School trip to Gdansk: history and sights of the Hanseatic City

Gdańsk – Facets of a thousand-year-old city. From the history of the Hanseatic League to the political situation of the city before the beginning of the Second World War. During the visit to Westerplatte, you will experience up close the events of the first hours and days of the Second World War. The program also includes a sobering visit to the Stutthof Concentration Camp Memorial and Museum. Gdańsk is also regarded as the birthplace of Solidarność – at the European Solidarity Centre, you will learn everything about its moving history. In addition, the program includes an excursion to Sopot and a visit to the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork.
Itinerary: Gdańsk - Stutthof camp - Malbork - Westerplatte - Sopot
Duration: 6 days

Trip highlights:

The development of Gdańsk from its beginnings to the 20^th century
Gdańsk in the Second World War as well as the Museum of the Second World War and the Stutthof Concentration Camp Memorial and Museum
The history of the Order of the Teutonic Knights and one of its most important sites: Malbork Castle
The most beautiful seaside resort on the Baltic Sea: Sopot

The Nogat River, Malbork

Malbork Castle

Granary Island, Gdańsk

The pier in Sopot

Gdańsk Bay

Itinerary

Day 1: Gdansk - Old Town

Morning: Arrival in Gdańsk and check-in at the accommodation.
Afternoon: The fascinating history of this thousand-year-old city comes to life during a guided walking tour of the Old Town. The focus is on Gdańsk’s importance as a Hanseatic city and the diverse influences of German, Polish and other cultures. Impressive stops such as the Town Hall, the Fish Market, the old harbour, the Long Market, St. Mary’s Church, Neptune’s Fountain, Artus Court and Mariacka Street offer insights into its historical heritage.
Evening: Dinner.

Day 2: Stutthof camp - Malbork Castle

Morning: Transfer to the KL Stutthof Museum. Guided tour of the site of the former Stutthof camp. The first victims of the Stutthof concentration camp were Poles who were actively involved in social and economic life, activists and members of Polish organisations in Gdańsk. Stutthof was primarily intended for the extermination of the Polish intelligentsia in the Free City of Gdańsk and in West Prussia. However, from 1942 onwards, Stutthof became an international concentration camp and, in June 1944, it was converted into an extermination camp.
Afternoon: The journey continues to Malbork, where the imposing brick fortress, the largest in Europe and once the seat of the Teutonic Order, is visited. This UNESCO World Heritage Site impresses with its history and architecture.
Evening: Dinner.

Day 3: Westerplatte - Museum of the Second World War

Morning: The journey through time into the 20th century with a boat trip through the Gdańsk Shipyard to Westerplatte – the symbolic site where the Second World War began. A visit to the "Guardhouse" memorial site, followed by a walk to the monument "Monument to the Defenders of the Coast".
Afternoon: A visit to the most modern museum in Gdańsk, the Museum of the Second World War, opens the day and offers impressive insights into history.
Evening: Dinner.

Day 4: European Solidarity Centre - Sopot

Morning: The discovery of Gdańsk’s moving history begins with a visit to the monument in front of the main gate of the Gdańsk Shipyard, dedicated to the victims of the workers’ protests of 1970. Afterwards, the exhibition on the Solidarność movement at the European Solidarity Centre offers fascinating insights into the events that shaped the city.
Time at leisure.
Afternoon: A trip to Sopot, the traditional Baltic seaside resort with its famous pier extending more than 500 meters into the sea. A relaxed walk along the coast invites you to linger. Return to Gdańsk.
Evening: Dinner.

Day 5: Gdansk

Return journey.

Included Services

Services included in the price:

5 nights in Gdańsk in the selected accommodation category
(hotel, youth hotel or hostel), including breakfast
5 dinners (3-course menu with coffee, tea and mineral water) at the hotel or in selected restaurants in the city
Transfers locally by private bus according to the program
City tours with qualified guides according to the program
Admission fees for the sights visited
Tickets for a boat trip to Westerplatte

Price on request. Please complete the non-binding enquiry form below to receive your personalised offer.

FAQ

Is the transportation to and from Gdańsk included in the price of this school trip to Gdańsk?
Flight tickets can be included if the client indicates such a wish in the enquiry form. We are happy to assist with finding connections and booking flights from any location.
Can the programme content and the services provided be amended?
Yes, the programme content can be amended and tailored to your needs. We place great importance on tailoring your trip entirely to your wishes so that you feel completely at ease and discover the most beautiful sides of your destination. An extension of your stay is also possible.
Are there any optional day trips during the school trip to Gdańsk?
If you wish to extend your stay in Gdańsk or modify the programme, here are our recommended optional day trips:
- Frombork, a city on the Vistula Lagoon, where lived, worked and is buried Nicolaus Copernicus. The city offers an outstanding example of North German brick Gothic, including fortress-like cathedral and the cathedral chapter with Copernicus’ observatory and the bishop's palace, which today houses the Copernicus Museum.
- Hike on the moving dunes in Slovincian National Park, which is renowned for wide sandy beaches, old forests, a large coastal lake, and above all Europe's largest moving dunes. The highest dune near the sea, Łącka Góra, reaches a height of 42 meters, while the largest dune covers an area of 300 hectares. The dunes move forward by about ten meters each year and slowly cover meadows and forests. The impressive coastal landscape and unique nature make up for the demanding hike through this "Sahara" of the Polish coast. In the village of Kluki on Lake Łeba, there is an open-air museum that presents the culture of the Slovincians.
- A full-day excursion to Kashubian Switzerland with a canoe tour lasting several hours on the Wda or Radunia River, which leads through the Kashubian forests and lakes. From Wieżyca, the highest mountain in northern Poland at 329 meters and at the same time the highest elevation formed by the Scandinavian ice sheet south of the Baltic Sea, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the idyllic surroundings. A visit to the extraordinary "House on Its Head" as well as a bonfire round off the day.
- Boat trip to the Hel Peninsula, a 34-kilometer-long spit that partly separates Gdańsk Bay from the Baltic Sea. The peninsula, which belongs to the Kashubian region, is between 200 meters and 3 kilometres wide. Visit the picturesque fishing village of Hel with the Fisheries Museum. Afterwards, continue toward Łeba with a stop in Krokowa, where the Count of Krokowa's castle is located.

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