Gdynia developed rapidly after being granted city rights in 1926 and is characterised by its modernist cityscape. This provides a specific point of interest for travellers who would like to discover modern urban architecture.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Gdynia.
Culture
Historically and culturally, Gdynia is part of Kashubia and Eastern Pomerania.
Gdynia Marina offers sailing instruction and yacht charter opportunities.
Kamienna Góra offers a panoramic view of Gdynia.
Gdynia Port is a regular stop for cruise ships and ferries travelling to Scandinavia.
Surroundings
Named points of interest around Gdynia include the Muzeum Emigracji, approximately 6.3 kilometres northeast of Gdynia, and the Akwarium Gdyńskie MIR, approximately 6.3 kilometres east of Gdynia. Gora Donas is located approximately 4.2 kilometres southwest of Gdynia. Rzucewo – Pałac Neogotycki 1840–1845 lies approximately 20.4 kilometres north of Gdynia, while Gdańsk – Centralne Morskie is approximately 21.1 kilometres southeast. Also mentioned are Kępa Oksywska, approximately 9.2 kilometres north, Pucka Góra, approximately 13.2 kilometres west, and Krzyzowa Gora, approximately 2.3 kilometres south of Gdynia.
Getting Around
There are official and community cycling routes in and around Gdynia.
Region
Gdynia forms part of the Tricity region together with Gdańsk and Sopot.
Gdynia's waterfront includes the museum ships ORP BÅ‚yskawica and Dar Pomorza; the city also has a Maritime Museum and the Gdynia City Museum.
Further local pages for orientation: Gdynia, Neustadt, Preußisch Stargard, Berent, Putzig, Starogard County, Bütow, Schlochau.
