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

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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 6 ай бұрын

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@michaweir6146 3 ай бұрын

What time of year was this filmed?

@martint.9900 Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

It is such a lovely country!

@haitianotr Жыл бұрын

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

@stonecypher6344 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@zenekkowalski4702 2 ай бұрын

😊😊

@bobstone0 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@darryldyke1264 Жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Danzig ;)

@osgabriel20 Жыл бұрын

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 🇯🇴

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

It really was! Such a beautiful quaint little place

@audiobookfr5845 4 күн бұрын

You're such a naive.

@spark_6710 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I hope you make it there soon!!

@spark_6710 Жыл бұрын

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

@anderandersson5229 11 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 11 ай бұрын

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

@slawekwojtowicz Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful hometown! I hope you visit often

@slawekwojtowicz Жыл бұрын

@@thetravelingzam I wish! ☺️🤘🏻

@maciekwr Жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage! Lovely Poland

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Poland was gorgeous

@user-kd2qm9ev7g 24 күн бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 24 күн бұрын

Amazing! When do you go back?

@icysparks2007 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@icysparks2007 Жыл бұрын

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

@DC-hd2ek 10 ай бұрын

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.

@thetravelingzam 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@hemshiti3878 Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

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

@Thyaggo.Maciel 10 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching this video also!

@laura26xen 10 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was such a picturesque place

@laura26xen 10 ай бұрын

@@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 :)

@gayles6389 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤ would so love to see Poland

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

I hope you make it there!!

@EWAMILENAP Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@shravangeorge2805 9 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Enjoy your trip there

@arctic_haze Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

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

@tinac945 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@bartfrelian9951 Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

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

@user-eu4qh1rw3b Жыл бұрын

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!

@dalensajero6805 Жыл бұрын

Very well done 👍 informative and easy

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@leszekleszek773 Жыл бұрын

very well done! Greetings from Cracow

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I looooved Cracow!

@joannajulke9978 2 ай бұрын

Bery good film, thank you so much !

@thetravelingzam 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@frofrofrofro900 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Tricity in Poland 😘

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

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

@Nighthawk2211 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

You’re right on time! Thanks for watching

@danielleleflem806 Жыл бұрын

Agreed- nice job.

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dorisdybowski3110 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤..good video 😊

@thetravelingzam 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@dorisdybowski3110 6 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 6 ай бұрын

I hope you make it there soon!

@Veaseify 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@johnstefanowicz6595 9 ай бұрын

Exellent

@thetravelingzam 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@13anomalous16 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Wow! Makes me want to go back and explore more

@bluedolphin4574 10 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I was there in mid October

@haitianotr Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

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

@haitianotr Жыл бұрын

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

@margsangster8994 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@margsangster8994 Жыл бұрын

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

@henasgd1566 3 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 2 ай бұрын

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

@adam108 11 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 11 ай бұрын

beautiful home town. You are very lucky

@mariakowalski8228 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@aw7178 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@edymoss3466 9 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 9 ай бұрын

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

@edymoss3466 9 ай бұрын

Do you use drone in you videos?

@thetravelingzam 9 ай бұрын

Yes I do! Gives a great perspective

@SuperElborbah 11 ай бұрын

👍

@thetravelingzam 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lantran8967 7 ай бұрын

How far from Krakow?

@thetravelingzam 7 ай бұрын

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

@eprohoda Жыл бұрын

Like. top ~ ese ya!, The.

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@user-dn2gi5df9i 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

I’ll start planning my next trip to Poland!

@abbiebenjamin3209 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Yes very interesting history

@noodleppoodle Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@noodleppoodle Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan!

@henningbartels6245 8 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Jasenovac First konc lager for kids Magnum Crimen

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Luke-sl8ry Жыл бұрын

𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚖

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@adilstudent 2 ай бұрын

flmm pu ress truv to figir meme la

@thetravelingzam 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KarTr1000 10 ай бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam 10 ай бұрын

Haha I wish I could speak Polish

@user-hb1tt9fq3x Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Lovely place to explore with really interesting hostory

@jerzys9763 11 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@henningbartels6245 8 ай бұрын

@@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 3 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Yes a beautiful old German town Danzig

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Yes it was such a beautiful little place

@katarzynafiakowska2054 10 ай бұрын

szkoda śliny

@user-bz8ng4rx9u Ай бұрын

Just like Berlin located on old west Slavish teritorry.

@What-yj4qf Жыл бұрын

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

@thetravelingzam Жыл бұрын

Yes very interesting little town on the Baltic

@robertrobski1013 Жыл бұрын

German haha good one , occupied by germans but not German

@fala86able Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Is Gdansk and not Danzig