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Westerplatte

Gdańsk, Poland

History

The peninsula at the mouth of Gdańsk harbour where the first shots of the Second World War were fired on 1 September 1939. A tall monument, ruined guardhouses and outdoor panels tell the story; parking is by the entrance.

Nearest town
Gdańsk, Poland
Category
History & culture
GPS
54.4064, 18.6700

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Poland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Some motorway sections are tolled; pay with the e-TOLL app. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • PG Camper ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Westerplatte · 30 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camper Park StogiCampsite
    6 km from Westerplatte
    ElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping KawenaCampsite
    6 km from Westerplatte
    ElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Park 45Campsite
    6 km from Westerplatte · 1,000 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Sopot 34Campsite
    7 km from Westerplatte
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • HelkampCampsite
    23 km from Westerplatte
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
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All campsites in Poland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Westerplatte?

Westerplatte is in Gdańsk, Poland, at GPS 54.4064, 18.6700. It is about 24 km from Hel.

Can you camp near Westerplatte?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is PG Camper Park, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Westerplatte?

Westerplatte is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Teutonic castles of the Vistula: Gdańsk to Toruń.

What is there to see near Westerplatte?

Places worth a stop nearby: Krzywy Domek (8 km), Malbork Castle (47 km), Rozewie Lighthouse (52 km) and Frombork Cathedral Hill (66 km).

When is the best time to visit Westerplatte?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)