USEFUL INFO in Gdansk

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CURRENCY & EXCHANGE

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Despite being in the European Union since 2004, Poland still has his own currency - Polish Zloty.

HEALTH & SAFETY

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Poland, in general, is a safe country. Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia are not an exception. There is much less crime than in many other European cities. But of course, everybody should be cautious, because of the pickpocketing, especially in crowded places or in the public transport.

POWER SUPPLY

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The electrical power outlet is 230 volt 50 Hz AC. Visitors from the UK, AU, Asia, and USA will need a 3 plug adapter to fit the European plug sockets used in Poland. It is highly recommended to bring these adapters with you.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN POLAND

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There are 13 days of public holidays in Poland. These days are commonly free of work for people in Poland. The big supermarkets, the shopping centers, as well as most of

TELEPHONES & INTERNET

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There are no roaming fees or if so there is a very low fee between the cellular networks in the European Union.

TIME

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Local time in Gdansk and Poland is Central European Standard Time (CEST), which is GMT + 1 (from the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March) or Central European Summer Time, which is GMT + 2 hours (from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October)

TRANSPORT

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Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia are usually called Tri-City (Trojmiasto). This is almost impossible to recognize when the border of each of them are crossed. Altogether it’s more than 40 km of length.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

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PLANE The fastest way is the airplane. Direct flights are from 60 European cities and Tel Aviv. On the Lech Walesa Airport operate KLM, SAS, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian,

VISA & CONSULATES

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The visitors from 95 countries all over the world do not need a visa. Among them, of course, the travelers from the European Union, but also USA, Canada, Japan, and Austr

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CURRENCY & EXCHANGE

HEALTH & SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN POLAND

TELEPHONES & INTERNET

TIME

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