Sopot Apartment SA

The apartment is on 12 Ogrodowa Street.

Arriving by plane to Lech Walesa: Airport in Gdansk:

There is a bus service directly to Sopot, No 122

It runs once an hour between 5.40 am and 10.05 pm. You can check the timetable here.

It leaves from right side of the Terminal.

The ticket costs 3,2 PLN. You need to get out of the bus at the Chopina Bus Stop or Grand Hotel Bus Stop in Sopot. The ride takes about 1h. The distance from the bus stop to the apartment is 200 meters backwards.

Taxi

The most direct way to reach the apartment from the airport is by taxi. The ride should take about 30 min (depending on traffic) and should cost around 70 PLN during the day (a bit more during night and on Sundays). Airport taxi assistants wearing bright yellow vests will guide you to the recommended taxis (i.e. the ones who always put the meter on) queuing in front of the terminal entrance. Few taxi drivers speak English.

Local Train (PKM)

Oposit to Terminal there are stairs up to local Train Station. You should take train towards Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, leave the train on that station and switch to SKM Train towards Gdydnia/Wejcherowo/Lębork. Get off the SKM train on Sopot Główny station and continue on foot to the apartment (7 min walk). You can check the timetable anf prices here.

Arriving by Train:

Sopot Main Train station is 7 minutes walk away from the apartment.

Your own car:

You should drive to 12 Ogrodowa Street.

The parking lot is located on the fenced area next to the building right opposite the gate. There is only one place for our guests marked the sined 'GSP4'. The remote is on the table in the kitchenette.

The key we deliver right to the apartment or you will get the code to the safebox located next to the doors to the apartment.

If you want to visit Gdynia or Gdańsk take a commuter train SKM leaving Sopot Main Station every 7 – 15 minutes during the rash hours, every 30 minutes in evenings and every 2h during the night. The journey to Gdańsk/Gdynia main stations takes around 20 minutes each.

The Sofitel Grand Hotel

The Sofitel Grand Hotel is one of a few original buildings which survived and has been renovated and modernized in recent years. In the past the gardens surrounding the pier were themselves part of a huge hotel spa and casino complex.

Sopot Spa House

The first Spa House in this very location was built in 1824 and housed hotel rooms and a ball hall. The contemporary one, finished in 2009, is combined with Sheraton Hotel and offers spa complex, conference rooms, bars, restaurants and boutiques. At its front there is an adjacent Curative Square (Skwer Kuracyjny) with beautiful fountain and seasonal ice-skate rank during winter. From Spa Square (Plac Zdrojowy) side there is an entrance to National Art Gallery and a glass outside elevator to Tourist Information Centre (4th floor) and to charming Tourist Cafe (3rd floor). The latter should be on your 'must visit'  list serving cakes with the most impressive pier view in town or at least try local natural thermal water (for free from the little taps in the middle).

Sopot beach

Sopot beach is the most popular beach at Polish seashore supported by the most luxury and complex infrastructure. It is located in the city center, easily accessible from the Monte Cassino Street. There are multiple sport attractions such as beach volleyball, swimming, windsurfing, yachting, jet ski, water parachuting. You can rent a sunbed or comfortable wicker beach basket. The beach is watched by beach lifeguards. There are a few restaurants and bars located right on the golden sand and plenty of them situated along the beach promenade.

The Monte Cassino street

The Monte Cassino street leading down to a pier is the most famous pedestrian precinct in Poland. In summer it becomes a venue for itinerant street theatres, musicians and artists who exhibit their portrait work. Lined with pubs, restaurants, night clubs, shops and galleries is the busiest street in Sopot all year round. It has its own holiday during May long weekend (1st and 3rd May are Bank Holidays in Poland) and the town is crowded with Polish stars and celebrities participating or conducting various events.

Crooked House

Crooked House i.e higgledy-piggledy building by Polish architects Szotyńscy Zaleski was inspired by the fairytale illustrations of Jan Marcin Szancer. It is the most photographed object in the middle of Monte Cassino  street. Filled with shops, bars, clubs and cafes.

Manor of Sierakowski Family

Gallery and Cultural Centre is the oldest building in Sopot. The Friends of Sopot Society meets there organizing exhibitions,literary meetings, book promotions, performances and art lessons. On Thursdays there are weekly concerts called Musical Nights. There is also a very nice bar here called ‘Young Byron’ with garden imitating beach.

Address: Czyżewskiego 12, Sopot www

Sopot Fort

Traces of human settlement in the Sopot area dating back to the Stone Age have been uncovered in recent years. It is believed to have been used between 8th and 14th century. The adjacent museum offers exhibition entitled ‘The oldest history of Sopot’.

Address: Haffnera 63, Sopot www.archeologia.pl/grodziskosopot

Open: 9 am – 5 pm. Closed Mondays.

Admission: 8/6 PLN. Free on Fridays.

Forest Opera

It is a covered open-air amphitheater located in the beautiful scenery of Tricity Landscape Forest. According to experts it is one of the most beautiful of its type in Europe with excellent sound qualities. Most popular polish festivals take place here. Look for the concerts / events while your stay!

Address: Moniuszki 12, Sopot. www.operalesna.sopot.pl

Forest Stadium

One of the most beautiful athletic stadiums in Europe with stands for 5 thousands people located inthe TriCity Landscape Park. Even if there is no events going on while your stay – it is worth visiting during your walk around upper Sopot and Tricity Landscape Park area.

Open daily: 8 am – 10 pm

Address: Wybickiego 48, Sopot, www.stadionlesny.pl

Sopot Hippodrome

It extends picturesquely over an area of 40 hectares. It is the site of horse races, which can be watched from a beautifully restored, hundred-year-old pavilion. The grandstand gives a view of Gdańsk Bay (unique! only in Poland!). If you lucky enough to attend horse race it is a must to invest some change and feel that gambling thrill while watching. Dress code does not require hats :)

Address: Polna 1, Sopot

Closes local train station: Sopot Wyścigi or 30 minutes walk from the apartment.

Fishing Harbor

You can buy here freshly-caught fish every day and see an exhibition of typical boats and fishing gear. There is also a nearby chapel intended for a ‘happy return from the sea’. Right on the left there is a very popular fish restaurant ‘Bar Przystań’ sitting right on the beach with a beautiful views and tasty fish food. It is also worth a while to walk to near Fishermen Square where you can see original tiny fishermen houses adapted to contemporary living needs.

Address: Enterance to the beach number 32

Sopot Streets

There are plenty of charming streets in Sopot with old beautiful buildings and villas which are worth a walk but you just cannot miss: Bema Street to see a Fishmonger figure balancing on the line streched between the opposite buildings; Westerplatte Street where you will see the villa being the scenery of the first Polish horror movie and finally you should have a dinner or drink on a tiny square where you can see the legendary Fisherman sculpture  moved there after the old fountain on Monte Cassino was demolished (you will find it if you follow narrow path right after Mexican Restaurant on Monte Cassino).

Active Recreation in Sopot

Hestia Sopot Sailing Club

One of the most modern and biggest windsurfing centers in Poland. Situated on Sopot beach. It serves as a perfect base for recreation. It has a rental shop, sports and windsurfing gear shop and windsurfing and catamaran school.

Address: Hestii 3, Sopot www.skz.sopot.p

Aquapark

This water complex consists of a three-lane, 25m long pool, water slides, a recreational swimming pool featuring massage beds, a water grotto with waterfall, artificial river current, whirlpools, water umbrella, island and an exit to the outdoor pool open May through September. There is also a pool specially designed for children featuring slides, geysers and water cannons. The pools are connected by a flow channels and bridges allowing swimmers to move freely between pool zones. Additionally, there is all year round outdoor pool connected to indoor pool via the recreational flow channel. The olny wild river in Poland is 71m long, has 6m level difference – being pulled by the river current gives the feeling of bathing in a natural mountain stream. Apart from pools, Aquapark offers the World of Sauna, bowling and the Pick&Roll Club.

Open: 8 am - 22 pm.

Cost 21 / 26 PLN per hour. Every additional minute 0.25 PLN. Day tickets 50/46 PLN

The nearest local train station: Sopot Kamienny Potok or a 45 min walk along seashore promenade towards Gdynia.

Address: ul. Zamkowa Góra 3-5, Sopot www.aquaparksopot.pl

Sopot Tennis Court

A complex of 7 courts – 6 lit courts, including 2 with artificial surface. Players can also use the club pavilion and café.

Address: Haffnera 80, Sopot

Łysa Hill

One ski-tow, floodlights, perfect for beginners. Also good for sledging or just having mulled wine in the chalet.

Open: 9 am – 9 pm. Open ONLY when there’s snow on the ground (even though it is also being snowed artificially)

Address: ul. Herberta 9, Sopot www.lysa-gora.pl

KartCentre

You need some adrenaline - go for a ride at

https://web.facebook.com/kartcenter Adres: ul. 3 Maja 69c Sopot

Theatres and Movies

OSIECKA's Theatre and ATELIER

Very popular performance and concert spot located right on the sandy beach with its Atelier transfering into a nigth club at weekends. Great place to watch sun rise after a all night long party sipping your last drink.

ul. Mamuszki 2, 81-729 Sopot

http://www.klubatelier.pl/

Art Bay

Another cultural centre right on the sandy beach with a quite good restaurant facing the sea.

Address: Aleja Franciszka Mamuszki 14, 81-718 Sopot

http://zatokasztuki.pl/

Summer Movie Theater on the Pier

Every day in July and August after dusk at the begining of Sopot Pier you can watch movies streaching comfortably in folded sun chairs and enjoing Baltic breeze. Most of the foreign movies are subtitled (except those for children).

In Multikino Theatre right on the Monte Cassino street one can see films all year round.

 

Sopot Spa & Beauty

Grand Spa

Offers wide range of spa treatments in the luxurious urroundings of Sopot’s signature: Grand Hotel.

It overlooks the garden and beach. Also available are hammam, sauna, gym and swimming pool

Open: swimming pool and fitness centre: 7 am – 10 pm,

SPA open 9 am – 10 pm

Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa

Comprehensive range of spa and beauty treatments along with Finnish saunas and 8 indoor and

outdoor pools and Jacuzzis. Rooftop bar and pool

Open: SPA zone: 10 am – 10 pm, swimming pools: 7 am – 10 pm

Address: Bitwy pod Płowcami 9 (Mera SPA Hotel) Sopot

Sheraton SPA

The finest SPA in Sopot featuring Anne Semonin treatment pleasures that await include a dazzling

swimming pool, Finnish sauna, steam room and comprehensive range of massage therapies. Fitness

and swimming pool available.

Address: Powstańców Warszawy 10, Sopot