Old Town
Sign up free — See who's going and message them.
About
Why go
- The Great Mill on an island in the Radunia canal dates from 1350, was one of the largest production buildings of its time, and has been restored.
- The mannerist Old Town Hall, dating from 1589.
- The Polish Post Office, defended in 1939 at the start of the war, with a museum inside.
- Pfeffergasse, where Johannes Hevelius had an observatory on the rooftops in the 17th century.
Tips for your visit
- Drivers: national road 91 and voivodeship road 468 run through the quarter's western part.
- The Old Town Hall's interior holds a collection of historic paintings.
- The Polish Post Office stands at Heveliusplatz 1.
- Mały Młyn, a water mill from around 1400, stands on the canal.
- Shops and shopping malls have been built here since the 1980s.
Interesting facts4
Shorts
History
It kept its own city walls, separate from the Rechtstadt, until the early modern era. It then recovered mostly as a suburb of the nearby Main City. In 1433 a palisade and a ditch surrounded it. It had 3,655 residents in 1495.
- around 1050A stronghold is founded here.
- 1180sCraftsmen, many from Lübeck, settle by the Katharinenkirche.
- 1236The settlement receives city rights.
- 1308The Teutonic Order conquers the town. Some craftsmen leave.
- 1433A palisade and a ditch surround the settlement.
Show all
- 1454It is placed under the neighbouring town and keeps its autonomy.
- 1476–1493Masonry fortifications go up on the west and north sides.
- 1945Most of the quarter is destroyed.
Sources: Old Town, Gdańsk - Wikipedia · Gdańsk - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Danziger Altstadt - Wikipedia · Stare Miasto (Gdańsk) - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
Where is Gdańsk Old Town?
The quarter sits in the north of Śródmieście, the city centre of Gdańsk, and borders the Motława on its southeast side.
How do I get to Gdańsk Old Town by train?
Gdańsk Główny railway station is in the quarter and serves all types of trains. It is also a stop on the SKM commuter line, and tram lines from Wrzeszcz, Nowy Port, Stogi, Łostowice and Siedlce meet there.
Is Gdańsk Old Town the whole historic centre of Gdańsk?
No. The name covers only the oldest section of the historic city, not the whole of it.
What can you see in Gdańsk Old Town?
The Mannerist Preachers' House ranks among the notable sights here. The Radunia canal from the 14th century links the Radunia and Motława rivers.
Are there shops in Gdańsk Old Town?
Yes, the quarter has gained several shops and malls since the 1980s.
- See who's going — faces, not ticket counts.
- Write to someone who shares your interests — no swipes, no matches, no paywall.
- Pick the event or the place to meet at — and go together.