The Polish city of Gdansk is famous not only for the bewitching architecture of the ancient city and the proximity of the Baltic Sea, but also for shopping centers, where you can make quite profitable purchases and have a good time.
Shopping in Poland is a rather profitable venture for Russians, since the prices of goods are much lower, and you can also find brands that are not in Russia. A significant part of the stores located in the shopping centers of Gdansk offers tax free services. A tax refund will save you additional money. Look for Global Blue Tax Free Shopping logos or TAX FREE ZWROT VAT at the checkout counter or shop windows.
In this article you will learn all the information about Gdansk shopping centers, addresses and where it is most profitable to shop.
Galeria Bałtycka (Baltic Gallery)
This is one of the largest shopping centers in Gdansk, which contains all kinds of fashionable brands of clothes, shoes, household goods and much more. The Baltic Gallery is famous for its huge assortment of products presented in more than 200 stores - you are unlikely to leave without shopping. Most Kaliningraders who live literally a couple of hours drive from Polish Gdansk visit this particular shopping center first.
The shopping center is located at aleja Grunwaldzka, 141. It can be reached either by public transport (tram, bus or train), or by car. The center is equipped with a two-level car parking (the first hour is free), as well as bicycle parking.
If you move without a car, it is most convenient to get to the Baltic Gallery from the main railway station of Gdansk by trams 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, or by bus.
Also in the center there is a left-luggage office and a wardrobe, where for convenience you can leave your things or purchases.
The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Galeria Madison ("Madison Gallery")
The Madison Gallery is located in the very center of Gdansk, just a short walk from the main train station at Rajska 10. This is an ideal place for shopping or walking with friends. In the shopping center you will find shops from world famous brands.
The Madison Gallery food court offers a wide selection of cuisines, from Asian to European to American.
In addition, in the gallery you can get a wide range of various services - you can make purchases at grocery stores, use dry cleaning, atelier, order duplicate keys, choose glasses, take money or buy medicine.
The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Centrum Handlowe Manhattan (Manhattan Shopping Center)
The Manhattan Shopping Center is located near the Baltic Gallery at 82 aleja Grunwaldzka. The stores feature both Polish and world brands, including H&M, C&A, CCC, Triumph and many others.
On the territory of the shopping center, you can use the currency exchange, travel agency services, car wash, pharmacy, library, bowling alley and Tiger GYM fitness center.
On the territory of the shopping center there is an underground car parking (the first half hour is free).
The shopping center is easily accessible by public transport.
The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Park Handlowy Matarnia (Matarnia Shopping Park)
Matarnia Shopping Park is one of the largest shopping centers in the Tricity agglomeration, located at Złota Karczma, 26. The park has more than 60 stores with goods for every taste and budget. Reviews on the Gdansk shopping center are the most positive.
In the park you will find such popular clothing brands as Reserved, Cubus, KappAhl, H&M, as well as the famous TK Maxx outlet. Home goods are presented in IKEA, home & you and OBI. Cosmetic products, perfumes and medicines can be found at Rossmann, Sephora, Douglas or Super-Pharm chain stores. The center also has a very large selection of household appliances and electrical equipment in the stores "Media Market", RTV Euro AGD, etc.
Visitors to the park can take advantage of free ground and underground parking, which accommodate 2,000 cars.
By public transport, the shopping park can be reached by city buses 110, 126, 157 or 210.
The shopping center is open from 10:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
The Piotr i Paweł deli shop is open from 9:00 to 21:00, and on business Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
OBI works from 7:00 to 21:00, on a working Saturday - from 8:00 to 21:00, on a working Sunday - from 10:00 to 20:00.
IKEA works from 10:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday - from 10:00 to 20:00.
Designer Outlet Gdańsk
The Gdańsk Designer Outlet is a group of stores of well-known brands, where the rest of the collections are sold all year round with good discounts up to 80% of the initial price.
In the shops you will find all kinds of clothes, shoes and underwear, as well as household goods. Among the brands worth noting are: Lacoste, Ecco, Puma, Levis, Wrangler, Stefanel, Guess, Pierre Cardin, Villeroy & Bosch, Pepe Jeans and many others.
On the territory of the outlet there are also places where you can relax, drink coffee or have lunch. For children there is an entertainment center. Nearby are Carrefour Supermarket, OBI Hardware Store and Jula Swedish Center.
A large free car park is located directly in front of the Gdansk Outlet building.
By public transport to the shopping center can be reached by city buses 155, 156 and 174
The outlet is open from 9:00 to 21:00, on working Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00.
Forum Gdańsk ("Forum Gdansk")
May 26, 2018 at the address: Targ Sienny, 7 a new shopping center was opened in Gdansk.
Currently, the center has 170 stores, about 20 catering establishments, as well as a cinema with 9 spacious halls.
The Forum shopping center is open from 9:00 to 22:00, on working Sunday from 9:00 to 21:00.
Conclusion
So, now when visiting a wonderful Polish city you will not have a question about where you can make a profitable shopping, have a tasty snack or just have a good weekend. With a list of Gdansk shopping centers, you will find everything you want, depending on your preference.