Gdansk with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
9 family days out in Gdansk, 5 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Gdansk
9 placesGdańsk Zoo (Oliwa)
Huge, green, park-like zoo with roomy enclosures, plenty of toilets, cafes and playgrounds, and cheap tickets
- Tickets
- £6 (30 zł) adult, £3.90 (20 zł) child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 3.5 hours
Gdynia Aquarium (Akwarium Gdyńskie)
Compact, manageable for small children, with a living coral reef and Baltic sea life that kids find mesmerising
- Tickets
- £8 (43 zł) adult, £6 (30 zł) child, free under 5
- Best for
- Ages 2-10
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Experyment Science Centre (Gdynia)
Hands-on science across many topics with a separate area for toddlers; everything in Polish and English; good value
- Tickets
- £7 (35 zł) adult, £4.90 (25 zł) child, free under 2
- Best for
- Ages 2-14
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Hevelianum (Góra Gradowa science centre)
Lots of hands-on science exhibits in a historic hilltop fort with city views and a playground; families often stay longer than planned
- Tickets
- £6 (30 zł) adult, £4.90 (25 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 5-14
- Allow
- 3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Maritime Culture Centre - interactive room 'Ludzie-Statki-Porty' (National Maritime Museum)
Hands-on ship games and a pool with remote-controlled boats that kids love
- Tickets
- £4.50 (23 zł) adult, £3.30 (17 zł) child, free under 7
- Best for
- Ages 4-12
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Museum of the Second World War (incl. children's exhibition 'A Journey Through Time')
Outstanding, well-curated museum; separate children's exhibit shows a Warsaw flat changing through the war from a child's view
- Tickets
- £6 (33 zł) adult, £4.50 (23 zł) child
- Best for
- Ages 12+ (children's section for younger)
- Allow
- 3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Boat to Westerplatte (Żegluga Gdańska water tram)
Cheap harbour tour on the way to the WWII site at Westerplatte, with good views from the top deck
- Tickets
- £20 (100 zł) adult, £15 (75 zł) child, free under 4
- Best for
- Ages 5+
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
Brzeźno beach and pier
Wide, long golden-sand beach with a pier, lifeguards in summer and play options nearby; easy tram ride
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
- Best for
- all ages
Sopot pier (molo) and beach
Long wooden pier with Baltic and yacht views and a relaxed seaside feel on sunny days
- Tickets
- £2 (10 zł) adult, £1 (5 zł) child, free under 3
- Best for
- all ages
- Allow
- 1 hour
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.
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