Today with NetFerry we explore the Polish port city of Gdynia, which lies on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The Polish word Trojmiasto refers to the three cities of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, which form a linked metropolitan area, easing the travel and commerce between these cities. 

Gdynia is a relatively new city and differs from the more traditional Polish cities and towns in that there is plenty of exciting modern architecture here as well as other attractions. 

A bit of history…

Gdynia was established around the twentieth century, growing from just a small village in which people sheltered from the Baltic winds. After the First World War and Poland’s independence, construction of a new port began. The port grew to become a powerhouse among the other port cities, strengthening trade between Poland and the rest of Europe. This characteristic made it a target during the Second World War when the city was bombed terribly. Despite this, the government immediately engaged in the reconstruction of the city and the port.

Great museums

The city has a tourist area that extends over the southern pier, where you will also find two museum ships: the Dar Pomorza and the Blyskawica. The first, Dar Pomorza, is a sailing vessel with three masts, that was designed in the early 1900s in Hamburg to be used as a school by the German navy. Its neighbour, the Blyskawica dates back to 1939, used by the Polish navy during the Second World War. The ship is a floating museum, where you can walk around to learn about the vessel’s history or buy a souvenir in the shop.

In addition to the boat museums, Gdynia has a museum that explores Polish people’s memories and history, often characterised by migration. The Emigration Museum opened in 2005 and narrates the Polish diaspora using images, videos, stories and testimonies from people who have had to leave their land. Finally, do not miss the Gdynia City Museum; a place where you can uncover the history of the city. The museum exhibits the development of the city, from a village to the key port it became and its collection consists of over 56 thousand pieces including paintings, sculptures, maps, plants, photographs, furniture, clothes and a vast library. The museum also exhibits contemporary art.

Ferries to Poland

Find your ferry to and from Poland on the NetFerry website, where you can also find out about departure and arrival times and ports, current costs and rates and onboard accommodation. Connections to and from Poland are operated every day and available on Netferry's online booking site, where you can safely purchase your ship ticket to Poland.