Things to Do in Pomerania, Poland: City Guides

Pomerania is a Baltic region in northwestern Poland, shaped by its coastline, historic ports, forests, lakes, and protected landscapes. The region combines the urban energy of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot with coastal towns, historic churches, national parks, and communities whose stories reach across centuries. Neywo has free audio guides for four cities in Pomerania, with 148 narrated places in total across 14 walking tours, available in 11 languages.

What to see and do in Pomerania

Explore Gdańsk’s historic centre

Gdańsk is the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship and one of the region’s main cultural, commercial, and educational centres. Its historic centre brings together Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The city’s St. Mary’s Church is among Poland’s largest medieval churches, while the port reflects Gdańsk’s long relationship with the Baltic Sea, dating back to the Middle Ages.

The city also reveals the diverse communities that have shaped Pomerania. Scots first settled in Gdańsk in 1380, and their presence is remembered in the neighbourhood of Stare Szkoty. Gdańsk is also home to one of Poland’s three Armenian Catholic parish churches.

For a closer look at the city’s landmarks, explore the Gdańsk audio guide, which covers 85 narrated places. Among its highlights are St. Mary’s Basilica in Gdańsk, the Gdańsk Historical Museum, the Building of the National Museum in Gdańsk, and Artus Court.

See the port city of Gdynia

Gdynia offers a more modern expression of Pomerania’s coastal identity. Unlike Gdańsk’s medieval port, Gdynia’s port was built during the interwar period. Together with Gdańsk and Sopot, it forms the Tricity urban area, an important centre for culture, commerce, and education in Poland.

Gdynia’s heritage can be explored through its religious buildings and maritime history. The city’s narrated places include the Collegiate Church in Gdynia, ORP Błyskawica, Saint Michael Archangel church in Gdynia, and Dar Pomorza. The Gdynia audio guide includes 49 narrated places.

Visit Pelplin’s cathedral and museum

Pelplin is one of the places where Pomerania’s religious and cultural heritage is especially visible. The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is counted among Poland’s largest medieval churches. The town is also home to the Diocesan Museum, the Bishop’s palace in Pelplin, and the Corpus Christi church in Pelplin.

The Pelplin audio guide covers four narrated places, making it a focused way to discover the town’s main landmarks.

Discover Starogard Gdański

Starogard Gdański adds another layer to the region’s inland heritage. Its narrated places include Wiechert Palace in Starogard Gdański, Popiersie św. Jana Pawła II, Mater Ecclesiae church in Starogard Gdański, and Sacred Heart church in Starogard Gdański. The Starogard Gdański audio guide covers 10 narrated places.

Follow Pomerania’s national and regional memory

Pomerania’s history is not limited to its largest cities. In Będomin, the Museum of the National Anthem stands at the birthplace of Józef Wybicki, the poet and politician who wrote Poland’s national anthem. The region’s present-day borders date from 1999, when the Pomeranian Voivodeship was created from the former voivodeships of Gdańsk, Elbląg, and Słupsk, but the area’s history reaches much further back.

The region includes several distinct areas. Much of the province lies within historic Pomerania, particularly the eastern area known as Pomerelia. Kashubia and Kociewie are among its subregions, while land east of the Vistula belongs to Powiśle. The area around Słupsk is part of Farther Pomerania.

Spend time on the Baltic coast

Pomerania takes its name from a Slavic phrase meaning “by the sea,” and the Baltic remains central to its character. The province includes the narrow Hel Peninsula and Poland’s half of the Vistula Spit. Along the coast, towns, fishing ports, lighthouses, and marinas create a varied landscape.

The coast also helps explain the importance of Gdańsk and Gdynia as major Polish seaports. Their ports connect the region’s historic maritime role with its modern economy and urban life.

Explore forests, lakes, and protected landscapes

Beyond the coast, Pomerania opens into forests, lakes, and protected countryside. Słowiński National Park is a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve, while Tuchola Forest National Park forms part of another UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. Landscape parks protect further coastal, forest, and rural settings.

This variety gives the region a changing rhythm. Open Baltic water, wooded land, lake districts, and protected countryside all form part of the Pomeranian landscape. The natural setting remains close even in the region’s towns and cities.

Experience the Tricity’s modern life

The Tricity urban area brings Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot together as a major Polish centre for culture, commerce, and education. Rail travel is especially prominent: Gdynia Główna, Gdańsk Główny, and Gdańsk Wrzeszcz are the three busiest railway stations in northern Poland, and all rank among Poland’s ten busiest stations.

Sport is another part of contemporary Pomeranian life. Football, basketball, motorcycle speedway, and volleyball have the largest followings. The Tricity Derby between Arka Gdynia and Lechia Gdańsk is described as northern Poland’s fiercest football rivalry. The region has also helped host major international competitions in basketball, football, volleyball, and handball.

Explore Pomerania with Neywo

Download Neywo to explore Pomerania with free audio guides for four cities: Gdańsk, Gdynia, Pelplin, and Starogard Gdański. Together, they offer 14 walking tours and 148 narrated places, with narration available in 11 languages.

The app tells the story of each place as you reach it, at your own pace. There is no group and no schedule: simply walk through the city and listen when you arrive at the next landmark.