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the rule of abbot Jacek Rybiński (second Stream (Dolina Oliwskiego Potoku). A Sobieszewo to Świbno. Places worth see- Tri-City Landscape half of the 17th century). Well-cut avenues J. J. Haffner Brzeźno President Ronald perfect place for rest in the bosom of na- ing include the island’s only natural monu- Park 1 of trees with a linden lane called the Road Park and beach in Reagan’s Park 6 ture, away from the big city noise, dating ment – a 450-year-old oak in Wieniec, to Eternity (Droga do Wieczności), sym- 4 back to the 16th century. Its enchanting the Wincenty Pol Exhibition Room (Izba Features areas that are rich from the natu- metric shrubs and flower beds contrast Brzeźno The youngest park in the city and the third features include a picturesque lane of 40 Pamięci Wincentego Pola), historic manor ral, historical and cultural perspective, in- the northern part and its irregular clus- largest seaside park in Gdańsk, whose area linden trees from the 19th century, the houses, sluices in Przegalina and wooden cluding nature reserves called the Springs ters of trees and bushes. A beautiful rock This seaside park was named after a doc- covers 55.5 ha. This is a must for anyone upper and the lower pond with weeping thatched cottages. Attention! Access to in Eve’s Valley (Źródliska w Dolinie Ewy), garden (rockery), dating back to around tor who built the first bathing beach in seeking rest or a place for some quality willows, a waterfall and a historic manor the Gull Sandbank (Mewia Łacha) is lim- the Hussars’ Ravine (Wąwóz Huzarów) 1910, features several hundred plant spe- Gdańsk. Between 1840 and 1842 the time with family or friends. The day passes house from the 19th century (currently a ited during the breeding season. and the Forests in the Strzyża Valley (Lasy cies. The adjoining botanic garden with seaside forest was converted to a park, pleasantly among the forests, meadows, kindergarten). The nearby legendary Hill of w Dolinie Strzyży). The most interesting an abundant collection of flora was devel- then a place where the customers of the ponds and alleys for pedestrians. Those Five Brothers (Wzgórze Pięciu Braci) (42 m Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway areas can be explored by following the oped between 1952 and 1956. The former nearby bathing beach and spa could rest. who like to spend leisure time actively can above sea level) boasts historic trees and station: by bus no. 112 (bound for Przegalina) marked trails of the Polish Tourist Coun- orangery, where oranges, lemons and Nowadays its green paths are roamed by go cycling or enjoy the skatepark. The park two age-old boulders on the peak. Inside and 186 (bound for Górki Wschodnie); by night try-Lovers’ Society (PTTK): Tri-City – yel- grapevines used to be cultivated, was con- the locals and tourists. The remains of old is separated from the beach by a bicycle the hill there is a historic ice house, where bus no. N7 (bound for Sobieszewo Wyspa) and N9 (bound for Przegalina); by car from Gdańsk low, Kartuzy – blue, Skarszewo – green, verted to a palm house in the 1950s. It is fortifications are surrounded by trees such lane and a protected sand dune area. ice blocks used to be stored all-year-long. now the home of exotic plants. The as gray and black alder, ash, white willow, The other side of the pond and the stream – via the Dead (Martwa Wisła) pontoon Wzgórza Szymbarskie – black, and even bridge (open 24/7/365). the Daniel Chodowiecki horse trail. There Stream (Oliwski Potok), with a waterfall pine, sycamore, silver birch and elm. One Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway boasts the second hill (54 m above sea lev- are also bicycle lanes available for those and cascades, adds to its charm. attraction in Brzeźno is the 130 m pier built station: by tram no. 2, 6 and 8 (bound for el), called the Mountain of Tears (Góra Łez) who like to spend leisure time actively. in a place which was referred to as Saint ) and 13 (bound for Brzeźno); by car or the Mountain of Crying (Góra Płaczu). Grodzisko Fort Follow the trail in the Samborowo Valley Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway Peter (Święty Piotr) in the 18th century. towards Jelitkowo and Brzeźno. The botanic wealth of the park comprises (Dolina Samborowo) to discover the park’s station: by Fast City Train (SKM) to Gdańsk The Brzeźno beach is separated from the old trees: a huge oak (with a trunk cir- and Gradowa Oliwa station (bound for Wejherowo), then on forest by a pedestrian/ bicycle promenade. natural assets. Learn about the Devil’s Motława Channel 7 cumference of 5.30 m), beautiful copper Mountain 10 Stone (Diabelski Kamień) on the Devilish foot towards Grunwaldzka avenue; by tram During the summer season the beach is beeches in front of the manor house, and no. 6 (bound for Jelitkowo) and 12 (bound for Hill (Czarcie Wzgórze) and the massive guarded. more than 200 years old beeches near the ); by car towards Oliwa. Just 1.5 km from the downtown, between 19th century city forts surrounded by fallen Douglas-fir – with a trunk circumfer- upper pond. Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway the Dolne Miasto and districts, greenery in the very heart of the city. The ence of 4 m – known as Dominic’s Lover there is an old moat surrounding the bas- 27 ha park features: ca. 300 plant species, station: by tram no. 13 (bound for Brzeźno); by Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway (Kochanka Dominika). See 11 monumental Pachołek Hill 3 tions of St. Gertrude (Św. Gertrudy), Bison over 150 insect species, 5 snail species, 3 car towards Brzeźno. station: by bus no. 151, 205, 207, 209 and 210 oaks, including the Thick Oak (Gruby Dąb) (100.8 m above sea level) (Żubr), Wolf (Wilk), Jump (Wyskok), Bear amphibian species, 1 reptile species, ca. (Gościnna stop); by car towards Orunia. – with a trunk circumference of 5.60 m, (Miś) and Rabbit (Królik) – former fortifica- 60 bird species, and 13 mammal species. and a cross commemorating the victims of Overlooks the Old Oliwa (Stara Oliwa) in Jelitkowo Park and tions that protected the city from the side Those who follow the natural tail can see December 1970. the Tri-City Landscape Park (Trójmiejski 9 ecological sites, natural monuments, 5 of the Vistula Plain (Żuławy Wiślane). The Sobieszewo Island Park Krajobrazowy) and is located at the beach in Jelitkowo picturesque landscape of Opływ Motławy houses for birds and bats as well as the Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway junction of Opacka and Spacerowa streets. park’s only body of water – the Wet Moat Visited by locals and tourists all-year-long. encourages to hiking, cycling and canoeing A natural oasis surrounded by the Bold station: by tram no. 6 (bound for Jelitkowo), The hill can be reached via the Kartuzy (Fosa Mokra). This unique park presents The park was established in 1875 as a spa along a beautiful trail. Nature lovers can Vistula (Śmiała Wisła), the Dead Vistula 12 (bound for Zaspa) and 11 (bound for Abra- trail. The observation deck (15 m) provides an opportunity to learn about the fasci- park at the mouth of the Oliwa Stream find water and waterside plants, shoals of (Martwa Wisła) and the Gdańsk Bay (Zato- hama) to Abrahama stop, then on foot along a wide panorama of Gdańsk, the Gdańsk nating history of the forts while enjoying Abrahama street to the Samborowo Valley (Oliwski Potok) near the Gdańsk Bay (Za- little fish, water and waterside birds as well ka Gdańska). In 1994 it was classified as a Bay (Zatoka Gdańska) and the Oliwa For- recreational leisure time activities. The (Dolina Samborowo); or by tram no. 6 and 12 toka Gdańska). A pedestrian/ bicycle prom- as insects. The nearby places worth see- Protected Landscape Area (Obszar Chron- ests (Lasy Oliwskie) with the Valley of Joy Gradowa Mountain (Góra Gradowa) (46 m) to Oliwa, then on foot along Kwietna street to enade and a protected sand dune area are ing include: the Stone Sluice (Śluza Kami- ionego Krajobrazu). The island features (Dolina Radości), the Valley of Solemnity provides a panorama of the downtown and the Valley of Joy (Dolina Radości); by car to- located nearby. The beginning of the 20th enna), the Lowland Gate (Brama Nizinna), nature reserves classified as the NATURA (Dolina Powagi), the Valley of Clean Water the shipyard area and its peak features the wards Strzyża and Oliwa. century saw the opening of the Spa House former Rifle Factory (Fabryka Karabinów), 2000 areas: the Bird Paradise (Ptasi Raj), (Dolina Czystej Wody), the Springs in Eve’s Millennium Cross (Krzyż Milenijny), com- (Dom Zdrojowy) (still there today) and a and the Milk Vats (Stągwie Mleczne). and the Gull Sandbank (Mewia Łacha). Valley (Źródliska w Dolinie Ewy), the Val- memorating 2000 years of Christianity and pier (unfortunately, nothing remained). Its seashore, sand dune forests, rushes Adam Mickiewicz ley of Forest Mill (Dolina Leśnego Młyna), Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway 1000 years of Gdańsk. This place is a must Numerous cultural events are organized and riverside meadows are a true delight. and the Valley of Oliwa Stream (Dolina station: by bus no. 121 (bound for Dolne Mi- for those who follow the Tri-City trail. 2 in this part of Gdańsk. During the summer The longest (11 km) beach in Gdańsk and Oliwa Park Oliwskiego Potoku). This part of Oliwa is a asto) and 123 (bound for Równa); by car to- season the beach is guarded. the bathing beaches in Sobieszewo and perfect location for hikes. wards Dolne Miasto and Olszynka. Orle encourage to sunbathing during the Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway Surrounds the Abbots’ Palace (Pałac station: on foot, above the PKS bus station, Opatów) and presents the old beauty of Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway summer. Those who follow the natural/ Arrival from the Gdańsk Główny PKP railway via alleys for pedestrians. garden art and the wealth of tree spe- station: by tram no. 2, 6 and 8 (bound for Jelit- educational trail in the Bird Paradise station: by Fast City Train (SKM) to Gdańsk 8 cies. The original creators of the monastic kowo); by car towards Jelitkowo. Orunia Park (Ptasi Raj) nature reserve can find flocks of Oliwa station (bound for Wejherowo), then on gulls, terns, ducks, plovers and swans. The garden from the turn of the 12th and 13th foot towards Spacerowa street; by tram no. 6 The second largest (11 ha) city park in beauty and charm of the island is revealed centuries were the Cistercians. The south- (bound for Jelitkowo) and 12 (bound for Zas- Gdańsk, located near the Radunia Ca- ern part of the park, also known as the pa), then on foot towards Spacerowa street; during hiking and cycling via the trail from nal (Kanal Raduni) in the Valley of Oliwa French part, has not changed much since by car towards Oliwa.

the Oliwa Park the Road to Eternity the President Ronald a view from the bastion the Gradowa Mountain and the Napoleonic Reagan’s Park of Bison Redoubt