48 Hours in Gdansk, Poland // Most Colorful Town in Poland

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2022
  • Tucked away on the northern coast of Poland, along the Baltic Sea is the colorful port city of Gdansk. This city felt like a fairytale. Colorful row homes and cobblestone streets. All centered around massive 15th century cathedral that offers amazing 360 degree views of the city. The city offers picturesque canal ways with huge pirate ships and holds historical significance being the site of the first shots of WWII and along with being an important source of the amber trade. I had so much fun wandering aimlessly through this photographers paradise. This was one of my favorite stops on my Poland trip and here’s how it went…
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  • @thetravelingzam
    @thetravelingzam  6 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for watching and hopefully you enjoyed the journey to Gdansk!


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    • @michaweir6146
      @michaweir6146 3 місяці тому

      What time of year was this filmed?

  • @martint.9900
    @martint.9900 Рік тому +57

    Poland is beautiful, safe, clean and I love its georgious food. Gdańsk is such a beauty.❤️

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +10

      It is such a lovely country!

    • @haitianotr
      @haitianotr Рік тому +11

      I've stayed there on multiple occasions and it still amazes me.

    • @stonecypher6344
      @stonecypher6344 Рік тому +7

      I visited Poland last year. First time in Europe. I loved every moment of it. Poland is what every European nation should strive for.

    • @martint.9900
      @martint.9900 Рік тому +11

      @@stonecypher6344 so true! And they made it out of nothing, because in the 90s it was ruined. They had to rebuild everything.

    • @zenekkowalski4702
      @zenekkowalski4702 2 місяці тому

      😊😊

  • @bobstone0
    @bobstone0 Рік тому +51

    This is probably the best movie I've ever seen about Gdańsk on youtube. You approached this place with due respect. This is how sightseeing should be done, i.e. with basic knowledge to be able to appreciate the place where you are.

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Means a lot! I hope to keep making these kind of videos for many cities around the world and share my experience!!

    • @frofrofrofro900
      @frofrofrofro900 Рік тому +1

      So true. I thought the same that this guy do it great. Greetings from Tricity in Poland

    • @darryldyke1264
      @darryldyke1264 Рік тому +2

      I agree. We're visiting Gdansk in a couple of weeks and this video has given us more insights into things we'd like to see and do than any of the many others we've seen. Thank you.

    • @Anthony-db7cs
      @Anthony-db7cs Місяць тому

      Danzig ;)

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Рік тому +15

    GORGEOUS 😍 !!! 💘👍👍I've always been wanting to visit Poland !! 🇵🇱 Gdansk has been in my bucket list for a couple of years now ! Thanks for this beautiful video !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +3

      I hope you make it there soon!!

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Рік тому +1

      @@thetravelingzam Thanks ! I really hope so !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇵🇱💞

  • @osgabriel20
    @osgabriel20 Рік тому +14

    This is a hidden gem on top of the crown of Poland, I find polish people nice, kind, friendly and open to share love with the world. ❤ from 🇯🇴

  • @slawekwojtowicz
    @slawekwojtowicz Рік тому +15

    So nice to see you admiring my hometown. Greetings from Santa Cruz CA 😀

  • @anderandersson5229
    @anderandersson5229 11 місяців тому +5

    Gdansk is my nr1 place to travel. Its such a beautiful place

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  11 місяців тому +1

      Nice! I hope to go back too! Such a cute little town

  • @maciekwr
    @maciekwr Рік тому +16

    Beautiful footage! Lovely Poland

  • @user-kd2qm9ev7g
    @user-kd2qm9ev7g 26 днів тому +1

    Absolutely amazing city, beautiful and so much history. Worked and lived in Gdansk for 6 months in 2016. Can't wait to go back. Great video

  • @icysparks2007
    @icysparks2007 Рік тому +10

    Thank you Zach for capturing the beautiful Gdansk, Poland. I plan to travel there next month for about 5 days and this video has got me very excited!

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +1

      You will enjoy! I bet it will be so perfect in winter!! Go to the pierogi place I recommended!

    • @icysparks2007
      @icysparks2007 Рік тому

      @@thetravelingzam thank you for the suggestion, I will!

  • @DC-hd2ek
    @DC-hd2ek 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this lovely video. I am born in this city and I have to admit that you presented Gdańsk very well. Near Gdańsk is Stutthof, concentration camp, work camp. It is worth to see.

  • @hemshiti3878
    @hemshiti3878 Рік тому +3

    I will be there for only 12 hours ....thank you for make it easy

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      Thanks!! I hope it helps!! Definitely go to the top of the church!

  • @EWAMILENAP
    @EWAMILENAP Рік тому +4

    What a wonderful and pleasant vlog to watch! Thank you so much!♡

  • @gayles6389
    @gayles6389 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful ❤ would so love to see Poland

  • @laura26xen
    @laura26xen 10 місяців тому +3

    Wow, absolutely amazing shots of Gdansk. You did capture its beauty!

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! It was such a picturesque place

    • @laura26xen
      @laura26xen 10 місяців тому

      @@thetravelingzam Yes, it is indeed. I am Polish and this is my favourite city in Poland. My husband was born and bred in Św. Ducha Street (in the Old Town) so I know Gdansk well and visit quite often. I showed this video to my husband and he confirmed that it's hands down the best video anyone has ever made on Gdańsk :)

  • @dalensajero6805
    @dalensajero6805 Рік тому +2

    Very well done 👍 informative and easy

  • @arctic_haze
    @arctic_haze Рік тому +4

    You were very lucky with the autumn weather while visiting Gdańsk.

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +1

      It was chilly but beautiful! I think Poland does really well with ‘cozy’ weather

  • @joannajulke9978
    @joannajulke9978 2 місяці тому +1

    Bery good film, thank you so much !

  • @bartfrelian9951
    @bartfrelian9951 Рік тому +5

    Super clean video dude! You just helped me make decision Krakow vs Gdansk :) Thanks

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      So you decided Gdansk? Make sure you watch my krakow video too to make sure 🙃

    • @user-eu4qh1rw3b
      @user-eu4qh1rw3b Рік тому

      Don't skip Krakow. You will be surprised how amazing it is. I kind of ended up there last summer by chance and it's became in my top 3 places on earth. There's a reason so many people visit. Warsaw is nice too but in a different way. People are intense too but was worth a look. You can't go wrong in Poland. Enjoy!

  • @danielleleflem806
    @danielleleflem806 Рік тому +1

    Agreed- nice job.

  • @tinac945
    @tinac945 10 місяців тому +3

    Excellent videography, narration, soothing voice and professionally done! I don't know why you don't have a million subs. New sub here today, June 2023. All the best to you & your channel!

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  10 місяців тому

      Welcome to the channel! It’s new but hope to keep traveling and sharing the world with you! Thanks for joining. Maybe someday we will hit 1 million

  • @Nighthawk2211
    @Nighthawk2211 4 місяці тому +1

    I came late to this party, but I just wanted to say what a relaxed, informative and all around great presentation of Gdansk! Looking forward to visit in July.

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  4 місяці тому

      You’re right on time! Thanks for watching

  • @shravangeorge2805
    @shravangeorge2805 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautifully captured! Exactly what I was looking for to plan my trip to Gdansk. You've got a new subscriber!

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  9 місяців тому

      Awesome, thank you! Enjoy your trip there

  • @Thyaggo.Maciel
    @Thyaggo.Maciel 10 місяців тому +3

    Very nice tour, have a blessed week my friend! 💚✨

  • @leszekleszek773
    @leszekleszek773 Рік тому +5

    very well done! Greetings from Cracow

  • @dorisdybowski3110
    @dorisdybowski3110 6 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤..good video 😊

  • @frofrofrofro900
    @frofrofrofro900 Рік тому +2

    Greetings from Tricity in Poland 😘

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      Thanks! And thanks for appreciating and commenting on so many of my videos!

  • @johnstefanowicz6595
    @johnstefanowicz6595 9 місяців тому +1

    Exellent

  • @dorisdybowski3110
    @dorisdybowski3110 6 місяців тому +1

    ❤ My gramma was born in Warsaw..and grampa was from Prussa..
    Love all this info 'cuz I cannot afford to travel..😊❤

  • @Veaseify
    @Veaseify 11 місяців тому +3

    Really chilled video, enjoyed it a lot. A day trip to Sopot and/or Malbork Castle are really worth doing. The only 'big' touristy thing you missed (apart from the WW2 museum, which is excellent) is the Solidarity Centre which is a big museum and conference centre that shows the history of the Solidarity movement and how that led eventually to the fall of communism across Europe. It really isn't as dry as it sounds, there are a ton of interactive exhibits and places to eat and drink, plus a rooftop garden terrace which you would have enjoyed the views from.

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  11 місяців тому

      Oh thanks! I’ll have to check it out next time! Hope to come back

  • @haitianotr
    @haitianotr Рік тому +3

    Your cinematography is freaking awesome man. Are the drone footage yours as well?

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +1

      Wow thanks so much!! Yeah I do all of the drone footage as well!

    • @haitianotr
      @haitianotr Рік тому

      @@thetravelingzam that's really dope. Now you've just inspired me to up my game for my channel 😆

  • @13anomalous16
    @13anomalous16 Рік тому +3

    When you get to the canals, those more modern looking buildings are newly renovated from WWII ruins. You can see where some of the original buildings are connected to the renovated parts near the base. Most of Gdansk was bombed to shit during WWII, and there are even some ruins that still exist down the opposite direction of that first canal.

  • @bluedolphin4574
    @bluedolphin4574 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi. Thank you for this beautiful video.
    There is no snow. During what month did you film this?

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! I was there in mid October

  • @margsangster8994
    @margsangster8994 Рік тому +2

    Really enjoying your video thank you. I’m heading to Gdańsk too later this year and I’m an avid amateur photographer, not as skilled as you obviously but I too am super excited to shoot in this part of the world. Please may I ask what dates you were there please? Cheers from Australia

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому +1

      Gdansk is gorgeous and perfect for any type of photographer!
      I was there in October

    • @margsangster8994
      @margsangster8994 Рік тому

      @@thetravelingzam Awesome, similar time as I’m going! Wonderful, cheers

  • @adam108
    @adam108 11 місяців тому +1

    WooooW!!! my beautiful home : ) Costa Del Sol is so boring ;)

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  11 місяців тому +1

      beautiful home town. You are very lucky

  • @henasgd1566
    @henasgd1566 3 місяці тому +1

    When in Gdańsk you should visit KL Stuthoff. Very close to Gdańsk

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  2 місяці тому

      Oh alright! Next time! Need to head back to Poland soon!

  • @aw7178
    @aw7178 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the most beautiful video I have ever seen !!!!!!!! Regarding WW2 you forgot to mention that Gdańsk was destroyed, in 1945, by Red Army !!!!!! Just like Warsaw was destroyed, in 1944, by Nazi Army !!!!!!! Both cities were rebuilt by “Polish Golden 🙌 Hands “ !!!!!!!

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the extra history info 👍

  • @mariakowalski8228
    @mariakowalski8228 9 місяців тому +1

    Why you didn’t visit Sopot and Gdynia?This is 3city in one.I guess you missed!Nice video anyway!Best wishes from Sopot!

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  9 місяців тому

      Next time! I hope to make it back to Poland!

  • @edymoss3466
    @edymoss3466 9 місяців тому +1

    Do you use drone in you videos?

  • @edymoss3466
    @edymoss3466 9 місяців тому +1

    As a amateur photographer, I would really like to see the photographs you took of Poland. Let me know if.

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  9 місяців тому

      I am in the middle of redoing my site, but I have some photos on my Instagram @the_traveling_zam

  • @SuperElborbah
    @SuperElborbah 11 місяців тому +1

    👍

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Рік тому +1

    Like. top ~ ese ya!, The.

  • @lantran8967
    @lantran8967 7 місяців тому +1

    How far from Krakow?

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  7 місяців тому

      A bit far. Opposite side of the country. You would have to go through warsaw

  • @user-dn2gi5df9i
    @user-dn2gi5df9i 10 місяців тому +1

    I don't agree, it's most colourful town in Poland :D there is also Wrocław, Zalipie, Zamość higher in rank than Gdańsk (due to British Magazine "The Telegraph" and also my experience) ☻☻

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  10 місяців тому

      I’ll start planning my next trip to Poland!

  • @abbiebenjamin3209
    @abbiebenjamin3209 Рік тому +1

    Weird the gate was in German deine*. Then again at one time gdanśk was part of Germany more than one time and the German name for the city is Danzig.

  • @noodleppoodle
    @noodleppoodle Рік тому +1

    I would hate to rain on your parade but the pierogi chain originates from my hometown (Torun) and they are some of the worst pierogi out there xd just cheap
    And just to correct you, Gdansk was not "a German" city before WW1. It is a huge oversimplification. Since German settlement in the area after Polish rulers invited the Teutonic Knights in 13th cent. this was a mixed and disputed area. I say that as Polish person with German heritage from the area.
    I like how the facade of the museum shows one ones own reflection and the reflection of the rebuilt city as one enters the building going down underground. It gives me the the sense of "look at yourself and the city behind you, this could have happened to you if you were born jusy a couple years earlier"

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      I hope to visit Torun next time and try your pierogis.
      And thanks for sharing some of the history of the region!

    • @noodleppoodle
      @noodleppoodle Рік тому +2

      @@thetravelingzam Just avoid Pierogarnia Stary Młyn (in Torun, Gdańsk or wherever) and you'll be fine ahahah. In Gdańsk Mandu is good.

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      Sounds like a plan!

    • @henningbartels6245
      @henningbartels6245 8 місяців тому

      Though the majority of the town's population was German speaking over centuries ... up to being 95% until the end of WW2. Regardless who was the ruler or how much autonomy they had the German population were in important part, deeply connected with the urban develepment in the area - it let the city grow and prosper.

  • @baresh111
    @baresh111 Рік тому +1

    Jasenovac First konc lager for kids Magnum Crimen

  • @Luke-sl8ry
    @Luke-sl8ry Рік тому +1

    𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚖

  • @adilstudent
    @adilstudent 2 місяці тому +1

    flmm pu ress truv to figir meme la

  • @KarTr1000
    @KarTr1000 10 місяців тому

    Szkoda, że nie ma polskich napisów. Mówisz w takim dziwnym języku, że nic nie rozumiem.

  • @user-hb1tt9fq3x
    @user-hb1tt9fq3x Рік тому +2

    Jakim pięknym miastem jest Danzig. Niemiecki duch jest wyczuwalny nawet po dziesięcioleciach polskiej okupacji...

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      Lovely place to explore with really interesting hostory

    • @jerzys9763
      @jerzys9763 11 місяців тому +1

      In other pre-war parts of the city, the „German spirit” is of course palpable, but in the Old Town it is rather not. For this to happen, flags with a swastika would have to hang here, which can be seen in the pre-war videos. The old town is dominated by the spirit of the Netherlands, the architecture you will meet in Brugge or Gent. Immediately after reconstruction from ruins, tenement houses and buildings (town hall, churches) were gray expressionless throughout the commune, although the shapes were preserved. Only now does the Old Town reproduce what can be found in the Netherlands, with typical commercial packaging in color and gold. But it’s not a bad thing, at least it attracts tourists.

    • @m-roki3512
      @m-roki3512 9 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

    • @henningbartels6245
      @henningbartels6245 8 місяців тому

      @@jerzys9763 it is the same architecture you also find in Lübeck, Stralsund or Torun... it is typical for many coastal towns of the Hanseatic League.
      The German influence on urbanisation, trade, culture and architecture was there over centuries ... reducing it to 12 years of flags with swastikas is wrong, one-dimensional and bias.
      Half timbered houses with dark beams and white washed infills are typical for German regions. This type of construction is even called in Polish "German wall".

  • @andrzejkowalski4021
    @andrzejkowalski4021 3 місяці тому

    1. Gdansk in the middle ages , like every city in Poland , Czechslovakia , Hungary , Transylvania , Estonia , Latvia , was mostly German. Krakow(Cracow) was mostly German , Budapest was mostly German till 1850 , Prague was mostly German till late 19c.
    2. Gdansk was Polish since inception in 990 AD , in 1308 was taken over by German Crusaders (Crusaders did not belong to German Reich , they were subjects of Pope ) . In 1454 cities in Prussia mutinied against crusaders and asked Polish king for protection. And by this way Gdansk get a free city status within Polish kingdom. This lasted till 1793 when in the 2nd partition of Poland Gdansk became part of Prussia. in 1919 it became a Free city again till 1939 , when it became part of Germany and in 1945 became part of Poland.

  • @louisefun3095
    @louisefun3095 Рік тому +1

    Yes a beautiful old German town Danzig

  • @What-yj4qf
    @What-yj4qf Рік тому +1

    Yes, an old German town Danzig is it what we see here

    • @thetravelingzam
      @thetravelingzam  Рік тому

      Yes very interesting little town on the Baltic

    • @robertrobski1013
      @robertrobski1013 Рік тому +18

      German haha good one , occupied by germans but not German

    • @fala86able
      @fala86able Рік тому +13

      Its been completely destroyed during WWII and has been rebuilt by the Poles so not much original buildings left. Also it was started by a Polish prince and the German population played an important role only a few hundred years later. They first tried to colonize it then when Poland got invaded in 18th century it was heavily germanized since. But still it retained a Polish soul.

    • @Mjak-yd3og
      @Mjak-yd3og Рік тому +9

      The Germans themselves are to blame. If the Germans hadn't started World War II, it's possible that Danzig would still be a German city. Konigsberg would also be a German city. But now Gdańsk is a Polish city, and Konigsberg has turned into Kaliningrad and belongs to Russia. And by the way, I suggest comparing what Kaliningrad looks like now compared to Gdańsk. Both cities were completely destroyed, but the Poles rebuilt Gdańsk and the Russians built a typical ugly Soviet city.

    • @annakinzel4212
      @annakinzel4212 Рік тому +10

      Is Gdansk and not Danzig

  • @fridolinoberboersch9425
    @fridolinoberboersch9425 Місяць тому

    Danzig is a German town, that is Hey it is beautyful. There is no Polis Historie. All what you are showing is german.

  • @anjelasaafia
    @anjelasaafia 9 місяців тому +1

    why Ì should buy you coffee?. Buy menstruation compress!

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      @thetravelingzam  9 місяців тому

      It helps support the channel since I don’t run ads or sponsorships. If you enjoyed the content or found value in it, you can support it

  • @thaddausgriech4542
    @thaddausgriech4542 Місяць тому

    Danzig mein Stadt