Gdañsk Attractions

Westerplatte

Westerplatte is where World War II broke out on 1 September 1939, situated at the entrance to the harbour and just a few kilometres from the city of Gdañsk. The Polish garrison held out against the attack for seven days before surrendering to the Nazi German forces, and the site is now a memorial to the defenders, including a small museum, some of the ruins left from the shelling and a massive monument that towers above the area.

Transport: Bus 106 leaves from the main train station, or excursion boats include the site in their trip around the harbour