plac
Zebrań Ludowych in Gdańsk.
www.facebook.com/GdanskDzwigaMuze
The Solidarity of Arts Festival - AugustGdańsk is the perfect place for promoting the solidarity
of arts. No other city is so associated with freedom – free-
dom which was achieved with joint effort. The Festival
shows Gdańsk as a modern, tolerant and open place, re-
spectful of freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of the
artists, numerous concerts, exhibitions, cinema screen-
ings, performances and multimedia projects are all part
of the Solidarity of Arts Festival.
www.solidarityofarts.pl
International Shakespeare Festival – AugustThe Shakespeare Festival is an initiative of the Shake-
speare Theatre in Gdańsk. The participants are theatres
from different parts of the world, presenting their inter-
pretations of the works of the famous playwright.
www.festiwalszekspirowski.pl
FETA International Festival of Street and Open-air Theatres - JulyThe FETA festival is a unique event showing Gdańsk in
a different light - the city will become a natural set de-
sign for open-air performances from throughout the
world. The River Motława will provide the scenery for
productions by theatres from Denmark, Belgium, Spain,
Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Russia and
Germany. www.feta.pl
Painting - Monumental Art - July Gdańsk is referred to as the Polish capital of murals. These
enormous wall paintings can already be seen on the pil-
lars of Kliniczna Junction, in a tunnel at the Wrzeszcz rail-
way station, on the walls of building on Biskupia Górka
and the blocks of flats in Zaspa.
www.monumentalart.pl
Baltic Sail - July This colourful sailing event attracts more and more tour-
ists and TriCity residents each year. The organisers pro-
vide attractions both for sailors and for those who prefer
to remain on land, including the Sea Shanty Festival.
www.balticsail.pl
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The Narracje Festival - NovemberNarracje is a festival of contemporary art and design
held in public spaces. The idea behind Narracje is to in-
vite Polish and international artists and designers and
introduce them to the urban fabric of Gdańsk so they
can present their work in the scenery of its cityscape.
www.narracje.eu
Gdańsk Biega - NovemberGdańsk Biega is an annual run for fun event hosted by
Gdańsk. Last year the event attracted more than 4,000
participants.
Jazz Jantar - NovemberThe Jazz Jantar Festival was first organised in 1973. It is
the oldest jazz festival in the Pomerania region featur-
ing jazz musicians from Poland and abroad.
www.jazzjantar.pl
SpaceFest - December SpaceFest aims to break away from the classic festival
formula and enhances their project through partner-
ships with foreign musicians, joint workshops, the
promotion of young bands, artistic happenings, re-
leasing CDs with music made during the festival and
the enthusiastic integration of SpaceFest! musicians
and participants.
www.spacefest.pl
Actus Humanus Festival - DecemberThe Festival’s carefully crafted repertory and select
cast of undisputed authorities among early music per-
formers have already helped to put the city of Gdańsk
prominently on the map of events devoted to this
period in music. It is an ambition of Actus Humanus
to join the Europe’s elite festivals of Renaissance and
Baroque music.
www.actushumanus.com
St. Dominic’s Fair - August St. Dominic’s Fair is certainly one of the most recognis-
able cultural-trade events in this part of Europe. Every
year, the 3-week festival is held in Gdańsk with a lots
of concerts, theatre and outdoor performances. The
tradition of St. Dominic’s Fair goes back to the 13th
century. There are colourful works of artists and amber
jewellery for sale. St. Dominic’s Fair is much more than
just shopping. Every year it has a rich cultural offer.
There are concerts, exhibitions and colourful parades.
www.jarmarkswdominika.pl
Mozartiana International Mozart Festival - AugustDuring the festival, concerts are held in the unique
scenery of the beautiful Oliwa Park. You can listen to
Mozart’s music in its classic version as well as in many
interesting arrangements such as jazz and folk. The
picturesque surroundings and amazing atmosphere
will appeal even to those who have little idea about
the music of Mozart. www.polskichorkameralny.pl
Soundrive Festival - AugustThis year’s edition of the Soundrive Fest has moved to
Gdańsk and will be held in a new music venue – the
B90 club. During this year’s edition, some 30 bands
from Poland and abroad are going to perform on three
stages over three days. Soundrive creates an alterna-
tive music scene contrary to the commercial music
industry. www.b90.pl
All About Freedom Festival - October The All About Freedom Festival has three sections -
Film, Theatre and Music and stirs up open discussion
about the different dimensions and boundaries of
freedom. The common element here is the notion of
freedom. The All About Freedom Festival will conclude
with the Music my Freedom concert. www.aaff.pl
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Public TransportIn the area of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia the-re are several kinds of public transport: fast trains, buses, trams and trolleybuses mana-ged by three operators. Each operator has its own kind of tickets. In this part of the guide
SKM – Fast Urban RailwayThis train runs between Tczew and Słupsk, but mostly
you will need only the part between Gdańsk, Sopot and
Gdynia. You can buy tickets from special ticket offices,
which are generally located in front of the entrances to
platforms, or from ticket machines.
Once you have bought your ticket, you have to vali-date it – BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR TRAIN!Special ticket validating machines are placed next to
the entrance to the platforms. It is impossible to validate
your ticket on the train! You don’t need to validate tickets
bought from ticket machines. In these machines you can
choose the screen language available to buy a ticket.
There are two options – Polish and English.
At night the ticket offices are closed. You can buy a ticket
at night either from the ticket machines or on your train
in the first carriage from the head of the train. SKM (Fast
Urban Rail) trains offer a student’s discount* of 51 %.
The most important stops:Gdańsk Główny (Main Railway Station) – get off here to
get to the Main Town, Academy of Fine Arts, Ateneum
University, Gdańsk School of Banking
Gdańsk Stocznia – get off here to get to Gdańsk Medical
University
Gdańsk Politechnika - get off here to get to Gdańsk Uni-
versity of Technology, Multikino and the Baltic Opera
Gdańsk Wrzeszcz – get off here to get to the Academy of
Tourism and Hotel Management
Gdańsk Przymorze - Uniwersytet (near the main campus
of University of Gdańsk) – get off here to get to the Fac-
ulties of Biology, History, Social Sciences, Mathematics,
Physics, Computer Science, Law and Administration,
Geography.
Gdańsk Żabianka – get off there to get to the Academy
of Physical Education and Sport
Sopot - (centre, near the University of Gdańsk’s Sopot
Campus) – get off here to get to the Faculty of Econom-
ics and Management
In the ticket offices you can buy monthly passes.
www.skm.pkp.pl
ZTM –Public Transport Authority in GdańskZTM’s distinctive red buses and trams run in Gdańsk and
Sopot. You can buy tickets from kiosks or directly from
bus and tram drivers. Students have a 50% discount*.
You have to validate your ticket immediately after get-
ting on the bus or tram.
There are two kinds of tickets – for a particular period of
time and single-ride ticket. A one-hour ticket is valid for
the 60 minutes after validating it. A one-day ticket is valid
for 24 hours after validating it. During this time you can
change buses and trams as often as you want. You can-
not validate your ticket again.
A single-ride ticket is valid only for a single journey in one
bus or tram.
At night there are special night tickets – which you can
buy from the bus or tram driver - or you can use your
one-day ticket or monthly pass.
You can buy monthly passes in special ZTM ticket offices.
You can find where they are on their website.
You should remember that if you want to have a month-
ly pass for both Gdańsk and Sopot buses, you should ask
for a special monthly pass.
The numbers of the regular trams are from 2 to 12, and
buses have three figures, e.g. 149 or 254. Night lines have
the letter “N” and a number e.g. N2 or N11.
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TicketPrice for
students *
Single for normal lines 1.50 pln
Single for night lines 2.00 pln
One for ticket for normal lines 1.80 pln
One hour ticket for night lines 2.30 pln
One day ticket for night and normal lines 6.00 pln
www.zkmgdynia.pl
What’s more, you can buy metropolitan tickets which is valid for all public transport from Gdańsk to Wejherowo.
Ticket 24-hours 72-hours monthly
Prices for students *
SKM + ZTM + ZKM 10.00 pln 20.00 pln 110.00 pln
SKM + ZTM or SKM + ZKM 8.50 pln - 93.00 pln
SKM + ZTM + MZK 7.00 pln 14.00 pln 65.00 pln
* It is very important for you to remember your student card while using public transport. Discounts are only working with it
Some of the most populartaxi corporations:AS Taxi (48) 58 19660
City Plus Neptun Taxi (48) 58 19686
Dajan Taxi (48) 58 19628
Hallo Taxi (48) 58 19666
Super Hallo Taxi (48) 58 19191
Fares depends of the corporation rules, time and dis-tance.
TicketPrice for
students *
Single for normal lines 1.50 pln
Single for night lines 2.00 pln
One hour ticket for normal bus/tram 1.80 pln
One hour ticket for night lines 2.30 pln
One day ticket for night and normal lines 6.00 pln
www.ztm.gda.pl
ZKM –Public Transport in Gdynia & SopotGdynia and Sopot have blue buses. You can buy a ticket
from kiosks in Gdynia and Sopot, or from the bus driver.
Students have a discount of 50%*. You have to validate
your ticket after getting on the bus. You can buy book
of 5 tickets for a single journeys from the driver. You can
buy monthly passes in ZKM ticket offices. You can find
where they are on their website.
You should remember that if you want to have a ticket
for Gdynia and Sopot, you must ask for a special ticket.
Here, as in Gdańsk, there are 2 kinds of tickets – for a peri-
od of time, and single-ride ticket (for one journey).
In Gdynia there are two kinds of buses – regular and ex-
press. Each kind has different tickets.
Express buses are marked with letters (J,K,M,R,S,W,X,Z).
Regular buses and trolley cars are marked with numbers
– e.g. 21, 192, 244, 710). Night buses are marked with “N”
and a number – e.g. N1, N40.
In Sopot you can find buses from Gdynia and Gdańsk.
Here are some rules how to use them:
On the 171, N1, 510, and G lines you can use a Gdynia or
Gdańsk ticket. In Sopot on Gdańsk buses (red ones), lines 117,
122, 143, 622, and N1, you can use a Gdańsk ticket or a one-
day ticket from Gdynia. In Sopot on Gdynia buses (blue ones)
, lines G, S, 21, 31, 144, 177, 181, 185, 187, 244, and 710, you can
use Gdynia tickets or one-day tickets from Gdańsk.
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tions between Gdańsk and seven other main Polish cities.
More information: www.polskibus.com
PKS GdańskThe PKS coach operator offers regional and inter-city
connections with several destinations.
More information: www.pks.gdansk.pl
Both carriers and other external operators use PKS Bus
Station located at 3 Maja St. 12 as their base. The Bus
Station is situated just nearby the Main Railway Station
- Gdańsk Główny
BY FERRYPassenger/car ferries run on the following routes:
Gdańsk- Nynäshamn, Gdynia-Karlskrona, Gdynia-Ros-
tock and Gdynia-Helsinki.
For more information about the timetables and prices
regarding routes go to the websites of the ferry opera-
tors:
Gdańsk- Nynäshamn - www.polferries.pl
Gdynia-Karlskrona - www.stenaline.pl
Gdynia-Helsinki/Rostock - www.finnlines.com
BY PLANEGdańsk Lech Walesa Airport
Słowackiego St. 200
The Airport offers ca. 40 direct flight connections to air-
ports in Poland and Europe. The flight connections are
operated by domestic, international and low-cost carriers.
www.airport.gdansk.pl
phone: (48) 58 348 11 63
To get from the airport to the train station in Gdańsk
Wrzeszcz take bus line 110, to the Main Railway Station in
Gdańsk take bus 210. Line N3 will take you to both places
at night.
BY TRAIN Gdańsk has good rail connections with other Polish cit-
ies.
Main Railway Station – Gdańsk Główny
www.pkp.pl
Podwale Grodzkie St. 1
BY COACH Polski Bus
The Polski Bus coach operator offers inter-city connec-
Getting to Gdańsk
Getting to Gdańsk
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Accommodation all the available options. It all depends on how much money you want to spend and what you are aiming at when choosing your accommodation. Depending on your requirements, you have 2 choices.
Option 1: Dormitory
Why? A dormitory – if you’re into partying your way through
your studies, meeting a lot of new people, living close
to your place of study and want to avoid spending too
much, this is the place for you.
What?Most rooms in student dormitories are double rooms,
but there are also single and triple rooms. Rooms are
equipped with furniture such as single beds, desks,
and closets. In some dormitories, the occupants share
bathrooms among a couple of rooms. There is a fridge
to share with other students, but no kitchen utensils
such as pots, plates, forks or knives. Dormitories don’t
provide soap, towels, or toilet paper. In each dormitory
there is a laundry for your use.
How much? Be prepared to pay a one month deposit (approx. 100
EUR). The monthly fee is also about 100 EUR, again, de-
pending on which dormitory are you staying in.
Useful informationErasmus students can enter their dormitory room at
any time during the day or at night. The dormitory
administrator, who’s bound to sit there 24/7, will give
you the keys. A thing worth mentioning is that the
dormitory administrators sometimes conduct inspec-
tions as to whether the students’ computers have ille-
gal programming e.g. for downloading music or films.
They will also check if the copies of your system and
programs themselves are legal and not pirated. If you
have guests in your room, they must leave at 23.00 or
24.00, depending on which dormitory you’re staying
in. If someone wants to sleep over in your room, he/
she must inform the dormitory administrator and pay
a fee (about 4 EUR). Your roommates will then be
asked to sign a permission slip in order for your guest
to stay. You are allowed to organise parties of up to 30
people, but must again get the permission of the ad-
ministrator to do so.
Option 2:
Flat or apartment rental
Why?If you have a little more money to spend and need a lot
more personal space than is available in a dormitory, if
you like inviting people and don’t want to ask anyone’s
permission to do so you should consider renting a flat.
Basically, if you want to feel at home.
Where?Wherever you want to – in the city centre, by the sea,
or closer to your faculty – it’s up to you. The location
is your choice, but always remember the distance you
will have to travel on your way to the university or to
work.
What?Most apartments for rent are fully furnished, with kitch-
ens and bathrooms, furniture and (depending on the
standard) also a TV. It is important that the flat has the
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Real estate agenciesFinding a flat with the help of real estate agencies has
a lot of advantages. First of all, they will review and
monitor the real estate market to find you what you
want. Secondly, they will send you offers by e-mail,
and arrange meetings with owners of the flats you’re
interested in.
And most importantly, they will make sure that the
contractual part of the rental agreement is done
properly and according to the law.
Remember, if you decide to rent an apartment found
and presented to you by an agent, you will have to
pay a commission fee. Usually this amount depends
on the flat’s value and will usually start at half a
month’s rent.
AcquaintancesNowadays, lots of apartments are rented through
acquaintances. It is good to ask friends, your employ-
er, and other people you meet whether they know
someone who is looking for a tenant.
How much? Basically, the price depends on the location (local
amenities, transportation facilities), the number of
bedrooms, appliances, and the standard of accom-
modation. Most flats in Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia
are furnished: kitchens are fully-fitted with a fridge,
oven and dishwasher.
All the administrative charges that you find in ad-
vertisements are obligatory and should be added to
the rent. These administrative charges will vary from
100 PLN to 700 PLN a month. It is important that you
find out whether the cost of the apartment/room
includes all utility payments such as heating, water,
electricity, and the Internet, as sometimes it does not.
Internet, so remember to ask. If you think a whole flat
is too big for you, it is also possible to rent a room with
other students or a family, whichever you prefer.
How? There are practically no offers of flats in English, so it
would be great if you could get someone to help you
with translating the offers. But if you familiarise your-
self with how to go about renting a flat, we believe
that even lack of language will not be a huge barrier.
How to look for a place to live? There are a lot of ways
to find an apartment:
Internet The web is the best method of looking for someplace
to live. There are many websites which are dedicat-
ed to advertisements for rental flats. The real estate
section allows you to search for flats according to
different criteria:
pricetype of apartment (studio flat, two-bedroom flat
etc.)
size of living arealocation (region, city, district)
Before you start searching, try to think about what
you need. Work out your expectations and require-
ments clearly.
NewspapersPolish newspapers and magazines are still a very
common way of looking for somewhere to live. It
is worth knowing that once a week the newspaper
Gazeta Wyborcza has a housing supplement. What’s
more, every Wednesday in newspaper kiosks you can
buy Anonse, a magazine which is full of local real es-
tate ads (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia). Bear in mind that
most advertisements are in Polish.
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1 room apartment – from 800 PLN up to 1500 PLN
(the upper limit seems a reasonable one, but obvi-
ously you’ll always be able to find something more
expensive ) + administrative charges.
2 room apartment – 1000 PLN up to 1800 PLN+ ad-
ministrative charges.
3 room apartment – 1200 PLN up to 2200 PLN + ad-
ministrative charges.
When renting a single room in a house or in an apart-
ment, the price is often the amount you’ll have to pay,
with no additional charges or fees for electricity, wa-
ter, and heating.
1 room in a house – 400 PLN up to 800 PLN.
Additional informationLandlords normally require a deposit of one or two
months’ rent. You will get the deposit back when
moving out, but only if you leave the flat in good
condition.
Always ask your potential landlord how long he/she
wants to rent the flat for.
When signing an agreement, you should list all the
appliances and furniture in the flat and attach the list
to the agreement.
The flat’s owner may have spare key to your rented
flat, but he/she has no right to enter the apartment
when you are not there.
There are two types of contract: standard and tem-
porary. The second one means that you plan to live in
the apartment only for a specified time.
You can negotiate the rent. This costs nothing. Some-
times you can get unexpected results.
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InsuranceHEALTH SERVICE
EU/EEA citizensPoland has a healthcare system based on general health
insurance. Persons covered by the general health insur-
ance are entitled to free health services in the territory
of Poland at the health care providers who have signed
contracts with the National Health Fund (NFZ – Naro-
dowy Fundusz Zdrowia). The National Health Fund is
the institution responsible for the co-ordination of health
services for insured persons and members of their fam-
ilies.
Non-EU/EEA citizens The students from non-EU/EEA countries should pur-
chase health insurance in their home country before
departure. For holders of ISIC or Euro<26 cards, insurance
is included in the card and the student does not need
to buy another policy unless they want to increase its
coverage or value.
More information: www.nfz.gov.pl/ue
Students insuranceWhen you’re studying abroad, it’s a good thing to have
insurance. It makes you feel much more secure. Nowa-
days it’s not a problem to get an insurance policy or an
insurance card. You can go to an insurance company,
e.g. PZU Życie, Allianz or Warta, and ask for an insurance
policy.
Euro<26 is an insurance card which also provides you
with discounts in shops, bars, museums etc. in Poland
and elsewhere in Europe. You can choose one of 3 kinds
of Euro<26 cards.
1. Euro<26 CLASSIC is for everyone aged from 5 to 30. It
gives you access to discounts and all-year-round insurance.
2. Euro<26 BANK CARDS are a special type of card
that includes access to bank accounts, discounts and
insurance for everyone aged from 5 to 30.
3. Euro<26 STUDENT is for students and pupils aged
from 5 to 30. It includes insurance and discounts.
Moreover, you don’t need to buy any additional in-
surance at the university where you’re studying.
How to get them ?You can get your Euro<26 card at most tourist offices.
To make this easier, go to www.euro26.pl to find the
office that is nearest you. You can also order your card
via Internet.
Euro<26 card prices:World policy – about 75 PLN.
Sport policy – about 140 PLN.
Poland policy – about 50 PLN.
The all-year-round insurance is available in 3 options:
WORLD policy – insurance for all countries (except USA
and Canada). Contains discounts and sports insurance
for amateurs.
SPORT policy – insurance for active people who love ex-
treme sports. The only exceptions are USA and Canada.
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status and make the most of targeted student bene-
fits and discounts in close to 125,000 locations across
almost 130 countries. In order to get the card you
need to prepare a passport photo. Then fill out the
form in one of the distribution points:
Get your card at a local ISIC issuer:
Rainbow ToursPodwale Staromiejskie St. 94-95,
phone: (48) 58 322 04 99
HolidaysStraganiarska St. 2-4,
phone: (48) 58 305 59 75
Holidays Wały Jagiellońskie St. 2-4,
phone: (48) 58 346 86 99
POLAND policy – insurance only in Poland with dis-
counts in Poland and elsewhere in Europe.
In order to get the card you need to prepare a pass-
port photo. Then fill out the form in one of the distri-
bution points:
Get your card at a local EURO<26 issuer:
APiT HOLIDAYSStraganiarska St. 53-54,
phone: (48) 58 305 59 74
RAINBOW TOURSPodwale Staromiejskie St. 94-95,
phone: (48) 58 322 04 97
ALMATUR GDAŃSK Al.Grunwaldzka St. 140,
phone: (48) 58 301 29 31
The ISIC Association is the non-profit organisation
behind the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
The ISIC card is the only internationally accepted
proof of bona fide student status. The ISIC card allows
students the world over to prove their official student
Emergency calls:Mobile: .............................................................................................................112Police: .................................................................................................................997Fire brigade: .........................................................................................998Ambulance: ..........................................................................................999
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Real Hypermarket:Real Hypermarket
www.real.pl
(Kołobrzeska St. 32) – food, pharmaceutical products,
cosmetics, multimedia, electronics, bakery, restaurant,
jewellery, shoes, laundry, pre-paid phones.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 8:00-22:00
Sun.: 9:00 – 21:00
Familia Centerwww.centrum-familia.pl
StoresNew country, new language, new city, new reality. This is your new everyday life. We realise that in a new place even the simplest
especially for foreigners. But don’t worry!
Below we present some suggestions and tips about
shops and supermarkets, where you will certainly find
your favourite foods, pharmaceutical products, and cos-
metics. And also a place where you can buy Christmas
gifts, and Polish handicraft and souvenirs. In a word, ev-
erything you need! Here are our suggestions:
Prepaid phones
NameInitial price
1 min call to China
1 min call to UE
SMS interna-tional
1 min national call
SMS national
Play 5,00 PLN 4,00 PLN 1,22 PLN 0,41 PLN 0,29 PLN 0,09 PLN
Orange 5,00 PLN 6,05 PLN 1,46 PLN 0,44 PLN 0,29 PLN 0,15 PLN
T-mobile 5,00 PLN 9,98 PLN 1,22 PLN 0,41 PLN 0,59 PLN 0,18 PLN
Heyah 5,00 PLN 12,10 PLN 0,59 PLN 0,62 PLN 0,30 PLN 0,14 PLN
Plus 5,00 PLN 8,00 PLN 1,22 PLN 0,40 PLN 0,29 PLN 0,19 PLN
Simplus 5,00 PLN 8,07 PLN 1,80 PLN 0,54 PLN 0,29 PLN 0,19 PLN
Many international students will bring a mobile phone
with them. Pre-paid deals can be a better option than
calling to your family and relatives using your own mobile
provider. A SIM card can be bought anywhere: stores, su-
permarkets, gas stations etc. Using polish phone cards is
around 75% cheaper than normal calls from your phone,
so don’t waste your money! You should also remember
about Skype. It is very cheap if you want to call a landline
number anywhere in the world.
Prepaid phones/Stores
Price valid as of 01.07.2013. 1 EUR = 4,2 PLN
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Park HandlowyMatarnia/IKEAwww.matarnia.parkhandlowy.pl
(Złota Karczma St. 26) – furniture, electronics, multi-
media, pre-paid phones, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports store, book store, souvenirs, pharmacy, optician.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 10:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
Galeria Przymorzewww.galeriaprzymorze.eu
(Obrońców Wybrzeża St. 1) – food, clothing stores,
shoe store, sports shops, perfumery, optician, elec-
tronics, multimedia, pre-paid phones.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 19:00
Centrum Osowawww.chosowa.pl
(Spacerowa St. 48) - food, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports shops, perfumery, optician, electronics, multi-
media, pre-paid phones.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun: 9:00 – 20:00
AUCHANwww.auchan.pl
(Szczęśliwa St. 3) – food, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports shops, perfumery, optician, electronics, multi-
media, pre-paid phones.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 8:00 – 22:00
Sun: 9:00 – 21:00
Carrefour Morenawww.galeriamorena.pl
(Schuberta St. 102A)- food, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports shops, perfumery, optician, electronics, multi-
media, pre-paid phones.
(Al. Grunwaldzka 471) – Piotr i Paweł Supermarket, hair-
dresser, BPH bank, restaurant, pharmacy.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 -20:00
Galeria Bałtyckawww.galeriabaltycka.pl
(Al. Grunwaldzka 141) – clothing stores, multimedia,
book store, shoe store, hairdressers, florist, laundry, phar-
macies, perfumeries, optician, jewellery, restaurants.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
Alfa Centrumwww.alfacentrum.pl
(Kołobrzeska St. 41 c) – florist, hairdresser, gift packing,
laundry, pre-paid phones, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports shops, jewellery, book store, souvenirs, perfum-
ery, pharmacy, optician.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 10:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
Galeria Tesco Chełmwww.tesco.pl
(Cienista St. 30) – food, cosmetics, multimedia, elec-
tronics, pre-paid phones, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports shops.
Opening hours
Mon.- Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 18:00
Morski Park Handlowywww.morskipark.com
(Przywidzka St. 8) – food, furniture, clothing stores, shoe
store, sports shops, perfumery, optician, jewellery.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 10:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
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Average prices for commonservices and goods.
RESTAURANTSMeal, Inexpensive Restaurant - EUR 4,55
Combo Meal at McDonalds or similar - EUR 3,67
Domestic Beer (0,5 litre bottle) - EUR 1,62
Cappuccino - EUR 1,48
MARKETSMilk (regular), 1 litre - EUR 0,60
Eggs (12) - EUR 1,49
Fresh Cheese (1kg) - EUR 4,75
Chicken Breast (1kg) - EUR 4,03
Apples (1kg) - EUR 0,81
Oranges (1kg) - EUR 1,01
Water (1,5 litre bottle) - EUR 0,44
Bottle of Wine (mid-range) - EUR 4,74
Domestic Beer (0,5 litre bottle) - EUR 0,63
SERVICESShortcut for men - EUR 7,00
Fitness Club (monthly fee) - EUR 20,0
Cinema (price for student)) - EUR 3,50
GASOLINE - EUR 1,40
In Poland, as in other countries, there are public holi-
days free from work. Below you can see the days when
most shops and stores are closed:
1 January (New Year), 6 January (Epiphany), April (Easter
– movable feast), 1 May (Labour Day), 3 May (Constitu-
,)tsaef elbavom - itsirhC suproC( enuJ/yaM ,)yaD noit
15 August (Ascension of the Virgin Mary), 1 November
(All Saints Day), 11 November (Independence Day), 25-
26 December (Christmas Day)
It is worth thinking ahead about buying the products
you will need in advance.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
Madisonwww.madison.gda.pl
(Rajska St. 10)- food, clothing stores, shoe store, sports
shops, perfumery, optician, electronics, multimedia,
pre-paid phones.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
Manhattanwww.gchmanhattan.pl
(Grunwaldzka St. 42)- food, clothing stores, shoe store,
sports shops, perfumery, optician, electronics, multi-
media, pre-paid phones.
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sat. 9:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00
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Published by:
Studyfun cooperation with
City Hall of Gdańsk
Mayor’s Bureau of City Promotion
Nowe Ogrody Street 8/12
Editor: Waldemar Sidorowicz / Kamila Milewska
Work Group: Ala Zysnarska, Mariusz Purzycki, Karolina
Białobrzewska, Ewa Jaskowiak, Ania Sławek, Anna Olszewska,
Marta Szumała, Krzysztof Woźnica, Bartosz Miłoszewski, Ania
Żuralska, Agnieszka Grzelak, Ewelina Podlewska.
Graphic Designer: Marcin Wojtkiewicz
Photos: City Hall of Gdansk
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