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Zloty
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SNAPSHOT
Visiting a seaside city in winter might not seem like the brightest idea, but you’ll be surprised to see what the Tri-City area has to offer. One of the most famous Christmas street parties in Poland is in Gdansk on 5 December.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between Gdansk Airport and Gdansk centre and vice versa. It’s €4 single, €8 return.
FOOD
Philharmonic Restaurant
ul. Olowianka 1, Gdansk, +48 (0)58 323 8358, www.restauracjafilharmonia.pl In a former power plant, this new restaurant offers an ambitious menu at a reasonable price. Beef cheek in black elderberry sauce is 41 zloty (€10).
Ristorante Tesoro
ul. Polna 70, Sopot, +48 (0)79 334 4497 A safe bet for authentic eats from pizza to pasta. Expect rustic, meaty pastas at this time of year.
FRIENDS
Mon Balzac
ul. Piwna 36-39, Gdansk, +48 (0)58 682 2525, www.monbalzac.pl The clean lines and exposed brick make this place feel more adult than your typical bar. A thumbs up for the smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Jozef K
ul. Kosciuszki 4, Sopot, +48 (0)58 550 4935 Stepping into this cosy, quirky café is a welcome shock to the system during the colder months. The coffee and rhubarb cake cure the winter blues.
INSIDER TIP
If it’s an intense visit, the Tourist Card offers free public transportation and free entry to museums for a few days days (20-65 zloty/€5-15).
Words Dana Dramowicz |
